Don’t Ignore Politics: Politics Won’t Ignore You
In the midst of today’s polarizing political climate, I sometimes hear people say they prefer not to get involved in politics. It’s dirty, negative and depressing. It’s a sport fought with knives. All...
View ArticleMaintaining Checks and Balances
In the final days of Nevada’s 80th Legislative Session, the Democrat majority in the Nevada State Senate and Assembly wielded their power to pass Senate Bill 551 (SB551) which raised Modified Business...
View ArticleSpeaking for Nevada
The coronavirus outbreak has unleashed unimaginable fear and heartbreak upon our country and the world. At the beginning of this crisis, each of us worried that either we or those close to us would...
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A Line Drawn
Most everyone knows every ten years, the states count each of their citizens in order to claim seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. The following year, state legislatures are required to...
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Maximize the Benefits of Electric Vehicles: It Starts at the State Policy Level
Yahia Baghzouz With Tesla propelling Nevada to the forefront of electric vehicle discussion, it is a good time to call attention to the benefits of electric vehicles (EV) in Nevada and ask policymakers...
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Steering Towards Technology: Nevada’s DMV works to Improve Systems
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is in the midst of a technological revolution that will position the agency for the wave of innovation sweeping across the business and industry landscape....
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Office of Military Legal Assistance: Securing Justice for the Armed Forces at...
As a former Navy JAG and professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, I take to heart a popular Latin inscription in the Navy: “Non sib sed patriae.” It means, “Not for self, but for country.” That selfless...
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SB 483: The Facts You Need
When originally introduced, SB 483 was Governor Sandoval’s bill to make the sunset taxes from prior sessions permanent, to increase the cigarette tax and eliminate the pre-payment of the net proceeds...
View ArticleTaxes and Education: The Decision-Maker’s Perspective
I am a native Nevadan and I was publicly educated here. In fact, my father took time away from his gaming career to teach and my daughter and daughter-in-law are Nevada teachers now. I appreciate the...
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Congress Can Minimize Damage of President’s Deal with Iran
Passions about the President’s deal with Iran run high for Nevadans and those across our country. Since the deal was announced in July 2015, hundreds of Nevadans wrote me letters, called my offices,...
View ArticleTransportation in Southern Nevada: The Added Benefits of Investing in...
With more than 42 million visitors to Las Vegas annually and community leaders calling for updated transportation infrastructure for residents and tourists alike, now is the time to discuss new...
View ArticleHistory in the Making: The 79th Session of the Nevada Legislature
The historic result of the 2016 election ushers in a new set of challenges, opportunities, and unknowns for Nevada businesses at the federal and state levels. Here, at home, Nevada bucked the national...
View ArticleNevada’s Treasurer’s Office: From Education Savings Accounts to Investing...
As State Treasurer, my office was asked to administer the Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). We acted expeditiously to establish rules for the program, which we completed over a year ago. With the...
View ArticleEmployee Retention Credit
Rewind back to March 2020, panic swept through Nevada and many business owners were required under a government order to shut their doors and send their employees home. In response, then-President...
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Proposed Tobacco Tax Laws
Kenneth Evans, Urban Chamber of Commerce Kenneth Evans is President at Urban Chamber of Commerce Throughout Nevada, our chambers of commerce strive to create a favorable environment for every type of...
View ArticleNevada Needs Learning & Emotional Recovery for Students
Data from the federally mandated standardized student assessments are showing that students in Nevada are greatly suffering from learning loss, likely as a result of school closures and hybrid...
View ArticleHow the College Savings Division is Helping Students in Nevada
By Zach ConineNevada State Treasurer The Nevada State Treasurer’s College Savings Division is committed to helping Nevadans in planning, saving and paying for higher education. The division offers a...
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Trailblazing Philanthropy
Last month, the Moonridge Group Hosted its 12th annual Philanthropy Leaders’ Summit statewide in Nevada. The event featured speakers from a host of respected organizations. Punam Mathur with the...
View ArticleTrailblazing Philanthropy
On September 20th of this year, the Moonridge Group Hosted its 13th annual Philanthropy Leaders’ Summit statewide in Nevada. The theme of this year’s event was “Where the Future of Giving is Going” and...
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Commentary: The Consequences for Nevada this Election
Sam Mirejovsky Practicing Attorney and Host of “What’s Right Show” on News/Talk 840 KXNT Elections have consequences. We are constantly reminded that Nevada is a swing state. We’re told that we...
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