Recession news

Decline in Nevada gambling revenue in March: 0.66 percent

Increase in Nevada food stamp recipients from Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2010: 45.5 percent

National unemployment ranking of Nevada in the week ending April 24: 4

National foreclosure ranking of Nevada in April: 1

Increase in people seeking aid from Committee to Aid Abuse Women from FY 2007-2008 to FY 2008-2009: 8 percent.