Law
The AG vs. your right to know: Part I
Cortez Masto continues her stealth assault on open-meeting laws
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto continues to run legal interference for politicians seeking to keep the public in the dark.
Thirty years of bad faith — and counting
Nevada tax apparatchiks reveal the secret nature of government
The reason Americans tend to be skeptical of government is quite simple: We've seen how government operates.
Blowin’ in the wind
Nevada officials face no consequences for ignoring the law
Traditional principles such as "public service" and "fiduciary duty" are evaporating today, as government officials become aware that they can ignore the law without fear of consequences.
A long way to go on Second Amendment rights
Even with favorable Supreme Court decisions, past mistakes put us in jeopardy
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
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.
The case for concealed-carry firearms
Why Nevada law, legislators and sheriffs should support concealed carry, not discourage it
Law-abiding citizens increase public security by carrying guns.
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.
Chief Justice highlights state’s failures on property taxes
Cites ‘confusion’ over how to assess equally
Questions remain on how to assess equally.
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.
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.
