I'm not sure what Lombardo will do with the little time he has left in office. But I know one thing he shouldn't do, and that's press ahead with his September executive order that addressed AI data center development in the state.

Political contributions from companies with a data center footprint in Nevada are on the rise ahead of a legislative session where the industry is likely to face unprecedented scrutiny.

A vote by one rural county's board of commissioners raises the question of whether data centers belong on Nevada's farmland.

Taylor Smith will tap into a former GM's famed "Moneyball" analytics-based approach to make the team more competitive in the league.

The number of Nevada facilities offering 24-hour care has fallen by about half since 2018, from 71 to 35. Of the 35 facilities still offering for round-the-clock care, 26 are in Southern Nevada and nine are in the north.

The forecasts are likely to be welcome news for the Legislature and governor, though economists noted some reasons for revenue growth are inflation and higher insurance premiums.

Representatives said the merger will allow the agency to better advocate for Las Vegas, especially as international travel dips.

The group from the emirate where Wynn Resorts is building a $5.7B hotel-casino touted Ras Al Khaimah as a "growing business hub" and was seeking advice.

Questions over data centers aren't yet causing major fissures in Nevada's labor community, but there are disagreements. Some unions want more data center projects. Others want a moratorium.

The four major manufacturers, which control 82 percent of the domestic market, said new technology and international growth allow for expansion opportunities.

The change in ownership will cause no disruptions in operations and all the employees will be rehired, despite them having received letters about layoffs.

Craig Billings said he won't take a position on Kalshi and others, comparing the issue to losses Las Vegas saw when opposing California tribal casinos.

Baccarat revenue keeps on the positive side in August even while visitation slows and the Vegas airport sees its 19th straight month of passenger declines.

Rising fuel, grocery and housing costs have created a crisis for state residents and will play a major role in determining the next governor.

As two casino operators eye T-Mobile Arena as the potential home for the city's fifth pro sports team, others see the northern Strip area ripe for development.

Cynics would argue that both candidates are merely placating the public's distrust of the industry — but so what? Restricting corporate handouts for any politically connected industry should be seen as a step in the right direction.

The company's largest shareholder withdrew his $18 billion offer to buy the remaining 74 percent of the casino giant.

The transaction could change the ownership of 60 casinos worldwide, including 15 in Nevada. But it still requires a sign off from state and federal regulators.

As candidates for governor point to different statistics, actual economists say the full picture on the economy is more complicated.

The fact that Thursday's special agenda meeting of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada had to be moved to a larger space to accommodate interest from the actual public says a lot about the subject.