Money & Jobs
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Nevada cities land high in WalletHub’s auto debt rankings — here’s the breakdown
Two Nevada cities rank among the top 10 nationwide for rising auto loan debt, according to a new WalletHub report that compared debt levels in the 100 largest U.S. cities.
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Opinion: Secretary Kennedy should release energy assistance funding for families
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently fired the entire staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — a life-saving program that keeps the lights on for about 6 million families. LIHEAP provides about $4.1 billion to help low-income families pay their home energy bills — many of…
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
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Opinion: En honor a nuestra comunidad Hispana, estoy resaltando lo que más importa a mí y a mi familia.
En esta elección, todos estamos luchando por nuestras familias y nuestros negocios. Soy la fundadora de un pequeño negocio que promueve la narración inclusiva y la marca para organizaciones en todo el país. Soy hija de una inmigrante, madre soltera y emprendedora. Mis decisiones giran en torno a mis dos hermosas hijas y sus futuros.…
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Nevada Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto support effort to exempt tips from taxes
Nevada has the highest concentration of tipped workers in the nation, and those tips are currently subject to federal taxes. A new bipartisan bill would allow hospitality workers to keep their tips without paying federal income tax on them.
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Apprenticeship programs are helping Nevadans launch their careers
The number of registered apprentices in Nevada has more than doubled over the past decade and a recent surge of funding from the Biden administration aims to keep that number growing and help more people start their careers.
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While corporations make billions, inflation continues to hurt Nevadans
Grocery and food companies’ massive profits have drawn increased scrutiny from lawmakers, including Nevada Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto.
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El Día Internacional de los Trabajadores fue dedicado a los varilleros
“May Day is for Rodbusters” fue el lema de la conmemoración en 2024.
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Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
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Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
