In representing Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, Dean Heller voted his conscience as a staunch fiscal conservative, and on several occasions seemed to be the sole voice of reason among the Nevada delegation. Now that Gov. Sandoval has appointed … [Read more...] about Senator Dean Heller: Facing the Challenges Ahead
Saluting Family-Owned Businesses: Helping Those that Help Themselves
This issue of Nevada Business Magazine recognizes a group of remarkable home grown companies and the families that have made them successful. Unlike large corporations or governments, these businesses operate without a safety net. Their success is … [Read more...] about Saluting Family-Owned Businesses: Helping Those that Help Themselves
School Vouchers: Could they be the answer for Nevada?
It’s no secret that Nevada’s education system is in trouble: our high school graduation rate of 41.8 percent is the lowest in the nation, and less than one-third of our minority students achieve a diploma on time. And the list of discouraging … [Read more...] about School Vouchers: Could they be the answer for Nevada?
Balancing the State Budget: Hold the Line on Taxes
Think your job is difficult? How’d you like to be the one in charge of balancing Nevada’s budget - filling a gap between expenses and revenues that’s expected to reach $2.5 billion over the next two years? Governor Brian Sandoval is required by law … [Read more...] about Balancing the State Budget: Hold the Line on Taxes
Caution: Gerrymandering Ahead
The official results of the 2010 Census brought good news for Nevada. Because of our rapid population growth between 2000 and 2010, we have been allotted a fourth congressional seat, giving us more clout in Congress as well as another vote in the … [Read more...] about Caution: Gerrymandering Ahead
Reid or Angle? A Critical Choice for Nevada’s Future
Nevada voters go to the polls in November to choose between two candidates to represent our state in the U.S. Senate. I can’t think of a recent election where the choice was more clear-cut, or the stakes higher. Although both Sharron Angle and Harry … [Read more...] about Reid or Angle? A Critical Choice for Nevada’s Future
Can Capitalism Be Saved? Let’s Take Back America
Socialism: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state. Capitalism: An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by private individuals … [Read more...] about Can Capitalism Be Saved? Let’s Take Back America
Healthcare Reform Proposals Endanger Your Health
President Obama’s “Healthcare Reform” proposals are enough to make any right-thinking person feel sick, for three main reasons. First and foremost, this system substitutes coercion for choice. It will take away peoples’ ability to work with … [Read more...] about Healthcare Reform Proposals Endanger Your Health
Legislators Reconsider Medical Malpractice Bill
Those of us who lived in Nevada in 2002 remember when medical malpractice insurance premiums were so high that physicians were leaving Nevada in droves. Doctors refused to move here from other states, and high-risk specialists like obstetricians … [Read more...] about Legislators Reconsider Medical Malpractice Bill
Employee Free Choice Act: Don’t let the name fool you
The union leaders and political activists behind the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) must be having a good laugh at the expense of folks who actually believe it offers free choice to employees. What’s not so funny is that this dangerous piece of … [Read more...] about Employee Free Choice Act: Don’t let the name fool you
Tough Times, Tough Choices: Governor’s Budget Deserves Support
If you suddenly discovered your household income for 2009 would be about 30 percent less than what you had budgeted to spend, what would you do? Wouldn’t you sit down with your family and look for ways to drastically cut expenses? This is the same … [Read more...] about Tough Times, Tough Choices: Governor’s Budget Deserves Support
BEWARE OF THOSE FREE TRIAL PERIODS AND SO-CALLED GUARANTEES
Don’t you just love those 30-day try-out periods or your money back deals? But, make sure to read the fine print. Many companies are charging hidden fees such as 20% for restocking, cost of shipping, insurance, etc. But the offers sound so good on … [Read more...] about BEWARE OF THOSE FREE TRIAL PERIODS AND SO-CALLED GUARANTEES
GOV’S PRISON MEDICAL PLAN MAKES SENSE
Giunchigliani rejects the Governor’s plan to privatize prison medical care before she has all the facts. The democrats, led by chairwoman Chris Giunchigliani of the Senate-Assembly budget subcommittee handling prison matters, are lining up to reject … [Read more...] about GOV’S PRISON MEDICAL PLAN MAKES SENSE
Competition is Good… A New Concept to State Government
In order to keep the doors open and make a living, the owner of a private business must constantly be on the lookout for ways to streamline operations and keep the company running at peak efficiency. He or she must investigate the practicality … [Read more...] about Competition is Good… A New Concept to State Government
Whining or Winning – The Choice is Yours
What political issues really irritate you? Are you disgusted that people with money seem to win elections instead of people with principles? What issues do you think are being ignored by the government – fiscal responsibility, … [Read more...] about Whining or Winning – The Choice is Yours
Sisolak’s Agenda: Partisan Politics at its Worst
Unfortunately, by now, I think we’ve all grown accustomed to partisan politics and amoral politicians using social issues to further their own political agenda. At no time has this practice been more prevalent, or more blatant, than in 2020. With a … [Read more...] about Sisolak’s Agenda: Partisan Politics at its Worst
“Special Taxes” ls Your Business Next?
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out – … [Read more...] about “Special Taxes” ls Your Business Next?