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Will Trump's Las Vegas idea to end taxation on tips catch on?

Such a policy would require an act of Congress. But the idea and the venue where he proposed it had strategic merit.

Board disqualifies six Southern Nevada cannabis consumption lounge applicants

Six applicants seeking cannabis consumption lounge licenses under a category reserved for individuals convicted of crimes when marijuana was illegal were disqualified from the process.

Nevada’s minimum wage going up to $12 an hour on July 1; two-tier system is out 

This increase comes after the passage of AB456, which increased the minimum wage by 75 cents annually over a five-year period.

Workshops help soon-to-be displaced Mirage employees find new jobs before casino’s closure

The property will close for three years to transform into the Hard Rock. Agencies are working on ways to smooth the transition for hundreds of employees.

Nevada prepares to adapt as home insurance rates rise because of increased wildfire risk

From record heat in Las Vegas to fires burning 138 acres in Sparks, Nevadans statewide were reminded this month that summers are becoming longer and hotter. That reminder isn’t just in residents’ backyards like the smoke that rolls down the Sierras during August. It’s in their homes as well — more specifically, in their home insurance policies.

Nevada casinos heading toward a fourth straight yearly gaming revenue record

Nevada's casino industry is headed toward another record-breaking year with just five months in the books. But analysts said Strip casino operators are cautioning about a potential slowdown in the coming months.

Indy Explains: How to prepare your home for wildfire season

Preparing for catastrophic fires can feel daunting, homeowners can take precautions to educate themselves on fire prevention measures and fire terms.

Indy Gaming: Why Nevada now trails neighboring Arizona in sports betting

In the years since PASPA was tossed by the Supreme Court, Nevada has lost its standing as the leading sports betting state in the U.S. Last month, Arizona became the leading sports betting state in the Southwest.

By the Numbers: Nevada again near bottom for children’s well-being

The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book shows how kids are doing since the pandemic through economic, education, health and other metrics.

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NV Supreme Court rejects payday loan ballot initiative; narrower version awaits ruling

The high court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the ballot initiative seeking to end high-interest lending and do more to protect people with unpaid debts from wage garnishment or asset seizure.

Fly me to Ivanpah: As traffic records tumble in Vegas, officials eye a second airport

Harry Reid International Airport is running out of space and officials are coming up with plans to keep the airlines arriving on time until a supplemental airport is ready in 2037.

Indy Gaming: Merger rumblings percolate after investor suggests Penn sell casinos

Penn Entertainment has been the subject of Wall Street speculation after an activist investor suggested the company sell its casinos, including M Resort in Henderson, which may be on the market.

Federal labor agency orders Station Casinos to negotiate with Culinary Union

The NLRB affirmed a previous ruling that Red Rock Resorts violated national labor laws and ordered three of the company's casinos to negotiate contracts with the Culinary Union.

In stark new report, state officials put numbers on the pandemic’s damage on Nevada

COVID-19 not only took away nearly 100,000 years of life through premature deaths, but doubled substance abuse deaths and brought other consequences.

After bitter primary, Culinary Union, legislative Democrats not singing kumbaya — yet

The union’s attempt to unseat an incumbent legislator over a room cleaning mandate failed. But lasting disunity could have repercussions for Democrats.

Indy Gaming: Women, minorities finding more success gambling on casinos

Diversity in the gaming industry has taken large steps in regional and Indian casino markets. The major casino operators are also making strides to be inclusive from the board room to executive offices and the gaming floor.

Gambling has long been taboo in Islamic countries. Now, analysts see UAE as the next Vegas

Gambling is illegal in the Islamic world, but the UAE is ready to change its laws and allow three casino resorts operated by Las Vegas companies.