The Middle: Nonpartisan voters and the 2020 election
 
The Middle: Nonpartisan voters and the 2020 election

How will the growing segment of nonpartisan or independent voters — those who have not registered with either political party, or who have left partisan politics behind — vote in 2020?

The Right Take New Education Funding Plan – VIDEO
 
The Right Take New Education Funding Plan – VIDEO

On Monday, Senate Education Committee chair Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, released a new education funding formula. For years, many Democrat politicians have criticized the current education funding formula, called the Nevada Plan. They claim it’s old and outdated. Their biggest beef is that it doesn’t allocate more money for students who are English Language Learners or live in poverty. The theory is that it’s harder to educate those students and so they need additional services, which costs additional money.

Munier On Badlands And Short-term Rentals – Video
 
Munier On Badlands And Short-term Rentals – Video

The Las Vegas City Council should wait for a court decision before acting on whether or not to allow the development of the Badlands Golf Course. A public-private partnership could provide a rail option for transportation. Restrictions on short-term rentals in Las Vegas are appropriate and need to be enforced more vigorously. That’s all according to Robin Munier, who’s running for the Ward 1 seat on the Las Vegas City Council.

May-Brown describes why some with disabilities need the subminimum wage – VIDEO
 
May-Brown describes why some with disabilities need the subminimum wage – VIDEO

Eliminating the subminimum wage will end training and work opportunities for some members of the disabled community. Instead of doing something productive, they would be relegated to adult day care. That’s according to Tracy May-Brown, Opportunity Village’s director of advocacy, board and government relations.

The Right Take: Opportunity Scholarships – VIDEO
 
The Right Take: Opportunity Scholarships – VIDEO

On Wednesday, the Assembly Taxation Committee approved Assembly Bill 458. It would
remove the automatic growth provision of Opportunity Scholarships, which is a school choice
program for low-income families.

Atkinson pleads guilty
 
Atkinson pleads guilty

Former Nevada Senate Majority Leader Kelvin Atkinson pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge Monday.

The Right Take: Tax Increases Require 2/3rds Vote – VIDEO
 
The Right Take: Tax Increases Require 2/3rds Vote – VIDEO

Some Nevada Democrats aren’t satisfied with having a Democrat governor and large legislative
majorities. They also want to ignore the constitution to make it easier to raise taxes.

Sisolak proposes record spending – VIDEO
 
Sisolak proposes record spending – VIDEO

Nevada’s growing economy and the largest tax hike in Nevada history, passed just four years ago, have given Sisolak record amounts to spend. And spend he does, seeking to increase the state budget by over 10 percent or around $900 million.

Robert Uithoven On What Happened To Nevada Republicans
 
Robert Uithoven On What Happened To Nevada Republicans

Record Democrat turnout doomed Nevada Republican candidates in last month’s election. That turnout was driven, in part, by the left’s dislike for President Donald Trump. Trump’s campaign needs to make an early investment in Nevada to be competitive in 2020. That’s all according to Robert Uithoven, a Republican political consultant.

Denis details his plans, goals for Nevada education – Nevada Politics Today
 
Denis details his plans, goals for Nevada education – Nevada Politics Today

The top priority for Nevada education is overhauling the Nevada Plan. There isn’t going to be a tax hike to fully implement weighted funding, and Read by 3 needs to be modified. That’s all according to Sen. Mo Denis, who will chair the Senate Education Committee. Denis also said he doesn’t now support extending $20 million in tax credits for the Opportunity Scholarship program.

Nevada Politics Today: Robert Fellner
 
Nevada Politics Today: Robert Fellner

Nevada’s Supreme Court has ruled that public employee retiree payouts are public records and we’re talking someone from the winning side.

Midterm Election Preview
 
Midterm Election Preview

Las Vegas Review-Journal White House Correspondent Deborah Saunders discusses 2018 midterm election and why President Donald Trump is fighting so hard to keep the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate.

Laxalt Discusses his Education Plan and Why he Won’t Repeal the Commerce Tax
 
Laxalt Discusses his Education Plan and Why he Won’t Repeal the Commerce Tax

Nevada education needs more money combined with accountability, but it’s too early to promise funding for Education Savings Accounts. There also isn’t a way to repeal the commerce tax next legislative session and a gubernatorial debate isn’t happening after Steve Sisolak rejected an invitation to debate on statewide TV. That’s according to Republican gubernatorial candidate and current Nevada attorney general Adam Laxalt.

Duncan details his Safer Nevada plan, responds to campaign commercials
 
Duncan details his Safer Nevada plan, responds to campaign commercials

Nevada needs to increase the number of psychiatric ERs and the penalty for some serious crimes, according to Republican attorney general candidate Wes. He also contends that voters should consider Democrat candidate Aaron Ford’s multiple arrests and past tax liens.

The Right Take: Sisolak’s Position on Taxes
 
The Right Take: Sisolak’s Position on Taxes

Election Day is a month away, and Steve Sisolak has offered almost nothing specific about what policies he’d pursue if elected.

The Right Take: Brett Kavanaugh
 
The Right Take: Brett Kavanaugh

Two women have recently accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting them over three decades ago. Their allegations aren’t just unverified. Numerous supposed eyewitnesses have directly contradicted them.

Nevada Politics Today: Brett Kavanaugh And Trump
 
Nevada Politics Today: Brett Kavanaugh And Trump

Nevada Politics Today host Victor Joecks and Review-Journal columnist Debra J Saunders talk about Brett Kavanaugh and Trumps visit to Nevada.

Nevada Politics Today: Brett Kavanaugh And Trump
 
Nevada Politics Today: Brett Kavanaugh And Trump

Nevada Politics Today host Victor Joecks and Review-Journal columnist Debra J Saunders talk about Brett Kavanaugh and Trumps visit to Nevada.

Nevada Politics Today: Danny Tarkanian
 
Nevada Politics Today: Danny Tarkanian

The federal government should create a high-risk pool for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Susie Lee, the Democrat running for Congressional District 3 is against ICE. She’s also ducking debates, despite once challenging her opponent to debate her. That’s according to Danny Tarkanian, the Republican nominee for CD3.

Nevada Politics Today: Danny Tarkanian
 
Nevada Politics Today: Danny Tarkanian

The federal government should create a high-risk pool for individuals with pre-existing conditions. Susie Lee, the Democrat running for Congressional District 3 is against ICE. She’s also ducking debates, despite once challenging her opponent to debate her. That’s according to Danny Tarkanian, the Republican nominee for CD3.

The Right Take: Republican Warnings About California
 
The Right Take: Republican Warnings About California

Last weekend, Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt held his fourth annual Basque Fry. Many of the speakers warned that electing Democrats will turn Nevada into California. On the campaign trail, Laxalt has echoed similar themes.

Nevada Politics Today: Asm. Jim Marchant
 
Nevada Politics Today: Asm. Jim Marchant

Asm. Marchant talks about education, voter integrity and running for leadership

Nevada should increase funding for Career and Technical Education, but shouldn’t automatically register voters at the DMV. Assembly Republicans will also oppose tax increases next legislative session. That’s according to Assemblyman Jim Marchant.

The Right Take: Long-time, high-ranking employee sues CCSD
 
The Right Take: Long-time, high-ranking employee sues CCSD

Start with who filed it. Goldman has worked for the district for 38 years, including 20 years as its chief negotiator. Next, move on to who he’s suing. That list includes the district, former-superintendent Pat Skorkowsky and two board members.