Topic: Nevada State Legislature

For all the reasons Nevada distinguishes itself among its sister states, here's one that isn't mentioned too often:. . Nevada is only one of four...
Teacher unions across Nevada are refusing to make concessions in contract negotiations and are lashing out against politicians who were once their allies. The source of their anger? Budget cuts and changes to education rules.For the first time in at least ...
CARSON CITY - Eyes often glaze over at the mere mention of the word redistricting.So let's start with the bottom line: The Nevada Legislature's decisions on how to redraw the boundaries of state Senate, Assembly and congressional districts - due by ...

A consumer protection

Nevada Legislature should find way to regulate lawsuit lendersThere are many times when plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits have cases so strong it is a certainty they'll receive substantial cash settlements from the defendants. Sometimes, though, these plaintiffs drain their savings ...
The 2010 Special Session of the Nevada State Legislature solved Nevada's $800+ million budget deficit - for now. Nevadans who want a minimalist state government are quite likely to get their wish. For more details, read my article about the 2010 Special ...
Photo Stan White I don't think I'm alone in thinking Governor Gibbons' State of the State speech on February 8 had an arrogant, "I told you so" tone to it. It's how much of the Gibbons plan is actually ...

A report worth reading

Think tank identifies reasons it will be tough to shake off economic problems It came as little surprise Wednesday when a respected Washington public policy think tank included Nevada in a report on the 10 states facing the deepest financial peril. Everyone ...

Smoking bans work

Study released this week shows that indoor smoking bans reduce risk of heart attacks Then-Surgeon General Richard Carmona appeared at a news conference in June2006 to announce the results of a major study, undertaken by his office, on the health consequences of ...

Setting county priorities

Decision must be made whether to use money from a building fund to shore up vital services A fund set up by Clark County in the 1980s to pay for building improvements, major maintenance jobs and expensive equipment is being eyed as ...

At least Nevada has a budget to criticize

CARSON CITY Californias state government is writing IOUs.Connecticuts governor and Legislature are meeting off site to resolve their differences over a budget.And New Yorks Legislature has been paralyzed for almost a month, as two Democratic senators defected to the Republican ...