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 [...]
President Obama, Not Governor Romney, Hurt Nevada’s Economy »
NN&V Exclusive (Gary Shapiro) – Now that he’s the frontrunner, Mitt Romney is beginning to feel the Democratic knives in his back as he travels around the country. Exhibit A is an opinion piece by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others in the Las Vegas Sun that came out after Romney’s Florida victory and before the Nevada caucus, blasting Romney for his “reckless ideas” and “out-of-touch vision” for Nevada. You can read my published [...]
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 [...]
Consumer Confidence Rises, Taxable Sales Increase »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Nevada’s taxable sales rose 9.6 percent in November over the same month a year ago, driven in large part by car sales and improved business at bars and restaurants, the state Department of Taxationreported today. Taxable sales totaled nearly $3.4 billion for the month. For the fiscal year that began July 1, 2011, taxable sales are up 8.5 percent through November. Clark County sales were up 8.6 percent. Washoe County [...]
Office On Economic Development Receives Funding To Promote Job Creation »
(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Efforts by Gov. Brian Sandoval and state lawmakers to encourage new business creation, relocation and expansion in Nevada took a major step forward today when the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee approved nearly $3.5 million to fund a new economic development office. The funding will enable Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s Office on Economic Development, to develop a state economic development plan and hire the staff needed to move [...]
Washington Crows About Lower Unemployment, Heck Calls It An Illusion »
(Washington, DC) – Congressman Joe Heck made the following statement regarding November’s national employment situation. The economy created 120,000 new jobs as the unemployment rate ticked down 0.4 percent to 8.6 percent. “Anytime the unemployment rate drops and another Nevadan finds a job, it is a good thing, but today’s news is not a victory. “The drop in the unemployment rate is an illusion caused by the fact that 300,000 Americans stopped looking for work [...]
Brookings EconDev Report Just Mumbo-Jumbo Gumbo »
(Chuck Muth) – Everyone on the left and many in the middle are fawning over the recent study by the liberal Brookings Institute on how to fix Nevada’s economy. For example, liberal pundit Jon Ralston gushed in a tweet: “I was skeptical, but this report on NV and economic diversification is a must-read 4 anyone serious about the problem.” Well, I’m serious about the problem, so I read it. But count me as considerably less [...]
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