by Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, November 22, 2022 Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg … [Read More...] about Increased energy costs cut into Nevada casino company profits in Q3
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Politics and Government
Democrats to Tackle Abortion Access, Gun Laws With New State Power
A Republican picked up the governor’s mansion in Nevada and plans to focus on schools by Jimmy Vielkind and Jon Kamp, The Wall Street Journal, November 25, 2022 After wins in this year’s elections, Democrats say they hope to use newfound power in Midwestern states to pass legislation aimed at … [Read More...] about Democrats to Tackle Abortion Access, Gun Laws With New State Power
How ballot harvesting could save elections
The states have chosen how the game is played; now Republicans need to start playing by Christopher Bedford, November 17, 2022, Spectator World Ballot harvesting.” To some, it’s a creepy term, conjuring images of hulking party machines plowing through passive fields of citizens, threshing … [Read More...] about How ballot harvesting could save elections
Experts: GOP Botched Early-Voting Ground Game
by Susan Crabtree, Real Clear Politics, November 17, 2022 Two days before Brian Kemp bested Stacey Abrams by more than seven percentage points in their closely watched rematch, the Georgia governor did something unusual for a Republican candidate in the 2022 midterms: He expressed confidence … [Read More...] about Experts: GOP Botched Early-Voting Ground Game
Tourism & Gaming
Like casinos, gaming equipment manufacturers riding growth wave
As the casino industry continues to show resilience in its rebound from the pandemic, so too is the gaming equipment manufacturing sector. No company may be showing more resiliency than Las Vegas-based Light &Wonder Inc., formerly Scientific Games Corp. In the past 18 months, the company has … [Read More...] about Like casinos, gaming equipment manufacturers riding growth wave
American Casino Giants Win 10-Year Macau License Renewals
Wynn Resorts, MGM and Las Vegas Sands have operations extended in the Chinese gambling hub by Elaine Yu and Katherine Sayre, The Wall Street Journal, November 26, 2022 HONG KONG—Six casino operators in Macau won provisional licenses to continue operating in the Chinese gambling hub for the … [Read More...] about American Casino Giants Win 10-Year Macau License Renewals
Reid Airport slot machines generate more than $1B in revenue
by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal, October 31, 2022 The slot machines at Harry Reid International Airport have hit a new landmark, generating more than $1 billion in revenue over the 36 years the concession has been in place, representatives of Michael Gaughan’s Airport Slot … [Read More...] about Reid Airport slot machines generate more than $1B in revenue
Business
Las Vegas Valley experiences explosion as distribution hub
by Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal, December 3, 2022 When Amy Ogden started working in Southern Nevada real estate in 2006, warehouse tenants were mostly tasked with trucking goods to hotels and convention halls. New projects also were poorly designed. Developers would squeeze a warehouse … [Read More...] about Las Vegas Valley experiences explosion as distribution hub
GOP House Majority Could Shield Industries From New Taxes, Regulations
‘Gridlock in Washington is pretty good for American business,’ says one strategist by Brody Mullins and John D. McKinnon, The Wall Street Journal, November 21, 2022 WASHINGTON—Republican wins at the ballot box have long translated into gains for the business lobby in Washington. This … [Read More...] about GOP House Majority Could Shield Industries From New Taxes, Regulations
Keystone Press Releases
Keystone’s Annual Dinner honors Jim Marsh as the 2022 Monte Miller Economic Freedom Award Recipient
Keystone Corporation, Nevada's pro-business PAC, proudly announces Jim Marsh as recipient of its 2022 Monte Miller Economic Freedom Award. A U.S. Army veteran, Jim Marsh started in his automotive business in 1965 when he opened Jim Marsh Pontiac in Longview, Wash. He then opened Jim Marsh … [Read More...] about Keystone’s Annual Dinner honors Jim Marsh as the 2022 Monte Miller Economic Freedom Award Recipient
Keystone Corporation endorses candidates for state-wide public office and legislative candidates for November 2022
Keystone Corporation proudly endorses the following candidates for public office for the November 2022 election. … [Read More...] about Keystone Corporation endorses candidates for state-wide public office and legislative candidates for November 2022
Legislation
Nevada could be next to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
California debuted it in August, New York announced it in late September and Nevada is now considering the same legislation — banning the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. California made waves in August when it doubled down on its Clean Cars regulations, introducing the Clean Cars II … [Read More...] about Nevada could be next to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
Drug-Price Rules for Seniors Change With Bill's Passage
People covered under Medicare’s Part D prescription-drug program will have annual out-of-pocket costs capped at $2,000 starting in 2025. Photo: Andi Rice/Bloomberg News By Joseph Walker, The Wall Street Journal, August 14, 2022 Drug-pricing rules embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will … [Read More...] about Drug-Price Rules for Seniors Change With Bill's Passage
Proposed Tax Break for Buying Electric Vehicles Is Too Hard to Get, Auto Makers Say
Draft rules in Senate climate package mean few current vehicles would be eligible, say lobbyists by Mike Colias and Jennifer Hiller, The Wall Street Journal, August 4, 2022 Major auto makers are pressing lawmakers to ease a proposed battery-sourcing requirement for electric-vehicle tax breaks, … [Read More...] about Proposed Tax Break for Buying Electric Vehicles Is Too Hard to Get, Auto Makers Say
Nevada News
The 2022 election, by the numbers
by Steve Sebelius, Las Vegas Review-Journal, November 23, 2022 Now that the 2022 election is over, the votes are (finally) counted, and the Supreme Court canvass complete, it’s time to take a look at the numbers and see what we can glean. First, who was the biggest winner on Nov. 8? You … [Read More...] about The 2022 election, by the numbers
CCSD leaders call out state for lack of investment in education
On the heels of a push by Nevada legislators to audit its finances, Clark County School District leaders Thursday presented the district’s own independent audit, all while calling out the state for its lack of investment in public education. Earlier this year, Democratic lawmakers said they would … [Read More...] about CCSD leaders call out state for lack of investment in education
With Election Over, Nevada Must Address Education
With the 2022 election in the rearview mirror, Nevada can get down to the business of improving education. The Silver State’s educational woes are legion, as evidenced by rankings in Education Week (Nevada ranked 50th out of 51) and U.S. News & World Report (48th out of 50). Parents, teachers … [Read More...] about With Election Over, Nevada Must Address Education
