Due to several new laws passed by the Nevada Legislature that take effect October 1, 2021, it is … [Read More...] about Nevada Employers Need To Update Their Noncompetition Agreements And Employment Applications By October 1st
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EDITORIAL: Court must uphold separation of powers
Las Vegas Review-Journal September 18, 2021 - 9:01 pm The Legislative Counsel Bureau was created … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: Court must uphold separation of powers
Politics and Government
Tourism board endorses spending of $13.65M for pandemic recovery
The Nevada Commission on Tourism on Friday unanimously endorsed plans to use $13.65 million in federal grant funding to boost tourism marketing for an industry devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. The state was awarded funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration American Rescue … [Read More...] about Tourism board endorses spending of $13.65M for pandemic recovery
Former senator Heller expected to join GOP race for governor
CARSON CITY — Former GOP Sen. Dean Heller is expected to announce his candidacy for governor at a “special announcement” scheduled for Monday at the local GOP party headquarters in the state capital. Heller, whose candidacy has been anticipated, would join a crowded GOP field as the likely … [Read More...] about Former senator Heller expected to join GOP race for governor
STEVE SEBELIUS: Court must decide if Scheible’s ‘function’ violates constitution
Everybody agrees state Sen. Melanie Scheible, D-Las Vegas, is a member of the Nevada Legislature. We all saw her get elected in 2018. There are pictures. And everybody also agrees that Scheible’s full-time job is prosecuting alleged criminals as a deputy district attorney for Clark County. What … [Read More...] about STEVE SEBELIUS: Court must decide if Scheible’s ‘function’ violates constitution
Tourism & Gaming
PBR leaving Las Vegas for Fort Worth, Texas in 2022
by: Caroline Bleakley, Justin Hopkins Posted: Aug 30, 2021 / 04:53 PM PDT / Updated: Aug 31, 2021 / 09:46 AM PDT Channel 8 Las Vegas AS VEGAS (KLAS) — Professional Bull Riders are moving their championships from Las Vegas to Fort Worth, Texas in 2022. PBR officially announced the move Tuesday. … [Read More...] about PBR leaving Las Vegas for Fort Worth, Texas in 2022
A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland
The Oakland Athletics’ push to land a Bay Area ballpark in Howard Terminal hit another snag Friday after the Alameda County administrator expressed hesitancy to opt into a proposed tax district to help fund it. “We continue to seem to go sideways with these efforts in Oakland, and that’s a big … [Read More...] about A’s express frustration in latest setback for ballpark in Oakland
Nevada, Las Vegas Strip gaming wins set record highs in July
By Richard N. Velotta Las Vegas Review-Journal August 26, 2021 - 8:39 am The state’s casinos won more money from players in July than in any month in history. The Strip also recorded an all-time high and slot volume was the highest ever. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday … [Read More...] about Nevada, Las Vegas Strip gaming wins set record highs in July
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Nevada Supreme Court Rules Tax Bills Unconstitutional
In a unanimous decision today, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled against Democrat legislators, stating that their two tax bills passed during the 2019 Legislative session were unconstitutional, violating Article 4, Section 18(2) of the Nevada Constitution which requires the agreement of at least … [Read More...] about Nevada Supreme Court Rules Tax Bills Unconstitutional
Legislation
NVR Report Shows Eviction Ban Hitting Mom-and-Pop Landlords Especially Hard
RENO – Research released this week by Nevada REALTORS® (NVR) shows the ongoing eviction moratorium is harming local landlords and tenants alike, though “mom-and-pop” landlords in Nevada are being hit especially hard. The report also estimated that the ongoing ban on evictions as still mandated by … [Read More...] about NVR Report Shows Eviction Ban Hitting Mom-and-Pop Landlords Especially Hard
Census Data Show Sunbelt House Districts Saw Biggest Population Gains
Congressional seats that grew most—many just outside big cities in South and West—will need to be redrawn substantially as redistricting begins By Chad Day Aug. 12, 2021 8:07 pm ET Wall Street Journal Twenty-three congressional districts mostly concentrated in the suburbs and exurbs of … [Read More...] about Census Data Show Sunbelt House Districts Saw Biggest Population Gains
Nevada News
Control Board recommends approval of esports advisory committee
By Mike Shoro and Richard N. Velotta Las Vegas Review-Journal August 18, 2021 - 3:17 pm A state esports advisory committee is one step closer to becoming reality. Gaming regulators recommended approval Wednesday of a plan that would create a committee to better facilitate betting on esports … [Read More...] about Control Board recommends approval of esports advisory committee
Proof of vaccination to be a requirement for CES 2022 admission
When tens of thousands of people arrive for CES in January, they’ll be required to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to be registered. The Consumer Technology Association, sponsors of Las Vegas’ largest annual trade show, announced the proof-of-vaccination policy Tuesday. “Based on today’s … [Read More...] about Proof of vaccination to be a requirement for CES 2022 admission
Off-Strip properties, taverns oppose expansion of online gaming
By Richard N. Velotta and Mike Shoro Las Vegas Review-Journal August 18, 2021 - 6:45 pm More than two dozen gaming and tavern operators across Nevada are urging regulators not to expand online gaming. A total of 28 executives representing 26 companies or establishments signed onto a letter … [Read More...] about Off-Strip properties, taverns oppose expansion of online gaming
