States eye gambling to close budget gaps

Nevada is not alone. A recent study by the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that 41 states have faced or are facing budget shortfalls this year or next.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

BUSINESS EDUCATION

’08 IS ENOUGH

During the boom times a couple of years ago, Dave Pawl would entertain clients on the golf course. Now, a chat over a cup of coffee will have to do.

MILLION-DOLLAR HOME SALES

Luxury Homes of Las Vegas reported the following million-dollar home sales last week:

Strapped? Maybe lien strip will help

Las Vegas attorney Dorothy Bunce has a possible solution for homeowners who are upside down on their home, owing more than it’s worth.

COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

SINK TO THE BOTTOM: Housing-market watchers are sifting through data, looking for clues of what’s ahead. Median home prices have dropped 30 percent in the past year, foreclosures have doubled and the inventory of homes for sale in the valley is hovering around 23,000, slightly below its all-time high. Most analysts agree the picture will get worse before it gets better.

RESPONSES BEING SOUGHT FOR RJ BUSINESS SURVEY

THE REVIEW-JOURNAL BUSINESS SECTION IS ASKING THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR ITS HELP IN COMPILING OUR SURVEY OF LOCAL COMPANIES AND EXECUTIVES ABOUT THEIR PLANS, EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING BUSINESS YEAR. THE SURVEY RESULTS WILL BE USED TO PREPARE STORIES FOR THE DAILY BUSINESS SECTION AND ITS SISTER PUBLICATION, THE LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS. THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE REVIEW-JOURNAL AND BUSINESS PRESS WEB SITES AND SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 15 MINUTES TO COMPLETE.

WHAT A DOLL!

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