In The News: Center for Business and Economic Research
With Tax Day approaching on Monday, April 15, taxes are at the top of the news right now.
Democratic presidential hopefuls are hitting the campaign trail touting their plans to better the economy while pushing for a federal minimum wage of $15 an hour. But is it a promise they can keep — or simply political rhetoric?
As the Super Bowl week is well underway in Atlanta, many people are making comparisons between the current host city and Vegas.
Gov. Steve Sisolak wants to see bigger paychecks for low-wage workers. At Wednesday night’s State of the State address, Sisolak said he is committed to working with business, labor communities and the Legislature to raise Nevada’s minimum wage.
At the Sands Expo and Convention Center, among hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of CES tech show attendees from around the world, one booth was distinctly Las Vegas. UNLV has been exhibiting at the annual tech show since 2014.
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, many people say it's their job to support local Nevadans. Take North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee.
In the depths of the downturn, most analysts agreed: Almost no state was hit harder than Nevada.
According to experts, the outlook for Nevada’s economy this year is positive and projected to fare at least as well as it did, or perhaps even better, in 2018. However, one or more known or unknown wild cards could have a dampening effect.
Low housing costs and employment opportunities made Nevada the fourth most-moved-to state in 2018, according to a new survey.
According to experts, the outlook for Nevada’s economy this year is positive and projected to fare at least as well as it did, or perhaps even better, in 2018. However, one or more known or unknown wild cards could have a dampening effect.
The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released five-year estimates documenting a multitude of trends in Clark County and other areas across the country.
The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released five-year estimates documenting a multitude of trends in Clark County and other areas across the country.