Nevada Surface Transportation

This fact sheet examines how Federal funding is allocated between Nevada counties, while also comparing to other Mountain West states. Elements of major bridge, freeway, and bypass projects in northern and southern Nevada are also compared to show the discrepancies between major infrastructure project funding within the state

2014 and 2015 National Science Foundation (NSF) Rankings by Total R&D expenditures ($ Million)

This Fact Sheet provides data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that compares UNLV and UNR (combined) research funding to individual research universities across the nation

Nevada Economic Development and Public Policy 2022-2026: A Sustainable Future for All Nevadans

This report evaluates economic development efforts in the State of Nevada since the 2011 publication of Unify, Regionalize, Diversify: An Economic Development Agenda for Nevada; assesses demographic and economic trends for Nevada and its regions; examines how state and federal actions since the onset of COVID-19 can position Nevada and its regions to address long-standing economic, educational, and social deficits; and offers policy recommendations to be implemented in the next four years to facilitate a sustainable future for all Nevadans

Comparison of Research Universities: Mississippi and Nevada, 2017

This Fact Sheet looks at state economic and university expenditures to display how research institutions in Nevada differ from those in Mississippi

Comparison of Research Universities: Mississippi and Nevada, 2015

This Fact Sheet looks at state economic and university expenditures to display how research institutions in Nevada differ from those in Mississippi

2013 National Science Foundation (NSF) Rankings by Total R&D Expenditures

This Fact Sheet provides data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that compares UNLV and UNR (combined) research funding to individual research universities across the nation

A Purpose in Life: Why Employment First Matters to Self-Advocates

Self-advocates with intellectual disabilities describe Employment First efforts in their states, and why those efforts are important. Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered asked leaders in the self-advocacy movement to describe the impact of Employment First in their states. The authors spoke with 21 peer leaders across the country and asked, “What does Employment First mean?

APSE Employment First Statement

These authors worked together to write a statement about what Employment First means and why it’s important. Here is an excerpt from the statement. All people with disabilities should have opportunities to work. Public dollars should be used to pay for supports for people to work in the community. People with disabilities, their families, and their allies believe that: All people should have opportunities for real jobs with real wages. It will get us out of poverty. We will be more independent. We will feel more included. All people, with and without disabilities, can work in jobs together earning minimum wage or higher. Like everyone else, people with disabilities should have access to supports that they need to work successfully. All people, no matter what disability they have, have the right to work a job they choose that matches their skills and interests. Public policies must support people with disabilities having real jobs. Money for services should be spent on people having jobs in the community. Just calling your state an Employment First state is not enough. “Employment First” is when everyone who wants a job, has a job

AGENDA: Water, Oil and Gas: Nuts and Bolts of Oil and Gas Leases, Surface Use Agreements, and Water Rights for Non-Oil and Gas Attorneys

This third program in the Water, Oil, and Gas 101 series was designed to provide those who don’t practice in the area with essential information regarding leases, surface use agreements, siting considerations for oil and gas facilities, the resolution of disputes before the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), the ins and outs of nontributary and produced nontributary ground water, and water rights as an asset. Program topics include: Oil and Gas Leases Surface Use Agreements (SUAs) Government’s Role in Authorizing Locations for Oil and Gas Development Technical Aspects of Nontributary and Produced Nontributary Ground Water Produced Nontributary Ground Water from the Perspective of Industry Nontributary Ground Water as a Landowner Asse

AGENDA: Water, Oil and Gas: Nuts and Bolts of Oil and Gas Leases, Surface Use Agreements, and Water Rights for Non-Oil and Gas Attorneys

This third program in the Water, Oil, and Gas 101 series was designed to provide those who don’t practice in the area with essential information regarding leases, surface use agreements, siting considerations for oil and gas facilities, the resolution of disputes before the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), the ins and outs of nontributary and produced nontributary ground water, and water rights as an asset. Program topics include: Oil and Gas Leases Surface Use Agreements (SUAs) Government’s Role in Authorizing Locations for Oil and Gas Development Technical Aspects of Nontributary and Produced Nontributary Ground Water Produced Nontributary Ground Water from the Perspective of Industry Nontributary Ground Water as a Landowner Asse