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- Nevada’s workforce grew 1.9% from April 2025 to April 2026, 12% of all new U.S. jobs.
- Chief economist David Schmidt said lithium reserves and 110,000 sq mi of land attract AI infrastructure, boosting professional and business services growth, followed by education roles.
- Federal data show 60% of new Las Vegas jobs from 2016-2025 came from sectors outside hospitality, construction and government, with LV Petroleum adding hundreds of restaurant workers and 100 management applicants.
