News from 2024
Nevada's new $12 hourly minimum wage takes effect July 1
By D. D. Diggs | Apr 2, 2024
The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner has announced upcoming changes to the state's minimum wage, effective July 1, 2024.
Nevada orders Sigue Corp. to stop money transmission activities
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 22, 2024
The Nevada Financial Institutions Division has directed Sigue Corp. to halt its money transmission operations in the state due to financial instability.
Nevada approves tax abatements for Excel Inc. and Vantage Data Centers
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 21, 2024
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has approved tax abatements totaling $13,224,749 for two companies.
Climate Engine launches new site for improved drought monitoring
By K. R. Nelson | Mar 13, 2024
Climate Engine has launched a new website aimed at enhancing drought and vegetation monitoring across the contiguous United States. This platform is the result of a collaboration between researchers from the Desert Research Institute (DRI), University of California Merced, Google, NOAA, BLM, and other federal partners. The tool provides users with access to satellite and climate data in an accessible format to aid in water conservation, wildfire risk management, agricultural productivity monitoring, and ecological restoration.
Nevada Division of Insurance seeks public input on health benefit revisions
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 13, 2024
The Nevada Division of Insurance (NVDOI) is inviting public feedback on proposed revisions to the state's essential health benefits (EHB) plan.
Land surveyor shares insights on career transition from engineering
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 11, 2024
Kaitlin Constantine's journey to becoming a licensed land surveyor highlights an alternative path for professionals in engineering and surveying fields.
Nevada DMV arrests suspect in emission fraud scheme
By D. D. Diggs | Mar 6, 2024
Investigators from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) have arrested Alejandro Dominguez De La Peña following surveillance at a local emissions testing station.
Nevada regents renew contract for Desert Research Institute president
By K. R. Nelson | Mar 1, 2024
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents has approved the renewal of Dr. Kumud Acharya's four-year contract as President of the Desert Research Institute (DRI). This decision was made during the board's quarterly meeting.
Free seminar during Women in Construction Week highlights women's role
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 26, 2024
Women in Construction Week, observed from March 3 to 9, will highlight the contributions of women to the construction industry.
Nikki Haag appointed deputy director for new Nevada boards standards office
By D. D. Diggs | Feb 5, 2024
Nikki Haag has been appointed as Deputy Director of the newly established Nevada Office of Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards.
Developer selected for new Windsor Park community construction
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 29, 2024
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.
Nevada climate report highlights warm December; future outlook remains uncertain
By J. D. Suayan | Jan 25, 2024
Klaire Rhodes, a graduate student at the Nevada State Climate Office, and Thomas Albright, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Interim Nevada State Climatologist, have released their quarterly climate report for Nevada. Their analysis indicates that December 2023 was notably warm, ranking as the sixth warmest December on record.
Nevada increases workplace safety violation penalties starting January
By D. D. Diggs | Jan 12, 2024
The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced an increase in penalties for workplace safety violations, effective January 15, 2024.