Nevada Policy Research Institute - Education Reform
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Nevada coalition urges modernization of court document access
In a state where sunshine laws aim to ensure transparency, many Nevadans remain unaware of critical court proceedings. The Nevada Open Government Coalition (NOGC) has highlighted that transparency is lacking in the judicial system.
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Nevada faces scrutiny over potential business tax hikes amid financial concerns
The only certainties in life are debt and taxes. Considering them together can reduce both. Taxes are a price on public services, and people are unwilling to pay for services that do not deliver good roads and schools.
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Examining Nevada's precarious public pension fund stability
The True Cost of Generous Pensions
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Union influence impacts Nevada's labor landscape amid fiscal concerns
Las Vegas is familiar with unions wielding significant influence. The Culinary Union, representing culinary workers and allied with the Bartenders Union, orchestrated a 48-hour walkout by 700 workers at Virgin Hotels in May to negotiate an expired contract. Last year, the union approved a Strip-wide strike before the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, resulting in negotiations for 10,000 nonunion workers.
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Governor Lombardo vetoes SB395 amid debate over corporate real estate limits
Governor Joe Lombardo has exercised significant influence in Nevada by issuing 75 vetoes during the 82nd Legislative Session, a historic number that underscores his role in shaping state laws. Each veto carries substantial implications for residents and the broader economy.
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Governor Lombardo vetoes bill requiring disclosure of school employee data
Governor Joe Lombardo has emerged as a pivotal figure in Nevada’s political landscape, wielding significant influence through his historic use of veto power. During the 82nd Legislative Session, Lombardo vetoed a record-breaking 75 bills, each carrying profound implications for Nevadans' daily lives and the state’s economic future.
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Legislative tactics reveal hidden costs behind A's new stadium proposal
To paraphrase Paul Simon, there are fifty ways to trick the taxpayer when it comes to paying for stadiums and studios.
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Nevada governor vetoes bill altering state’s eviction process
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's veto of Assembly Bill 340 (AB340) has sparked discussions on the state's eviction process. AB340, introduced by Assemblywoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong, aimed to shift the initiation of eviction proceedings from tenants to landlords. The bill proposed detailed written notices, court filing requirements, and a specific timeline before evicting a tenant.
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School choice debate: Balancing parental control against admission lotteries
The Broken Lottery: Why School Choice Should Prioritize Parents Over Chance
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Governor Joe Lombardo vetoes bill extending collective bargaining rights
In 2019, former Governor Steve Sisolak expanded collective bargaining to state employees through Senate Bill 135 (SB 135). Recently, Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 224 (AB 224), which aimed to extend these rights to the Nevada System of Higher Education. This veto is part of a record-setting 75 vetoes issued by Lombardo during the 82nd Legislative Session.
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Nevada gyms face challenges as new pool regulations take effect
In a contentious move by the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), the longstanding waiver permitting gyms like the Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) to monitor pools via video surveillance has been revoked. This decision, prompted by recent incidents, including the tragic death of Leticia Triplett, has sparked debate over governmental control versus private business autonomy.
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Gov. Lombardo sets record with 75 vetoes including key rent control bill
Governor Joe Lombardo has set a new record for vetoes in a single legislative session, rejecting 75 of the 611 bills sent to his desk. Among these was Senate Bill 275 (SB275), which proposed rent control measures for manufactured home parks.