The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the oldest judicial membership and education nonprofit headquartered in Reno, announces the launch of its modernized website––ncjfcj.org. The upgraded site strengthens support for communities and courtrooms across juvenile and family justice systems.“The NCJFCJ website is a significant platform for resources accessible … [Read more...] about The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Redesigns Website to Improve Access to Judicial Education Resources
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SilverSummit Healthplan Invests $650,000 to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Access Across Nevada
SilverSummit Healthplan announced a $650,000 investment to strengthen healthcare access in rural communities across Nevada. The funding will support operations for 13 Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, new to the state’s Medicaid Managed Care program in 2026. Each eligible Critical Access Hospital or Rural Health Clinic will receive $25,000 in both 2025 and … [Read more...] about SilverSummit Healthplan Invests $650,000 to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Access Across Nevada
Wedding Capital of the World Announces Proclamation Honoring Records Administration Manager Paula Cook
The Wedding Capital of the World™ announces its records administration manager, Paula Cook, has been honored with a proclamation recognizing her outstanding service to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau and her recent designation as a winner of the 2024 Exemplary Public Servants of the Year Award by Smart Cities Dive. The proclamation was presented by Clark County … [Read more...] about Wedding Capital of the World Announces Proclamation Honoring Records Administration Manager Paula Cook
Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Releases January 2025 State Fatal Report
NEVADA— The Nevada Office of Traffic Safety released its January 2025 Statewide Fatal Report, showing a slight improvement compared to last year. In January, 39 lives were claimed on Nevada’s roadways compared to 42 last year, marking a 7.14% decrease. Despite the improvement, anything other than Zero Fatalities on our roads is unacceptable. Whether you’re driving to a date on … [Read more...] about Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Releases January 2025 State Fatal Report
Healthcare Heroes Southern Nevada19th Annual Special Report
Legacy Healthcare Heroes began almost 20 years ago with the goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare while helping fund scholarships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. The first and longest running program of its kind in Nevada, Healthcare Heroes was born in 2006 with 10 categories and a seemingly endless supply of nominees. Since the beginning, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes Southern Nevada
Three Boyd Gaming Properties Achieve Top Recognition for Worksite Safety Excellence From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
LAS VEGAS (Aug. 13, 2024) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes three Boyd Gaming properties for successful renewal of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), including the California Hotel Casino, Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel and Gold Coast Hotel and … [Read more...] about Three Boyd Gaming Properties Achieve Top Recognition for Worksite Safety Excellence From the Safety Consultation and Training Section
Last Friday Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary and Continues to Support the Community with a Back-To-School Fundraiser
Last Friday is collecting school supplies with help from the Henderson Fire Department and the Henderson Police Department at August’s community-centric event. HENDERSON – This month’s Last Friday, Just Add Water Street includes exciting activations for all ages. Attendees will enjoy street side entertainment, food vendors, retail pop-ups and live music. Last Friday, JAWS … [Read more...] about Last Friday Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary and Continues to Support the Community with a Back-To-School Fundraiser
Holland & Hart launches ‘Law on Tap’ with Marijuana in the Workforce
Holland & Hart LLP hosts Law on Tap, the first of a four-part professional networking series, Thursday, June 15, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at West Street Market. Labor and employment attorneys Dora Lane and Anthony Hall will discuss the legal implications of marijuana in the workforce in light of Nevada’s recent legalization of marijuana. “With the advent of medical and recreational … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart launches ‘Law on Tap’ with Marijuana in the Workforce
Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
Education is critical to Nevada’s workforce, economy and lifestyle. But Nevada’s public education ranks at or near the bottom of national rankings, and only 30 percent of Nevadans hold post-secondary education degrees or certificates. In the K-12 system, rankings are created from more indicators than simply academic, according to Traci Davis, superintendent, Washoe … [Read more...] about Beyond The Basics: Education in Nevada
5 Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
LAS VEGAS – James J. Pisanelli and Todd L. Bice, founding partners of Pisanelli Bice PLLC, announced that five lawyers from the firm have been recognized on the 2015 list of Mountain States Super Lawyers, a renowned ranking of outstanding attorneys across the region. Pisanelli and Bice were both among the select attorneys honored on this year’s list of top 100 lawyers in the … [Read more...] about 5 Pisanelli Bice Attorneys Named Mountain States Super Lawyers
Tourism: Welcome Back
Nevada’s travel and tourism industry employs one-third of the state’s population. From hospitality to gaming and from the “What happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” campaign to Northern Nevada being America’s Adventure Place, the Silver State has been promoted as a world class destination. At the same time, “diversify” has become the State’s battle cry over and over, with warnings … [Read more...] about Tourism: Welcome Back
Luxury Autos: Nice Ride…
Like soldiers crawling out of foxholes once the shooting has stopped, Nevada’s various industries are, one by one and in their own time, getting to their feet, dusting themselves off and resuming the march ahead. Inevitably, some business sectors are coming back faster than others. For Nevada’s luxury car industry, for instance, the prognosis for a full recovery is good. … [Read more...] about Luxury Autos: Nice Ride…
October 2011: Around the State
Storey County Establishes Independent Economic Development Authority Storey County, home to the 107,000 acre Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) has established an economic development authority in order to work more closely with the Nevada Commission on Economic Development. Storey County is the second smallest county in Nevada and TRIC takes up approximately 65 percent of … [Read more...] about October 2011: Around the State
What do you love most about Nevada?
“Nevada’s tremendous potential for growth. Defining the opportunities to rebound from the recession, and developing a specific course of action are the keys to realizing that potential. Nevada needs to move beyond old economic development paradigms and embrace a new economic diversification structure with a commitment to innovation and leadership.” Ross Miller • Nevada … [Read more...] about What do you love most about Nevada?