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Reaction Mixed To Education, Policy Reforms Achieved As Part Of Deal To End Legislative Session
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 7:21pmCARSON CITY – While some critics may never be convinced that Gov. Brian Sandoval should have agreed to support new tax revenue to balance the budget, the collection of reforms approved as part of the deal finalized this morning cannot be ignored.
From changes to Nevada’s collective bargain law allowing the reopening of labor agreements in emergencies to limiting teacher tenure to eliminating health insurance for newly hired state employees upon retirement – the changes approved in the 120-day legislative session by Democrats and Republicans could have far reaching impacts.
Tyrus W. Cobb: Government pay system mystifies long-time servant
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 4:01amThe union movement in America has stalled, except for government employees. Today 7.5 percent of all private sector employees are union members, but more than 37 percent of government workers are u...
Collective Bargaining Fight Again Shaping Up At Legislature
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 05/13/2011 - 1:20pmBy Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is pushing for major changes to the state’s collective bargaining law for public sector employees.
In an amendment to another bill that already passed the Senate, the chamber said the changes will alleviate budget concerns for local governments and save taxpayers money.
Assembly Panel Hears Bill Seeking Modest Reforms To Public Employee Retirement Plan
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 11:50amCARSON CITY – The Nevada Legislature finally took up the issue of reforms to the state’s public employee retirement system today, but the proposed changes from Democratic Assembly Speaker John Oceguera are modest.
Is Nevada’s Higher Education Retirement Plan A Pension Reform Model?
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 9:33amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval is seeking significant changes to Nevada’s public employee pension plan in the 2011 legislative session to reduce the ongoing and long-term financial cost of the benefit to the state and taxpayers.
But if he wants fundamental change, he might look to the state university system’s retirement plan for faculty.
Public Pension Reform Details Emerge From Sandoval Administration
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 4:32pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval will propose a change to the retirement system for new state employees that would reduce their current pension benefits by one half and cut the long-term liability for taxpayers by the same amount, his chief of staff said today.
Nevada Tax Expert Questions If Public Pension Plan Reform Can Move Forward In Short Term
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/10/2010 - 12:36pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Long-time Nevada tax expert Carole Vilardo said says she does not see how the state can move Nevada’s public employee retirement system to a defined contribution plan in the upcoming legislative session.
Nevada Public Employee Retirement Contributions To Increase, Unfunded Liability Climbs To $10 Billion
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/10/2010 - 12:57pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee retirement system will require increased contributions from the state and local governments next year to maintain the long-term financial health of the defined benefit plan, the board overseeing the program was told today.
Carson City Assembly Race Key For Democrats, Republicans For 2011 Legislative Session
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/09/2010 - 10:22amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The neighborhoods of this capital city and the Washoe Valley just to the north are ground zero for one of the most fiercely contested state legislative races in Nevada this year.
Potentially at stake is the makeup of the 42-member Assembly and whether Democrats can sustain their dominance of the lower house with a 28-member, veto-proof majority.
New ‘Piglet Book’ Cites Wasteful Spending By Nevada State And Local Government Agencies
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 5:27pmNevada News Bureau staff
Nevada’s state and local governments have wasted millions of taxpayer dollars over the past two years through lavish and wasteful spending – in some cases by outright theft – according to a new study from the Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) and Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW).
Rory Reid Plan To Balance State Budget Without Raising Taxes Gets Favorable Response For Theory, But Details Lacking
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 8:50amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A plan released today by Democrat governor candidate Rory Reid on how to balance the Nevada state budget without raising taxes received some praise from a free market think tank even though many questions remain, including whether the proposal includes an overly optimistic prediction of future tax revenue growth.
Director: Major changes needed to fund government services
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 4:12amSean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada could find a way out of its $3 billion revenue shortfall next year without raising taxes, but only if the Legislature looks at restructuring the way the state and local governments provide and pay for services, the state’s top fiscal officer said yesterday.
Information Now Available To Nevadans About High Risk Health Insurance Pool Program
Submitted by on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 2:02pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada Division of Insurance is alerting Nevadans to a new federal website for information about the temporary high risk health insurance pool program created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The pool, which is to provide coverage to uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions, is accepting applications beginning today.
Public Employee Retirement Board Authorizes Study to Look at Impact of Reform
Submitted by on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 4:25pmCARSON CITY – Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers agree the 2011 legislative session will likely see a debate about the future of Nevada’s public employee pension program, but differences remain over whether radical change is needed to protect the state from a multi-billion long-term unfunded liability.
Study Says Unfunded Liability of Nevada’s Public Employee Pension Plan Vastly Understated
Submitted by on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 12:21pmCARSON CITY – If the idea that a $9.1 billion long-term unfunded liability in Nevada’s public employee pension plan is cause for concern, then a recent analysis by the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research should really get the attention of state policy makers.
Candidates for Governor Weigh In on Public Employee Pension Issues
Submitted by on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 3:43pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s leading gubernatorial hopefuls all acknowledge the importance of ensuring the long-term health of the public employee pension program, but the three Republican candidates – Gov. Jim Gibbons, former federal judge Brian Sandoval and former North Las Vegas mayor Mike Montandon – each say it is time for significant changes.
State Government Pension Costs Could Be on 2011 Legislative Session Agenda
Submitted by on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 11:59amCARSON CITY – The need for the state of Nevada to continue and possibly even increase funding to the public employee retirement system could make the budget problems facing the Legislature next yea
Governor Gibbons declares war on just about everyone in government jobs, most especially teachers.
Submitted by on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 3:58pmGovernor Gibbons, meeting with a few lawmakers today, announced his intention to end collective bargaining laws pertaining to government employees in Nevada, including school teachers.