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An infographic with housing data. The median sold price for a house in Reno-Sparks in August was $530,000. Housing units are down by 13.8 percent from July, but active inventory is up by 3.2 percent. Homes in August took an average of 16 days to contract.

KUNR Today: Sisolak To Revive Mining Oversight Board, Reno-Sparks Housing Prices Begin To Hold

Paul Boger

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.Nevada Division Of Insurance Releases Guidance To Help Wildfire Victims…

Members of the Nevada Assembly are all standing and facing the center of a conference room.

Politics and Policy

#NVLeg Adjourns Sine Die

Paul Boger

The 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature is officially over after lawmakers approved one of the largest ever tax increases on the state's mining…

Politics and Policy

Nevada Lawmakers Approve Mining Tax Increase At Session's End

Paul Boger

Nevada lawmakers have successfully negotiated one of the largest mining tax increases in state history. The bill’s passage caps off a tumultuous session…

KUNR Today: Nevada Lawmakers Pass New Tax On Mining, Bill Would Make Nevada First Primary State

Paul Boger

Here are your local morning news headlines for Tuesday, June 1, 2021.Mining Tax Bill Passes On Last Day Of Nevada SessionBy Paul BogerNevada lawmakers…

An image of a giant pit mining operation

KUNR Today: Nevada Prepares For Federal Pandemic Funds, Mining Ban Considered To Protect Sage Grouse

Paul Boger

Here are your local morning news headlines for Wednesday, May 12, 2021.Democrat Joins Nevada Secretary Of State RaceBy Paul BogerAn ex-staffer for former…

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Politics and Policy

#NVLeg Week 5: A Little More On Innovation Zones, But Just A Little

Paul Boger

One month down, three to go as lawmakers in Nevada move through the 81st regular session. So far, the start of the session has been slow, but a number of…

Round Mountain mine in Nye County, Nevada.

Energy and Environment

Rural Nevada Counties, Mining Industry Fret Proposed Changes To Mining Taxation

Any one of three joint resolutions passed during the recent special session of the Nevada Legislature could ultimately change the way and rate at which…

Two rows of long, curved tables with people in professional attire, wearing masks, sitting in front of them. The point of view is from above and to the side.

Politics and Policy

Nevada Lawmakers Make Steep Cuts To Education And Health Services, Fail To Heavily Tax Mines

Paul Boger

Lawmakers in Nevada ended their special session to address the state's massive budget shortfall over the weekend, passing just five bills in 12 days. To…

Mining Unions Look To Compel Emergency COVID-19 Guidelines

Cooper McKim

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) and United Steelworkers are now demanding emergency guidelines related to COVID-19 for the country's mines...

An image of a large truck used for mining, standing ten times taller than the person next to it.

Business and Economy

Mining During A Pandemic: Business As Usual Or Nonessential Risk?

Noah Glick

Every state is wrestling with the tension between reopening economies and protecting communities from COVID-19. Some industries have remained open all…