COMING IN THIS WEEK’S LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS
COMING IN THIS WEEK'S LAS VEGAS BUSINESS PRESS
IT'S A DEBT ISSUE: Speculation abounds on whether companies will follow Station Casinos and Herbst Gaming into filing bankruptcy court-administered plans of reorganization to wipe debt off the books and create more manageable businesses.
TACTICAL REVISE: Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center has run up $110.2 million in losses since 2005. So to steady itself, Sunrise has launched several initiatives. The emergency room was renovated, a consultant was hired to streamline work flow and a contract was signed with a new medical helicopter service.
THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS PRESS POLL QUESTION
Log onto the Las Vegas Business Press website and let us hear your opinion on this week's question.
Some state and mining representatives expect last year's increase in mining taxes will backfire and drive many mining explorers out of state rather than increase revenues for the state. The last Legislature increased mining claim fees for holders of more than 11 mining claims in an effort to boost state revenues by $26 million.
Do you think the increase in mining taxes will lead to a drop in mining exploration in Nevada?
Answer at www.lvbusinesspress.com/poll
