It’s the Regulation, Stupid! »
(Chuck Muth) – While the main focus of the 2011 legislative session has been on the budget – and particularly on how badly the business community was going to get screwed as far as taxation was concerned – an even more insidious, anti-business strain ran through Carson City: Regulation.
Governor Signs Performance-Based Budgeting Bill »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – A bill implementing “performance-based” budgeting, including requirements for agencies to set benchmarks and goals and be held accountable for their spending priorities using quantifiable measurements, has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Assembly Bill 248, sponsored by Assemblywoman Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, and Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, passed both houses of the Legislature in unanimous votes. It was signed into law on Sunday. The bill is part [...]
Health Insurance Transparency Bill Heads To Governor »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – A bill imposing more transparency on rate increases sought by health insurance companies is now on its way to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his review. Assembly Bill 309, sought by Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, requires health insurance companies to publicize their rate increase requests online and allows the public to participate in rate hearings before the Nevada Division of Insurance. One supporter of the measure said the bill [...]
Lippold Files For CD2 Vowing To Be New, Conservative Voice »
Carson City – Commander Kirk Lippold officially filed as a candidate for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District this morning, promising to bring integrity, leadership and a new conservative voice to the political landscape. “The problems facing our state are not going to be solved by a business-as-usual approach or by people afraid to take a stand or make difficult decisions,” Lippold said. “As Ronald Reagan said, the future belongs to the brave.” Lippold, from Carson City, [...]
Dear Governor Sandoval, »
(Russell Carr) – Gov. Sandoval, you have done a great job in office, and I will vote for you in 2014! With no support from the Legislature or uninformed citizens, you demand on doing what is right. I am a student at UNR, and I strongly believe that the university does not spend money responsibly. State funds are wasted on unnecessary administrators, classes that do not belong at the college level and majors that are [...]
Hey, Sherwood, I Already Have a Mother! »
(Wendy Ellis) – What’s your problem, Assemblyman Sherwood? I have a problem with YOU: SB140 is a ridiculous, discriminatory bill. It allows SOME people to yak over the phone or radio while driving–but not others. It allows people to eat, smoke, argue with their passengers, and beat their kids while driving. But I can’t be trusted to use a cell phone responsibly? I see people driving with video screens in the FRONT of their car, [...]
When Did The Media Flip-Flop On The War(s)? »
(Ron Futrell) – You remember Bush, don’t you? The media hated the guy. They hated him because he started Two Wars. He started them because this guy named Saddam Hussein (who became nicer the more they hated Bush) picked a fight with Bush’s Daddy and it was basically that simple. (Oh, there was some oil mixed in there too, so you can pick either reason.) There was also a Good War and a Bad War. [...]
Will Legislature Stop CCEA From Blocking School Reform? »
(Victor Joecks/NPRI) – Yesterday, I wrote about Superintendent Dwight Jones’ awesome-sounding plans for education reform in CCSD. Last night at the school board meeting, Jones unveiled more of his plans, and they sound … even more awesome. Teachers’ pay would be tied to performance, private charter schools could take over ineffective public schools and principals would gain power under a Clark County School District re¬organization blueprint unveiled Thursday by Superintendent Dwight Jones. Take a moment [...]
Campus Carry Bill Passes Senate »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – A bill allowing Nevadans to carry concealed weapons on college campuses passed the Senate today and now heads to the Assembly for consideration as the legislative session draws to a close. Senate Bill 231, sponsored by Sen. John Lee, D-North Las Vegas, passed 15-6. Current law prohibits anyone from carrying a concealed weapon on the property of the higher education system unless an individual has written permission from the president [...]
Attorney General Refuses To Follow Governor’s Request »
(Elizabeth Crum/Nevada News Bureau) – Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will not follow through on Gov. Brian Sandoval’s request to ask the Nevada Supreme Court for clarification on Thursday’s ruling that the state cannot use $62 million it took from the Clean Water Coalition during the legislative special session in 2010. A letter issued by Masto’s office said, “there is no procedural mechanism” for seeking a clarification of the high court’s decision. The Nevada Rules [...]
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