Silver State News covers news on legislative developments, business and economic trends in Nevada.

 

Excitement filled Somerset Academy, Sky Pointe Elementary School in Las Vegas with the announcement that fifth grader Jaylah Cudal won this year's Nevada Free Fishing Day Poster Contest. “When I first heard that Jaylah had won an art contest, I...

CSN celebrates diversity with dual affinity events honoring graduates

Two events were held at the College of Southern Nevada's North Las Vegas Campus on Friday evening, celebrating the achievements of its graduates.

Radiologic technology student overcomes adversity ahead of graduation

TMCC student Josh Hvegholm frequently refers to "motivation" when recounting his story.

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Las Vegas student wins state poster contest for free fishing day

Excitement filled Somerset Academy, Sky Pointe Elementary School in Las Vegas with the announcement that fifth grader Jaylah Cudal won this year's Nevada Free Fishing Day Poster Contest. “When I first heard that Jaylah had won an art contest, I...

CSN celebrates diversity with dual affinity events honoring graduates

Two events were held at the College of Southern Nevada's North Las Vegas Campus on Friday evening, celebrating the achievements of its graduates.

Radiologic technology student overcomes adversity ahead of graduation

TMCC student Josh Hvegholm frequently refers to "motivation" when recounting his story.

CSN radio show highlights student success stories

The latest episode of "Coyote Conversations," a radio show from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), focuses on student success and persistence.

Nevada System awarded grant to expand college credit opportunities

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has been awarded a $20,000 grant as part of a national initiative to help students earn college credit for learning gained through work experience, military service, and other real-world settings.

Capitol

Paul Enos, CEO of the Nevada Trucking Association (NTA), has voiced concerns over Senate Bill 180, which he argues unfairly targets Nevada’s small trucking companies.

United Way of Southern Nevada appoints Mike Katigbak as CFO

United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has appointed Mike Katigbak as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

United Way adds two new members to board of directors

In a move reflecting its commitment to enhancing community resilience, United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

Courts

Nevada Secretary of State releases Citizens for Justice contributions and expense report

The Nevada Secretary of State has released a report detailing the contributions and expenditures of Citizens for Justice, the political action committee tied to the Nevada Justice Association.

Noble Predictive Insights poll shows strong public support for Uber-backed plan to cap attorney fees in Nevada

A recent poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights reveals significant support among Nevada voters for a proposal to cap attorney fees in civil cases.

Nevada judicial selection commission receives five applications for court vacancy

Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received five applications for the vacancy in Department 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court.

Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation

Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

Business

Granite Construction, based in Watsonville, California, has been recognized for its development of an AI-powered training tool named Asphalt Guru.
Construction sector employment increased by 11,000 positions in April, driven by rising wages that allowed the industry to add workers more swiftly than other sectors.
Michael Svoboda, from Kiewit Infrastructure, has been awarded the inaugural Bowen Prize for Great Builders by the Associated General Contractors of America.