Speaking for NevadaDisaster Preparedness
The atrocities of last year have certainly changed the way we all look at business and the economy. Aside from the obvious effects — recession and falling revenues — there are the..[MORE]. April 2002
Stimulating Our Economy:
One year ago, I shared with the Nevada Business Journal and its readers my thoughts about the importance of improved education to the future of Nevada’s economy. Today, education reform is a..[MORE]. March 2002
A Yucca Mountain Update
For the first time since 1982, the momentum is with us. The proposed nuclear dump at Yucca Mountain has suffered a couple of significant setbacks lately. This is not to suggest that the fight is..[MORE]. January 2002
Despite Trying Times, State’s Business Climate is Inviting
As the 2001 legislative session drew to a close in May of this year, much attention focused on proposed changes affecting the filing of documents in the commercial recordings division of the Nevada..[MORE]. December 2001
Nevada is the Place
The changing nature of our economy has always afforded opportunities for the entrepreneur. In fact, the impact of the entrepreneur is demonstrated throughout the national and local economy. With..[MORE]. November 2001
NEW INSURANCE FRAUD LAWS
The 2001 Nevada Legislature passed two bills aimed at fighting insurance fraud. Assembly Bill (AB) 134 increased funding for the Nevada Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Unit (IFU) and AB..[MORE]. October 2001
2001 Legislative Accomplishments:
The 2001 legislative session will long be remembered for the chaos surrounding its final days and hours. Even those who have spent lengthy careers in and around the Legislature say they have never..[MORE]. September 2001
Looking Forward to New Duties
The state treasurer’s office is responsible for managing billions of dollars in financial transactions on behalf of the state and local governments, as well as administering a variety of..[MORE]. August 2001
SEEKING NEVADA’S DUE
During the last two and a half years, the State Controller’s office has implemented significant cost-savings procedures. It has initiated monthly, rather than annual reporting and..[MORE]. July 2001
How the Federal Budget Affects Nevada Businesses
For the first time since 1993, the United States Congress received a federal budget proposal from a new administration. In just the previous five budget cycles, we have gone from debating how to..[MORE]. June 2001
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