Population growth

It’s going to take a lot more than an extended economic slump to sully Nevada’s long-term prospects. State Demographer Jeff Hardcastle issued his population projections for the next two decades, and the forecast calls for growth that will continue to outpace the country’s.

Car lot owner accused of federal labor law breach

ATLANTA — The company with the nation’s largest chain of Chevrolet dealerships violated federal labor law when it fired thousands of employees last month, according to a lawsuit filed by a former worker.

Bank parent claims court win

Western Alliance Bancorporation said Wednesday that it won an initial courtroom battle in a dispute that revolves around $1.2 billion in deposits at a failed bank.

Report: Housing outlays rising

The housing woes of America’s families extend beyond higher mortgage payments to include large increases in a wide variety of other housing expenses, according to a report published Wednesday by the Center for Housing Policy.

Gaming board confident Aliante can survive times

The economic downturn will make marketing Station Casinos’ newest casino difficult but it has helped the company recruit some great workers, company officials said Wednesday when the Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to recommend licensing of the $662 million Aliante Station.

INSIDE BUSINESS

Globe Salon moves business to new site

IN BRIEF

IGT settles lawsuit, enters agreement

Economic woes hit home

Single-family home sales in Las Vegas tripled in September from the same month a year ago and inventory remained stable, but median prices dropped 31.8 percent, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.

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