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Nevada: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By Silver State Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Nevada, providing an average of $1,258 per capita to residents.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 31 petitions in Nevada throughout 2024

By Silver State Times | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Nevada submitted 31 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Ramp Closures, Lane Reductions Scheduled for I-15 South Widening Project

By Silver State Times | Feb 23, 2025

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced upcoming ramp and lane closures on Interstate 15 (I-15) as part of the ongoing I-15 South Widening Project.

Nevada temporarily suspends cage-free egg law amid supply concerns

By Silver State Times | Feb 19, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has announced a temporary suspension of the state's cage-free egg law.

Awareness month highlights teen dating violence prevention efforts

By Silver State Times | Feb 19, 2025

February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a period dedicated to highlighting the prevalence and impact of dating abuse among adolescents.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Nevada employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Silver State Times | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Nevada, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

By Silver State Times | Feb 13, 2025

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford of Nevada, along with attorneys general from 14 states and the city attorney of San Francisco, issued a statement regarding a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation

By Silver State Times | Feb 13, 2025

Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Small business optimism dips slightly but remains above historical average

By Silver State Times | Feb 12, 2025

Optimism among small business owners in the United States experienced a slight decline according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Analysis: Nevada among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Silver State Times | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Silver State Times shows that Nevada is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.