In The News: Brookings Mountain West
Las Vegas bills itself as the entertainment capital of the world, but it should promote another strength that gets virtually no attention — its specialization in green architecture and construction services.
A single word drives the thoughts of many Nevadans: “When?” It can be heard in conversations at neighborhood taverns, as friends bump into each other or when business operators scan the books.
The 1990s' urban renaissance that ended decades of decline for many of the nation's major cities lost steam the past 10 years when most of America's largest cities either grew more slowly or lost people at a faster rate.
The Nevada Development Authority has underdelivered on diversification. That’s no secret. But is it really to blame for our single-track economy?
Tired of being viewed as an “expendable voting population,” some Latinos in Colorado are pressuring President Barack Obama to push for meaningful action on immigration reform and the DREAM Act.
Phoenix has a revitalized downtown, new sports arenas for four pro teams, a light rail system, world-class zoo and a penchant for serious investment in higher education.
No matter the contours of the budget deal GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval works out with Democratic leaders of the Legislature, the state can no longer freely grab pots of local government money to balance its budget, thanks to a Nevada Supreme Court decision.
It was big news five years ago when Macau, the gambling mecca near Hong Kong, surpassed the Las Vegas Strip in gambling revenues.
More people will soon want to live, work and play in Atlantic City if the Tourism District launched last week fulfills the high hopes held by some.
Many people associate oil with the Middle East. But Russia is actually the world's largest producer of oil and gas. For 40 years, oil and gas have driven Russia's economy and foreign policy. So what role does Russia play on the fuel stage today? And how can it influence world energy security and geopolitics?