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UNLV economist responds to tacit administration rebuke
A few days after UNLV backed off its own study, the economist who oversaw the margin tax evaluation has responded, saying he will put a disclaimer on future studies. And I was afraid this would chill academic freedom. Silly me. Actually, Stephen Brown did not back away from the study. But a disclaimer? Really? Here it is: The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) was established in 1975 to: (1) make
Multi-state group of progressives, others write letter on battery factory
A half-dozen groups, including the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, have drafted an open letter to various states about Tesla Motors as it decides where to locate a battery "gigafactory," urging negotiators to be transparent and not to give away the store.
MY COLUMN: Laxalt tries to get train wreck back on track
Adam Laxalt’s campaign for attorney general has become what his old law firm’s evaluation committee once said of his legal skills: a train wreck.
Mountain Ridge kids unite community, send message about what can be done
Law firm reacts to release of Laxalt docs; Laxalt acknowledges authenticity
One day after the release of a highly critical evaluation of Adam Laxalt, the GOP attorney general hopeful moved into damage control mode. Step One: Best defense is a good offense. Laxalt tried to raise money off the disaster, asserting it is "petty politics" from his foe, Secretary of State Ross Miller. I have attached the solicitation here.
UPDATED WITH CHANCELLOR, REGENT CHAIR BACKING UNLV: UNLV backs off UNLV study
UPDATE: The chancellor and the chairman of the board of regents backed up UNLV President Don Snyder's open questioning of an academic study after major political players objected. They made it sound as if this is about a vigorous debate between academics, when it really is about an administration bending to the will of major donors.
Legislative leaders meeting on tax plan, but it's early
On March 5, 2013, state Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson stunned the Legislative Building by assembling a majority of his caucus to propose a mining tax initiative.
Laxalt wrote glowing self-evaluation but committee's view was much different
Two years ago, Adam Laxalt thought he was a superb lawyer with amazing analytical and writing abilities. His colleagues thought otherwise. In a self-evaluation he filled out in 2012 for his law firm, Lewis & Roca, Laxalt labeled his skills as either “exceeds expectations” or “outstanding.” He bragged about his ability to “demonstrate solid grasp of basic legal concepts” and “draft clear and concise written work that is free from errors of grammar, usage, and spelling…” His colleagues thought otherwise.
AG hopeful Laxalt was described in law firm evaluation as a "train wreck," borderline incompetent to practice
UPDATED BELOW WITH LAXALT CAMPAIGN STATEMENT, 5 pm: Republican AG hopeful Adam Laxalt was described by his firm's evaluation committee as "a train wreck" who "doesn't even have the basic skill set," according to a review of his performance two years ago. The assessment by the Lewis & Roca Associate Evaluation and Compensation Committee (AECC) suggested that Laxalt attend seminars to "address basic legal principles" because of his "horrible reviews" and because he "has judgment issues and doesn't seem to understand what to do."