Despite some ham-handed market interventions by lawmakers in the 83rd legislative session, its aftermath also included the passage of several business-friendly bills. These laws ease red tape and barriers to market entry. This is a clear win not only for Nevada entrepreneurs and small businesses, but also for workers who will benefit from the opportunity that results from … [Read more...] about Smart Policy, Strong Economy What Lawmakers Did Right
Overburdened and OverlookedNew Laws Restricting Nevada Businesses
By Anahit Baghshetsyan and Geoffrey Lawrence Nevada Policy Research Institute The 83rd legislative session of the Silver State concluded in June with over 500 bills getting signed into law by Gov. Joe Lombardo. In the fast-paced four months of Carson City action, seemingly small potential new business burdens were frequently in the background. For Nevada business leaders, … [Read more...] about Overburdened and Overlooked
Rural Nevada Has Three Licensed Psychiatrists. That’s A Warning Sign.
Mental health has been a hot topic of public conversation for the past decade, but the full story under the surface is complicated. It is an important determinant of Nevada’s workforce stability, educational outcomes, and economic productivity. If not addressed properly, mental illness can directly drive up healthcare costs, decrease workforce participation, and put a strain on … [Read more...] about Rural Nevada Has Three Licensed Psychiatrists. That’s A Warning Sign.
The Numbers Are In—And They Don’t Add Up for Nevada’s Next BudgetEconomic Forum or Reality Check?
Behind the scenes of Nevada’s budget projections is a group you probably don’t know of, but their forecast reshaped the 2025 legislative agenda. The Economic Forum is comprised of five private-sector experts appointed by the governor for two-year terms. By statute, the Economic Forum is required to provide forecasts on or before December 3 of even-numbered years, to be used … [Read more...] about The Numbers Are In—And They Don’t Add Up for Nevada’s Next Budget
From Boardroom to CourtroomCan Nevada Compete?
Nevada takes pride in being a business-friendly state, but when it comes to legal disputes involving business entities, the state is lagging. Litigation for local firms can take years and despite the favorable conditions to welcome new businesses, it can be a huge deterrent. A new proposal in the 83rd legislative session is targeting this gap. Assembly Joint Resolution 8 (AJR … [Read more...] about From Boardroom to Courtroom
Fixing Nevada EducationOne Scholarship at a Time
In the Silver State a child’s education is often determined by their zip code. Unless the families can afford alternatives, students are enrolled in schools closest to their residence, regardless of the school’s ranking or the child’s individual needs. As a result, many children from less affluent backgrounds are stuck in underperforming public with no educational choice. In … [Read more...] about Fixing Nevada Education
Bills That Mean Business
Nevada Policy Research Institute The 83rd legislative session has embarked in Nevada with bills addressing issues like healthcare, education, occupational licensing and public safety. Perhaps the most important of the groups that will be affected by this session’s decision are business owners and entrepreneurs of the Silver State. However, while some proposals would impose … [Read more...] about Bills That Mean Business