Recently, Governor Steve Sisolak announced Nevada is joining some other states to promote electric big-rig trucks, large pickups, vans, delivery trucks and school and transit buses. This is in addition to prior commitments to electric autos and solar- and wind-powered electric energy. This initiative is based on claims electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable electric … [Read more...] about Problems for Nevada
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COVID & Public PolicyPart Two of Two
Last month’s Free Market Watch commentary pointed out problems with Federal, Nevada and many other states’ policy responses to the COVID pandemic. The worst of it was their responses failed to observe the first principle of public policy. Namely, decisions and actions should serve the broad public interest, balancing all relevant factors and not considering only one or a … [Read more...] about COVID & Public Policy
Covid-19 and Public PolicyPart 1 of 2
Governor Steve Sisolak says “the science has changed” regarding Covid-19 and he can now lift mask, vaccination and other mandates. The fundamental problem with the policy response of Nevada, many states and our federal government, especially in regard to public health, is their failure to observe the first principle of public policy. Namely, decisions and actions should serve … [Read more...] about Covid-19 and Public Policy
Economic Forecast 2022Nevada’s Economy Recovering – But Coronavirus Still Haunts State
Last year’s theme for Nevada’s economy was one of recovery versus recession as the state entered 2021 with coronavirus restrictions still in place. As the year progressed those restrictions slowly eased allowing for gaming revenues to recover, even as thousands of employees remain sidelined. The recovery was also assisted by employment recovering to pre-coronavirus levels in … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast 2022
Sisolak’s AgendaPartisan Politics at its Worst
Unfortunately, by now, I think we’ve all grown accustomed to partisan politics and amoral politicians using social issues to further their own political agenda. At no time has this practice been more prevalent, or more blatant, than in 2020. With a presidential election looming next month, it’s never been clearer that, when it comes to winning, many politicians will do whatever … [Read more...] about Sisolak’s Agenda
Economic ForecastBuilding on Nevada’s Strong Economy
As Governor Steve Sisolak looks at the state’s strong economic performance at the dawn of a new decade, he sees it well-positioned to make investments that will create jobs and wealth for years to come. Top economists expect Nevada’s strong performance will continue into the New Year and that optimism, Sisolak says, creates an opportunity to address long-term economic … [Read more...] about Economic Forecast