Silver State Libertarian Leanings

I had an email conversation with Sharron Angle the other day about a property tax initiative, and she introduced me to the NVRA. They are calling themselves “The Republican Wing of the Republican Party”. I like what they have to say, many of the same values that we at NICPAC stand for. Their objectives from […]

There has been no shortage of discontent with the Republican party lately, but it seems to be reaching a boiling point over the last week or so. It started for me with the Washoe County GOP central committee election. I received several emails and phone calls in the days following from die-hard volunteers ready to […]

…Also posted at the NICPAC blog 
Once again, the leader of the limited government party in Nevada has voted for a tax increase. Luckily, despite Raggio’s and Townsend’s best efforts to raise our taxes, this one was killed by more clear minded folks in the senate.
The Nevada Senate killed a tax proposal late Tuesday that would […]

The Washoe County Republican Party central committee voted last night to retain Heidi Smith as their chair. That decision, in and of itself, was a pretty good one. Heidi has done wonders for the organization of our county party.
Heidi was being challenged by Richard Disney for the chairmanship, which was a strange situation all together, […]

According to this article in the LVRJ, SB 415 passed committee today, with a five to one vote.
SB 415 would stop illegal immigrants from receiving Millennium Scholarships, college loans and in-state tuition.
I know, as a conservative, I should be celebrating this small victory, as most are right now. The truth is, I’m not sure how […]

As part of our ongoing series, I have a look at some more bills coming up in our legislature.
SB97- At first glance I like this bill. It limits school administrator salaries to one and a half times the salary of the highest paid principal in the school district. I am all for getting the money […]

At least, according to Dave Aiazzi. I don’t know if anyone else heard him tear into me on Bill Manders yesterday, but according to Mr. Aiazzi, the reason I am upset about him wanting to raise taxes is because I dont’ understand them. By the way Dave, the sales tax in Washoe County is 7.375%. […]

Carson City is fortunate enough to have Joe Enge as a member of their school board thanks to the November elections. I can’t think of a better, more qualified person to take our education system head on from the inside. I recently spoke with Joe about what he has been up to over there. Here […]

I don’t think we have an official confirmation yet, but according to Dullard Mush, he is out as Nevada GOP chair. Maybe we will actually have some candidates for the ‘08 cycle.