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State Board of Equalization adopts controversial property-tax regulation

by John Dougherty

A new rule adopted by the state Board of Equalization — aimed at ensuring fairness and equitability in property-tax assessment — is rife with flaws, critics say.


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Commentaries

Optimism not productive in accounting

by Geoffrey Lawrence

Nevada's PERS liability is likely much higher than $9.1 billion.

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Reality check for Trustee Edwards

by Karen Gray

Board minutes reveal Carolyn Edwards voted for top administrators'  increased benefits — though she's now telling her constituents she didn't.

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A new approach in Nevada education

by Patrick Gibbons

Nevada's leaders need to change their focus from funding to student achievement.

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A long way to go on Second Amendment rights

by Ben Robison

Even with favorable Supreme Court decisions on gun rights, past government decisions put us in jeopardy.

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