News from April 2025
Nevada Independent reporter: 'Uber, Nevada trial lawyers strike deal' to limit ridesharing company liability
By Silver State Journal | Apr 4, 2025
Howard Stutz, a senior reporter for the Nevada Independent, reported that Uber and Nevada trial lawyers have reached an agreement to limit the ridesharing company's liability.
TMCC to launch women's volleyball team in 2026, expanding athletic offerings
By Silver State Journal | Apr 3, 2025
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is set to introduce Women's Volleyball to its athletic offerings in the fall of 2026, marking the college's third intercollegiate sports program following the addition of Men's and Women's Soccer in 2019.
Construction employment rises in 189 metro areas despite tariff concerns
By Silver State Journal | Apr 3, 2025
Construction employment increased in 189 metro areas in the year from February 2024 to February 2025, as reported by the Associated General Contractors of America based on recent government employment statistics.
Americans for Prosperity launches campaign for tax cut extension
By Silver State Journal | Apr 3, 2025
Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has initiated a new campaign aimed at advocating for the renewal of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Nevada Independent reporter: AB523 'represents a resolution to the yearlong dispute' between trial lawyers and Uber
By A. B. Bamburg | Apr 2, 2025
Assembly Bill 523, currently under consideration in Nevada, seeks to address a longstanding dispute between trial lawyers and ridesharing companies like Uber.
Lake Tahoe region prepares for active bears as winter ends
By Silver State Journal | Apr 2, 2025
The snow is melting in the Lake Tahoe region, signaling the end of winter and the onset of an active spring for local wildlife.
Nevada teachers named finalists for prestigious presidential teaching award
By Silver State Journal | Apr 2, 2025
Three teachers from Nevada have been selected as finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Nevada System of Higher Education to host forums for chancellor candidates
By Silver State Journal | Apr 2, 2025
Public forums featuring three finalists for the position of chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, at the system headquarters in Las Vegas.
Restaurant industry concerns raised over new tariffs on imports
By Silver State Journal | Apr 2, 2025
Today, the National Restaurant Association addressed the implications of new reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Nevada opens applications for veterinary school stipend program in partnership with Utah State University
By Silver State Journal | Apr 2, 2025
Nevada has launched a financial assistance program for state residents pursuing veterinary medicine at Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
TMCC community honors late instructor Julie Muhle's enduring legacy
By Silver State Journal | Apr 2, 2025
Julie Muhle's impact on the lives of students at TMCC's Dental Assisting Program was profound.
Dr. Van Davis honored by Texas Digital Learning Hall of Fame
By Silver State Journal | Apr 1, 2025
Dr. Van Davis, known for his extensive expertise in digital learning and artificial intelligence, is set to be inducted into the Texas Digital Learning Hall of Fame.
New study reveals metal contaminants in Rocky Mountain snow
By Silver State Journal | Apr 1, 2025
Mountain snowpacks in the Rockies, crucial for supplying water to the American West, are becoming contaminated with mercury and other metals due to atmospheric transport from regional mines.
CSN students engage in advocacy and learning at Carson City's legislative day
By Silver State Journal | Apr 1, 2025
Last week, a large group of students and staff from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) traveled to Carson City to participate in CSN Day at the Legislature.
Construction spending rises in February despite slowed hiring rates
By Silver State Journal | Apr 1, 2025
Construction spending saw a modest increase of 0.7 percent from January to February, according to the Associated General Contractors of America's analysis of recent government data.