Fiscal
Tax increases coming to a Nevada near you
So says Sen. Coffin in today's RJ. But don't worry, he wants to increases tax on lots of people.
Read moreTaking apart the $819 billion Stimulus Package
Just in case you haven't read the stimulus bill—like, say, every Congressmen who voted for it—help has arrived.
What happens in your business meeting stays in your business meeting
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's (LVCVA) most famous ad campaign, "What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas" has finally bit the city of Las Vegas in the proverbial butt.
Government wastes your money again … time for performance audits?
Just in case you need another example of government waste, read about how the North Las Vegas Housing Authority handled taxpayer dough.
Mayor demands Obama apologize for ripping Las Vegas
President Obama doesn't want businesses that received bailouts to come to Las Vegas. Mayor Goodman wants an apology.
A response to NSHE's efficiency report
Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Jim Rogers has issued a report on NSHE efficiency improvements, which you can read here. Nevadans should certainly welcome the release of this report, and Chancellor Rogers ought to be applauded for reversing course on his earlier public claim that he would not detail NSHE cost savings. One can't help but be skeptical, however,
NYT: Raising taxes hurts businesses
And can therefore hurt tourism and the state's budget. Who knew?
Nevada schools waste money, demand more
The anguished cries for more taxpayer funding of K-12 education have begun and almost certainly are going to increase as the Legislative Session progresses. What's often forgotten is that schools, like most government agencies, waste a tremendous amount of money.
ATR goes nuclear on Gibbons for breaking his no new taxes pledge
As you likely know, Gov. Gibbons' proposed budget includes a 3 percent increase in the room tax. This violates the promise he made to Nevadans and to Americans for Tax Reform that he would not raise taxes.
He’s got the wrong idea
