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Why did Nevada experience the third-largest drop in its labor force participation rate (LFPR) after the COVID-19 pandemic?

This policy brief summarizes the findings of our December 2023 Trends Analysis, produced in partnership with the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), and looks ahead to our continuation of this research in 2024. Among the key findings of this report: • Nevada and Clark County’s reductions in labor force participation post-pandemic appear tied to both the… Read more

Show What You Know: An overview of Competency-Based Education practices & key policy implications

As technological advancements drive continued changes to the workplace—and the skills expected from individual workers—the expectations of K-12 education systems are shifting to meet these needs. Many states and school districts are considering how to best prepare students for the lives and careers they will experience outside of their educational pursuits. To shift the education… Read more

Artificial Intelligence: A General Overview of the History, Concepts and Applications of AI

What comes to mind when you think about artificial intelligence? Perhaps your impressions are positive given the advancements AI has enabled in healthcare, in the form of precision diagnostic tools, or innovations in transportation, such as autonomous vehicles. Your views may also trend toward wariness and caution, fueled by concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias,… Read more

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The Legislatively Approved Budget for the State of Nevada: 2023-2025 Biennium

This Data Snapshot reviews the Budget that was approved by the State of Nevada’s Legislature for the 2023-2025 Biennium. Approved Budget for the State of Nevada 2023-2025

Nevada’s Budget 2021-2023

Nevada’s Personal Care Aide Workforce

Health care workers are among those on the front lines of response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among this group of workers, personal care aides are among those most vulnerable to risk of exposure. This infographic provides some data on the personal care aide workforce in Nevada. See here for links to pdf versions: PCAs Infographic (English) and PCAs Infographic… Read more

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