Taxes

Diversification’s unhappy history: Part IV

Some of the state’s most powerful interests have long fought broadening Nevada’s job base

February 23, 2011 | by Steven Miller

An economic analysis from the CED has discredited the two main arguments the Nevada Resort Association has used and continues to use in support of a broad-based business tax.

Diversification’s unhappy history: Part III

Some of the state’s most powerful interests have long fought broadening Nevada’s job base

February 16, 2011 | by Steven Miller

In 1999, the Nevada Resort Association paid for a flawed study that claimed that new businesses coming to Nevada hurt the state financially.

Mixing Keynes and mercantilism

Legislative ‘jobs’ initiative would benefit few, injure many

February 11, 2011 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

The 'Nevada Jobs Fund' would benefit few and injure many more.

Diversification’s unhappy history: Part II

Some of the state’s most powerful interests have long fought broadening Nevada’s job base

February 9, 2011 | by Steven Miller

Some of Nevada's most powerful interests have fought broadening Nevada's job base.

Priorities for the 2011 Nevada Legislative Session

There are many issues to address, but a few stand out

February 7, 2011 | by Victor Joecks

Priorities for Nevada's conservatives and libertarians include controlling spending, reforming the budget process, increasing transparency and instituting proven education reforms.

Grading lawmakers’ performance

NPRI’s legislative report card will bring public accountability

February 3, 2011 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

NPRI's legislative report card will bring public accountability. This commentary explains how Nevada's lawmakers will be scored for their actions during the 2011 legislative session.

Performing at a higher level

New budgeting process delivers better government results at lower cost

January 31, 2011 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

Performance-based budgeting delivers better government results at lower costs.

Sandoval incorporates long-needed reforms

Nevada’s first priority-based executive budget not perfect, but good

January 26, 2011 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

Nevada's first priority-based executive budget is good, but not perfect.

Better Budgeting for Better Results

Performance-based budgeting reforms can save Nevada taxpayers billions

January 20, 2011 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

Changing Nevada's budgeting process to a performance-based approach would maintain or increase levels of government service while saving the state more than $3 billion.

It’s about the margin

Even low tax rates can kill business and cause unemployment

December 30, 2010 | by Geoffrey Lawrence

While governments are obliged to levy taxes to finance their operations, it should be recognized that every tax destroys jobs and wealth.

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