Let’s face it, lawyers get a bad rap. There are more attorney jokes than there are about any other profession. They are usually funny, but almost never paint the lawyer in a good light. As with any industry, there are bad actors in the legal … [Continue reading] about Did you hear the one about the attorney that walked into the bar?
Redefining Money: It’s About Government Control
In March of this year, Assemblywoman Shea Backus introduced Assembly Bill 231 (AB231) which proposes updates to The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Those “updates” include a change to the definition of money. The bill proposes that money be defined … [Continue reading] about Redefining Money: It’s About Government Control
Now Is Not the Time To Raise Taxes: Squeezing Water from Stone
A bill in for consideration at the Nevada Legislature, SB96, would raise the annual cap on property taxes. The bill was introduced by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development and presented by Senator Dina Neal (D). With Nevadans … [Continue reading] about Now Is Not the Time To Raise Taxes: Squeezing Water from Stone
Let’s Go Nuclear: A Misunderstood Energy Resource
“Modern nuclear power plants are safe contrary to what people may think.” – Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla and SpaceX The idea of nuclear power conjures up images of Chernobyl, Ukraine, Three Mile Island, United States and Fukushima, Japan in many people’s … [Continue reading] about Let’s Go Nuclear: A Misunderstood Energy Resource
Time to Get Real: Nevada Leads Water Conservation
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know Nevada, and the entire Southwest is in the midst of a severe drought. January’s rain has helped, but in the overall scheme of things, it’s just a drop in the bucket. A long term solution is needed. … [Continue reading] about Time to Get Real: Nevada Leads Water Conservation
Conflicting Goals: Electric Vehicles or Biodiversity
"The more pain we are all experiencing from the high price of gas, the more benefit there is for those who can access electric vehicles.” - Pete Buttigieg, US Secretary of Transportation in testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure … [Continue reading] about Conflicting Goals: Electric Vehicles or Biodiversity
Observations From the Mid-Term Elections
For better or worse, the 2022 election cycle is over. Nevada solidified its position as a “purple” state, not fully Republican and not fully Democrat. The Governor’s office will change hands with Joe Lombardo taking the reins from Steve Sisolak. On … [Continue reading] about Observations From the Mid-Term Elections
Happy Thanksgiving: Let’s Reflect on the Season
November has arrived and with it the start of the Holiday season. Pumpkins are everywhere from our drinks to our food and most of us are starting to plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I believe it’s important we take a moment to reflect on how … [Continue reading] about Happy Thanksgiving: Let’s Reflect on the Season
Tight Races: Get Out and Vote
Well, folks, it's that time again. Every two years we endure months of political ads, mailers and debates leading up to election day which is only a month away. This year, Nevada elections are very tight which means each and every vote is important. … [Continue reading] about Tight Races: Get Out and Vote
Break It to Fix It: Education in Nevada
When you want to make an omelet, you need to break a few eggs. That adage also clearly applies to our state’s education system. I’ve been a Nevada resident for almost half a century and, as long as I’ve been here, the biggest topic of concern has … [Continue reading] about Break It to Fix It: Education in Nevada
Questioning Authority: Checks and Balances
In high school civics, most of us were taught about the Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in our government. As a refresher, our government is designed with three branches, each with individual powers to prevent any one branch from … [Continue reading] about Questioning Authority: Checks and Balances
Shop and Vote Your Values
This may be the most politically incorrect commentary you read in a while. So, if you are especially sensitive, please just turn the page. I write this knowing people will disagree, my email will be flooded with responses and I may be punished, or as … [Continue reading] about Shop and Vote Your Values
Repairing the Vote: “Hope is Not a Course of Action”
In a phone call earlier this year, Mark Wlaschin, deputy Secretary of State (SOS) for elections in Nevada said, “Hope is not a course of action. We are taking action.” He was referring to the measures the Secretary of State is taking to prevent … [Continue reading] about Repairing the Vote: “Hope is Not a Course of Action”
Parent’s Rights: Some Things Shouldn’t Involve the Village
When I first heard the idea that children don’t belong to their parents, but rather to the community, I passed it off as far-left nonsense. That was in 2013 with the following quote, “We have to break through this idea that kids belong to their … [Continue reading] about Parent’s Rights: Some Things Shouldn’t Involve the Village
Education Needs Help: And Parents Need Options
There seems to be one issue Nevadans can all agree on to some degree – education needs to improve, the health of our state depends on it. However, how to improve education is an issue that has been hotly debated and those debates tend to fall along … [Continue reading] about Education Needs Help: And Parents Need Options
Mission War: Las Vegas Wants Nonprofit’s Land
CARE Complex is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating homelessness in Downtown Las Vegas. The organization was established in 2005. In 2014, CARE purchased a foreclosed property in the city’s “Corridor of Hope” – a prime area to help those burdened … [Continue reading] about Mission War: Las Vegas Wants Nonprofit’s Land
Dangerous Word Play: Holding the Line with “Shall”
For as long as I can remember, the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) has been working to raise taxes for education. They’ve come to nearly every industry in the state with their hand out for more money. Like most other business owners, I … [Continue reading] about Dangerous Word Play: Holding the Line with “Shall”