Nevada is one of the worst states for working moms, a new study found. Payscale’s 2026 Gender Pay Gap Report shows women earn only about 82 percent of what men make per hour on average. Additionally, less than 10 percent of chief executives at S&P 500 companies are women, Women Business Collaborative says. “The U.S. still has a lot of work to do when it comes to improving conditions for working moms, given the wage gap and the lack of representation women have in certain lead

Nevada drivers are about a dollar away from their breaking point with gas prices. Nevada drivers are 93 cents away from their “breaking point” when it comes to gas prices, according to a study from What Are The Best. The current price for a gallon of unleaded is $5.03 cents, as reported by AAA on Monday, with a breaking point of $5.96, said the study. As defined by What Are The Best, the breaking point is where “fuel prices are simply unaffordable and will cause major disrupt

An estimated 20,000 Nevadans will lose SNAP benefits due to work requirements that take effect on May 1, 2026, state officials said on Tuesday. Adding in other changes to SNAP eligibility, and that estimate climbs to 27,700 people, according to Kelly Cantrelle, deputy administrator at the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. That’s about 6% of all current SNAP recipients. Trump administration changes will affect 122,000 Nevadans in some way, and the Nevada Legislat

Aaron Mahan twice voted for Donald Trump, but didn’t support his election in 2024. He blames the president for Las Vegas’ struggling economy. (David Becker / For The Times) Food server and lifelong Republican Aaron Mahan liked the notion of a businessman in the White House. He now blames inflation and Trump’s pugnacious policies for Las Vegas’ costly drop in tourism. LAS VEGAS — Aaron Mahan is a lifelong Republican who twice voted for Donald Trump. He had high hopes putting a

Gaming equipment providers and Strip developers had alleviated some of the concerns last year. Other business leaders still have unsettled matters. The gaming industry gave a collective shrug following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last week that President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs were unconstitutional. Slot machine and casino equipment manufacturers and developers of the Strip's two largest construction projects said they had alleviated tariff concerns la

Tourism and tariffs are shaping the outlook for many small business owners across the Las Vegas Valley, with impacts varying widely depending on what a business sells and where it is located. In the Arts District, Esther’s Kitchen General Manager Keith Bracewell said the restaurant has seen its customer mix tilt more toward visitors over time. “I would say the tourism for us has kind of shifted upward, so we're looking at probably 60-70 percent tourists when it was dynamic wh

Oil prices hovering at just over $100 a barrel amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz are translating into higher gasoline prices. That spike is adding uncertainty to forecasts for the Las Vegas summer tourist season. Andrew Woods, director of UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research, said economists entered the year expecting conditions to improve after last year. “I think beginning of year, we were pretty optimistic that things would smooth out from last year for t

As the war in Iran continues, its economic shockwaves are already being felt in Nevada — most visibly through rising fuel costs that could ripple through the state’s tourism-dependent economy. From costlier jet fuel driving up airfares to higher gas prices affecting road travel, local officials and tourism leaders are bracing for potential pressures on visitation during one of Las Vegas’ busiest seasons. The conflict, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late

No city has more riding on summer fuel prices than Las Vegas. Patrick De Haan, lead petroleum analyst for GasBuddy, said Wednesday that summer travel could be affected across the U.S. by rising fuel prices, but especially in Southern Nevada, if President Donald Trump doesn’t work out a plan to end the war in Iran, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and get oil moving again. “Las Vegas probably should be a little anxious on that here because your summer could be make or break by jet

As airfares rise to counteract increasing jet fuel prices, some airlines are also opting to suspend routes to and from Las Vegas. Economists say the decisions airlines make can impact Las Vegas’ tourism economy, with people changing the way they travel. “They’re thinking about maybe adjusting a trip, canceling altogether, or spending fewer days, and that it’s going to translate to fewer people coming in, less money being spent,” Nicholas Irwin, an economist with UNLV, said. A

“Not only will President Trump bring down the rising costs of housing, groceries and gas, but he will oversee a new era of American prosperity,” Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo posted on social media the day after Trump’s election in 2024. “I’m proud to support him,” Lombardo added. And yet when the president of the United States was in Las Vegas last week for the first time in fifteen months, Lombardo was nowhere to be seen. That’s not to say the governor ignored Trump’

Nevada’s labor market continued to strengthen in February, with the state adding jobs at the fastest annual pace in the country, even as its unemployment rate remained among the highest nationally, according to a report released Thursday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 5.3% compared to January, while total nonfarm employment reached 1,605,200, an increase of 1,500 jobs from the prior

Organization provides free food boxes to families facing mid-month shortages The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada hosted the second in a series of pop-up food pantries Friday at its headquarters near Charleston and Rancho. Assistance is available to anyone who finds themselves short on both money and supplies. Attendees received a box filled with rice, beans, canned vegetables, cereal, pasta and pasta sauce. Amanda Fusco, family services coordinator for the Salvation Army of

Nearly two years after President Trump promised no tax on tips at a Las Vegas restaurant, the owner says skyrocketing produce costs are making it almost impossible to keep his doors open. Nearly two years after President Donald Trump promised "no tax on tips" during a 2024 campaign stop at a Las Vegas restaurant, the owner says the pledge has not provided relief as he battles to keep his doors open. I visited Il Toro E La Capra to see what has changed for owner Javier Barajas

Gasoline prices in Las Vegas have risen $1 per gallon since U.S. air strikes in Iran began, presenting another challenge to household budgets in the valley. And while the pain is nationwide, it’s particularly tough for Nevadans and others on the West Coast. The national average price for gasoline has risen 74 cents, now at $3.68 per gallon. But Las Vegans were already paying $3.65 two weeks ago, and they are now looking at an average price of $4.65 per gallon. The lowest pric

Aaron Ford, Attorney General of Nevada, answers a question during an interview at the State Attorneys General Association meetings , Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Friday he was joining a group of attorneys general in filing a motion to block the Trump Administration’s tariffs. According to a release from the AG’s office, the motion filed asks to block the “implementation of President Donald Trump’s la

Gas prices surge as Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz Gas prices rise as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, threatening oil supplies and raising fears of global economic fallout. Key Points Washoe County is highest per gallon of regular gas at $5.101 on average while White Pine County is lowest at $3.856. Reno's Washoe County gas prices are 25 cents higher a gallon on average than Las Vegas' Clark County. Gas Buddy's analysis expects prices to keep rising. Reno and Washoe Count

Nevada gas prices climb more than a dollar in a month as summer season approaches Gas prices in Nevada have reached $4.66 per gallon, an increase of more than a dollar over the past month, forcing catering businesses to reconsider their pricing as their busy season approaches. The Trump administration is expected to announce soon that it will temporarily lift federal smog-cutting restrictions on summer-blend gasoline to curb rising energy prices stemming from the Iran conflic

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February, driven partly by a sharp increase in food costs. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.7% from January, and 3.4% from February 2025. The year-over-year increase was the most since February 2025. The price gains were bigger than economists had forecast, and they occurred before the U.S. and Israel attack on Iran pushed ene

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is slated to attend a $5,000-a plate fundraiser in his honor Thursday in Washington, D.C., as close to half a million Nevadans struggle to make do with a fraction of federal food assistance benefits, another 100,000 face the prospect of unaffordable health insurance, and an unknown number lose jobs or go unpaid as a result of the federal government shutdown. President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans have refused to negotiate with Senate Democrats,

As the new year approaches, Nevadans are bracing for higher health care costs. Republicans in Congress refused to extend expiring pandemic-era subsidies which made Affordable Care Act plans on Nevada Health Link less expensive. One analysis predicted premiums will rise by 34% in Nevada, or about $800 a year for people on Affordable Care Act plans who make about $130,000 a year for a family of four. The higher cost could lead many to drop their plans. Daniel Corona, vice chair

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s pharmaceutical industry donations surged after he vetoed bills that would have lowered drug costs for chronic and deadly illnesses. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s pharmaceutical industry donations surged after he vetoed bills that would have lowered drug costs for chronic and deadly illnesses. Political donations from the pharmaceutical industry in Nevada have historically flowed toward whichever party controls the governorship, according to an

As the US war with Iran continues with support from Gov. Joe Lombardo, fuel prices have surged, flights are being cut, and some workers say they can no longer afford to do their jobs. As the US war with Iran continues with support from Gov. Joe Lombardo, fuel prices have surged, flights are being cut, and some workers say they can no longer afford to do their jobs. Gas prices are climbing, flights into Las Vegas are getting canceled, and life in Nevada is becoming less afford

The neck-and-neck Nevada governor’s race is shaping up as one of the earliest tests of whether Republicans can separate themselves from Trump’s political fortunes — without losing his coalition. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is trying to run a reelection campaign befitting the neon-drenched, sagebrush-pocked desert he has for five decades called home. President Donald Trump is making that hard. The Republican governor started the year with a sevenfold fundraising advantage, double