An employment fair last month. The labor-force participation rate was 62.1% in July, much lower than the prepandemic rate of 63.4%. Photo: Tampa Bay Times/Zuma Press by Gwynn Guilford, The Wall … [Read more...] about Labor Shortage Is Vexing Challenge for U.S. Economy
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Nevada still struggling with unemployment claims
As the price of gas, groceries and other goods remain high across the country, fear of an impending recession remains a concern for businesses and families alike. In Nevada, where discretionary … [Read more...] about Nevada still struggling with unemployment claims
Relicensing of Macao’s casinos coming on heels of major shutdown
By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review Journal, August 13, 2022 Macao, the most lucrative casino gaming market in the world since 2006, is taking a page from an old Strip playbook. Remember those … [Read more...] about Relicensing of Macao’s casinos coming on heels of major shutdown
New Legislation Expands Role of Government in Private Markets
After two decades of crises, the muscular arm of Washington replaces Adam Smith’s invisible hand President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 at the White House this month. Photo: … [Read more...] about New Legislation Expands Role of Government in Private Markets
Short-term rental association sues Clark County, state over regulations
by Richard Torres-Cortez, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 4, 2022 An ordinance to license, regulate and enforce violations of short-term rentals in unincorporated Clark County “exceeds the … [Read more...] about Short-term rental association sues Clark County, state over regulations