by Sean Hemmersmeier, Las Vegas Review-Journal, November 11, 2022 Some of Nevada’s hourly workers will be taking home a larger check after a ballot measure to raise the state’s minimum wage to $12 … [Read more...] about Nevada businesses brace for $12 minimum wage change
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Fernley lithium extraction company picked by U.S. Department of Energy for $50M grant award
Lilac Solutions, a lithium extraction technology company in Fernley, NV announced on October 19, 2022, that they were selected to negotiate a $50 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy … [Read more...] about Fernley lithium extraction company picked by U.S. Department of Energy for $50M grant award
Nevada unemployment rate steady in September; 3.4 percent in Carson City, 3.1 in Reno area
Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in September 2022 which was unchanged from July and August 2022, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and … [Read more...] about Nevada unemployment rate steady in September; 3.4 percent in Carson City, 3.1 in Reno area
Houston mogul Tilman Fertitta gets approval for new hotel-casino on Strip
Clark County commissioners gave billionaire Tilman Fertitta the green light to develop a towering hotel-casino on the Strip. The commission on Wednesday approved Fertitta’s plans for a 43-story, … [Read more...] about Houston mogul Tilman Fertitta gets approval for new hotel-casino on Strip
Is a ban on smoking in Nevada casinos too hot to discuss?
The Global Gaming Expo is a place where casino executives annually gather to debate industry issues. But a small group of casino dealers say their topic was too hot to discuss during the world’s … [Read more...] about Is a ban on smoking in Nevada casinos too hot to discuss?