Fiscal
Mr. President, step away from the economy
The country has had enough of your fixing, thank you
President Obama tells us he will now shift his attention to fixing the American economy. But is that really a good thing?
Property-tax conflict enters Nevada governor’s race
Montandon calls for system overhaul amid record number of appeals
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Montandon has called for an overhaul of Nevada's property-tax system.
To fix health-care costs, begin with prices
Sector’s inefficiency results from government’s policies
The inefficiencies in health care are the result of government interference in the marketplace.
Chief Justice highlights state’s failures on property taxes
Cites ‘confusion’ over how to assess equally
Questions remain on how to assess equally.
Puppetmasters on the throne
Lawmakers are the true force behind tax-hike plan
Nevada's legislative leaders have carefully orchestrated the tax study and the Nevada Vision Stakeholder Group to provide political cover for new taxes.
Why play ball?
New unfunded federal Medicaid mandate could spell trouble
An unfunded federal Medicaid mandate would cause significant budget problems for Nevada.
What revenue problem?
Nevada’s budget woes are the result of increased per-capita spending
Government growth, as evidenced by the increase in Nevada's per-capita spending, is causing the Silver State's budget problems.
Long and bitter tax-appeal season expected
Tax commissioner: Legislature no help
Nevada Tax Commissioner Hank Vogler says economic reality could force state lawmakers to enact fundamental reforms to Nevada's property tax system.
How to appeal your property-tax bill
System requires action before tax actually levied
You must appeal before you actually pay the tax.
Why your property taxes rose when the property’s value fell
Lawmakers’ 2005 ‘relief’ bill was badly written, most likely unconstitutional
The 2005 "relief" bill was poorly written and is probably unconstitutional.
