The Misunderstanding Of Economic Development »
(Geoffrey Lawrence/NPRI) – After listening to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s speech today about his team’s strategy for economic development, I was struck by several components and extremely disappointed that he declined to take questions. Now, let me get this straight—I like and respect Brian Sandoval very much. During my many conversations with him, I’ve always found him to be intelligent, engaging and sincere. I’ve also, on many occasions, praised most of the major policy initiatives he’s [...]
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 [...]
Wheeler Offers Economic Plan For Nevada »
NN&V Exclusive (NN&V Staff) – Earlier this week, Jim Wheeler, candidate for the Nevada Assembly’s 39th District, announced his plan for jobs and economic growth in Nevada. The day after Governor Sandoval offered his economic plan, Wheeler proffered a plan he feels will complement the efforts of the Governor to energize the state’s economy for the citizens of Nevada. The Wheeler plan focuses on four points: Diversification of Nevada’s economy Elimination and streamlining of business [...]
NPRI Claims Sandoval’s Economic-Development Scheme Is ‘Roadmap for Crony Capitalism’ »
(Las Vegas) – Responding to the release of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s so-called “economic development plan,” Geoffrey Lawrence, deputy policy director at the Nevada Policy Research Institute, released the following comments: The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has issued a three-year plan that would cartelize and collectivize the Silver State economy. It is a plan to substitute the government for private businesses and politically connected bureaucrats for entrepreneurs. It is a roadmap for crony capitalism and [...]
Economic Diversification Report Provides Roadmap For Nevada Job Creation »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – A report outlining how Nevada can grow and diversify its economy says much more could be done now in the areas of health and medical services, and that clean energy and aerospace/defense are emerging sectors that could bring skilled jobs to the state. The report, a joint effort by the Brookings Institution and the Stanford Research Institute, now known as SRI International, was presented today to Gov. Brian Sandoval and [...]
Sandoval Pleased With New Political Maps, Does Not Anticipate An Appeal »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he is pleased with the political boundaries created by a court-appointed panel of special masters, and does not anticipate a legal challenge to the new lines drawn for the 63 legislative and four congressional districts for the 2012 general election. “I want to compliment the masters and Judge (James Todd) Russell, I think they did a great job,” he said. “My understanding is none of the [...]
Nevada Higher Education Selected For Improved Accountability Program »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – The National Governors Association (NGA) announced today that Nevada has been selected as one of six states to participate in a Policy Academyon strengthening post-secondary education performance measures. The NGA defines a Policy Academy as a highly interactive, team-based process for helping a select number of states develop and implement an action plan to address a complex public policy issue. In announcing the project, the NGA said: “States must have [...]
Nevada Tightens Controls On Double-Dipping State Employees »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Ten months after a legislative audit first raised serious questions about current and former state employees working as contractors for state agencies, the Board of Examiners earlier this week approved administrative changes to prevent future abuses. The changes approved Tuesday bring closure to the issue of “double dipping,” but not before it spawned legislation and a serious examination of the state employee contracting process. The audit, released in December 2010, identified [...]
Sandoval: We Will Never Forget »
(Governor Brian Sandoval) – Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Ten years ago today, Nevadans awoke to learn of unspeakable acts of terror. Disbelief, horror, confusion, anger, sadness—we felt all these things. And yet, at the same time, a great sense of patriotism awoke in the collective heart of a nation. Even as America plunged headlong into mourning, the American people took comfort in each other—consistent with our history of rising [...]
Taxes: The Latest In STDs »
(Kyle Gillis/NPRI) – California Gov. Jerry Brown referred to anti-tax hike advocates as having a notion “that taxes are like a sexually transmitted disease” during a panel discussion featuring Western state governors at the National Clean Energy Summit. Brown, who was joined by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire, called market fundamentalism “an impediment” toward renewable energy development and said there’s a “paradox” between government spending and budget cuts. “Green energy is [...]
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