Nevada Treasurer candidate Drew Johnson with wife Sarah Johnson - Drew Johnson For Nevada (Facebook)

Analysis: Nevada Treasurer candidate Drew Johnson collected $15K in PPP cash for himself, wife

While working as a consultant for a non-profit that saw its revenue spike during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Republican State Treasurer candidate Drew Johnson still claimed hardship to the federal government, asking for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to “save…

Governor Joe Lombardo - gov.nv.gov/AboutUs/Biography_Joe_Lombardo/

Nevada public pension holdings valued at $64.9 billion in 2024

In 2024, Nevada had $64.9 billion in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of Nevada / Penn Athletics

Nevada among 21 states allowing boys to join girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Silver State Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Nevada is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female…

Tracy Larkin Thomason Director at Nevada Department of Transportation

Lane reductions continue for U.S. 95 preservation project in Clark County

The Nevada Department of Transportation announced ongoing lane reductions for a pavement preservation project on U.S. 95 in Clark County starting April 6.

Tracy Larkin Thomason Director at Nevada Department of Transportation - Nevada Department of Transportation Website

NDOT announces overnight lane and ramp closures at I-15 Sloan interchange for repairs

The Nevada Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight lane reductions and ramp closures on Interstate 15 near Sloan Road for pavement repairs in early April.

Joe Lombardo Governor

Nevada saw 21.7% rise in property taxes revenue in 2024

In 2024, Nevada collected a total of $15 billion in state taxes, with $1.8 billion coming from property taxes—an increase of 21.7% compared to the previous year.

Brad Close President - NFIB Nevada

NFIB Nevada comments on March jobs report showing persistent hiring challenges

NFIB Nevada State Director Tray Abney responded to new data showing persistent staffing shortages among small businesses nationwide in March despite some slight improvements from February figures. The report also highlights ongoing concerns about labor quality and rising costs.

Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas - State of Nevada / Penn Athletics

Nevada listed as one of 21 states permitting boys in girls’ high school sports

An analysis by Silver State Times shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Nevada is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female…

Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg

Nevada sees 1.5% drop in documentary and stock transfer taxes collections in 2024

Out of the $15 billion in total tax revenue collected by Nevada in 2024, $117.4 million came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, representing a decrease from the previous year, when the total was $119.2 million, according to the U.S.…

Brad Close President - NFIB Nevada

Small business employment index rises amid continued labor market tightness

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest monthly Jobs Report, showing that the Small Business Employment Index increased by nearly one point to 103.5.

Walter B. Davis, Chief Executive officer of Nevada Health Centers - Huron Consulting Group Inc.

Colorectal cancer screenings urged amid rising cases among younger adults

Colorectal cancer continues to be a significant health concern in the United States, with more than 150,000 new cases diagnosed each year and tens of thousands of deaths.

Keith E. Whitfield, Ph.D., UNLV President - University of Nevada-Las Vegas

UNLV completes accessibility upgrades near iconic Flashlight sculpture

A project aimed at improving accessibility on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus has been completed near the well-known Flashlight sculpture.

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