The Lincy Institute
Share Knowledge, Change Lives, Transform Our Community
The Lincy Institute is a public policy think tank organized to conduct and support research improving health, education, economic development, governance, non-profits, and social services in Nevada. This research is used to build capacity for service providers and enhance efforts to draw state and federal money to the greater Las Vegas region. The Lincy Institute also highlights key issues that affect public policy and quality-of-life decisions on behalf of children, families, and communities in Nevada.
The Lincy Institute In the News

The spotlight is on two movie studio bills going before Nevada lawmakers, as Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. look for tax credits in exchange for bringing thousands of jobs, new facilities and hundreds of millions of dollars in investments.
As a pediatric doctor in New Bern, Dr. David Tayloe III has experienced months long delays when referring his patients to a specialist. This can lead to delays in a diagnosis, which impacts treatment and can affect the health of the child, said Tayloe, the executive vice president of the N.C. Pediatric Society.

In September, The Lincy Institute, a public policy think tank at UNLV, published a study highlighting the need for a stand-alone children’s hospital in Southern Nevada.

The metropolitan Las Vegas area continues to be a popular destination for folks looking to leave Southern California.
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A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.

Brookings Mountain West and the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV host national housing policy experts to present research and discuss housing finance system reforms on Sept. 23.
Faculty respond to the mental health crisis with multiple programs focused on addressing the shortages and challenges in Nevada on April 5.
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- Executive Director, The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West