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

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

By Silver State Times | Mar 24, 2025

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

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.

By Silver State Times | Mar 17, 2025

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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 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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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry file 10 petitions in Nevada throughout 2024

By Silver State Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 10 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located in Nevada, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Nevada: Residents received $5.05 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Silver State Times | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Nevada, providing an average of $1,589 per capita to residents.

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Nevada: Medicare dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

By Silver State Times | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Nevada, providing an average of $2,669 per capita to residents.

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Nevada: Social Security made up 5.4% of total income in 2022

By Silver State Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.4% of income in Nevada, providing an average of $3,362 per capita to residents.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nevada inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Silver State Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Nevada experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over withheld federal funding

By Silver State Times | Jan 28, 2025

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in dairy cows in northern Nevada

By Silver State Times | Jan 24, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has reported the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle located in Churchill County, Nevada.

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Nevada renews agency participation in food program serving children and adults

By Silver State Times | Jan 21, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has announced the renewal of 45 agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for 2025.