American businesses are finally emerging from the recession – some of us survived bruised and battered, others didn’t make it and some companies managed to succeed by a combination of business smarts, ruthless cost-cutting and just plain luck. If the … [Continue reading] about Lessons Learned: Integrity Matters
November 2014 Elections: Support Pro-Business Candidates Now
November may seem far away now, but plans for the next elections are already well underway. Now is the time to start researching the field of candidates to decide who you want to represent your interests when the Legislature convenes in February … [Continue reading] about November 2014 Elections: Support Pro-Business Candidates Now
The Margin Tax Proposal: What It Is and Why You Should Fight It
As a Nevada business owner or executive, you’re probably hoping that 2014 will be the year our state finally climbs out of the depths of the recession. This may be the year you get back into the black, make enough money to pay back those bank loans, … [Continue reading] about The Margin Tax Proposal: What It Is and Why You Should Fight It
Nevada Needs a Court of Appeals: Businesses Should Support 2014 Ballot Question
The November 2014 ballot will contain a proposal to amend the Nevada Constitution and create a court of appeals (appellate court). Those of you who have been reading my columns awhile know that 99 percent of the time I’m a passionate supporter of … [Continue reading] about Nevada Needs a Court of Appeals: Businesses Should Support 2014 Ballot Question
Home, Home on the Range: Where the Desert Tortoises Roam?
Cliven Bundy is a man on a mission. He’s been battling the federal government -- specifically, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) -- for more than 20 years, and he’s determined to win this David-and-Goliath battle. Bundy’s family has raised … [Continue reading] about Home, Home on the Range: Where the Desert Tortoises Roam?
Killing Jobs to Pay for Education: Nevada’s Free Margin Tax Initiative… Won’t be Free
Since Nevada’s legislature chose to take no action on the Free Margin Tax initiative by the March 15th deadline, this important state issue has been automatically passed on to the 2014 ballot. This means Nevada voters will decide whether or not we … [Continue reading] about Killing Jobs to Pay for Education: Nevada’s Free Margin Tax Initiative… Won’t be Free
North Las Vegas’ Eminent Domain Scheme: Well-Meaning, but Dangerous
San Francisco-based Mortgage Resolution Partners (MRP) has been pitching a scheme to get distressed cities to use their right of eminent domain to seize underwater homes and pay MRP to help restructure the mortgages. They tried and failed in several … [Continue reading] about North Las Vegas’ Eminent Domain Scheme: Well-Meaning, but Dangerous
Independence Day 2013: Freedom Fighters Wanted
As Americans celebrate Independence Day this month, it’s fitting to ask how much freedom U.S. citizens really have in 2013, and how much we have handed over to the federal government. I won’t say the feds have taken our freedom away from us, because … [Continue reading] about Independence Day 2013: Freedom Fighters Wanted
Protecting Babies in America
Two items in the news lately have reminded people that killing babies is a crime and a tragedy that affects us all. In one case, a Philadelphia doctor, Kermit Gosnell, was convicted of murder for running a clinic that specialized in aborting babies … [Continue reading] about Protecting Babies in America
Gun Control or People Control? What Are the Real Issues?
After the shootings in Aurora, Colorado and Sandy Hook, Americans are searching for ways to prevent future tragedies, and politicians are taking advantage of the public outcry to advance their own political agendas. For example, when Harry Reid used … [Continue reading] about Gun Control or People Control? What Are the Real Issues?
Teacher’s Health Trust: Putting Teachers at Risk
The Clark County Education Association (a.k.a. teachers union) has once again proved that its leaders care more about their own power than about their members or the community. The latest controversy arose when it was revealed that the health trust … [Continue reading] about Teacher’s Health Trust: Putting Teachers at Risk
Fair and Balanced: The Role of Conservative Media
The White House has been trying since Obama’s first term to silence dissent, targeting conservative media outlets and conservative commentators. Why? Because they seem to be the only ones asking the hard questions. Who else is asking what really … [Continue reading] about Fair and Balanced: The Role of Conservative Media
Property Tax Rebellion: Fighting for Justice
The tax revolt at Lake Tahoe has reached the 10-year mark, with no end in sight. The Village League to Save Incline Assets was formed in December 2002 by a small group of Incline Village and Crystal Bay property owners to protest outrageously high … [Continue reading] about Property Tax Rebellion: Fighting for Justice
We Are Blessed to Live in America Today
During the 2012 presidential campaign, both major parties competed to see who could paint the most negative picture of this country’s economy, society and future. This gave them a chance to blame their political enemies for the sorry state of affairs … [Continue reading] about We Are Blessed to Live in America Today
Playing Politics with Education: Teachers Union Throws Students under the Bus
Nevadans will find out this month whether the Clark County School District (CCSD) qualifies for a $40 million grant from the federal government’s “Race to the Top” program. The money would provide high-tech tools and programs at 63 schools to help … [Continue reading] about Playing Politics with Education: Teachers Union Throws Students under the Bus
Feds Prepare to Pluck Nevada: If Sage Grouse is “Endangered”
You may never have heard of a sage grouse, but this chicken-like wild bird will cost Nevada millions of dollars if federal agencies put it on the Endangered Species list. Conservationists, industry stakeholders and government representatives in … [Continue reading] about Feds Prepare to Pluck Nevada: If Sage Grouse is “Endangered”
Why Vote Against Obama? Eight Compelling Reasons
Barack Obama was elected in 2008 with a message of hope and change. Unfortunately, the change we got was for the worse. There is little hope left that the country can pull itself out of the recession anytime soon, and we’re left hoping that the … [Continue reading] about Why Vote Against Obama? Eight Compelling Reasons