Issue Position : Businesses & Economic Development

Issue Position

Stephen has been a strong supporter of business and economic growth. He believes that can happen by streamlining business regulations and ensuring that economic opportunities are widespread. This will lead to the growth of good-paying jobs.
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Expanded Job Training Program in High-Demand Fields: Stephen worked with businesses along with career and technical schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs to provide workforce training for new jobs in high-demand industries such as manufacturing, health care and solar. This will allow companies to grow and give individuals the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to get a good-paying job.
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Growing Local Businesses: Supported the Governor's Office of Economic Development to create the Nevada Grow Program that provides technical assistance to businesses already located and operating in Nevada that are expanding or ready to expand.
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Streamlined Business Registration: Decreased the administrative burden on businesses by establishing common business registration information on the state business portal that is used by state and local agencies and health districts to conduct necessary transactions.
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Supported Needed Changes in Construction Defect and Workers Compensation: Worked to reform construction defect laws because of the need to restore clarity to the process, encourage prompt resolution of disputes that will reduce litigation costs. Also, made needed revisions in worker compensation law dealing with employees who were injured while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance.

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