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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).
A blueprint for restoring opportunity to Nevada workers
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A blueprint for reenergizing Nevada's business climate
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A blueprint for Nevada's financial path forward
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A blueprint for getting the Silver State working again!
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Governor Sisolak should rectify Nevada’s unconstitutional government-union dues scheme
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Voters should demand transparency before considering new taxes
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Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for political union activity
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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…