Nevadans hear regularly that we’re 49th or 50th among the states in K-12 education. Critics and reformers say so to support their policy proposals. Apologists and “educrats” say it to support more funding for public schools. The good news is the narrative that education in Nevada is last or nearly-last is false. Things are not great, but not nearly as dire as partisans … [Read more...] about Free Market Watch
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Small Business Picture Not as Dire, Big Business Picture Not as Clear
Recent Congressional reports regarding Y2K preparedness among small businesses are at odds with a study conducted by Irvine, Calif.-based Sage Software, Inc. Congress estimates. 750,000 small businesses are at risk of temporary shutdown or significant financial loss due to Y2K problems, and another 4.75 million might be affected in other ways. When Sage asked information … [Read more...] about Small Business Picture Not as Dire, Big Business Picture Not as Clear