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Gov. Lombardo on Nevada 2025 accomplishments: ‘We delivered real results for Nevadans’

Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada announced measures aimed at increasing housing supply and securing federal funds for rural health services.

Brad Close President - NFIB Nevada

NFIB report finds persistent hiring challenges among small businesses

In Carson City, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest monthly Jobs Report, indicating that 33% of small business owners nationwide reported unfilled job openings in December.

James Martines Vice Chancellor and Chief General Counsel - Nevada System of Higher Education Website

FOIA request sent to Nevada System of Higher Education regarding employee compensation records on January 9, 2026

FOIA Request to Nevada System of Higher Education regarding employee compensation records for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 9, 2026.

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Nevada collected 6.6% more in taxes on alcohol sales taxes in 2024 than in previous year

Out of the $15 billion in total tax revenue collected by Nevada in 2024, $50.4 million came from alcoholic beverages sales taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $47.3 million, according to the U.S. Census…

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Gov. Lombardo on hospital visit: ‘Sunrise Children’s Hospital is Nevada’s most comprehensive pediatric hospital’

Governor Joe Lombardo recently visited Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas, expressing gratitude towards medical staff for their efforts at Nevada’s largest pediatric facility.

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

Analysis: Nevada among 21 states that allow boys to play 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…

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Nevada saw 6.1% increase in license taxes revenue in 2024

In 2024, Nevada collected a total of $15 billion in taxes, with $783.5 million coming from license taxes—an increase of 6.1% compared to the previous year.

Nevada Lt. Govenor Stavros Anthony - ltgov.nv.gov

Nevada ranks 29th in the U.S. for most total taxes paid in 2024

Nevada generated $15 billion from total taxes in 2024, ranking 29th among U.S. states.

Anthony Wren Tax Commissioner at State of Nevada Department of Taxation - State of Nevada Department of Taxation

Nevada’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 5.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Nevada collected $4.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Chris Heavey, Ph.D., Interim President - University of Nevada Las Vegas

Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic named Law Firm of the Year by Las Vegas National Bar Association

Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic has been recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the Las Vegas National Bar Association during its 2025 Annual Scholarship and Award Gala.

Anthony Wren Tax Commissioner at State of Nevada Department of Taxation - State of Nevada Department of Taxation

Nevada’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 71.3% in Q2 compared to previous quarter

Nevada collected $4.9 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Stavros Anthony, Lieutenant Governor for Nevada - X

Lt. Gov. Anthony on women’s sports: ‘We are taking a commonsense approach with female athletes’

The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District faces restrictions from competing in Nevada athletic leagues due to differing gender participation policies between California and Nevada.

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Gov. Lombardo swears in policy advisor as Nevada Army National Guard member

Governor Joe Lombardo has sworn in his policy advisor Chase McNamara as a member of the Nevada Army National Guard.

Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada - X

Nevada War Room: AG Ford spent $2M on partisan lawsuits, withholding cost details

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is under scrutiny for joining numerous taxpayer-funded multistate lawsuits without disclosing full cost details.

Anthony Wren Tax Commissioner at State of Nevada Department of Taxation - State of Nevada Department of Taxation

Nevada’s property tax revenues up 25.9% in Q2 2025 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Q2 2025 brought in $496 million in property tax revenue for Nevada, a 25.9% shift from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Brad Close President - NFIB Nevada

NFIB urges Nevada members to participate in 2026 state ballot

NFIB members in Nevada will soon receive their 2026 state ballot, according to an announcement from the organization.

Tracy Larkin Thomason, P.E. Director at Nevada Department of Transportation - Nevada Department of Transportation

Nevada DOT completes major U.S. Highway 95 rehabilitation near Searchlight

The Nevada Department of Transportation has substantially completed a project on U.S. Highway 95 near Searchlight that enhances safety while preserving wildlife habitats.

Anthony Wren Tax Commissioner at State of Nevada Department of Taxation - State of Nevada Department of Taxation

Nevada collects $496 million in property tax revenue in Q2

Nevada collected $496 million in property taxes during the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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

UNLV and Las Vegas Sands host first U.S.-China Dialogue Symposium in Las Vegas

UNLV and Las Vegas Sands recently held the first U.S.-China Dialogue Symposium, which gathered representatives from academia, business, and diplomacy to discuss ways to improve the relationship between the United States and China.

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

NASA awards $750,000 grant to Nevada institutions for underground ecosystem research

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $750,000 grant from NASA to support research into underground ecosystems that rely on radiation rather than sunlight for energy.

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