In The News: Lee Business School

Las Vegas Sun

Over 50 years ago, local real estate mogul Irwin Molasky donated 45 acres at Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road — land that would become the heart of UNLV’s campus. That single gift set in motion the founding of the region’s first university.

KSNV-TV: News 3

A sweeping housing affordability proposal could eventually help level the playing field for renters and boost new home construction, but economic and real estate expert Dr. Nicholas Irwin said the impact will not be immediate as Southern Nevada continues to face high mortgage rates and broader economic uncertainty.

MSN

Tensions between the once-tight North American neighbors, sharing a 5,525-mile boundary, continue to rise with less than four months to go before the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections. The Nevada governor’s race is emerging as a piece of political collateral damage, with Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) running for a second term against Nevada’s attorney general, Aaron Ford, the Democratic nominee.

Washington Examiner

Would-be Canadian visitors to Sin City won’t get a vote in Nevada’s gubernatorial election. But they could influence it in a profound way.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Donation establishes endowment for scholarships, faculty research and hands-on learning at Lee Business School.

Vegas Inc

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.

WalletHub

A budget is a plan that outlines how much of your income should go to different parts of your finances, from monthly bills and day-to-day purchases to savings, charitable donations and investments. WalletHub asked a panel of experts to share some budgeting advice.

Las Vegas Review Journal

When billionaire Tilman Fertitta offered $17.6 billion to take Caesars Entertainment private, industry observers viewed it as a bold move by a longtime casino operator seeking control of one of gaming’s largest companies. Less than one week later, another billionaire made an even bigger bet.

Nevada Business

The United States is experiencing continued growth with largely positive economic signals from several key indicators.

Nevada Business

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has launched Nevada’s first bachelor’s degree program in Insurance and Risk Management.

NPR

In cities like Las Vegas, LA, and Miami, investors are crowding out prospective homebuyers. But it’s not just corporate landlords.

CNBC

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.