While illegal immigration has been front and center of a political debate, almost 1,500 economists are shifting the focus to legal immigration, including a UNLV professor.

The Raiders deal in Las Vegas has barely just been approved and already there are critics. The latest negative article posted in "Business Insider" calls it the worst stadium deal in the world.

The Raiders deal in las vegas has just been approved, and already there are critics.

Las Vegas Raiders fans celebrated Monday afternoon under the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

It could be a hint of what's to come.

For February the jobless rate in Nevada came in at 4.9 percent in Nevada. It’s the first time unemployment has been under 5-percent since November 2007.

The latest numbers on weekly wage growth in the state may reflect an overall improved labor market in Nevada.

Fast-food giant Wendy's announced around 1,000 of its restaurants would install self-service kiosks for customers to order their food by the end of the year.

The highly contested concept plan to build as many as 5,000 homes near Red Rock is one step closer to reality, by there are still legal battles ahead.

Avetis Mazmanyan’s grandmother had a golden rule when it came to cooking: Always use fresh vegetables, never canned. She also took the time to skin garbanzo beans, a step she insisted made her meals more delicious. Today, college student Mazmanyan is the head of his own startup, Mezze Foods, for which he and his family make hummus, bean salad and other ethnic dishes to sell to Whole Foods. His grandmother’s culinary rule is a cornerstone of his 4-year-old business. “We take hours prepping vegetables all by hand,” he said.

Experts are bullish on Nevada’s overall economy this year, anticipating continued recovery from the recession and growth, they said. Four key markers support their outlook:

Throughout January, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood hotel-casino will collect donations for Las Vegas Business Academy in honor of National Mentoring Month.

For the first time, UNLV plans to send a group of students to Cuba. The trip is part of an educational experience through a business program on campus. "I'm super excited," said Bruce Gil, a student at UNLV.