🟣 The Mountain West has a growing number of women working in construction jobs. KNPR
“But some business leaders say the construction industry needs to do more to ensure that safety equipment is gender-specific to better protect women on job sites. A recent industry report notes that 67% of women in construction jobs said personal protective equipment (PPE), like helmets, don’t fit well.”
🟣 Home to the only lithium mine in the US, Nevada is ready for more. WBUR
“Indigenous and environmental groups have said new lithium mines will cut off access to sacred land, damage habitat, cause pollution and dry up the water supply. But Gov. Lombardo calls lithium a ‘salvation’ for Nevada’s economy, and the state is eager to take advantage of the buzz.”
🟣 New Elko food hub being built to meet growing rural demand. Nevada Current
“The project is made possible by a $3 million grant funded by the Nevada Department of Agriculture using American Rescue Plan funds, and will expand food access for Elko, White Pine, Eureka and Lander counties in northeastern Nevada.”
🟣 Las Vegas influencer launches campaign to end paid parking on The Strip. Fox 5
“Heather Collins, the creator behind the popular Instagram account “Raised in Las Vegas,” has launched a formal petition on Change.org. Her goal is simple: make the world-famous corridor more accessible and affordable for the people who live in the valley.”
