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Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 | 2:01 a.m.
Nevada’s economy has picked up over the past year, and although the recovery is not as fast as anyone would like, there are positive signs, from new projects on the Strip to businesses moving here. As the Legislature opens its session Monday, lawmakers should be encouraged by that good news, but they shouldn’t forget the lessons from the Great Recession. Two years ago, lawmakers and Gov. Brian Sandoval took a step by confronting the state’s lack of economic diversity and pushing to develop businesses and bring new industries here. Their work has shown progress, notably Apple’s plans to build a ...
SUN says "Our tax policies are unfair and fail to provide a stable stream of revenue for government services."
With rising economy we will get increased revenue with no changes
If the reform the SUN want replace one stream with another WITH NO INCREASE IN TAXES then things can happen - and the revenue will rise with the economy.
If you just attempt to increase taxes not reform the the movement fails.
Economic signs are improving ever so slightly in Las Vegas and Nevada. Let's not derail them by assuming that the economy will continue to grow and get better. Let's make sure it is truly on the road to recovery before we start to make changes.
CarmineD
Pray for boldness. Hope for mediocrity.
Look for protesters with the worlds largest CRIME SCENE banners and angry citizens to march at with pitchforks and burning torches to greet the 2013 Nevada Lawmakers. http://NevadaStatePersonnelWATCH.wordpre...
I applaude every thing the editorial said on the bleak standings of education here in the Clark County School System (I can only speak of that which I know), but I wonder now as I have since my son was in the first grade (He's a senior at UNLV now)... WHEN? WHEN are we going to see these needed improvements?
I find it so hard to believe our "Leaders" can't see the future writing on the wall. We will NOT be a successful state until we address the problems in education!
Short and sweet, that's all I have to say... WHEN?
JohnCheney88
Let's face it, we have elected politicians with little to no political will to bring any real and meaningful CHANGE. Both parties are simply sleep walking their way into this up-coming Nevada State Legislative Session. The proof is this: where are we reading or hearing any elected politician taking a stand in the media??? FACT: nothing is being said.
Many of us grew up during a time where folks had courage and a backbone, and got things done. What happened?
During the last Nevada State Legislation, it fell short of making parents/caregivers and students accountable for their parts in education; only the administrators and teachers were addressed with the new state evaluation system. NOW is the time to put ENforcement teeth in the mandated, yearly signed public school, taxpayer funded, "PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ACCORD." Education will NOT improve until ALL parties involved are held accountable and responsible. This is a "revenue-neutral" issue, as we already have those who can enforce, if given the power to do so: administrators, school counselors, school police, truant officers, office clerks, and the juvenile justice system.
Our country must have an educated populace, as does our state, for us to remain strong.
Blessings and Peace,
Star
Lack of diversity and lack of real discussion. A respectful note should be truly consider future of state, Nevada.