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News from March 2025

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

By Silver State Times | Mar 31, 2025

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

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Sierra Arts Foundation teams up with NDA for art and brew event in Reno

By Silver State Times | Mar 28, 2025

The Sierra Arts Foundation and the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) are collaborating to present "Brush & Brew," a live art competition scheduled for May 10 at Parlay 6 in Reno.

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Health resources and advice as spring begins

By Silver State Times | Mar 27, 2025

Spring heralds the arrival of longer days and blossoming flora, offering a renewed sense of optimism.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Nevada employers were approved during 2024?

By Silver State Times | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 97.7% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Nevada were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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National Breathe Free sees national leaders unite in Las Vegas to raise $120,000 supporting St. Jude’s Ranch for Children

By Silver State Times | Mar 26, 2025

The National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Center announced that national leaders gathered in Las Vegas to support St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, raising $120,000 for summer care kits.

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Nevada’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Silver State Times | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 16.5% of income in Nevada. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Nevada sees 200 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024

By Silver State Times | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Nevada submitted 200 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Nevada Children’s Health Project updates mobile unit schedule

By Silver State Times | Mar 20, 2025

The Nevada Children's Health Project has announced a schedule update for its mobile unit.

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10 basketball players from Nevada to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Silver State Times | Mar 18, 2025

Las Vegas has the most players of any city representing Nevada in the tournament.

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March Madness: Nevada represented by 16 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Silver State Times | Mar 17, 2025

Las Vegas has the most players of any city representing Nevada in the tournament.

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9 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in Nevada in 2024

By Silver State Times | Mar 17, 2025

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

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Lane Reductions on SR 227 Ahead of Roundabout Construction at Boyd-Kennedy Road

By Silver State Times | Mar 14, 2025

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced upcoming lane reductions and shifts on State Route 227 (Lamoille Highway) at Boyd-Kennedy Road from March 15 to March 19, 2025.

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Nevada ranks 43rd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,264 in 2022

By Silver State Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Nevada received an average of $10,264 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in the nation.

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Nevada ranks 34th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 16.5% in 2022

By Silver State Times | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16.5% of income in Nevada—ranking it the 18th least dependent among U.S. states.

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Nevada leaders urged not to burden small businesses amid declining optimism

By Silver State Times | Mar 11, 2025

The latest Small Business Optimism Index, released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), indicates a decline in confidence among small business owners.

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Nevada sees 22 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

By Silver State Times | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Nevada submitted 22 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Healthcare professionals to gather in Las Vegas for St. Jude’s Ranch event

By Silver State Times | Mar 9, 2025

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and National Breathe Free are set to host an "Amazing Race" event in Las Vegas from March 12-16, 2025.

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Small business job creation weakens; NFIB calls for policy stability

By Silver State Times | Mar 7, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, indicating a decline in job creation for February.

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

By Silver State Times | Mar 6, 2025

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

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Nevada Health Centers highlights importance of colorectal cancer awareness month

By Silver State Times | Mar 4, 2025

Colorectal cancer remains a significant health concern as the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.