Last year, business owners across Nevada were facing a serious challenge to employee compensation in the form of changes to the overtime rule. As it stands now, overtime is required for any employee working over 40 hours but provides an exemption for … [Continue reading] about The Axe that Never Fell: Overtime Rule Permanently Invalidated
The War Wages On: Minimum Wage In Nevada
As the minimum wage debate resonates throughout Nevada, businesses are bracing for, what could be, a substantial increase in minimum wage. This year the state House and Senate separately passed two hastily drawn up laws to increase the minimum wage … [Continue reading] about The War Wages On: Minimum Wage In Nevada
Great News: AB 280 Long Over Due
Assembly Bill (AB) 280, sponsored by Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson (D), among others, establishes a preference in bidding for Nevada companies on state contracts. This preference has been sorely needed as we’ve seen Nevadan’s tax dollars go to … [Continue reading] about Great News: AB 280 Long Over Due
So Long Dave … And Other Nevada Companies
As a long-time Nevadan, I’ve always been proud to say our state is among the nation’s most business friendly. However, with recent legislative action, we’ve lost much of our edge and we can no longer tout Nevada as a beacon for new business. Take … [Continue reading] about So Long Dave … And Other Nevada Companies
The Blame Game: Voter Fraud in Nevada
In mid-April, Nevada Secretary of State (SOS) Barbara Cegavske made an intriguing, if cryptic, claim in the form of a letter to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) director, Terri Albertson. Cegavske wrote, “Please take appropriate … [Continue reading] about The Blame Game: Voter Fraud in Nevada
Partner: A Business Leader’s Role in Education
Education has been a hot-button topic for a long time in Nevada, and for good reason. It’s no secret that our educational system is failing by nationally measured metrics. You can chalk it up to non-involved parents, a high population of ESL students … [Continue reading] about Partner: A Business Leader’s Role in Education
Here We Go Again: Legislature Poised to Raise Taxes
On the heels of Nevada’s largest tax increase, crafted in 2015, legislators are again looking for additional sources of revenue. This time, it comes in the form of AB 43, which modifies the current law on property tax caps. And it comes at a time … [Continue reading] about Here We Go Again: Legislature Poised to Raise Taxes
Nevada Piggy Book: Required Reading for Taxpayers
The Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) recently released the 2016 edition of the Nevada Piggy Book. This is good because Nevada taxpayers need to know about government waste, which is an especially important topic while the Legislature is in … [Continue reading] about Nevada Piggy Book: Required Reading for Taxpayers
Intrusive and Unnecessary: Commerce Tax Registration
Has your company registered for the Commerce Tax? If so, you’ve obeyed the law, but you’ve also put yourself at risk unnecessarily. This tax was passed by the 2015 Legislature, supposedly to help fund education, and it applies to every company doing … [Continue reading] about Intrusive and Unnecessary: Commerce Tax Registration
Businesses and Universities: The Great Divide
If you’re in business and you’ve ever tried to have a conversation with a tenured professor, you’ve quickly realized there’s a vast difference in their thought processes. While successful business folks are pragmatic in their approach to problem … [Continue reading] about Businesses and Universities: The Great Divide
Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts: A Shot in the Head to School Choice
Almost as soon as they were signed into law by the Nevada Legislature last year, Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) were contested by those that would hold back a ground-breaking solution to some of Nevada’s most serious issues. If you haven’t … [Continue reading] about Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts: A Shot in the Head to School Choice
The Second Amendment is a RIGHT … Not a Privilege: Vote NO on Question 1
Most American’s support stricter gun controls. So I write this at the risk of being thrown into Hillary’s “Basket of Deplorables” and knowing my e-mail account will be bombarded with letters from folks livid that I could be so ignorant as to oppose … [Continue reading] about The Second Amendment is a RIGHT … Not a Privilege: Vote NO on Question 1
Builders Beware! BLM’s Epic Money Grab
It’s common knowledge that nearly 90 percent of Nevada is federally controlled and the majority of that land is public domain. In order for the state to grow, it’s imperative that developers have access to and can legally purchase land from the … [Continue reading] about Builders Beware! BLM’s Epic Money Grab
What is PERS hiding? Government Agency Fails to Comply
Nevada’s Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) is a public agency created by the Nevada Legislature to provide benefits to retired government employees in the state. The agency is funded by your tax dollars and required to disclose retirement … [Continue reading] about What is PERS hiding? Government Agency Fails to Comply
Is Common Sense Really Dead? Shared Bathrooms are Simply Dangerous
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about the most recent departure from common sense, the transgender bathroom issue. However, just in case you do call a rock your home, let me catch you up. In many places, men can now use the … [Continue reading] about Is Common Sense Really Dead? Shared Bathrooms are Simply Dangerous
Stop Throwing Away Our Money!
You and I work hard for our money, and it’s painful to see government agencies wasting it with ridiculous projects and inefficient practices. If you want to see some prime examples of how our elected representatives in Washington are throwing away … [Continue reading] about Stop Throwing Away Our Money!
The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Last year, Nevada legislators made dramatic improvements to gun control laws in the state. Signed by Governor Sandoval in June, SB 175 and SB 240 were two of the most prominent pieces of legislation (although there were several) and applauded by gun … [Continue reading] about The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1