In Governor Brian Sandoval’s State of the State speech, he encouraged everyone to “shop Nevada first” and said Nevada should make “supporting private sector job creation a way of life for all government agencies.” I heartily endorse both these ideas, … [Continue reading] about Nevada Money Should Stay in Nevada: Time to Reform the Contracting Process
Save our Country in November: It’s Up to You
As we are bombarded this summer by political ads and robo-calls, it’s tempting to tune it all out and ignore politics altogether. After all, we have more important things to do, don’t we? The answer to that question is “No!” There is nothing more … [Continue reading] about Save our Country in November: It’s Up to You
North Las Vegas Refuses to Bow Down to Union Pressure
The North Las Vegas City Council made a courageous move on June 1 by standing up to the powerful public employee unions and giving the city manager the authority to discard portions of collective bargaining agreements in order to prevent devastating … [Continue reading] about North Las Vegas Refuses to Bow Down to Union Pressure
Prevailing Wage Laws: Time to End This Corrupt System
Nevada’s so-called “prevailing wage” laws cost taxpayers millions of dollars each year – many of these dollars go into union coffers instead of to workers. Once you know the facts about it, you’ll be as outraged as I am that this politically … [Continue reading] about Prevailing Wage Laws: Time to End This Corrupt System
Harry Reid and the DOE: Sending Nevada Dollars Overseas
Harry Reid likes to brag about all the money and jobs he’s bringing to Nevada by “earmarking” alternative energy projects. However, a little research shows that many of the companies receiving government loan guarantees and grants aren’t even based … [Continue reading] about Harry Reid and the DOE: Sending Nevada Dollars Overseas
Shame on the Teachers Union: In the end it’s the teachers and students that lose.
While classroom teachers have been eating Ramen noodles so they can afford to buy school supplies, teachers union bosses are living high on the hog. Considering that teachers often have to purchase classroom supplies and teaching materials with their … [Continue reading] about Shame on the Teachers Union: In the end it’s the teachers and students that lose.
Stop the Union Bullying: Culinary Tactics Hurt Us All
Leaders of the Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas must be frustrated that they can’t convince Station Casinos workers to unionize. Think of all the dues they could be collecting right now, if only they could get their hands into the pockets of … [Continue reading] about Stop the Union Bullying: Culinary Tactics Hurt Us All
Obama Tries to Grab Control of Another Vital Private Industry: The Internet
We have already seen the Obama administration attempt to take over the healthcare industry with its Obama care program, and we watched it meddle in the alternative energy market by propping up Solyndra and other companies that should have been … [Continue reading] about Obama Tries to Grab Control of Another Vital Private Industry: The Internet
A Win for Taxpayers: District Court Upholds Nevada Constitution
You may recall, during Nevada’s Legislative Session last year, two bills were passed that extended taxes that were scheduled to sunset. What makes these two bills unique is that they both were unlawfully passed. The Nevada Constitution requires a … [Continue reading] about A Win for Taxpayers: District Court Upholds Nevada Constitution
If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher
Would you take a job that pays less than comparable positions, requires you to supervise unruly individuals without the authority to discipline them and results in your being blamed when other people don’t take care of their responsibilities? And … [Continue reading] about If You Can Read This, Thank a Teacher
‘Tis the Season to Give: Businesses Help Nevada Communities
During the holiday season it’s natural to think about helping the less fortunate, but it’s also a good time to point out that Nevada businesses donate all year long to make our communities better. Despite what the progressives and the liberal media … [Continue reading] about ‘Tis the Season to Give: Businesses Help Nevada Communities
Entitlements & Handouts: The Big Lie
In case you’re wondering why the U.S. economy is in such a mess, consider this sobering statistic: for the first time since the Great Depression, U.S. households received more in cash handouts from the government in 2010 ($2.3 trillion) than they … [Continue reading] about Entitlements & Handouts: The Big Lie
The Tea Party Movement: Terrorists or Patriots?
The Tea Party movement has been the target of vicious verbal attacks recently, and they seem to be escalating. Indiana Congressman Andre Carson, a member of the Black Congressional Caucus, said, “Some of them in Congress right now with this Tea … [Continue reading] about The Tea Party Movement: Terrorists or Patriots?
Integrity in Government: An Endangered Species
Merriam-Webster’s defines integrity as “a firm adherence to a code of moral values (incorruptibility).” Words related to integrity are: character, decency, goodness, honesty, morality, righteousness, uprightness, and virtue. Opposites include … [Continue reading] about Integrity in Government: An Endangered Species
Public Employees as Legislators: Foxes Guarding the Henhouse?
The principle of separation of powers is an important part of the Nevada Constitution, which states that no one “charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these departments [Executive, Legislative and Judicial] shall exercise … [Continue reading] about Public Employees as Legislators: Foxes Guarding the Henhouse?
Obama’s Israel Policy: A Major Blunder
Anyone who watched Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at their May 20 press conference must have been struck by the contrast between the two men. Netanyahu led an elite combat unit and fought in the Yom Kippur War. He worked … [Continue reading] about Obama’s Israel Policy: A Major Blunder
Senator Dean Heller: Facing the Challenges Ahead
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 … [Continue reading] about Senator Dean Heller: Facing the Challenges Ahead