As election jitters continue to dominate the news cycle, the status of the national economy appears to be just so-so in the minds of many business leaders. With only 38,000 jobs added in May, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor statistics, the overall national employment situation is not as strong as most people would like. Having survived the steep highs and lows … [Read more...]
Taxpayers Don’t Prevail: Nevada’s prevailing wage law benefits narrow groups at public expense
Imagine you’re a plumber living in Mesquite. For most jobs, you’d probably earn as much as a plumber living in nearby St. George, Utah — $19.67 per hour, on average, according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor. If you can get work on a public works project financed by Clark County or the State of Nevada in your hometown, however, your employer would be required to … [Read more...]
Government Contractors: Working with the System
Government contractors provide a lot to the state of Nevada -- and it isn’t always easy. Vying for contracts at any time, but especially in an ailing economy, can be competition at its most cutthroat, and partnering with the largest bureaucracy in the history of the human race is a complex undertaking. Fortunately for Nevada, companies persevere, bringing with them … [Read more...]
