Topic: public policy

At the Forefront: MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute at UNLV Tackles the Future of Work
Chuck Todd, host of NBC's Meet the Press, moderates a discussion at the Bellagio in Las Vegas between former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and former Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Business and Community | April 25, 2019
Inaugural symposium highlights need for collaboration across academia, business, and government to secure a prosperous American workforce.
Class Puts Urban Affairs Students at the Scene of the Crime
Stands stand behind the police tape of a simulated crime scene
Campus News | April 25, 2019
Urban Adventure class draws in multiple disciplines to create a uniquely detailed scenario for students.
The Teachers' Union Fights: What They Really Want
protester with sign saying "Fair Contract Now!"
Research | March 5, 2019
Unions are fighting for their survival in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling.
What Harvard Can Learn from Texas
portrait of a man in a suit
Research | August 14, 2018
Law professor David Orentlicher on a solution to the controversy over affirmative action
How Unions Can Flourish After the Janus Decision
workers at protest rally
Business and Community | June 28, 2018
Thanks to strong political engagement programs, Nevada's labor organizations succeed despite an adverse legal environment, according to law professor Ruben J. Garcia.
Nevada as a Dumping Ground: It's not Just Yucca Mountain
desert mountain landscape
Research | June 4, 2018
UNLV history professor Michael Green on why the state became a magnet for federal projects.
Sports Wagering Case Could Usher in Sweeping Changes
crowd watching screens
Business and Community | April 27, 2018
With the Supreme Court's pending sports gambling decision, states are already prepping for legalization.
You Can Bet On It
casino betting board
Campus News | March 2, 2018
A U.S. Supreme Court a decision that would grant New Jersey the right to offer sports wagering would be a net positive for Nevada—as well as Boyd’s Gaming Law program.
Watching The Watchdogs
Melissa Rorie at a gaming table.
Research | February 26, 2018
Criminal justice professor Melissa Rorie digs into the relationship between Nevada's casinos and its gaming regulators.
Meet the Good Doctor ... and Lawyer ... and Professor
man in suit outside law building
Campus News | February 16, 2018
Dr. David Orentlicher is examining the intersection between medicine and policy.
MGM Resorts International Public Policy Institute at UNLV Names Advisory Board
Greenspun Hall
Business and Community | December 15, 2017
Co-chaired by Sen. Harry Reid and Speaker John Boehner, board includes high profile experts who will direct bipartisan, research-based public policy solutions.
Study: Police Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Reports of Misconduct, Use of Force
Body camera on police officer.
Research | November 27, 2017
Study conducted for U.S. Dept. of Justice by UNLV Center for Crime and Justice Policy, non-profit research organization CNA, and Las Vegas Metro Police.