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EDITORIAL: Never Never Land for California regulators

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By the Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board, September 24, 2023 It’s shocking, but … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: Never Never Land for California regulators

Politics and Government

Ranked-Choice Voting Undercuts Our Right to Choose Our Leaders

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Bob Zeidman, NPRI, September 22, 2023 Two years ago, New York City held its primary election for the Democratic candidate for mayor, but it took two weeks to declare the winner. Last year, in Alaska it took two weeks to declare the winners in its Senate and House elections. … [Read More...] about Ranked-Choice Voting Undercuts Our Right to Choose Our Leaders

Embattled state senator created legal defense fund in August

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Taylor Avery, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 22, 2023 An embattled North Las Vegas state senator formed a legal defense fund just months after the Review-Journal revealed she was under investigation for allegedly directing funds to unqualified companies, records show. Sen. Dina Neal … [Read More...] about Embattled state senator created legal defense fund in August

RNC Launches Nevada Bank Your Vote

September 18, 2023 By Courtney Holland

Governor Lombardo: ‘The Bank Your Vote initiative encourages Republicans to vote early, which will help our party secure critical wins next year’ By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, September 13, 2023 Today during a press conference, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel … [Read More...] about RNC Launches Nevada Bank Your Vote

Tourism & Gaming

Statewide gaming revenue declines in June, but not in Northern Nevada markets

July 31, 2023 By Courtney Holland

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

July 17, 2023 By Courtney Holland

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

Hornbuckle: I-15 backups biggest complaint of MGM’s Southern California visitors

July 10, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, July 5th, 2023 The Strip’s largest resort operator said the No. 1 complaint it hears from its Southern California customer base — roughly one-quarter of the company’s overall business — is backups on Interstate 15. MGM Resorts International CEO Bill … [Read More...] about Hornbuckle: I-15 backups biggest complaint of MGM’s Southern California visitors

Business

These 7 companies are getting over $30M in tax relief from Nevada

September 18, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Sean Hemmersmeier, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 15, 2023 A California-based maker of traditional Mexican food and sauces will receive $2.3 million in tax abatements from the state of Nevada to build a manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas. Juanita’s Foods plans to add 149 jobs … [Read More...] about These 7 companies are getting over $30M in tax relief from Nevada

Small business confidence is tanking again, especially in banks and Biden

August 28, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, August 22, 2023 As President Biden begins to more forcefully build a reelection case citing Bidenomics, Wall Street forecasts and actual GDP data are supportive, as are recent improving sentiment scores from consumers and CEOs. But on Main Street, small business owners … [Read More...] about Small business confidence is tanking again, especially in banks and Biden

Keystone Press Releases

Keystone Legislative Alert – Support AB330

March 24, 2023 By Courtney Holland

WHEN:   THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1:30 PM; you can call and send emails after the hearing because the vote will be at a later date. WHAT: AB 330:  This bill is supported and submitted by the Governor. It is designed to remove “Restorative Justice” from the … [Read More...] about Keystone Legislative Alert – Support AB330

Keystone Legislative Alert – Oppose SB 96

March 13, 2023 By Pauline Lee

WHEN:   TUESDAY, MARCH 14 at 1:00 PM PST WHAT:  SB96: Introduced by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development, this Bill would increase property taxes for residences and businesses.  Currently, the formula for calculating partial abatement is done so that the … [Read More...] about Keystone Legislative Alert – Oppose SB 96

Legislation

Appearance of Impropriety Common in NV Legislature

September 18, 2023 By Courtney Holland

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

Educators’ PAC Files Petition To Repeal Public Funding For A’s Stadium

September 11, 2023 By Courtney Holland

The union’s organizers will now have to gather approximately 100,000 signatures from registered NV voters to appear on the 2024 ballot By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, September 6, 2023 A PAC created by a statewide teachers union, the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) has filed a … [Read More...] about Educators’ PAC Files Petition To Repeal Public Funding For A’s Stadium

‘Tip of the iceberg’: Businesses raise concerns over new insurance law

August 14, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Sean Hemmersmeier, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 10, 2023 A new law that was scheduled to take effect in October could increase the cost of insurance and limit the number of plans available, the business community warned regulators at a workshop on Thursday. The new law is Assembly Bill … [Read More...] about ‘Tip of the iceberg’: Businesses raise concerns over new insurance law

Nevada News

Governor Lombardo, State Superintendent Ebert Announce ‘Acing Accountability’

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

The accountability metrics will ensure that $2.6 billion in K-12 funding is tied to performance By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, September 21, 2023 Today, Gov. Joe Lombardo and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert announced the “Acing Accountability” initiative during a … [Read More...] about Governor Lombardo, State Superintendent Ebert Announce ‘Acing Accountability’

Lombardo Slams Democrats’ Inaction Over Suspending Gas Tax

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

AAA reports that Nevada’s average is now $5.01 per gallon By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, September 19, 2023 The latest pinch in Nevadans wallets is likely due to skyrocketing gas prices that are nearing record highs set in 2021. Yesterday, AA reported that gas prices have risen to $4.96 per … [Read More...] about Lombardo Slams Democrats’ Inaction Over Suspending Gas Tax

Land shortage limits potential of Southern Nevada’s manufacturing sector, officials say

September 5, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, August 31, 2023 Manufacturing companies looking to build a presence in the West have increasingly eyed Southern Nevada because of its business-friendly tax system, international airport and proximity to Southern California.  But while the industry … [Read More...] about Land shortage limits potential of Southern Nevada’s manufacturing sector, officials say

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Winnemucca braces for massive lithium mine

September 18, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Ray Hagar, Nevada Newsmakers, September 18, 2023 Winnemucca, a town of more than 8,600 residents off Interstate 80 in Northern Nevada, is proud … [Read More...] about Winnemucca braces for massive lithium mine

Weather may have slowed January sales

April 8, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By The Record Courier Staff, April 4, 2023 For the third month in a row, Douglas County merchants reported a decrease in taxable sales, though not … [Read More...] about Weather may have slowed January sales

30 new projects in Pahrump: Arby’s, Chipotle, Midas Muffler, 3 convenient stores & more

March 29, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Robin Hebrock, Pahrump Valley Times, March 28, 2023 Business is booming in the Pahrump Valley, with dozens of new companies looking to bring … [Read More...] about 30 new projects in Pahrump: Arby’s, Chipotle, Midas Muffler, 3 convenient stores & more

UPS and AVK America plan to expand in Douglas County

March 19, 2023 By Courtney Holland

Staff Reports for The Record Courier, March 17, 2023 United Parcel Service plans to build a new 168,000 square foot building in Douglas County, … [Read More...] about UPS and AVK America plan to expand in Douglas County

Opinion

OPINION: American mining needs Gen Z

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Rich Nolan, Reno Gazette Journal, September 18, 2023 By 2030, Gen Z will be 30 percent of the American workforce. This tech-savvy generation has … [Read More...] about OPINION: American mining needs Gen Z

OPINION: DExit to the desert: Why I left Delaware for Nevada

September 25, 2023 By Courtney Holland

By Phil Shawn, The Nevada Independent, September 15th, 2023 Some 80 years ago, visionaries saw a dusty military outpost in the middle of the Nevada … [Read More...] about OPINION: DExit to the desert: Why I left Delaware for Nevada

EDITORIAL: When leftists have to live with the results of their own policies

September 18, 2023 By Courtney Holland

It’s a lot easier to support liberal policies when you don’t have to live with the results. By the Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board, … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: When leftists have to live with the results of their own policies

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