rate hikes

The Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday will consider several options for raising storm water rates.

What is the economic pulse for 2017? Wells Fargo Managing Director and Senior Economist Mark Vitner will be providing valuable insight into our economic future at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon open to the public on Tuesday, January 24 at the Gold Dust West.

Carver YES, Crowell NO.
Shirk YES, Barrette NO.
White YES, Bonkowski NO.

Please watch the video of the local candidates forum hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as you read my comments. I did not transcribe the Chamber’s 5-6 questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4qlj0K2-ZWo

Last week we discussed the state ballot measure that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Nevada. We have mixed views on that issue, but there are three other important state ballot questions we oppose.

Question 1 would require background checks for almost all gun sales or transfers. That might sound harmless enough or maybe even beneficial to some folks. But it’s quite the opposite.

Please watch the video as you read my comments. I did not transcribe the Chamber's 5-6 questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlj0K2-ZWo

Every two years, the Cato Institute in Washington, DC ranks the recent changes in state fiscal policies to give readers an understanding of the trends prevailing in each state. Last week, Cato released its newest Fiscal Report Card, and Nevada fares poorly.

Of the 50 states plus Washington, DC, Nevada ranks 47th due to its unfavorable shifts in tax rates and spending in the last legislative session.
Study author Chris Edwards notes that large unfunded liabilities for public-employee pensions and ballooning Medicaid costs are putting upward pressure on state budgets.

The following was sent to me by a friend, a retired detective, who gave me permission to submit it here. I checked his information, it's true.

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Did you receive your Medicare Handbook for 2015 yet? If you have already received yours in the mail, please turn to page 12, go down to the bottom of the page and read "Find out what you pay for Medicare (Part A and Part B)." It states that

"the premium and deductible amounts weren't available at the time of printing. To get the most up-to-date cost information, ... call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)."

Nearly 1,300 federally subsidized flood insurance policies in Nevada are set to feel the sting of flood insurance rate hikes, despite a rate relief law President Barack Obama signed Friday.

Even the wise, kind and responsible Disney nanny character would face a daunting task were she presented with the continuing public policy fiascos in our troubled town. Mary handled her unbridled charges with aplomb and urgency. Many of our elected and appointed officials need to employ these traits.

State Fair

Rate increases for water, sewer and drainage services will be reviewed at Carson City’s governing board meeting Thursday, and their impact will be discussed.

A consumer session is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Carson City to hear public comment regarding NV Energy’s application to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada that would, if approved, hike Northern Nevada customer monthly service charges and rates by 1.8 percent for electric and 11.08 percent for gas.

NV Energy has filed an application with the commission to adjust general rates charged to all classes of electric and gas customers, according to a news release.

Nevada consumers and small businesses can now review and comment on rate hikes in their health insurance policies online.

Carson City Supervisors gave initial approval Thursday to a series of utility rate hikes, primarily to cover the cost of services dumped on local government by the state.The increases include elect...

When they meet Thursday, members of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take on a number of proposed rate hikes which are needed to pay for utility projects and offset the cost of services pa...

Carson City residents will likely be hit with a slew of rate hikes this year that will pay for utility projects and offset the cost of services passed down from the state.At their Aug. 4 meeting, t...

Carson City water and sewer customers will likely see a hike in their bills this summer.Sewer rates are expected to go up 14 percent, and water rates will rise 5 percent, said Finance Director Nick...

Water and sewer rate hikes may move a step closer Thursday when the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear plans to issue up to $32 million in general obligation water bonds over 30 years.