“A politician thinks of the next election - a statesman, of the next generation.” James Freeman Clarke, author When was the last time you heard about a politician keeping a campaign promise? Obama, who pledged to bring transparency to Congress and to broadcast lawmakers’ negotiations on C-SPAN, did nothing when Congress held closed-door hearings on the healthcare bill. … [Read more...] about Governor Gibbons: Promises Kept
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Industry Focus: Healthcare
Healthcare has been a hot topic lately at both a national and state level. With so many changes coming down the pipeline, many businesses are wondering how their companies will be affected. Recently, executives representing healthcare in Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss the issues facing this changing and sometimes challenging … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
We are All Stakeholders, Aren’t We? Tax Decisions Affect Us All – The Farce
Stakeholder: a person or group that has an investment, share, or interest in something, as a business or industry. (Dictionary.com) The Nevada Legislature will not convene again until February 2011, but the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee is already preparing the arguments it will use to raise taxes as soon as the next session begins. They have created what’s called … [Read more...] about We are All Stakeholders, Aren’t We? Tax Decisions Affect Us All – The Farce
Industry Focus: In-House Attorneys
Recently, in-house attorneys from various industry segments throughout Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss the myriad of complicated issues their industry faces today. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to bring leaders together to discuss issues … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: In-House Attorneys
Washington vs. The Chamber: The battle for free enterprise continues
The Obama administration is engaged in a pitched battle with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the stakes couldn’t be higher: the hearts and minds of the American people, and the future of our country. The Chamber supported the bank bailout and the stimulus package, and went along with the nominees proposed by the new administration. However, the Democrats then proposed … [Read more...] about Washington vs. The Chamber: The battle for free enterprise continues
Industry Focus: Commercial Developers
Commercial development in Nevada is among the state’s hardest hit industries. The industry has been feeling the sting of the current economy and will continue to feel it even while other industries see a turn-around in their businesses. Recently, executives representing the commercial development industry met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Commercial Developers
The Shrinking Dollar: Silently Stealing Your Assets
We’ve all seen photos of people in third-world countries pushing wheelbarrows full of money to the market because their currency was worthless. Think it couldn’t happen here? Americans like to believe their country is “too big to fail”, just like the financial institutions that were seemingly fail-proof. However, statistics present another, more disturbing reality. Make sure … [Read more...] about The Shrinking Dollar: Silently Stealing Your Assets
Industry Focus: Bankers
Executives representing banking institutions recently met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss issues facing banking in Nevada. In light of the turmoil surrounding the industry, banking has been a hot topic for the past couple of years. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the monthly event designed to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Bankers
Can Capitalism Be Saved? Let’s Take Back America
Socialism: a system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state. Capitalism: An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by private individuals and businesses for profit. According to the above definitions, the United States was clearly a capitalist county 50 years ago, … [Read more...] about Can Capitalism Be Saved? Let’s Take Back America
Industry Focus: Education
Executives representing educational institutions recently met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss issues facing education in Nevada. Education in this state is often a hot topic of discussion and is even more so in these economic times. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for this monthly event that brings … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Healthcare Reform Proposals Endanger Your Health
President Obama’s “Healthcare Reform” proposals are enough to make any right-thinking person feel sick, for three main reasons. First and foremost, this system substitutes coercion for choice. It will take away peoples’ ability to work with healthcare providers to make their own medical decisions. Secondly, it will drive up healthcare costs and taxes for everyone. Third, … [Read more...] about Healthcare Reform Proposals Endanger Your Health
Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Executives representing professional organizations recently met at the law offices of Holland & Hart in Las Vegas to discuss issues facing professional organizations in the Silver State. Most professional organizations are facing a downward trend in membership as well as difficulty in finding and renewing much needed sponsorships. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Hate Crime Prevention Act: Preventing Equal Justice
It sounds like just another piece of “feel-good” legislation, but don’t let the name fool you. The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Senate Bill 909) is not as innocent as the name suggests. If passed, it would present a very real constitutional problem, as well as allowing even more federal intrusion into our lives. Another name for this legislation is The … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Prevention Act: Preventing Equal Justice
Industry Focus: Telecommunications
Recently, executives representing the telecommunications sector in Nevada met at the law offices of Holland & Hart, LLP in Las Vegas to discuss issues facing telecommunication in the Silver State. The telecommunications industry is struggling through the same economic difficulties as most companies but also faces challenges within a highly competitive market. Connie … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Telecommunications
Legislature Taxes Business To Make Ends Meet: Tax package to affect thousands of jobs
June 1, 2009 brought good news and bad news. The bad news was that business was taxed once again to pay for the shortfall in the state budget. The good news was that there wasn’t much more bad news. Before the session started, legislators knew they would have to come up with around $3 billion to balance expenditures and projected revenues over the next biennium. After … [Read more...] about Legislature Taxes Business To Make Ends Meet: Tax package to affect thousands of jobs