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Daniel Honchariw
Director of Legislative Affairs
Daniel Honchariw joined the Nevada Policy Research Institute in May 2016. He focuses mostly on fiscal and education (school choice) issues, and has also published extensively on the abuses of civil asset forfeiture. His work has been featured and/or cited by in-state and national publications including USA Today, The New Yorker, Reason, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and the Reno Gazette-Journal.Prior to joining, Daniel had been a lifelong California resident. His experience includes stints with the National Labor Relations Board, multiple financial services firms, and a Tahoe-based ski resort. He is a sports fanatic, political junkie, and chess enthusiast.
Daniel holds a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University (’09) and an M.P.A. in Public Management from California State University, Dominguez Hills (’14).
Voters should demand transparency before considering new taxes
This article originally appeared in the Reno Gazette-Journal. The Clark County Education Association, the state’s most formidable local teacher union, is requesting that voters statewide support two new tax…
Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for political union activity
This article was originally published by the Reno Gazette-Journal. Should taxpayers be required to subsidize the activities — including the political activities — of private…
No such thing as a “temporary” tax in Nevada
This letter originally appeared in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Kudos to state Senate Republicans for challenging the unconstitutional Modified Business Tax extension. The voter-approved, two-thirds constitutional requirement for any…
SB551 Testimony (Modified Business Tax)
Testimony in Opposition re: Senate Bill 551 Senate Finance Committee Wednesday, May 28, 2019 My name is Daniel Honchariw. I serve as senior policy analyst for the…
Senator Woodhouse must allow vote on public records bill
[Editor’s note: Despite overwhelming support from members of the public, legislators from both parties, and even the governor himself, Chair Woodhouse has yet to allow a vote on SB287.] Public…
AB443 Testimony (More Cops Tax)
Testimony in Opposition re: Assembly Bill 443 Senate Committee on Revenue & Economic Development Thursday, May 2, 2019 1:30pm My name is Daniel Honchariw. I…
AB458 Testimony (Opportunity Scholarships)
Testimony in Opposition re: Assembly Bill 458 Senate Committee on Revenue & Economic Development Thursday, May 2, 2019 1:30pm My name is Daniel Honchariw. I serve…
AB351 (Occupational Licensing)
Testimony in Support re: Assembly Bill 351 – Assembly Commerce & Labor Committee Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:30pm My name is Daniel Honchariw. I represent the…
AB456 Testimony (Minimum wage)
Testimony in Opposition re: Assembly Bill 456 – Assembly Commerce & Labor Committee Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:30pm My name is Daniel Honchariw. I represent the…