The rich deserve an income tax cut more than you do. While that’s probably the least popular opinion in Nevada about the tax-reform outline President Donald Trump’s team released last week, the numbers show it’s true.
Victor Joecks
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Victor Joecks is a Review-Journal columnist who explores and explains policy issues three days a week in the Opinion section. Previously he served as the executive vice president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Victor is also a staff sergeant in Nevada National Guard. Originally from Washington state, Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College.
National Guard protections, marriage by mayor and child care priorities highlight day 82 of the Nevada Legislature.
The sponsor of a bill seeking to fix prices on diabetes medication debunked her most powerful argument just minutes into her opening statement.
Free parks, constitutional convention, and horde of HOA bills highlight day 81 of the Nevada Legislature.
3 things to watch for on Legislative Session Day 80: constructions costs, barber board and surrendering newborns.
Backroom deals usually don’t spill out into the light of day, but legislative Democrats and union bosses are very publicly breaking a bargain they made last session.
Lawmakers will likely have a long day as they work try to beat a key deadline in the Nevada Legislature.
Here are three things to watch for on Day 78 of the 2017 Legislative Session.
Rep. Dina Titus last week said violent protests on college campuses are responses to Donald Trump’s presidency and proposed budget. She also included violent protests in a list of ways people are “coming together” to oppose Trump.
CARSON CITY – The good idea fairy is alive and well in Carson City.
Floor votes could dominate day 75 of the legislative session.
CARSON CITY — The board of Nevada’s Public Employees Retirement System voted Thursday to give its support to a bill that required the disclosure of retiree names. PERS chair Mark Vincent even said he sees “value” to the public in releasing the names, if directed to do so by the Legislature.
CPR, name changes and protection orders highlight day 74 of the 2017 legislative session.
Nevada legislators are considering an ingenious — or devious — solution to raise their salaries: Assembly Joint Resolution 10*.
Conversion therapy bill gets committee hearing, but first: more floor sessions in the Nevada Legislature.
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