Environmentalists and some residents say the proposed Esmeralda 7 project could threaten wide-open spaces and central Nevada culture. by Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent, August 25, … [Read more...] about Vegas-sized solar project could come to Nevada’s smallest county; residents not thrilled
Rural Nevada
Gov. Lombardo announces $2.9 million for rural community development
August 2, 2024 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Joe Lombardo announced that $2,915,875 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to six projects in rural Nevada.. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lombardo announces $2.9 million for rural community development
Economic development chief leads discussion on concerns of Elko business leaders
By Lydia Snow, Elko Daily Free Press, January 26, 2024 Elko business owners gathered Wednesday evening at the Elko Convention Center for a consultation with the Governor’s Office of Economic … [Read more...] about Economic development chief leads discussion on concerns of Elko business leaders
State of the Counties: Economic development benefits all
By Scott Neuffer, Northern Nevada Business Weekly, January 30, 2024 Storey County Manager Austin Osborne maintains that economic development benefits all counties in western Nevada wherever the … [Read more...] about State of the Counties: Economic development benefits all
Column: Gaming plays key role in the economic growth of Nevada’s rural communities
By Arlette Ledbetter, Vegas Inc., December 18, 2023 For nearly a century, Las Vegas has established itself as the go-to gaming destination in the state, but the influence of casinos and gaming … [Read more...] about Column: Gaming plays key role in the economic growth of Nevada’s rural communities