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Democrats in Senate propose tax incentives
CARSON CITY — Democratic senators said Tuesday that they want to offer tax incentives to induce employers to hire the unemployed, lure movie companies to Nevada and repair roads and bridges.
Nevadans can't afford new or higher taxes
In Carson City, state lawmakers are considering whether to impose a “margin tax” on business. For businesses taking in more than $2,740 a day in revenue, it would tax every dollar coming into a firm — except those falling under a complex, lawyer-pleasing array of possible deductions.
Geoffrey Lawrence talks minimum wage on 'Live and Local with Kevin Wall'
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed to raise the minimum wage. Callers discuss their opinions with Kevin on the issue.
Victor Joecks talks minimum wage on KNPR
President Obama in his State of The Union speech called for a raise in the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 an hour. Nevada has a two-tiered system where workers without health insurance earn $8.25 an hour, while workers with health insurance earn $7.25. Would raising the minimum wage help or hurt the economy?
Diluting state's public records law
A pair of bills submitted by Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto to the Legislature are touted as "increasing government transparency," but they could do just the opposite.
Media contends attorney general-sponsored bill will reduce government transparency
Media members complained Thursday that state agencies might routinely reject requests by citizens for records unless changes are made to an attorney general-sponsored bill designed to clarify the public records law.
Why school choice should top lawmakers' education agenda
In 1998, Florida and Nevada had the exact same score on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test for fourth grade reading. In 1999, however, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush instituted a series of reforms, including corporate tuition scholarships, vouchers, grading schools from A-F, ending social promotion after the third grade, a robust system of charter schools and expanded online learning options.
Victor Joecks on The Agenda
Victor Joecks on The Agenda
Legislature tax battle: GOP still has the power
Democrats are four votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed in the state Senate and Assembly to approve higher taxes, or to override a guaranteed veto by Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval on any tax legislation.
Victor Joecks talks school choice on Ralston Reports
Victor Joecks talks school choice on Ralston Reports
