Justices allow Covid-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers whose facilities participate in … [Read More...] about Supreme Court Blocks Biden Vaccine Rules for Large Employers
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Politics and Government
Nevada will get $45M for bridge repairs under infrastructure bill
by Gary Martin, Las Vegas Review-Journal, January 14, 2022 WASHINGTON – Nevada will receive $45 million to repair, rebuild and replace bridges as part of a $27 billion program under the Department of Transportation that was authorized in the bipartisan infrastructure law, according to White House … [Read More...] about Nevada will get $45M for bridge repairs under infrastructure bill
IRS Warns of Delays When Tax-Filing Season Starts on Jan. 24
The agency has several million pieces of backlogged work from prior years The Internal Revenue Service building in Washington. Officials said there are no plans to delay filing deadlines this year. Photo: erin scott/Reuters by Richard Rubin, The Wall Street Journal, January 10, … [Read More...] about IRS Warns of Delays When Tax-Filing Season Starts on Jan. 24
Phone-Bill Fees to Fund Suicide Hotline Spark Statehouse Debates
Telecoms want fees limited to covering costs, not expanding mental-health services by Ryan Tracy, The Wall Street Journal, January 5, 2022 WASHINGTON—Skirmishes are breaking out at statehouses across the U.S. over how to pay for a new suicide hotline. The new 988 number is set to launch in … [Read More...] about Phone-Bill Fees to Fund Suicide Hotline Spark Statehouse Debates
Tourism & Gaming
Las Vegas airline capacity nearly back to record 2019 levels
By next month, airline capacity into Harry Reid International Airport will surpass the record 2019 level of around 74,300 seats coming into the market every day. Now, tourism experts have a new challenge — making sure those seats are filled. Joel Van Over, senior director of Ailevon Pacific … [Read More...] about Las Vegas airline capacity nearly back to record 2019 levels
Nevada casinos set record for consecutive $1B months of gaming win
by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review Journal, December 29, 2021 Nevada casinos in November set an all-time record for the longest streak of consecutive months winning more than $1 billion from players, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday. The streak of nine months, which … [Read More...] about Nevada casinos set record for consecutive $1B months of gaming win
Microsoft out of CES; Organizers say show will still go on as planned
by Richard Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal, December 24, 2021 Microsoft Corp., one of the most influential exhibitors at CES, has joined the ranks of technology companies that have opted not to attend the 2022 show. But organizers of CES say vaccination requirements, masking and the … [Read More...] about Microsoft out of CES; Organizers say show will still go on as planned
Business
Amid Record Inflation, Business Community calls on Congress to end BBB Talks
from S-Corp, a nonprofit corporation, published on January 12, 2022 Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed inflation surging at its fastest pace in 40 years with the consumer price index increasing 7 percent year over year. Despite these rising prices, lawmakers and the White House are … [Read More...] about Amid Record Inflation, Business Community calls on Congress to end BBB Talks
Convention industry outlook strong despite COVID-19 obstacles
World of Concrete, a construction show specializing in masonry materials and services, and the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show, the largest firearms and ammunition event of its kind, both begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. They come a little more than two weeks after CES, which drew only a quarter … [Read More...] about Convention industry outlook strong despite COVID-19 obstacles
Keystone Press Releases
COMMENTARY: His candle will burn eternal
Beloved family, beloved friends: More than a century ago, the story goes, a boy with polio was abandoned at an orphanage in Nebraska. He had to be carried up and down the stairs by the other boys. When asked if this was hard, one of the boys doing the carrying answered: “He ain’t heavy. He’s my … [Read More...] about COMMENTARY: His candle will burn eternal
Keystone Corporation mourns the loss of member Carole Vilardo
Keystone Corporation is sad to announce the passing of member and former president of the Nevada Taypayers Association, Carole Vilardo. Ms. Vilardo passed away Sunday morning, December 5. She was 80 years old. In a letter sent to Keystone Corporation by the current president of the NTA, Cindy … [Read More...] about Keystone Corporation mourns the loss of member Carole Vilardo
Legislation
New year, new laws: 15 statutes take effect Jan. 1
By Bill Dentzer Las Vegas Review-Journal December 30, 2021 CARSON CITY — A ban on the sale or possession of untraceable weapons heads a list of laws passed last session that take effect with the new year. Part of the weapons law, passed as Assembly Bill 286 in the spring, was struck … [Read More...] about New year, new laws: 15 statutes take effect Jan. 1
Nevada judge strikes ‘ghost gun’ provisions from new firearms law
CARSON CITY — A district judge in Lyon County has nullified part a new state law banning untraceable firearms assembled from kits, siding with a Dayton-based gun kit manufacturer in finding that sections of the law are too vague to be enforced. The decision, issued last week after a November trial, … [Read More...] about Nevada judge strikes ‘ghost gun’ provisions from new firearms law
Nevada News
Empty shelves again? Omicron disrupts Las Vegas grocery stores
by McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review-Journal, January 14, 2022 Shelves at many grocery stores in the Las Vegas Valley and across the country may look empty more frequently than usual as the latest wave of COVID-19 disrupts major retailers’ operations. Shoppers may have less … [Read More...] about Empty shelves again? Omicron disrupts Las Vegas grocery stores
Americans’ Finances Got Stronger in the Pandemic—Confounding Early Fears
Stimulus payments brought millions out of poverty and allowed them to clear debt, and households of all income levels built up savings. The stronger finances are expected to aid stability as normal spending and higher inflation return. by Rachel Louise Ensign, January 9, 2022, The Wall Street … [Read More...] about Americans’ Finances Got Stronger in the Pandemic—Confounding Early Fears
Republicans take aim at homeless in first Nevada governor’s race debate
Republicans vying to face Sisolak split on how to 'clean up' homeless population James DeHaven Reno Gazette Journal January 7, 2022 Nevada’s ever-worsening homelessness crisis has Republican governor hopefuls clamoring to crack down on the homeless themselves. Two candidates vying to … [Read More...] about Republicans take aim at homeless in first Nevada governor’s race debate
