Nevada businesses are grappling with some of the highest auto insurance costs in the nation. According to a LendingTree study, full coverage averages about $335 per month, roughly 61% above the national average. The state experienced premium increases of 13.7% in 2025 and another 6.4% in 2026, affecting more than 500,000 policyholders and driving up operational expenses across … [Read more...] about High Auto Insurance Costs Hit Nevada Businesses Hard: Federal Graves Amendment Reform Could Offer Relief
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Overburdened and OverlookedNew Laws Restricting Nevada Businesses
By Anahit Baghshetsyan and Geoffrey Lawrence Nevada Policy Research Institute The 83rd legislative session of the Silver State concluded in June with over 500 bills getting signed into law by Gov. Joe Lombardo. In the fast-paced four months of Carson City action, seemingly small potential new business burdens were frequently in the background. For Nevada business leaders, … [Read more...] about Overburdened and Overlooked
Nevada Philanthropic Leaders Unite for 10th Annual Philanthropy Day at Nevada Legislature
On February 19, Moonridge Group, United Way of Southern Nevada, and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra hosted the 10th annual Philanthropy Day at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City. This milestone event united Nevada’s philanthropic leaders and legislative representatives for a dynamic day of discussion and collaboration. Attendees participated in meaningful … [Read more...] about Nevada Philanthropic Leaders Unite for 10th Annual Philanthropy Day at Nevada Legislature
Legislative LookoutBills That Could Make or Break Your Industry
Imagine your business is a race car. You’re behind the wheel, roaring down the highway of innovation and opportunity. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, traffic cones start popping up—some of them helpful guidance for a smoother ride, and others flat-out roadblocks. This year’s Nevada Legislative session promises its share of cones for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and key … [Read more...] about Legislative Lookout
Nevada Legislative UpdateThe 82nd Session
In 1964, the Beatles sang “(Money) Can’t Buy Me Love” – the 82nd session of the Nevada Legislature proved that the Beatles were definitely right. Newly-elected Governor Joe Lombardo (R) and a legislature controlled in both houses by Democrats, began the legislative session with the largest budget surplus on record. At the December meeting, the Economic Forum … [Read more...] about Nevada Legislative Update
Holding the LinePushing Back the Legislature
Nevada’s Legislative session ended last month and there were a number of bills that made it past the Democrat-controlled House and Senate that weren’t in the best interest of Nevadans. Fortunately, Governor Joe Lombardo held the line on his campaign promises and vetoed a record number of bills, 75 to be exact. The previous record was set by Governor Jim Gibbons in 2009 who … [Read more...] about Holding the Line
Now Is Not the Time To Raise TaxesSqueezing Water From Stone
A bill in for consideration at the Nevada Legislature, SB96, would raise the annual cap on property taxes. The bill was introduced by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development and presented by Senator Dina Neal (D). With Nevadans struggling to feed their families and many businesses barely meeting payroll, now is not the time to raise taxes. Currently, there … [Read more...] about Now Is Not the Time To Raise Taxes
Long Road to RecoveryHealthcare Check-Up
Nevada’s doctors and hospitals battled gallantly to beat down one of their biggest threats ever throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as the pandemic begins to wane, the healthcare industry faces a major new headache: Digging itself out of the financial woes left in the wake of the battle against COVID-19. Administrators of big acute-care hospitals — the ones on the … [Read more...] about Long Road to Recovery
A Win for TaxpayersDistrict Court Upholds Nevada Constitution
You may recall, during Nevada’s Legislative Session last year, two bills were passed that extended taxes that were scheduled to sunset. What makes these two bills unique is that they both were unlawfully passed. The Nevada Constitution requires a two-third supermajority of both houses to pass any tax increase. While Democrats had a supermajority in the Assembly, they were one … [Read more...] about A Win for Taxpayers
How to Run Your BusinessA Guide for Employers, Provided by the Government
Still underway in Carson City, the 80th Legislative Session has been a doozy so far. With approximately 1,000 bills proposed between the Assembly and Senate there is much to be done before the session adjourns in early June. One thing Nevada legislators are eager to weigh in on is how businesses manage their employees. In for consideration are several employment bills that … [Read more...] about How to Run Your Business
Free Market WatchPoliticians Don’t Fund Campaign Promises — Taxpayers Do
To their credit, politicians in Nevada’s 80th legislative session seem pretty eager to actually keep campaign promises—unfortunately, they’re counting on everyone else to pay for such political achievements. Despite Governor Steve Sisolak’s “no new taxes” pledge (some restrictions, exemptions and limitations may apply), there are still at least a few issues being discussed … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
Democrats FlexLegislature Endangers Nevada’s Future
Having begun on February 4th of this year, the 80th session of the Nevada Legislature is off and running and the liberal House and Senate are already flexing their muscles. The new majority is looking to change the business friendly nature of Nevada in favor of more government, less transparency and less power of the people. We need to be aware of the issues to prevent even … [Read more...] about Democrats Flex
Nevada’s Gaming Past Illuminates The Marijuana Industry’s Future
When the Nevada Legislature legalized gaming in 1931, the publisher of the Nevada State Journal called the act, “legalized liberality.” The small railroad stop of Las Vegas issued its first gaming license to a woman named, “Mayme Stocker.” A true pioneer, Ms. Stocker ran the Northern Club along Fremont Street, which had been operating in a gray legal area by … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Gaming Past Illuminates The Marijuana Industry’s Future
Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
A Shot in the Head to School Choice Almost as soon as they were signed into law by the Nevada Legislature last year, Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) were contested by those that would hold back a ground-breaking solution to some of Nevada’s most serious issues. If you haven’t been following the ongoing battle for school choice, here’s a brief history. SB 302, or the … [Read more...] about Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
Nevada Lawmakers Should Heed FHFA Warning When Addressing HOA Foreclosure Issue
As the Nevada Legislature wraps up this month, state lawmakers will be addressing several issues important to homeowners and the local housing market. One of the most crucial, and perhaps most complex, deals with foreclosures by homeowner associations. Groups representing HOAs are fighting any legislation that could threaten or eliminate the so-called super priority lien … [Read more...] about Nevada Lawmakers Should Heed FHFA Warning When Addressing HOA Foreclosure Issue