Ethics Complaint Being Filed Against Nolan »
(Chuck Muth) – On May 19th, 2010, Sen. Dennis Nolan (pictured above) placed a call to the sister of a rape victim and offered her “financial benefits” for changing her story.
ATR Urges Brian Sandoval to Sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge »
(Joshua Culling) – Americans for Tax Reform called on Nevada gubernatorial candidate Brian Sandoval to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written promise to constituents to oppose and veto all tax increases. Sandoval has publicly refused to sign the Pledge a number of times, claiming it could “tie his hands” in future budgetary decisions. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is a binding commitment to oppose all tax increases. While ATR promotes and maintains the Pledge, it [...]
When da Walk Don’t Match da Talk »
(Chuck Muth) – Orrin Johnson, a Republican legislative candidate in Washoe County, writes in an email this morning that he’s “running for State Assembly because…(of) Carson City’s habits of reckless, out-of-control spending….and job-killing tax hikes.” Hmm, interesting. Think about what Mr. Johnson is saying here. The budget problem we have today is because we’ve given the government too much money to spend and our unemployment rate is so high because of tax hikes. And yet…. [...]
Social injustice: Our public education system harms low-income and minority students »
(Patrick R. Gibbons/Nevada Policy Research Institute) – Defenders of the status quo in public education have long claimed the moral high ground with the assertion that public schools promote social justice. That is, public schools — whatever their problems — provide essential assistance for minority and low-income children. Today, however, empirical evidence shows that minorities and low-income kids are being harmed by our very expensive and extremely ineffective public school monopolies. Thus, the high ground [...]
Public Employee Retirement Board Authorizes Study to Look at Impact of Reform »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers agree the 2011 legislative session will likely see a debate about the future of Nevada’s public employee pension program, but differences remain over whether radical change is needed to protect the state from a multi-billion long-term unfunded liability. The $9 billion question is whether the Public Employees Retirement System should be converted to a “defined contribution” program for new hires, or whether the “defined benefit” [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Ira Hansen »
(Nancy Dallas) – Ira Hansen is running for the Assembly District 32 seat (Portions of Humboldt, Lander and Washoe Counties), formerly held by Don Gustavson. Don is now running for a State Senate seat. You can learn more about Ira’s background and political positions at www.irahansen.com * You have been rather deeply involved with politics for many years, as a newspaper columnist, radio commentator, et al. Is this is your first run for an elected [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Dale Andrus »
(Nancy Dallas) – Dale Andrus is a candidate for the Assembly District 33 seat (Elko, part of Humboldt counties), formerly held by Republican John Carpenter (term-limited out). You may learn more about Dale’s background and political views at www.andrus4assembly.com • You have never run for elective office. Why do you feel you are qualified to run for and serve in the State Assembly? Why do think you have a realistic chance of winning? I have [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with John Ellison »
(Nancy Dallas) – John Ellison is a candidate for the Assembly District 33 seat (Elko, part of Humboldt counties), formerly held by Republican John Carpenter (term-limited out). You may learn more about John’s background and political views at www.johnellison.net • An Elko City Councilman for 8 years and Elko County Commissioner for 10, you have served in an elected position for 18 years. What experiences in these positions will best help you if elected to [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Tim Williams »
(Nancy Dallas) – Timothy Williams is running for the District 5 Assembly seat, currently held by Democrat Marilyn Dondero Loop. You can learn more about Timothy’s political views and background at www.timwilliamsfornevada.com • Have you run for elective office prior to this race? Why did you decide to run for the Assembly and why you feel qualified to do so? I have run for elected office before, but the reasons I decided to run this [...]
CANDID CANDIDATE: An e-Interview with Jim Wheeler »
(Nancy Dallas) – Jim Wheeler is a candidate for the Assembly District 39 seat (Douglas County, part of Carson City and Washoe Counties), formerly held by James Settelmeyer, who is now running for the Capital Senate District seat. You may learn more about Jim’s background and political views at www.jimwheeler.us • Please write a brief summary of your professional and political history. Define your political philosophy. I was 14 years as CEO of an automotive [...]
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