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Recent News About State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry
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Nevada opens apprenticeship reporting portal for public works contractors
The Nevada Labor Commissioner has announced the opening of a new reporting portal for contractors who worked on public works projects in 2024.
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Nevada Dental Board adopts new rules for handling consumer complaints
The Nevada Board of Dental Examiners has enacted a regulation aimed at enhancing the agency's processes for reviewing and investigating consumer complaints.
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Nevada approves new regulations to address worker heat illness
The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations has announced the approval of a new regulation aimed at reducing heat-related health risks for workers in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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Nevada approves new regulations targeting workplace heat illness
The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations has announced the approval of a new regulation aimed at reducing heat-related health risks for workers in the state.
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Nevada allocates $283 million in bonds for statewide affordable housing projects
The Nevada Housing Division (NHD) has announced the allocation of $283.3 million from Nevada's 2024 tax-exempt bonding authority to support affordable housing projects across the state.
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Nevada receives $721K federal grant for expanding apprenticeship programs
The United States Department of Labor has announced the latest round of Apprenticeship Expansion Grant awards as part of its State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF). The grant aims to help states increase and expand apprenticeship opportunities in high-growth, high-demand industries. Recently, the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner (OLC) received $721,602 through the SAEF Grant to grow apprenticeship programs in Nevada.
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Nevada settles with Abra over unlicensed cryptocurrency operations
The Nevada Financial Institutions Division has joined 24 other state financial regulatory agencies in taking collective action against Plutus Financial, Inc., Abra Trading, LLC, Plutus Financial Holdings, Inc., and Plutus Lending, LLC (collectively known as "Abra"), along with CEO and largest equity owner William "Bill" Barhydt. The actions stem from allegations that the company operated a cryptocurrency business without the necessary state licensing.
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Nevada Division of Insurance holds town hall on wildfire impacts
The Nevada Division of Insurance has announced a Town Hall meeting in Incline Village, Nevada, to address the effects of wildfires on homeowners and condominium insurance.
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Nevada honors Dwayne Harris as employee veteran of April
Dwayne Harris, a Compliance Audit/Investigator II with the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), Workers Compensation Section (WCS), has been named the April 2024 Nevada Employee Veteran of the Month.
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Nevada Division of Insurance launches home insurance tool for consumers
The Nevada Division of Insurance (NVDOI) has introduced a new online tool to assist Nevada residents in finding home insurance providers that are currently accepting applications based on specific zip codes.
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Nevada's new $12 hourly minimum wage takes effect July 1
The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner has announced upcoming changes to the state's minimum wage, effective July 1, 2024.
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Nevada orders Sigue Corp. to stop money transmission activities
The Nevada Financial Institutions Division has directed Sigue Corp. to halt its money transmission operations in the state due to financial instability.
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Nevada Division of Insurance seeks public input on health benefit revisions
The Nevada Division of Insurance (NVDOI) is inviting public feedback on proposed revisions to the state's essential health benefits (EHB) plan.
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Free seminar during Women in Construction Week highlights women's role
Women in Construction Week, observed from March 3 to 9, will highlight the contributions of women to the construction industry.
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Nikki Haag appointed deputy director for new Nevada boards standards office
Nikki Haag has been appointed as Deputy Director of the newly established Nevada Office of Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards.
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Developer selected for new Windsor Park community construction
The Nevada Housing Division, in collaboration with the Uplift Windsor Park Advisory Committee, has announced the selection of Community Development Programs Center of Nevada (CDPCN) as the developer for a new community in North Las Vegas.
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Nevada increases workplace safety violation penalties starting January
The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an increase in penalties for workplace safety violations, effective January 15, 2024.