COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS

STOCK ANSWERS: Given Nevada’s high unemployment and struggling economy, few analysts are rating public traded Silver State companies highly now. But the Las Vegas Business Press reviews Standard & Poor’s stock reports to identify some of the better performers and better prospects.

LAS VEGAS CONVENTIONS

Some of the largest conventions scheduled for the Las Vegas area:

business calendar

The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce holds a breakfast meeting at
7:30 a.m., at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Cost: $25-$55. Details: 642-9595 or www.northlasvegaschamber.com.

Tough town for sports teams

It looked to be a blowout early. Every basket met with a deafening roar from the home crowd.

Community members remain optimistic despite looming closures

Bob Taylor oversees marine operations at Lake Las Vegas, offering customers a variety of watercraft options to tour the scenic 340-acre man-made lake that is the centerpiece of the 3,600-acre master-planned community.

THIS WEEK

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Top News

State spending on education would be cut by 6.9 percent under a budget deal Democrats and Republicans reached late Saturday.

in brief

Another Storm surge

Reunion after 37 years bittersweet

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Marlana Lozano, right, comforts her daughter, Tammy Arrington, who reunited after 37 years. Lozano, who said her daughter was kidnapped at age 5 by her ex-husband in 1973 during a custody battle, was reunited with her in Las Vegas Feb. 7. The reunion has been difficult for both as Arrington is battling full-blown AIDS and cannot afford her medication.

Lowden leads GOP Senate field

WASHINGTON — Sue Lowden has emerged as a clear leader among Republicans fighting for the chance to run against Sen. Harry Reid this fall, according to a new poll that also shows the incumbent Democrat continues to trail against his major challengers.

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