It’s always easier to spend someone else’s money—and voters are often eager to believe politicians when they promise to do just that. That’s probably why Donald Trump’s promise to make Mexico pay for a border wall resonated with his base. Certainly, it’s why Democrats have stuck to class warfare talking points, telling voters a tax on Jeff Bezos will somehow pay for a … [Read more...] about We’re Always Taxing ‘Someone Else’
Modified Business Tax (MBT)
Maintaining Checks and BalancesSuper Majority Vote Requirement Ignored by Democrats
In the final days of Nevada’s 80th Legislative Session, the Democrat majority in the Nevada State Senate and Assembly wielded their power to pass Senate Bill 551 (SB551) which raised Modified Business Tax (MBT) rates beyond their scheduled July 1, 2019 levels using a new simple majority voting threshold of 50 percent plus one vote. This vote was in direct conflict with the … [Read more...] about Maintaining Checks and Balances
SB 483: The Facts You Need
When originally introduced, SB 483 was Governor Sandoval’s bill to make the sunset taxes from prior sessions permanent, to increase the cigarette tax and eliminate the pre-payment of the net proceeds of minerals tax. The bill was further amended by the Assembly to incorporate the Governor’s modified tax plan in the bill. At that point, the bill only required a Senate majority … [Read more...] about SB 483: The Facts You Need