“They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety” Benjamin Franklin Our founding fathers would be stunned if they could see how far our nation has drifted from its original … [Read more...] about The Erosion of Freedom
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A Shout Out to the Helpers
When the Governor announced the shutdown of businesses throughout Nevada in mid-March, it seems many among us were in a state of shock. As the new reality started to sink in and people developed new routines, an unexpected camaraderie started to take … [Read more...] about A Shout Out to the Helpers
Nevada Governor Fails to Lead: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
First of all, I recognize it’s much easier to be an armchair quarterback than to be the one calling the shots. Our leaders, from all levels of government, have had to make unprecedented decisions in the wake of COVID-19. In many cases, their … [Read more...] about Nevada Governor Fails to Lead: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
Democrats & Legislative Council Bureau Running Amok: Ignore the Will of the People
In September of last year, Nevada State Senator Heidi Gansert was a guest columnist with Nevada Business Magazine. She explained how, in the last session, Democrats ignored the two-thirds supermajority constitutional requirement to pass two bills: SB … [Read more...] about Democrats & Legislative Council Bureau Running Amok: Ignore the Will of the People
So You Want to Be a Business Owner?
Points to Ponder Before Taking the Plunge There are a number of places you can take quizzes to see if you would make a good entrepreneur. The Small Business Administration has one on its Web site (www.sba.gov/starting/indexsteps.html). … [Read more...] about So You Want to Be a Business Owner?
Resolution Takes a Shot at Christians: DNC Claims “Inclusivity” While Vilifying Religious Views
Last year the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a resolution that purported to champion voters who were religiously unaffiliated. In reality, the asinine resolution, which passed unanimously at the DNC’s summer meeting, held unveiled … [Read more...] about Resolution Takes a Shot at Christians: DNC Claims “Inclusivity” While Vilifying Religious Views
A Sanctuary State: Enforcing the Law in Nevada
In October, the Las Vegas police department announced that they were ending an agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to notify the agency of undocumented immigrants. Moving forward, they’ll only inform ICE of the … [Read more...] about A Sanctuary State: Enforcing the Law in Nevada
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: One Amendment Provides Access, While the Other Adds Restrictions
Two bills were passed in the final days of the legislative session which change the way the public can access information we are entitled to as taxpayers. They are Senate Bills (SB) 224 and 287. Ostensibly, both bills were intended to grant easier … [Read more...] about The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: One Amendment Provides Access, While the Other Adds Restrictions
You Get What You Vote For
Participate in the Process In the last few years I’ve noticed a disturbing trend from both Democrats and Republicans. When elections don’t go the way they want them to, both sides are guilty of trying to circumvent the system through recalls or … [Read more...] about You Get What You Vote For
Please Don’t Call This Number Again: RoboCalls Are Out of Control
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting down, enjoying some quiet time with your family and your phone rings. You should just let it go to voicemail, but it could be important, so you answer. “Do you want to refinance your home? We can help,” the … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Call This Number Again: RoboCalls Are Out of Control
How to Run Your Business: A Guide for Employers, Provided by the Government
Still underway in Carson City, the 80th Legislative Session has been a doozy so far. With approximately 1,000 bills proposed between the Assembly and Senate there is much to be done before the session adjourns in early June. One thing Nevada … [Read more...] about How to Run Your Business: A Guide for Employers, Provided by the Government
Democrats Flex: Legislature Endangers Nevada’s Future
Having begun on February 4th of this year, the 80th session of the Nevada Legislature is off and running and the liberal House and Senate are already flexing their muscles. The new majority is looking to change the business friendly nature of Nevada … [Read more...] about Democrats Flex: Legislature Endangers Nevada’s Future
A Lone Wolf and Global Security: President Trump Removes Troops from Syria
As I’m sure you’ve already heard, just before the end of 2018, President Trump announced that he would be pulling 2,000 American troops from Syria and removing the United States’ presence from the area. The move was motivated by what the President … [Read more...] about A Lone Wolf and Global Security: President Trump Removes Troops from Syria
Outrageous Property Tax Increases on the Horizon: Nevada Legislature Democrats Push SJR14
With the defeat of Question 3 from the most recent election, I believe people are beginning to see the absolute detriment of changing the Nevada constitution in ways that aren’t sustainable. Another hurdle along those same lines that we’ll be facing … [Read more...] about Outrageous Property Tax Increases on the Horizon: Nevada Legislature Democrats Push SJR14
Where’s All the Marijuana Money? Education Funding
Remember when President Obama promised the ACA would lower costs and allow us to keep our providers? We all know how that turned out. It seems the same thing happened with tax revenues from the state’s newest industry – Marijuana. When proponents … [Read more...] about Where’s All the Marijuana Money? Education Funding
Time to Drain the LVCVA Swamp
If you caught an employee using company funds for personal use, would you pay him to retire, give him a fat performance bonus and let him continue working for you as a highly paid consultant? Not in a million years. Yet, that’s exactly what the Las … [Read more...] about Time to Drain the LVCVA Swamp
What Does PERS Have to Hide? Over $1.8 Billion of Public Money Each Year
Nevada’s Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) has a history of protecting their data and blocking the public’s access to information, even though the public (you and I) are footing the hefty bill of almost $2 billion a year. That’s more than 10 … [Read more...] about What Does PERS Have to Hide? Over $1.8 Billion of Public Money Each Year