Sometimes good intentions can create more problems than they solve. Take Senate Bill 165 for example. Nevada lawmakers held hearings recently on … [Read more...] about Assisted suicide bill creates perverse incentives
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No need for murky water law changes
Two bills proposing to alter water use policy are pending in the Nevada Legislature. They are at best problematic. Assembly Bill 30 appears to give … [Read more...] about No need for murky water law changes
Senate approves gun background check bill
By Riley Snyder The Nevada Independent State senators split on party-lines over a major vote requiring background checks on most private gun sales or … [Read more...] about Senate approves gun background check bill
Democrats urge bipartisanship, outline priorities as historic female-majority Legislature gets underway
By Megan Messerly, Michelle Rindels and Riley Snyder The Nevada Independent Lawmakers kicked off a historic 2019 legislative session with promises to … [Read more...] about Democrats urge bipartisanship, outline priorities as historic female-majority Legislature gets underway
2015 Nevada Legislature was all take and no give
The expectations for the 2015 session of the Nevada Legislature were exceedingly low, but, by jove, they spectacularly exceeded the lowest … [Read more...] about 2015 Nevada Legislature was all take and no give
Think tank outlines how to make Nevada taxation fairer and more stable
The word that will be buzzing through the halls of the Nevada Legislature like a swarm of bees from February until June will be ?taxes? ? whether to … [Read more...] about Think tank outlines how to make Nevada taxation fairer and more stable
Local governments could save millions if freed from collective bargaining restrictions
One of the biggest costs at just about every level of local government across the state of Nevada is personnel. Over the years our lawmakers have made … [Read more...] about Local governments could save millions if freed from collective bargaining restrictions
District attorney favors marijuana moratorium
Joining the green rush is going to take a lot of green, and it?s also moving along just too fast for many in the state of Nevada to feel comfortable … [Read more...] about District attorney favors marijuana moratorium
Many opportunities and hurdles on tap for rural Nevada in 2014
The year 2014 might well be a tipping point for the economic well being of rural Nevada. There are several opportunities and hurdles on the … [Read more...] about Many opportunities and hurdles on tap for rural Nevada in 2014
Renewable energy bill far costlier than first expected
When the Nevada Legislature passed Senate Bill 123, everyone was so thrilled about shutting down all those dirty coal-fired power plants and building … [Read more...] about Renewable energy bill far costlier than first expected