Even a double-digit jump in revenues isn’t enough to stem the red ink. By the Las Vegas … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: Message to Washington: It’s the spending, stupid!
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Politics and Government
Culinary Union Warns Nevada Could Go Red
Culinary official tells POLITICO: ‘We think if the election was today we would lose Nevada’ By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, October 10, 2024 POLITICO magazine reporter Adrian Carasquillo has been covering Nevada and Culinary Union 226 for over a decade and was told by a Culinary … [Read More...] about Culinary Union Warns Nevada Could Go Red
Lombardo among GOP governors criticizing Biden-Harris immigration asylum actions
By Greg Haas, KLAS, Oct 8, 2024 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Gov. Joe Lombardo was among 25 Republican governors who signed a letter criticizing the Biden-Harris administration over asylum policies that have brought more than a half-million immigrants into the United States. The Tuesday letter targets … [Read More...] about Lombardo among GOP governors criticizing Biden-Harris immigration asylum actions
State and GOP attorneys clash over mail ballot rules in Nevada high court
By News 4 & Fox 11 Digital Staff, October 8th 2024 CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Supreme Court is set to rule on whether mail ballots that arrive after Election Day without a postmark should be counted in this year's election. The case, which has been expedited due to the proximity of … [Read More...] about State and GOP attorneys clash over mail ballot rules in Nevada high court
Tourism & Gaming
Nevada gaming by the numbers: Casino taxes exceed expectations
by David Danzis, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 29, 2024 Casino taxes and fees collected by Nevada during the state’s most recent fiscal year exceeded economic forecasts, according to data from gaming regulators. However, collections are down slightly through the first couple of months in the … [Read More...] about Nevada gaming by the numbers: Casino taxes exceed expectations
Governor’s Tourism Conference returning to Las Vegas after hiatus
by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 16, 2024 The Governor’s Conference on Tourism, a two-day gathering of tourism leaders, will return in October this year after a four-year hiatus, Travel Nevada, the state’s branded destination marketing organization announced. This year’s … [Read More...] about Governor’s Tourism Conference returning to Las Vegas after hiatus
Las Vegas airport to see new elevators, thanks to federal grant
by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 16, 2024 A $20.6 million federal grant will add new elevators and refurbish elevators and escalators at Harry Reid International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration announced. The grants are a part of President Biden’s Bipartisan … [Read More...] about Las Vegas airport to see new elevators, thanks to federal grant
Business
How an inexperienced green tech startup secured millions from Nevada officials
by Anjeanette Damon, original published by ProPublica, August 30, 2024 The summer heat collected inside a fire station in Reno, the nation’s fastest-warming city, where Nevada’s governor and key local government leaders had gathered in July 2021. They were there to announce what they … [Read More...] about How an inexperienced green tech startup secured millions from Nevada officials
How would an increased federal minimum wage affect Nevada?
by McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 28, 2024 Presidential campaign proposals to increase the federal minimum wage could affect Nevadans — but only if it goes up high enough. Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has said if elected, the Democratic presidential candidate will … [Read More...] about How would an increased federal minimum wage affect Nevada?
Keystone Press Releases
Nevada’s Labor Force Sees Remarkable Growth Under Governor Lombardo’s Leadership
LAS VEGAS, NV – Keystone celebrates the extraordinary growth in Nevada’s labor market as a direct result of Governor Joe Lombardo's focused approach to economic development. The state has seen its labor force grow for the 10th consecutive month, a testament to the Governor's effective … [Read More...] about Nevada’s Labor Force Sees Remarkable Growth Under Governor Lombardo’s Leadership
In Loving Memory of Keystone’s Founding Member – Barry Becker
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the tragic and unexpected passing of Barry Weddington Becker, one of the founding members of Keystone Corporation. Barry, 78, left us on Monday, October 30, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the Las Vegas business community. Barry's Impact: Barry was … [Read More...] about In Loving Memory of Keystone’s Founding Member – Barry Becker
Legislation
3 Nevada Legislature races that could shift the state’s balance of power
By Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, October 4, 2024 Only a handful of legislative seats on the November ballot stand between Nevada Democrats and a supermajority in the Legislature, which could render Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo powerless in his ability to veto bills in the … [Read More...] about 3 Nevada Legislature races that could shift the state’s balance of power
What would a Democratic supermajority in the Legislature look like?
By Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 21, 2024 (Las Vegas Review-Journal) As the election that will determine whether Gov. Joe Lombardo maintains his veto power looms, Republicans worry what a Democratic-controlled Legislature would do in the next session, while Democrats … [Read More...] about What would a Democratic supermajority in the Legislature look like?
Indy Explains: How Question 7 would require voter ID in Nevada
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, September 14, 2024 After years of Republican-led pushes to implement voter ID laws in Nevada, the question will be posed to voters this November. Voter ID is among the many election-related policies that have pitted Democrats against Republicans … [Read More...] about Indy Explains: How Question 7 would require voter ID in Nevada
Nevada News
Warner Bros. releases first economic impact report on film tax credit expansion proposal
The report highlighted the potential for 16,000 high-wage jobs and a $13.5 billion return to Nevada’s economy over 15 years. By Tabitha Mueller, The Nevada Independent, October 9, 2024 After Warner Bros. Discovery pledged this summer to commit a half billion dollars annually toward … [Read More...] about Warner Bros. releases first economic impact report on film tax credit expansion proposal
Commercial land prices double in Las Vegas Valley
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 30, 2024 The federal government is the biggest hurdle in fixing the Las Vegas Valley’s ongoing land crisis, prominent land developers claim. Nevada finds itself in the most unique of positions because the Bureau of Land Management … [Read More...] about Commercial land prices double in Las Vegas Valley
Report: Immigration Is Number One Cause of Urban Sprawl In Nevada
Since 2021, Nevada has seen an increase of 562 percent in the state’s illegal immigrant population By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, October 4, 2024 A comprehensive study conducted by NumbersUSA confirms that legal and illegal immigration, as a consequence of federal immigration … [Read More...] about Report: Immigration Is Number One Cause of Urban Sprawl In Nevada
