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Politicians, Bureaucrats have Public Budgets Backward
Politicians, bureaucrats, public-employee unions and special interests have public budgeting backwards. They draw up wish lists of spending, add them up and then see how much they get to (er,…
Nevada Opens Up ‘State Checkbook’ to Public
A searchable database of Nevada state expenditures is now available to the public. Called the Nevada Open Finance Portal, or state checkbook for short, it provides access to accurate, up-to-date…
Clark County Rewards Employees Handsomely
Public service in Clark County can be very lucrative. Last year, more than 50 county employees earned at least $300,000 in total compensation. At the top of the list was…
Believe It or Not, Good Bills were Passed in 2023 Session
As the curtain fell on the 82nd Nevada Legislative Session, Nevada released a collective sigh of relief. These past few months witnessed intense debates, droning grandstanding and a record-setting number…