Union leaders and U.S. Representatives met with Las Vegas hospitality workers to discuss how AI and automation are changing casino and resort jobs, with new protections negotiated in recent contracts and more legislative action proposed.
Las Vegas hospitals are seeing a rise in uninsured patients as health insurance premiums increase and enhanced ACA tax credits expire. Local providers are preparing for further financial strain with Medicaid changes set for 2027.
A new open-pit gold and silver mine in Elko County has received federal approval, with construction expected to create hundreds of jobs but raising concerns among conservation groups about water, wildlife, and public review.
Despite FDA approval of new Alzheimer’s drugs that slow disease progression, outdated Medicare coverage rules are preventing most eligible Nevadans from receiving these treatments, with fewer than 15,000 patients nationwide accessing them as of 2026
A new federal report highlights that thousands of full-time Las Vegas hospitality and retail workers depend on Medicaid and SNAP, raising questions about wages, benefits, and the role of major employers in the region’s visitor economy
President Donald Trump promoted his 'No Tax on Tips' plan at Red Rock Casino, but with visitor numbers down and hospitality jobs lagging, Las Vegas workers see little benefit unless tourism rebounds.
As Clark County and local leaders consider rent stabilization policies, housing experts warn that such measures could slow new development and worsen the affordable rental shortage in Las Vegas and across Nevada
A new report finds artificial intelligence is being used to support, not replace, jobs across Las Vegas industries, with local experts urging workers to develop AI skills as demand grows for tech-savvy employees in Nevada.
As national political debates intensify, Las Vegas voters and leaders are emphasizing the importance of local issues like healthcare, public safety, and economic development ahead of the 2026 election season
