Publications
Confusion is the Plan
The ‘Nevada Plan’ fosters confusion about per-pupil spending
The complexity of the "Nevada Plan" creates confusion about total per-pupil spending.
CA Gov. Brown: market fundamentalism ‘an impediment’
Golden State governor says tax opponents believe taxes are like an STD
LAS VEGAS — California Gov. Jerry Brown referred to anti-tax hike advocates as having a notion “that taxes are like a sexually transmitted disease” during a panel discussion featuring Western state governors at the National Clean Energy Summit.
Reid: 'short-sighted to stop energy revolution'
Majority Leader wants continued subsidies for green energy
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called politicians who want to end federal subsidies for renewable energy "short-sighted" and said they want to "stop [an] energy revolution" during his morning press conference at the National Clean Energy Summit.
Secretary Chu: "When you swing from the heels, you expect a few strikeouts"
Secretary of Energy plays down private sector, champions government's role in renewable energy
LAS VEGAS — Secretary of Energy Steven Chu used a baseball analogy describing renewable energy investments in Nevada, saying the government has been "investing in singles" instead of "investing in homeruns."
NY Times writer: Electric vehicle success ‘depends on government regulations’
Environmental journalist notes government intervention, not the market, key to electric cars
LAS VEGAS — New York Times environmental journalist Jim Motavalli said electric-vehicle marketability depends on "the education of the American people" during a Future of Energy panel presentation at the National Clean Energy Summit.
Biden cites now-cancelled moon program in renewable energy speech
Vice president echoes Kennedy's ‘moonshot’ speech despite administration phasing out moon program
LAS VEGAS — Vice President Joe Biden cited John F. Kennedy's famous "moon" speech as a reason to invest in renewable energy during his keynote address at the National Clean Energy Summit.
Second District Court rules for foreclosure mediation program
To do so, judge repudiates his own previous ruling
To reach that decision, the judge repudiates his own previous ruling.
A better school for your child?
Children not stuck in failing CCSD Title 1 schools
School choice is available for children currently stuck in failing CCSD Title 1 schools.
Why unemployment persists: Part IV
Sustainable growth is built on savings, not cheap credit
Sustainable economic growth is built on savings, not cheap credit.
ObamaCare will squeeze education, other needs
Nevada Medicaid commitments on track to crowd out alternative priorities
Increased Medicaid commitments will crowd out alternative priorities.
