OTHER VOICES - 2013 Legislature:

Speaker: Doing things differently

Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick

Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 | 2:04 a.m.

The most important thing the Legislature can do this year is to work together — truly work together — to rebuild our state’s economy. We took steps last session to begin this task, but there is much more to be done. We must continue to work together to get Nevadans back to work and bring new industries to our state. We must make a real investment in education so we can offer the workforce and quality schools that these new businesses need. We need to re-examine the way our state operates — specifically the way we raise revenue to make ...

Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-Las Vegas, is the speaker-elect of the Assembly.

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By CarmineD (Carmine DiFazio)

Feb. 3, 2013

4:53 a.m.

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It's wonderful to have grandiose plans but the reality is we can't pay for them YET. Let's proceed slowly and wisely. Making sure the latest economic uptick in Nevada is truly real. Small gains and goals are better than big disappointments.

CarmineD
By staralioflundnv (Star Ali Mistriel-Kogan)

Feb. 3, 2013

2:52 p.m.

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Here, here!!! Kicking the political can down the road can no longer be tolerated. Political can kicking is the legacy that the old school, forever reelected into office, career politicians have left us and all of Nevada.

Nothing is exempt on the table this time. As Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick admonishes all to make those bold steps--work together--"to move our state forward to a brighter future".

With great excitement, we look and work together towards a future Nevada can be proud of.

Blessings and Peace,
Star
By peacelily

Feb. 4, 2013

3:23 p.m.

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My advise is to keep an eye on the Legislature as they work.

Make your voice heard early.

http://www.leg.state.nv.us/