Opinion

Bill expanding suicide prevention training deserves lawmakers' support
Friday, May 24, 2019
Even up close, he looked happy and cute, like many of the other 9-year-olds in his fourth grade class. He giggled. Played soccer at recess. He seemed content, sporting a big smile, definitely was not withdrawn or angry, or so ...
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Lawmakers, it's time to let us keep Las Vegas safe
Friday, May 17, 2019
Guest column:
Although our community was unable to react to the Oct. 1 shooting by passing common-sense gun safety legislation, a bill passed by the Nevada Assembly would allow us to ...
Competitive licensing for marijuana businesses helps the entire industry
Competitive licensing for marijuana businesses helps the entire industry
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Guest column:
The regulated, legal cannabis market in Nevada has exceeded expectations. It’s projected that by 2025, the market will bring over a billion dollars in taxes for the state. It supports …
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Cannabis industry must be unshackled
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
GUEST COLUMN:
This month, Nevada will deposit its 150 millionth dollar of tax revenue from cannabis — even more has been generated from an assortment of licenses and fees.
Energy secretary endangers us  by shrugging off grave warnings
Energy secretary endangers us by shrugging off grave warnings
Monday, April 15, 2019
EDITORIAL:
Once again, Rick Perry is treating Nevadans like the stuff he used to scrape off of the bottom of his boots in Texas. Perry is proving to be a key threat to our state, not only with his stance on Yucca Mountain but in ...
Four questions to consider before giving abroad
Monday, April 15, 2019
OPINION:
Whether you traveled to distant parts of the world and were inspired by the inventiveness of communities you visited, or read about an issue in an article, the desire to help can quickly move to the top of your priority list.
Regulators can’t be bullied by brokerage firms
Thursday, April 11, 2019
GUEST COLUMN:
The fight over whether financial advisers should have to give honest advice in a customer’s best interest continues, with industry lobbyists urging states not to adopt financial disclosure requirements of their own but instead deferring to standards being developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Trump turns his back on Americans by abandoning defense of ACA
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
A little over a week ago, the Trump administration made yet another move to take health care coverage and critical protections away from millions of people by instructing its own Justice Department to refuse to defend the Affordable Care Act ...
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Two decades in, Mandalay Bay might be the most complete and quintessential Las Vegas resort
Thursday, February 28, 2019
The Incidental Tourist:
Less than five months after Bellagio set a new standard for luxury and grandeur on the Strip—and just before the Venetian and Paris opened—Mandalay Bay was a different kind of game-changer, a resort that really seemed to have something for everyone.
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Brookings expert: Light rail would be an antidote to sprawl, LA-like commutes
Friday, February 8, 2019
Analysis:
For Southern Nevada residents who may be on the fence about whether to support development of light rail, the Brookings Institution’s Adie Tomer offered some compelling food for thought during a visit to UNLV …
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Guest column: Protect your patent and know its worth
Monday, February 4, 2019
Patents are a unique type of commercial investment. They can be used to keep out competitors, defend against litigation aggression and enable cross-licensing opportunities.
Cybersecurity tips: Small businesses are just as vulnerable to threats
Monday, January 28, 2019
OPINION:
From digital payments to social media to mobile ordering, technology has radically transformed how small-business owners operate. At the same time, the speed of technology innovations has created an increasingly difficult challenge: how to protect a business from cyberthreats.
Mental health deserves the attention of our new governor
Mental health deserves the attention of our new governor
Saturday, January 26, 2019
GUEST COLUMN:
Gov. Steve Sisolak should establish a mental health task force to focus greater attention on Nevada’s pressing mental health issues ...
Film industry is an untapped boon for Las Vegas’ economy
Monday, November 26, 2018
OPINION:
Las Vegas is an ideal environment to shoot commercials, television shows, movies and more.
Background checks: the good, the bad and the liability
Monday, November 12, 2018
OPINION:
We have all recently been privy to the most contentious job interview of our lifetimes. During Brett Kavanaugh’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings, senators noted that this would be the last job interview he would have, if confirmed. As the entire country was attentive to the accusations concerning an alleged high school event, we all learned that the interview for that job was far more extensive than ones we typically conduct.