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Legislative showdown brewing over $2 million for Teach for America
Las Vegas SunA $2 million pot of money to hire more teachers for the Clark County School District could be in danger -- with a contingent of Assembly Democrats apparently digging in their heels against the money. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval wants to spend $2...Tags: Teachers, Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Teaching and Learning, Maggie Carlton
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With time running out, Democrats' tax plans spark partisan firefight
Las Vegas SunWhen Senate Democrats on Monday released details of a tax increase they say is needed to adequately fund education, they swung a partisan hammer that shattered the patina of cooperation and comity that had dominated this legislative session. With just...Tags: Government, Politics, Voting, Business, Mining
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Roberson to unveil details of mining tax proposal
Las Vegas SunSenate Minority Leader Michael Roberson is planning to unveil the details of a mining tax increase Wednesday that he hopes to get on the 2014 ballot as an alternative to the margins tax initiative. In a letter sent to each senator Tuesday, Roberson...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Politics, Citizens Initiative and Recall, Voting
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Are Sandoval's magic money gifts good news?
Las Vegas SunGov. Brian Sandoval might not be Santa Claus, but he does know how to give mysterious gifts. This month, he found $25 million for education programs and even released a handy slogan: "Increasing funds for education without raising taxes: Check." The...Tags: Government, Finance, Politics, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Barack Obama
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