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By J. Patrick Coolican (contact) 
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 | 7:15 p.m.
Whew! Back to normal. That’s the best thing we can say about Gov. Brian Sandoval’s State of the State address Wednesday. But that’s no small thing. Nevadans have suffered a traumatic economic catastrophe that coincided with a political disaster: Sandoval’s predecessor, whose term was exemplified by the time he ran over his state Blackberry with a lawn mower. It is indeed refreshing to have a governor who is quite obviously engaged, has some kind of vision and is pursuing evidence-based policies to get there. Sandoval placed himself firmly within the state’s bipartisan consensus, a center-right, corporatist model that recognizes the ...
"Medicaid co-pays"?
That is about the most stupid thing I have heard, on the surface.
Where does a poor Medicaid recipient get money for "copays"? A one person household can earn no more than $14,856, or a two person household $20,123. That's 133% of federal poverty level. Ridiculous!
I sure would like to know more details on that one, but State of the State is no place for details.
Governor Sandoval, considering the hand he was dealt when he was elected, has done a yeoman's job. He did extremely well articulating for 35 minutes the status to Nevadans with the State of the State.
CarmineD
Governor Brian Sandoval weighed the issues and is taking a stand. The devil is in the details, however, and good luck with that, considering the partisan bickering culture we have today. Have to agree with Journalist J.Patrick Coolican, EXACTLY!
Blessings and Peace,
Star
Thank you for Medicaid copays--EVERYONE needs to pay for his/her healthcare. Sliding scale fees are overused and more should pay full freight but this is a start. Should also DECREASE ABUSE from the chronically ill who look to the government for nurture rather than maintaining relationships with people. Yes, the Governor is moving in the right direction but he still prioritizes dumping money in a broken public K-12 while State workers are still on part time--if those jobs are essential why is part time OK? AT LEAST we didn't hear nonsense about COLA's but we DIDN'T hear about compensation cuts of AT LEAST 10% for the public sector especially City, County, SD budgets--no participation in PERS for the employees. Could we get parity or at least similar accounting of the unconscionable high pay scales at the local level? Example: Most employees have their SS contribution taken out of gross, but not City of Las Vegas employees, not firefighters, not administrators. I suppose the Governor is leaving it to energetic legislators (if there are any) to address SUT inequities. And what is this tax discount for small businesses? Either it's a legislated tax or it's not. END TEMPORARY tax extensions. Put some measure of certainty into our business climate.
Correction: by Chronically ill I'm referring to those who run in for medical care on our dime when there is NOTHING WRONG. I should have said PRETENDING to be ill.
Taxpayers pay for Sandoval's healthcare insurance.
Is it time to make new opportunities, yes L's Vegas should make business miracle.