Chris Kudialis
LasVegasSun.com
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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County pot director talks weed lounges, black market and industry diversity
Marijuana lounges in Clark County won’t open until at least the summer, according to business-licensing official Jacqueline Holloway, who said a green ribbon panel will ... → Read More
Bank in Las Vegas offers interest-free loans for workers affected by shutdown
A bank with 10 branches in Las Vegas is offering those affected by the U.S. government shutdown a chance to borrow money without interest ... → Read More
In speech, Sisolak adds $700M to budget, promises no tax increases
Gov. Steve Sisolak delivered his first State of the State address, proposing a two-year $8.8 billion budget to fund education, health care and raises for state employees ... → Read More
Former Rep. Kihuen running for Las Vegas City Council
Former Democratic Congressman Ruben Kihuen announced today via Twitter he’s running for Las Vegas City Council ... → Read More
In Las Vegas, billionaire hedge fund manager pushes case for impeaching Trump
Divisiveness in the U.S. political climate at its highest since the American Civil War, according to a California hedge fund manager, and impeaching President Donald Trump is the only way to restore the rule of law ... → Read More
UNLV pitches its research, technology park at CES
At the Sands Expo and Convention Center, among hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of CES tech show attendees from around the world, one booth was distinctly Las Vegas. UNLV has been exhibiting at ... → Read More
State of the City: On economy, Goodman says Las Vegas 'is strong and we’re going to keep that going'
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman delivered her eighth State of the City address on Thursday to about 500 spectators at City Hall, focusing on public safety, health care and ... → Read More
Five products that caught our attention at this year’s CES
The gadgets, technology and services displayed at CES just never stop improving. More than 4,500 exhibitors from 160 countries returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center and 10 other properties across the valley this week to display their latest and greatest tech ... → Read More
Mesquite seeks volunteers for annual balloon festival
More than 40 hot air balloons piloted by professionals from across North America will take to the Mesquite skies later this month, but they’ll need help getting off the ground ... → Read More
Nevada notches 100th consecutive month of taxable sales increases
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 | 2 a.m. - While the official end of Nevada’s recession is debated by experts, the state’s emergence from one of its darkest economies has been steady and strong ... → Read More
A new record: $8.2 million in taxes collected in October for Nevada pot sales
Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Nevada continue to soar, setting a new high of more than $8.2 million in October ... → Read More
Las Vegan used hard work, innovation to rise to the top of the hemp industry
Only in Las Vegas could a parody Donald Trump Twitter account become a prime marketing tool for a cannabis brand. But the handle, with more than 300,000 followers, is one of many ways out-of-the-box thinking and consistent effort propelled BuyLegalMeds.com. → Read More
'Party Central': Firework technicians prepare for massive New Year’s Eve show on the Strip
The rooftop at Planet Hollywood is normally home to satellite dishes and metal ventilation system coverings. But, through the countdown to 2019, the Strip property’s rooftop will also ... → Read More
RTC seeking public input on Boulder Highway project
Once a main valley express road serving as the primary route from Boulder City to Las Vegas, the 16-mile Boulder Highway is now most often associated with prostitution, crime and pedestrian crashes ... → Read More
Long-distance bus company debuts virtual reality experience for Las Vegas commuters
Passengers traveling to and from Las Vegas on this long-distance bus service will have an added entertainment option — a virtual reality experience ... → Read More
80,000 fireworks to light up Strip for New Year’s Eve
Las Vegas Councilman Bob Coffin smiled moments before fireworks crackled and popped in the background during a news conference today announcing the annual ... → Read More
New exit ramp from I-515 to 215 Beltway features extra lane
A new exit ramp intended to improve the flow of traffic on southbound U.S. 95/Interstate 515 connecting with the 215 Beltway opened Tuesday morning ... → Read More
County puts moratorium on new recreational marijuana dispensaries
Recreational-only pot dispensaries approved by the Nevada Department of Taxation won’t open anytime soon in Clark County after commissioners today delayed licensing over concerns that the needs of medical marijuana patients are being ignored. The unanimous vote, which surprised many of the nine business owners with ... → Read More
Recall attempt spurs renewed calls to change laws in Nevada
Nevada’s laws governing the recall of public officials, state Democratic leaders say, are broken. That’s something Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Seroka is feeling after learning he’s the target of the latest recall … → Read More
Most of new recreational marijuana licenses were awarded to few vendors
Despite efforts to diversify ownership in the expanding industry, only about 10 of roughly 150 applicants for the new pot stores received licenses. And to the dismay of some ... → Read More