Chuck Muth

• Opinion

  Obama’s Stimulus for Unions

  Stimulating the economy isn’t nearly as important to President Obama as putting federal dollars into the pockets of his union cronies. Because of Obama’s PLA Executive Order, thousands of jobs are going to unions in states that have few union members. The Washington Times, for instance, reports that Obama has grandiosely given...

  Chuck Muth October 8, 2009
• Opinion

  Legislative Panel Delays Selection of Consultant for Revenue Study

  (Nevada News Bureau) – A legislative panel today decided to seek clarifying information before selecting a proposal to study Nevada’s revenue structure. Eight proposals were submitted by an Oct. 1 deadline from organizations both within Nevada and across the country. However not all of the proposals, which range in cost from $32,200...

  Chuck Muth October 7, 2009
• Opinion

  As Unemployment Soars, Reid Brags About Stimulus Making A “Real Difference”

  (National Republican Senatorial Committee) – At a White House meeting today to discuss “job creation efforts,” Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) took time to praise the so-called “stimulus” package for “making a real difference.” This remarkable statement comes nearly eight months after Reid railroaded the nearly trillion dollar “stimulus” package...

  Chuck Muth October 7, 2009
• Opinion

  Nevada Democrats Go Bonkers Over New News Bureau

  Upon learning that Citizen Outreach Foundation had launched a new, independent news bureau in Nevada, including comprehensive statehouse coverage, the Nevada Democrat Party’s communications machinery went into the spin of death. “Today conservative blogger and former Nevada Republican Party executive director Chuck Muth announced the creation of the Nevada News Bureau, a...

  Chuck Muth October 7, 2009
• Opinion

  Heck Enters Congressional Race

  Emergency room physician Dr. Joe Heck announced yesterday the official end of his GOP gubernatorial bid and the start of his campaign to represent Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. That seat is currently held by Democrat Rep. Dina Titus. “I am increasingly alarmed at the Democratic policies...

  Chuck Muth October 7, 2009
• Opinion

  Employment Security Council Leaves Unemployment Insurance Rate Unchanged

  (Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – The Nevada Employment Security Council voted today to recommend no change in the unemployment insurance tax rate for 2010 after hearing from business and labor representatives who said any increase would cost jobs and further slow the state’s economic recovery. The council, a panel of nine representatives...

  Chuck Muth October 7, 2009
• Opinion

  Ensign Scandal Provides Fodder for Partisans

  Roll Call today feaures a brutal account of how the Sen. John Ensign scandal has taken a major turn for the worse after a blistering New York Times story was published on the matter last week: Democratic political operatives on Monday sought to exploit Sen. John Ensign’s (R-Nev.) ethics woes as fresh...

  Chuck Muth October 6, 2009
• Opinion

  Few Nevada Legislators Can be Found on Twitter

  I received an email last week from an organization that was wondering how many of Nevada’s legislators were using Twitter. It was a good question. I mean, you always hear about politicians taking to Twitter like a four-figure campaign contribution. So how many of Nevada’s 63 legislators do you think use Twitter?...

  Chuck Muth October 6, 2009
• Opinion

  Memo to Sen. Raggio: Let Republicans Voters Decide Primaries

  Patrick McNaught, Republican candidate for the Nevada State Senate District 12 seat, opted not to participate in a dog-and-pony “interview” meeting held on September 22nd by Nevada Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio and the GOP members of his caucus for the purpose of endorsing certain candidates in certain races next year. As...

  Chuck Muth October 6, 2009
• Opinion

  Nevada News Bureau Hopes to Fill “Mainstream” News Void

  Citizen Outreach Foundation officially launched a new independent, non-partisan news service today. The Nevada News Bureau (NNB) will provide original statehouse and government reporting, as well as stories on state and local politics. Material produced by the service will be distributed free of charge for use by Nevada media sources and bloggers...

  Chuck Muth October 6, 2009
• Opinion

  The Danger in Over-Attacking the Reids

  (Blogger Mike Zahara) – There still is a mea culpa necessary from all GOP candidates over Bush’s 8 years and the spending that increased government 70% with little to show for it. I’m still astounded that occurred under the Republicans. If you’re from the GOP, you apologize to your voters and then...

  Chuck Muth October 6, 2009
• Opinion

  The Island of Misfit Republicans

  To date in the 2010 cycle, I’ve met and talked with Sue Lowden, Dr Joe Heck, Mike Montandon, Danny Tarkanian, Brian Sandoval, and an assortment of C-teamers so I can comment more thoughtfully on the other side for our ever growing readership. Let’s give you the lowdown on who we’ve met so...

  Chuck Muth October 6, 2009
• Opinion

  Forum on Nuclear Science Slated for Next Week

  The Nevada Innovative Coalition for Education (NICE) will be conducting a forum on nuclear science and education at the Atomic Testing Museum located at 755 E. Flamingo Road on October 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM. “This forum is the first step in efforts to provide Nevada’s children with career alternatives to the...

  Chuck Muth October 5, 2009