Fiscal
The voluntary special session
‘Shortfall’ is the result of bigger spending scheme
Although tax collections were decreasing, Nevada's politicians increased spending in the 2009 Legislative session. It shouldn't be surprising then that a special session is now needed.
Live by the government, die by the government
Businesses must fight government abuse, not exploit it
Businesses and other supporters of the free market need to be consistent in rejecting government intervention.
Clark County caught up in property-tax mess
Assessor Schofield using unapproved valuation methods
The Clark County Assessor may have improperly evaluated hundreds of thousands of parcels.
Culinary sells out, taxpayers on the hook
There are legitimate reasons to oppose LV city hall plan
Taxpayers will end up paying for the new Las Vegas city hall.
Uh-oh — the public is starting to understand
Nevada tax officials, call your defense attorneys
Nevada's property tax officials haven't been following state law or the state constitution and property owners have been paying for it.
Nevada’s future is at stake
Stakeholder group is simply meant to give cover for raising taxes
Lawmakers will hide behind the stakeholder group's recommendations in order to raise your taxes.
County assessors fight state request to appear
State Board of Equalization members discuss subpoenas
Assessors are refusing to answer questions about whether property within each county is fairly and equally taxed.
Breeding pessimism: Part II
Moral hazard as the natural spawn of fractional-reserve banking
The fractional reserve banking system has encouraged a bailout mentality in the federal government.
Facilitating savings
What competitive sourcing can do for CCSD
How the CCSD can save money and improve results outside the classroom.
Breeding pessimism: Part I
Policy responses from our politicians will exacerbate the recession
Protecting businesses that are "too big to fail" will only prolong our current economic pain.
