By Adrian Carrasquillo, Newsweek, March 28, 2023 Republicans gazing towards 2024 have a vast … [Read More...] about Nevada Top 2024 Battleground Target from Senate to President, GOP Says
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Politics and Government
Nevada’s most populous county appoints new elections head
By The Associated Press, March 22, 2023 LAS VEGAS (AP) — The county comprising about three quarters of Nevada’s registered voters announced a new elections director on Tuesday. Lorena Portillo will succeed Joe Gloria, who ran elections in Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, for nearly a … [Read More...] about Nevada’s most populous county appoints new elections head
Democrats brace for another Senate nail-biter in Nevada
By Julia Manchester, The Hill, March 19, 2023 Democrats are gearing up for another hard-fought Senate race in Nevada next cycle after the state narrowly decided who would control the upper chamber in the midterms. Last year, Democrats were able to retain Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s … [Read More...] about Democrats brace for another Senate nail-biter in Nevada
Florida Gov. DeSantis gives Nevada ‘freedom blueprint’ during book tour
LAS VEGAS — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed roughly 1,200 people at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country on Saturday afternoon, advising them on how Nevada and the rest of the country could take a page out of his state’s playbook. DeSantis has not officially declared a run for president, although he is … [Read More...] about Florida Gov. DeSantis gives Nevada ‘freedom blueprint’ during book tour
Tourism & Gaming
Southern Nevada casinos fuel Nevada to a record-breaking February
By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, March 28th, 2023 Depending on where you look, February was either another stellar month for Nevada gaming revenue or the second consecutive monthly decline in casino revenue totals. Statewide, Nevada casinos collected nearly $1.24 billion in gaming … [Read More...] about Southern Nevada casinos fuel Nevada to a record-breaking February
Southern Nevada businesses seeing boost from Las Vegas sports industry boom
By Abel Garcia, KTNV, March 23, 2023 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — By next February, Las Vegas may not only be seen as the entertainment capital of the world, but as a contender for sports capital of the world. From the Sweet 16 to the CONCACAF Nations League Finals in June, the F1 Grand Prix race in … [Read More...] about Southern Nevada businesses seeing boost from Las Vegas sports industry boom
Developers looking to expand to the north Strip
by Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 11, 2023 Developers Brett Torino and Paul Kanavos have teamed up to build retail projects in the heart of the Strip, bringing shopping and dining outposts to a section jammed with tourists. Now they’re looking to expand to the northern edge of Las … [Read More...] about Developers looking to expand to the north Strip
Business
‘Showcasing Las Vegas’: Super Bowl LVIII may help lure new businesses
By Mick Akers, The Las Vegas Review Journal, March 29, 2023 With the Super Bowl being the largest sporting event each year in the U.S., 2024 host Las Vegas will look to capitalize on the game beyond its traditional hoopla. The economic impact of hosting Super Bowl LVIII, on top of visitors who … [Read More...] about ‘Showcasing Las Vegas’: Super Bowl LVIII may help lure new businesses
Nevada ranks top 5 in states to start a business
By Nick Doyle, KOLO, March 23, 2023 There are now 33 million small businesses in America and over 300,000 of them are accounted for in Nevada. Nevada has one of the highest start up business survival rates, according to a recent study conducted by Capital on Tap. Nevada’s startups have an … [Read More...] about Nevada ranks top 5 in states to start a business
Legislation
Lombardo presents flagship school discipline bill with districts, teacher union in support
By Tabitha Mueller, Sean Golonka, & Rocio Hernandez, The Nevada Independent, March 23rd, 2023 In a rare move, Gov. Joe Lombardo testified before state lawmakers on Thursday in support of his bill revising a contentious 2019 restorative justice law that school districts and others have said … [Read More...] about Lombardo presents flagship school discipline bill with districts, teacher union in support
AB 231 Changes The Definition of Money, Increases Government Control
Introduced by Assm. Backus, updates to the Uniform Commercial Code are spearheaded and drafted by the Uniform Law Commission By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, March 21, 2023 Assemblywoman Shea Backus has introduced Assembly Bill 231 which updates provisions of The Uniform Commercial … [Read More...] about AB 231 Changes The Definition of Money, Increases Government Control
SB 96 Eliminates 3 Percent Property Tax Cap
Sup. Workman: ‘NASS has been advocating for years that we sunset or get rid of the property tax cap’ By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, March 14, 2023 As reported by The Globe, the Democratic majority has proposed legislation to eliminate the property tax cap, currently at 3 percent, … [Read More...] about SB 96 Eliminates 3 Percent Property Tax Cap
Nevada News
Lombardo’s executive order on energy shows contrast with Sisolak
by Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 27, 2023 Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo issued an executive order Monday outlining the state’s energy future, drawing a sharp contrast with the energy goals of his Democratic predecessor. Lombardo’s seventh executive order since taking office in … [Read More...] about Lombardo’s executive order on energy shows contrast with Sisolak
Nevada approves $333 million natural gas plant as historic drought pressures state’s power grid
By Emma Newburger, CNBC, March 23, 2023 Nevada’s largest electricity provider has been approved for a $333 million project to develop a natural gas plant north of Las Vegas, as extreme drought conditions put mounting pressure on the region’s power grid. Nevada’s Public Utilities … [Read More...] about Nevada approves $333 million natural gas plant as historic drought pressures state’s power grid
Nevada Governor Rips Biden For ‘Federal Confiscation’ Of Over 500,000 Acres: ‘Historic Mistake’
By Tim Pearce, The Daily Wire, March 22, 2023 Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo blasted President Joe Biden’s creation of national monuments in Nevada on Tuesday. Biden used authority granted to the president under the Antiquities Act of 1906 on Tuesday to create two national … [Read More...] about Nevada Governor Rips Biden For ‘Federal Confiscation’ Of Over 500,000 Acres: ‘Historic Mistake’
