Studies
Hardrock Mining Royalty Issues
As the U.S. Senate contemplates an 8% royalty on mining (bills proposed by Senator Dale Bumpers of West Virginia), Dr. John Dobra, Senior Research Fellow for Nevada Policy Research Institute,… Read More
Congressional Testimony on the U.S. Mining Act of 1872
Possible changes made to the U.S. Mining Act of 1872 -- a statue that has encouraged prospecting, development and extraction of minerals in the public domain for more than 120… Read More
Mapping the Maze of SIIS
A $2.2 billion unfunded liability currently exists in the State Industrial Insurance System, according to the insurance commissioner's recent audit.Over the last five years medical expenditures have risen an astounding… Read More
Nevada’s Fiscal Crisis
Nevada's current budgetary crisis consists of $170 Million in revenue shortfall.Nevada lacks a unified budgeting and accounting system which would allow its citizens to take a comprehensive look at the… Read More
