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Senate panel OKs business license bill for rideshare drivers

Drivers for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft will have to verify they have a state business license under a bill approved Friday by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Labor and Energy.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in a year

The Federal Reserve is raising a key interest rate for the first time in a year, reflecting a resilient U.S. economy and expectations of higher inflation. The move will mean modestly higher rates on some loans.

Las Vegas taxi numbers plummet as riders opt for Uber and Lyft

Taxi ridership continued a steep decline across Clark County, largely due to ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft cutting into a large share of the business, according to figures released this month.

Government finalizes rules requiring ‘quiet cars’ to emit alert sounds

The U.S. government on Monday finalized long-delayed rules that will require “quiet cars” like electric vehicles and hybrids to emit alert sounds at speeds of up to 18.6 mph to help prevent injuries among pedestrians, cyclists and the blind.

Nevada Senate passes amended Raiders stadium bill; Sandoval to sign Monday

A supermajority of Nevada lawmakers on Friday pushed through legislation that will raise the room tax in Clark County to help finance a 65,000-seat domed stadium, clearing the path for the relocation of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas.

Sandoval plans to call special session this week for Faraday

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday said he was still finalizing a proclamation to call a special session of the Legislature into session to review a package of tax abatements and credits to bring the electric car manufacturer Faraday Future to Southern Nevada.

Bill approving slots with skill factor heads to governor

A bill backed by Nevada’s gambling equipment manufacturers that would allow slot machines to add a skill-based, arcade-style element to the game has been approved by both legislative houses and awaits the governor’s signature.

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