Nevada
Mixed Results on Renewable Energy Initiatives
Two western states had very similar renewable energy initiatives on the ballot sponsored by NextGen America requiring utilities to get 50 percent of electricity by 2030. It passed in Nevada but was rejected in Arizona.
Californians Are Leaving the State for More Affordable, Greener Pastures
Skyrocketing housing costs in California are pushing people out to other parts of the country.
Arizona and Nevada to Vote on Renewable Energy Initiatives
Voters in two Western states next month will determine whether to require energy utilities to increase their share of electricity from renewable sources to 50 percent by 2030. In Arizona, the campaign has become the costliest in state history.
In Las Vegas, Ridesharing and Transit Complement and Compete
A look at transportation trends in Las Vegas suggests a surprising relationship between ridesharing and transit.
Smaller Cities Rejecting Dockless Bike Share
Two cities, of similar size (about 90,000 residents), and located in different corners of the country, unceremoniously dispatched dockless bikeshare pilots in recent weeks.
Brightline, Florida's High-Speed Rail Company, Goes All in on Vegas
Shocking news from the high-speed rail industry, as Brightline announced its purchase of XpressWest, which is underway with plans to link Las Vegas to Victorville, California and eventually to Los Angeles.
A Plan to Transform the Hoover Dam into Energy Storage
A proposal by the nation's largest utility could be a model to deal with the most formidable problem presented by intermittent renewable electricity sources.
The First Bike Share in a Native American Community
Lime Bike will be available at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, a first for bike share in the US.
More Cash for Lawns in Vegas
Las Vegas home and business owners can now receive $3 for every square foot of lawn they replace with less water-intensive landscaping.
A New Fleet of AVs Operating in Las Vegas
On May 3, the public could take rides with a new fleet of self-driving cars in Las Vegas.
Google Debuts Touchless Transit Payments
In its first dive into a touchless transportation payment system, Google Pay is partnering with NXP's MIFARE on a Las Vegas Monorail pilot.
Las Vegas Homeless Encampment to Become Permanent
The city of Las Vegas is buying land on Foremaster Lane and making it legal for homeless residents to camp there.
California Has Been Shedding Residents—For Decades
The state Legislative Analyst's Office looks at California's out-migration data. Every year since 1990, more Californians left for other than states than arrive. Which states are sending their residents here, and where are Californians fleeing to?
Elevated Expressway Proposal Goes Bust in Las Vegas
A proposal to build an elevated expressway to provide passage for cars to and from the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas has folded.
Which States Grew Fastest; Which States Lost Population
The U.S. Census has released new state-level population data for the past year.
Autonomous Bus Crashes on First Day of Service
The much-reported Las Vegas Autonomous bus got into a fender bender on its first day of service, the Las Vegas police department concluded the other vehicle was at fault.
GOP Tax Plan Eliminates Critical Infrastructure-Funding Bond Program
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act would have a deleterious effect on major infrastructure proposed by the private sector. The loss of Private Activity Bonds would hike borrowing rates for road, transit, stadium, and even affordable housing projects.
Desert 5, Humans 0
Look no further than the American Southwest for signs that human ingenuity is no match for the ability of the planet to reassert its power.
Climate Change Is Shrinking the Colorado River
Documenting the effects of climate change on the West's most vital source of water.
Nevada BLM Land to Stay in Federal Hands
The Honor the Nevada Enabling Act, proposed by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nevada) to transfer some Bureau of Land Management property to state control, will not be brought to Congress.
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Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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City of Laramie, Wyoming
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