Las Vegas Review-Journal December 3, 2021 The rodeo is back in town, and Las Vegas couldn’t be … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: National Finals Rodeo returns to its Las Vegas home
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Politics and Government
How Does Government Welfare Stack Up Against Private Charity? It’s No Contest.
Charity constitutes a robust alternative to government welfare, one that is far more ethical and far more effective. Saturday, December 4, 2021 Fee Stories by Joel Lim It's that time of year again, the time when Americans consume more than ever, but also the time when Americans give more … [Read More...] about How Does Government Welfare Stack Up Against Private Charity? It’s No Contest.
Biden Struggles to Win Support Among Democrats for Vacant Wall Street Regulation Posts
Unfilled positions threaten to slow implementation of president’s agenda by Andrew Ackerman, December 3, 2021, Wall Street Journal The White House’s desire to appease both liberal and moderate Democrats has left several top Wall Street regulatory posts unfilled, slowing the implementation of … [Read More...] about Biden Struggles to Win Support Among Democrats for Vacant Wall Street Regulation Posts
Nevada to receive billions for roads, but where will it go?
By Mick Akers Las Vegas Review-Journal November 25, 2021 Nevada roads are set to receive an injection of funding following President Joe Biden’s signing of a federal infrastructure bill that allocates $2.5 billion to the State Highway Fund over five years. In 2022, the state will see $83.5 … [Read More...] about Nevada to receive billions for roads, but where will it go?
Tourism & Gaming
Losses by large companies show pandemic still affects Las Vegas
The theory gaming industry analysts hypothesized months ago appears to be holding true: Companies operating on the Strip and in Macao are struggling more than their regional counterparts. Third-quarter earnings reports wrapped up late last month and the numbers show there’s still a way to go before … [Read More...] about Losses by large companies show pandemic still affects Las Vegas
Investors in Las Vegas casinos wagering on comeback
When driving the Strip, walking its sidewalks or navigating its casinos, there is no mistaking it: America’s rowdy gambling mecca is crammed with tourists again. And even though visitor volume remains below pre-pandemic levels, and the coronavirus outbreak has by no means been stamped out, casino … [Read More...] about Investors in Las Vegas casinos wagering on comeback
Cosmo purchase, Mirage sale highlight gaming moves
By Richard N. Velotta Las Vegas Review-Journal November 7, 2021 MGM Resorts International has announced two blockbuster moves in just over a month. Can the company’s plans to acquire The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for $1.625 billion and sell The Mirage be characterized as a simple trade-off, … [Read More...] about Cosmo purchase, Mirage sale highlight gaming moves
Business
Tax incentives to help firms bring hundreds of jobs to Southern Nevada
By Subrina Hudson Las Vegas Review-Journal December 3, 2021 Six companies in Southern Nevada will create 336 jobs in the next two years — a number that could grow to more than 500 jobs in five years, using tax incentives provided by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. GOED … [Read More...] about Tax incentives to help firms bring hundreds of jobs to Southern Nevada
Job Gains and Losses From Coal Shutdowns Land in Different Places
Mines in Utah feel pain from plant closings hundreds of miles away, while renewable jobs go elsewhere by Shane Shifflett, Wall Street Journal, December 5, 2021 The decline of coal in the U.S. is playing out in rural Utah, where a mine is losing two top domestic customers because their power … [Read More...] about Job Gains and Losses From Coal Shutdowns Land in Different Places
Keystone Press Releases
Keystone Annual Dinner with Karl Rove and Honoring Tito Tiberti is a Success
Over 530 guests attended Monday night's Keystone Corporation Annual Dinner on October 25 at The Venetian Hotel featuring Karl Rove as its featured speaker and honoring Tito Tiberti with the Monte Miller Economic Freedom Award. The Economic Freedom Award was named after Monte Miller by a unanimous … [Read More...] about Keystone Annual Dinner with Karl Rove and Honoring Tito Tiberti is a Success
Monte Miller,Champion of Economic Freedom
By Ken Minster Each year at its Annual Dinner, the Keystone Corporation honors and recognizes influential voices in our State who work to preserve free-market principles and economy prosperity by awarding them with the Economic Freedom Award. This year, Keystone proudly announces that the … [Read More...] about Monte Miller,Champion of Economic Freedom
Legislation
Nevada assemblyman sues over Democratic redistricting plan
By Steve Sebelius Las Vegas Review-Journal November 24, 2021 A Nevada assemblyman has filed a lawsuit challenging the redistricting plan approved by a Democratic majority during a special session this month, contending it dilutes the votes of residents of rural Pahrump. The lawsuit, … [Read More...] about Nevada assemblyman sues over Democratic redistricting plan
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration Vaccine Rules for Private Employers
New Orleans-based court says Covid-19 vaccination and testing rules raise grave legal issues By Brent Kendall and Sabrina Siddiqui Wall Street Journal, Nov. 7, 2021 A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new rules that require many employers to … [Read More...] about Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Biden Administration Vaccine Rules for Private Employers
Nevada News
UNR, TMCC send termination notices to more than 200 unvaccinated employees this week
Siobhan McAndrew Reno Gazette Journal December 3, 2021 The University of Nevada, Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College started sending termination notices this week to more than 200 unvaccinated employees. The Nevada System of Higher Education, the governing body over the state's … [Read More...] about UNR, TMCC send termination notices to more than 200 unvaccinated employees this week
UNLV’s innovation hub pushing industry forward
By Colton Lochhead Las Vegas Review-Journal November 27, 2021 An idea to help transform UNLV into a hotbed for hospitality innovation started cooking over a pizza between friends. Caesars Entertainment was looking for a research and development lab, a place where the iconic gaming company … [Read More...] about UNLV’s innovation hub pushing industry forward
Community leaders, customers pay tribute to Lee’s Liquors CEO
Hundreds of people were expected to honor the life and career of prominent Southern Nevada businessman Kenny Lee on Friday morning at a vigil in northwest Las Vegas. The vigil was be at Lee’s Discount Liquor, 7291 W. Azure Drive, at 9:30 a.m. The 53-year-old chief executive officer of the popular … [Read More...] about Community leaders, customers pay tribute to Lee’s Liquors CEO
