By the Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board, November 24, 2023 Reality is catching up to … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: Absentee ballot fraud concerns lead to new election
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Politics and Government
Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Lie About What It Actually Does
By Shawn Fleetwood, The Federalist, November 20, 2023 States and localities are finding out in real-time how terrible ranked-choice voting (RCV) is for their respective elections. From Alaska to Virginia, the leftist-backed election system gaining traction throughout the … [Read More...] about Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Lie About What It Actually Does
New proposed ballot initiatives pursue redistricting reform in Nevada
By Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, November 17, 2023 A political action committee is again pushing for an independent redistricting commission to appear on the 2024 ballot, aiming to change how the state conducts its once-a-decade rewrite of state and federal legislative … [Read More...] about New proposed ballot initiatives pursue redistricting reform in Nevada
Lombardo: Democratic super-majority in ’25 Legislature would render him irrelevant
Ray Hagar, Nevada Newsmakers, November 7, 2023 Nevada's Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo set a single-session record for vetoes in 2023, killing 75 bills from a Legislature dominated by Democrats. Lombardo does not want to do that again in the 2025 session, so he said on "Nevada Newsmakers" … [Read More...] about Lombardo: Democratic super-majority in ’25 Legislature would render him irrelevant
Tourism & Gaming
Vegas reinvents itself as ‘Sports Capital of the World’
By Ray Hagar, Nevada Newsmakers, November 17, 2023 Las Vegas has re-invented itself as "The Sports Capital of the World," some leaders in Nevada's tourism industry have said. Professional sports leagues continue to flock to Nevada's largest city, seeing dollar signs in their eyes. "What … [Read More...] about Vegas reinvents itself as ‘Sports Capital of the World’
Statewide gaming revenue declines in June, but not in Northern Nevada markets
By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, July 28th, 2023 Nevada’s casino industry knew there would be months like June. Casinos produced more than $1.24 billion during the month — the 10th-highest total in state history. However, June’s revenue total was a decline of 2.4 percent compared to … [Read More...] about Statewide gaming revenue declines in June, but not in Northern Nevada markets
South Las Vegas could transform with high-speed rail, resort, arena planned
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 16, 2023 Heading south on Interstate 15 past Harry Reid International Airport and the Bruce Woodbury Beltway, drivers encounter a mix of undeveloped land with new homes and multifamily complexes littered throughout the area. Past the … [Read More...] about South Las Vegas could transform with high-speed rail, resort, arena planned
Business
A.I. Funding Booms, Everything Else Swoons. A Look at the State of Entrepreneurship in 2023
By Sarah Lynch, Inc., November 21, 2023 It was the year of the A.I. boom and the IPO drought, of still-too-high inflation yet startling economic strength, of return-to-office resolutions and resentment. Entrepreneurship remains alive and … [Read More...] about A.I. Funding Booms, Everything Else Swoons. A Look at the State of Entrepreneurship in 2023
Nevada tax deals totaling $7.2 million approved for 8 companies
By Greg Haas, KLAS, November 20, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A company that plans to make medical and industrial gloves in Pahrump leads the list of eight companies that will get a combined $7.2 million in tax abatements, according to a Monday news release from the Governor’s Office of Economic … [Read More...] about Nevada tax deals totaling $7.2 million approved for 8 companies
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
‘Appearance of impropriety’: Nevada pours millions into nonprofits tied to state lawmakers
By Taylor Avery & Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, October 29, 2023 At least 13 legislators had connections to organizations that received more than $33 million from the state this legislative session, prompting ethics concerns in Nevada. More than 70 groups received over $110 … [Read More...] about ‘Appearance of impropriety’: Nevada pours millions into nonprofits tied to state lawmakers
Fentanyl crackdown, expanded IUD access among 106 Nevada laws taking effect Oct. 1
By Sean Golonka & Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, October 1, 2023 New laws increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl trafficking and stealing catalytic converters are part of the more than 100 bills passed earlier this year that took effect in whole or in part on Sunday. That … [Read More...] about Fentanyl crackdown, expanded IUD access among 106 Nevada laws taking effect Oct. 1
Appearance of Impropriety Common in NV Legislature
By Geoffrey Lawrence, NPRI, September 11, 2023 “I will follow the opinion. I will abstain,” said Nevada’s longest-serving state Senator Bill Raggio. Raggio, who served 40 years in the state senate, including 16 years as Senate Majority Leader, was hip-deep in negotiating a payroll tax … [Read More...] about Appearance of Impropriety Common in NV Legislature
Nevada News
The Globe Interview: Joe Brown ‘The Godfather’ of Nevada
Prior to winning the Monte Miller Economic Freedom Award, Joe Brown shares his memories, wisdom, and a few lessons from 1968 to the present By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, November 24, 2023 I could have talked to Attorney Joe Brown, founder and President of Keystone Corporation, “The … [Read More...] about The Globe Interview: Joe Brown ‘The Godfather’ of Nevada
Governor’s Report: Nevada Is Expanding Economic Reach
Governor Joe Lombardo discusses how a strategic location in the west and proactive programs propel business growth in Nevada. By Anne Cosgrove, Business Facilities, October 3, 2023 In Nevada, there’s a focus on growing the economy in an intentional fashion, and with a proactive approach … [Read More...] about Governor’s Report: Nevada Is Expanding Economic Reach
UNLV expanding free cybersecurity assistance to small businesses amid high-profile hacks
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, October 23, 2023 UNLV has received more than $3 million through a series of grants to help small businesses fend off cyberattacks, which are often unable to afford cybersecurity consulting but can struggle to absorb the financial fallout of a … [Read More...] about UNLV expanding free cybersecurity assistance to small businesses amid high-profile hacks
