Geoffrey Lawrence
Why play ball?
New unfunded federal Medicaid mandate could spell trouble
An unfunded federal Medicaid mandate would cause significant budget problems for Nevada.
What revenue problem?
Nevada’s budget woes are the result of increased per-capita spending
Government growth, as evidenced by the increase in Nevada's per-capita spending, is causing the Silver State's budget problems.
The voluntary special session
‘Shortfall’ is the result of bigger spending scheme
Although tax collections were decreasing, Nevada's politicians increased spending in the 2009 Legislative session. It shouldn't be surprising then that a special session is now needed.
Culinary sells out, taxpayers on the hook
There are legitimate reasons to oppose LV city hall plan
Taxpayers will end up paying for the new Las Vegas city hall.
