Recently, there have been new reports about the long-term water reserves in Lake Mead and how they could impact living in Las Vegas. For analysis, we welcome back economics professor Stephen Miller of UNLV. He is also the Director of Research at the Center for Business and Economic Research at the Lee Business School.

Google’s new AI & Economy ATLAS report, released July 23, finds that AI is mostly playing an assistive role — helping with ideas, strategy and similar tasks — while fully automating work remains rare.

American consumers have remained relatively resilient against high gas prices as a result of the war in Iran, according to David Tinsley, managing director and senior economist at the Bank of America Institute.

A sparsely-populated state known for its world-class casinos and dry desert climate has been a bright spot in the tepid U.S. job market.

UNLV economist Stephen Miller on what the sale of Caesars Entertainment & MGM could mean.

High gas prices, fuel prices and news of budget airline Spirit shutting down operations is hitting people across the country and here in our valley.

The findings from the LVCVA’s annual visitor profile show that while fewer people came to Las Vegas in 2025, those who did visit tended to spend more during their stay.

Now when you walk into a Dollar Tree store, you’ll not only see items priced at $1.25, $3, and $5, you’ll also see items priced much higher. These are pretty obvious changes, but what you may not notice is the shrinkflation that might be happening in plain sight. Here’s how.