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EDITORIAL: There is no need to federalize elections
Las Vegas Review-Journal June 13, 2021 - 9:00 pm It looks as if Nevada’s elections will run … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: There is no need to federalize elections
Politics and Government
Voter I.D. constitutional amendment proposed in Pennsylvania
by Christen Smith, The Center Square | June 14, 2021 05:00 PM A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers said Friday that state residents themselves should decide the stringency of the state’s voter identification law. The push comes after Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said he’d never support … [Read More...] about Voter I.D. constitutional amendment proposed in Pennsylvania
It’s a Win! Senators go to Bat for Nevadans
Nevadans owe state Republican Senators a debt of gratitude. In case you missed it, last month the state’s Supreme Court ruled the power grab by democrats during the 2019 legislative session was unconstitutional. By way of background, in 1994 the people of Nevada voted to change the constitution to … [Read More...] about It’s a Win! Senators go to Bat for Nevadans
Once Every Two Years is Often Enough
As the legislature mercifully comes to its predictably frantic close, we should be asking ourselves, “Why would anyone want this chaos every single year?” Nonetheless, there are plenty of activists, lawmakers, government agencies and special interests who would love to do just that—move to yearly … [Read More...] about Once Every Two Years is Often Enough
Tourism & Gaming
Gaming Commission approves licensing for Resorts World Las Vegas
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved licensing for Genting Berhad PTC, the parent company of Resorts World Las Vegas, and its top officers. The approval sets the stage for the June 24 opening of the company’s $4.3 billion, 3,506-room resort, the first from-the-ground-up … [Read More...] about Gaming Commission approves licensing for Resorts World Las Vegas
Exec says Caesars still ‘very much the entertainment leader’ in Vegas
Jason Gastwirth settles in across the table at a downtown Las Vegas coffee house, and you first notice he hasn’t shaved in maybe two days. He seems a little spent, understandably. Gastwirth sits atop the entertainment division of a company that has “Entertainment” in its very title, but has just … [Read More...] about Exec says Caesars still ‘very much the entertainment leader’ in Vegas
SEMA automotive trade show confirmed for Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show showcasing aftermarket automotive equipment, will take place during its normal early November time slot later this year. Representatives of the show confirmed in an email that the show, annually one of the largest in Las Vegas, is planned … [Read More...] about SEMA automotive trade show confirmed for Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas
Keystone Press Releases
Nevada Supreme Court Rules Tax Bills Unconstitutional
In a unanimous decision today, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled against Democrat legislators, stating that their two tax bills passed during the 2019 Legislative session were unconstitutional, violating Article 4, Section 18(2) of the Nevada Constitution which requires the agreement of at least … [Read More...] about Nevada Supreme Court Rules Tax Bills Unconstitutional
Legislation
Analysis: Which lawmakers were least likely to toe the Partyline?
By Sean Golonka June 15th, 2021 - 2:00am The Nevada Inpendent From permanent expanded mail voting to the state public health option, the 2021 legislative session saw no shortage of headline-grabbing partisan disagreements — but a look at actual vote totals reveals that the vast … [Read More...] about Analysis: Which lawmakers were least likely to toe the Partyline?
Mining tax bill crowds out coverage of Cannizzaro’s big blunder | Ken Minster
Ken Minster Published in Reno-Gazette Journal June 14, 2021 3:00 PM PST Assembly Bill 495, the shiny mining tax compromise that is being widely covered as some bipartisan momentous achievement, was not only the brainchild of the Clark County Education Association to put pressure on gaming, but … [Read More...] about Mining tax bill crowds out coverage of Cannizzaro’s big blunder | Ken Minster
Nevada News
North Las Vegas launches program to help parents make educational choices
North Las Vegas recently launched an initiative to help connect parents with educational opportunities for their children. The pilot program, which essentially amounts to an education call center, began earlier this month and is in the process of expanding, the city said. Staff at the call center … [Read More...] about North Las Vegas launches program to help parents make educational choices
New IRS data reveals which states won and lost the competition for people and their wealth in 2019 – Wirepoints 50-state survey
By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner Every year, states across the country compete with each other for people and their wealth as millions of Americans move between states. The stakes are large. A growing population for the winners means an increasing tax base, economic growth and investment. For … [Read More...] about New IRS data reveals which states won and lost the competition for people and their wealth in 2019 – Wirepoints 50-state survey
Vegas’ competition for the A’s: Several cities in the running
Las Vegas is in the mix to acquire another professional sports franchise from Oakland, California, with the Athletics of Major League Baseball exploring the option of following the Raiders here. The A’s have received permission from MLB to explore a move after their attempts to build a new stadium … [Read More...] about Vegas’ competition for the A’s: Several cities in the running
