By Lester Romero, Vegas Inc., March 18, 2024 I love the first quarter of the year. I quickly … [Read More...] about OPINION: Four things every business owner should do before starting a business in Las Vegas
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RNC, NVGOP Files Lawsuit Claiming Five Counties Violate NVRA
Plaintiffs allege Carson City, Clark, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey County have failed to maintain clean and accurate voter rolls By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, March 18, 2024 The Republican National Committee and the Nevada GOP have filed a lawsuit (see below) claiming five Nevada counties are … [Read More...] about RNC, NVGOP Files Lawsuit Claiming Five Counties Violate NVRA
Uber-backed proposal seeks 20% cap on attorney fees in civil cases
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, March 18, 2024 A newly formed political action committee backed by Uber and a handful of Nevada business groups is proposing a ballot question that would cap how much Nevada attorneys can charge in fees for civil cases. Nevadans for Fair … [Read More...] about Uber-backed proposal seeks 20% cap on attorney fees in civil cases
Here’s who will be on Washoe County ballots for the June 2024 primary election
By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette Journal, March 16, 2024 More than 150 candidates filed for races in the past two weeks for everything from the U.S. Congress down to the Verdi TV District. They will be on Washoe County primary ballots in June. One interesting filing happened right before the 5 … [Read More...] about Here’s who will be on Washoe County ballots for the June 2024 primary election
Tourism & Gaming
Indy Gaming: For MGM, F1 windfall helps offset growing labor costs
By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, February 21, 2024 The three-level Bellagio Fountain Club, which was built trackside at the front of the Bellagio Casino Resort for November’s three-day Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, combined high-end dining, grandstand seating and a rooftop viewing … [Read More...] about Indy Gaming: For MGM, F1 windfall helps offset growing labor costs
What goes in to estimating an event’s economic impact on the city
By Katie Ann McCarver, Vegas Inc., February 5, 2024 About three years ago, as the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority made a bid to host the city’s first Super Bowl—now just days away—it commissioned local analytics firm Applied Analysis to create an economic impact statement on the … [Read More...] about What goes in to estimating an event’s economic impact on the city
In 2023, Las Vegas saw its highest visitation totals since before the pandemic
By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, January 25, 2024 Las Vegas drew more than 40.8 million visitors in 2023, the destination’s highest single-year total since the pandemic decimated the state’s tourism market starting in 2020. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) said … [Read More...] about In 2023, Las Vegas saw its highest visitation totals since before the pandemic
Business
Entravision Opens Las Vegas Facility
By Mark R. Madler, Los Angeles Business Journal, March 11, 2024 Entravision Communications Corp. has debuted its new broadcasting facility in Las Vegas. The opening of the new studio was attended by two U.S. senators, Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto, Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros … [Read More...] about Entravision Opens Las Vegas Facility
The Elon Musk effect: Why more businesses want to incorporate in Nevada
By McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 7, 2024 Elon Musk’s businesses have been planting roots in Nevada for years now. But after the billionaire faced a legal hurdle in Delaware — the country’s capital for the legal homes of corporations and other business entities — he made his … [Read More...] about The Elon Musk effect: Why more businesses want to incorporate in Nevada
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
How fast did the Las Vegas Valley grow last year compared to other areas?
New census data shows the fastest-growing metros and counties around the country By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 15, 2024 The Las Vegas Valley was the 30th fastest-growing metro in the country last year, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Last year … [Read More...] about How fast did the Las Vegas Valley grow last year compared to other areas?
The wrong jobs: Why Nevada’s worst-in-US unemployment hasn’t changed
By Greg Haas, KLAS, March 8, 2024 Nevada remains stuck at 5.3% unemployment despite job growth statistics that suggest there’s plenty of work out there. Why hasn’t the state’s unemployment rate returned to pre-pandemic levels, when it was around 3.6%? That was the lowest it had been since … [Read More...] about The wrong jobs: Why Nevada’s worst-in-US unemployment hasn’t changed
Nevada in position to make most of boom in manufacturing
By Katie Ann McCarver, Vegas Inc, March 11, 2024 Las Vegas is at the forefront of a nationwide manufacturing “resurgence,” a new study shows. The Las Vegas, Henderson and Paradise region was the fastest-growing manufacturing center among large cities since 2018, according to a recent report by … [Read More...] about Nevada in position to make most of boom in manufacturing