Other issues

Dollars and census

The problem with ‘fair share’ rhetoric

May 12, 2010 | by Troy Kickler

There's a serious problem with 'fair share' thinking.

A long way to go on Second Amendment rights

Even with favorable Supreme Court decisions, past mistakes put us in jeopardy

March 11, 2010 | by Ben Robison

Even with favorable Supreme Court decisions on gun rights, past government decisions put us in jeopardy.

State Board of Equalization adopts controversial property-tax regulation

Critics call new rule unconstitutional and expensive

March 3, 2010 | by John Dougherty

A new rule adopted by the state Board of Equalization — aimed at ensuring fairness and equitability in property-tax assessment — is rife with flaws, critics say.

Property-tax conflict enters Nevada governor’s race

Montandon calls for system overhaul amid record number of appeals

January 28, 2010 | by John Dougherty

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Montandon has called for an overhaul of Nevada's property-tax system.

Firearm background checks in Nevada

They’re not about public safety, they’re about money

January 5, 2010 | by Ben Robison

The state makes money charging for a background check our federal taxes already fund.

Long and bitter tax-appeal season expected

Tax commissioner: Legislature no help

December 29, 2009 | by John Dougherty

Nevada Tax Commissioner Hank Vogler says economic reality could force state lawmakers to enact fundamental reforms to Nevada's property tax system.

County assessors fight state request to appear

State Board of Equalization members discuss subpoenas

November 20, 2009 | by John Dougherty

Assessors are refusing to answer questions about whether property within each county is fairly and equally taxed.

For more than a decade, Nevada tax panel breaks law

State continues in ‘dereliction’ of duties

November 5, 2009 | by John Dougherty

The Nevada Tax Commission has yet to issue a statutorily required tax-policy manual.

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