IAP Supports Governor Sandoval’s Budget Proposals »
(Tom Jones/Independent American Party) – In his State of the State address, Gov. Brian Sandoval outlined three areas of concern, the budget, education, and economic development. The Clark County Independent American Party (CCIAP), the 3rd largest political party in Nevada, supports him in his plan. Sandoval wants to reduce the current budget by 6.45% which would be a $5.8 billion budget for the 2011-13 budget. While this would certainly create some hardships, the CCIAP supports [...]
Obama Fights Against School Choice for Black Children »
(Frances Rice) – With not one scintilla of shame, President Barack Obama continuously blocks all efforts to provide school choice opportunity scholarships for poor black children that would help them get out of failed inner-city schools. Obama’s total lack of concern about the plight of the poor is stunning, but not surprising in light of his socialist ideology and slavish loyalty to teachers’ unions who put their own selfish economic interest above the basic educational [...]
Huge Health-Care Victory Today in Federal Court »
(NN&V Staff) – In a highly anticipated decision in the lawsuit brought by the National Federation of Independent Business and 26 states, including Nevada, federal district Judge Roger Vinson ruled today that the individual mandate in the healthcare law is unconstitutional and that this provision can not be severed from the rest of the healthcare law. “NFIB is extremely pleased with Judge Vinson’s decision,” said Randi Thompson, Nevada state director for NFIB. “NFIB joined this [...]
Jacob: The Kill Switch for Freedom »
(Paul Jacob/Common Sense) – The Egyptian government — or perhaps a mysterious inter-dimensional vortex, we’re not sure which — has shut down some 99 percent of the Internet within Egypt as protests mount demanding that President Hosni Mubarak step down. Mubarak has ruled autocratically for three decades and the protesters are fed up. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other cyber-tools have played a part in their protest, helping them document Egyptians’ clashes with authorities in word [...]
UNLV College Republicans forego university funding in spirit of ‘shared sacrifice’ »
(NN&V Staff) – Today, the UNLV College Republicans (UNLVCRs) announced that they would forego up to $2,000 in available funds from CSUN, UNLV’s student government, in the spirit of ‘shared sacrifice.’ CSUN’s $1.2 million budget is funded by student fees, and the UNLVCRs believe that the entire student body should not have to subsidize the activities of select groups of students, especially during a budget crisis. All CSUN-recognized organizations are eligible to receive these reimbursements. [...]
‘Twas the Week Before Session »
(Andy Matthews/NPRI) – With the start of the 2011 Nevada Legislative Session just a week away — and with NPRI having just released a blueprint for addressing the state’s fiscal challenges — here’s something a bit on the lighter side to add to the debate. Via our blog, Write on Nevada, enjoy: ‘Twas the week before Session and all through the state NPRI was plotting to make liberals irate For Geoff at his keyboard and [...]
The Hickey Report: Week 1 »
(Assemblyman Pat Hickey) – This is the first in a weekly report I will be sending you from Carson City during the next 120 days of this 76th Session of the Nevada Legislature. Returning to serve once again in the Assembly after fourteen years away, one of the most obvious differences is the large number of newly elected persons. Changes resulting from term limits, retirements and the usual election turnovers have brought 20 new (of [...]
What Will Obama Do if Egyptian-Style Crisis, Unrest & Revolt Hits America? »
(Wayne Allyn Root) – Barack Obama and the U.S. government have called for a “peaceful transition” in Egypt, in response to massive protests, riots and escalating anarchy. But I wonder if President Obama is taking notes? I wonder if he realizes just how close America is to facing a similar crisis that could result in riots, revolt in the streets, and economic paralysis. I wonder if President Obama would act much different than President Mubarak [...]
Sandoval’s Budget Proposal Adds Up for Education »
(Chuck Muth) – The public education system in Nevada, under the governor’s plan, could continue to provide pretty much all of the necessary (and still many unnecessary) programs and services that are currently being provided at less cost. But there’s a turd in the punchbowl: Unions.
We’ve Heard the Sizzle, Now Where’s the Beef? »
(Dan Burdish) – Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford has been especially critical of the governor’s proposed budget. Yet we’ve not seen one proposal from him or his fellow Democrats on how they would balance the budget differently.
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