Mr. Gowins proposes four excellent questions that every legislator should ask themselves when making budget decisions.
Medicaid cuts look inevitable | Las Vegas Review-Journal
“Hospitals and other health care providers are hearing Gov. Brian Sandoval’s plans to cut reimbursement money by 5 percent to 10 percent as part of his effort to balance an upside down state budget while keeping a promise not to raise taxes or fees.”
Cuts loom for higher education | Las Vegas Review-Journal
“Nevada’s higher education leaders are bracing for budget cuts that could be as high as 20 percent in the state’s coming two-year budget cycle.”
19th century tax laws, 21st century economy | Reno Gazette-Journal
“Rigid. Regressive. Outdated.
Those are just some of the words critics use to describe Nevada’s tax structure.”
Harris and Parker: What is the effect of taxes on state economies? | Reno Gazette-Journal
“Since Nevada has a very small government and was the fastest-growing state for decades, did the former cause the latter?
It’s not likely.”
