Clark County Republicans Encourage Elected Officials To Reconsider Support for Tax Increase »
(Clark County Republican Party) – Las Vegas, Nevada – March 20, 2012 – At its bimonthly meeting, the Clark County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) adopted a resolution to encourage elected officials not to raise taxes by extending “sunset” taxes past expiration date. On March 13, 2012, Governor Brian Sandoval issued a statement that he will be extending the so-called “sunset” taxes past their scheduled expiration. The “sunset” taxes were passed in the 2009 legislature as [...]
Godfather Of Conservatism Calls On Newt To Drop Out Of Race »
(Roger Stone/The Stone Zone) – When the history of American Conservatives is written, it should be noted the second most influential man in terms of the Conservative Movement and country after Ronald Reagan, is direct communication wizard and conservative activist Richard A. Viguerie. If William F. Buckley Jr. is the Godfather of the modern Conservative Movement, Richard Viguerie has been it’s communications and fundraising spark-plug. Viguerie developed sophisticated direct mail techniques, which, in a day [...]
Wheeler Challenges Opponent Kite to Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge »
(Gardnerville, NV) – March 19, 2012 – Jim Wheeler, Republican candidate for Nevada Assembly District 39, released the following statement. During the 2011 Nevada Legislative Session, while I was at the Legislature lobbying against new taxes, Assemblyman Kelly Kite, the incumbent, voted to extend the $620 Million in ‘sun-setting’ taxes. Now, Governor Brian Sandoval and the Democrats have decided to try to extend these same taxes again, possibly even making them permanent. I publicly ask [...]
AD 39 Candidate Wheeler Opposes Sandoval’s Tax Increases »
(Gardnerville, NV) - March 15, 2012 – Jim Wheeler, Republican candidate for State Assembly District 39, released the following statement regarding Governor Brian Sandoval’s announcement proposing yet another renewal of the 2009 “temporary” tax increases. These taxes were to expire by law in 2011, before they were renewed during the 2011 Legislative Session, to expire in 2013. The Governor now proposes a new tax-bill extending them out to 2015. I strongly oppose the $620 Million tax [...]
Harry Reid Opts For Political Theater On Judicial Nominees »
(Rob Bluey/The Heritage Foundation) – Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has rightfully earned the reputation of running a do-nothing Senate. More than 1,000 days have elapsed since the upper chamber approved a budget. He’s currently ignoring the House-passed JOBS Act and actively opposing steps to lower gas prices. Now, in a blatant political stunt, Reid is attempting to blame the Republican minority for the Senate’s failure to confirm 17 of President Obama’s district court nominees. [...]
Knecht Announces Re-election Bid For Nevada Regents »
(Ron Knecht) – For over five years, it has been my privilege to serve the people of Western Nevada as a Regent, promoting accountability of our colleges and universities to the voters of our state and fostering excellence in teaching, research and public service. I am very grateful for the support and kind words I have received from the people in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe Counties who elected me – as well [...]
NPRI Releases Policy Sourcebook For Download »
(NPRI) – The comprehensive guide to Nevada state policy issues, Solutions 2013, is now available for lawmakers, candidates and everyone interested in policy reforms, the Nevada Policy Research Institute announced today. Solutions 2013: A Sourcebook for Nevada Policymakers offers research, information and recommendations on 39 subject areas. Authored by Geoffrey Lawrence, NPRI’s deputy policy director, Solutions 2013 gives 53 policy recommendations to solve Nevada’s toughest challenges — from taxes to education, from energy to labor, [...]
Smart Meters Won’t Decrease Costs To Consumers »
(Kyle Gillis/NPRI) – State energy giant NV Energy claims its smart meter program will save money that “eventually” will be passed on to ratepayers. Some consumers, however, believe the meters will not only increase costs but are also unnecessary. Ratepayers have raised various concerns about smart meters since 2009, when NV Energy received $139 million from the taxpayer-funded federal “stimulus” package to partially fund the program, named “NVEnergize.” Eventually, customer anger forced the energy monopoly to [...]
Save Nevada Citizen Privacy Rights On Smart Meter Program »
Robert Frank writes: This is a States Rights policy issue. If you live in another state, or have family and friends in other states, a notice to your Governor and Public Utility Commission could be useful as smart meters are not/cannot be “mandated” by the Federal Government and/or by the states. Every Governor and PUC are bound by law to honor the same 4th Amendment and State privacy rights of Americans. Finally, it should never [...]
Raggio: Nevada Has Lost A Legend »
(Andy Matthews/NPRI) – Nevadans awoke to the news this morning that Bill Raggio, one of the truly great icons of Silver State politics, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Raggio served 38 years in the Nevada Senate, and it’s difficult to spend that much time in public office without leaving a significant mark. Yet even among long-tenured public servants, his legacy stands out. There are many, many people in this state who have [...]
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