(The following column appeared on WesternJournalism.com and is reprinted with the author’s permission.)
Many people have heard the refrain about never letting a good crisis go to waste. Nevada’s leaders seized the opportunity of the Great Recession to overhaul the way we develop economically. With the economy on the upswing again, we need to sustain our momentum in 2015 to truly achieve economic diversification and a prosperous future for all Southern Nevadans.
Whenever the Legislature meets, it seems the silly season of political rhetoric grows shriller.
For 14 years, Station Casinos has been a partner with the Clark County School District and the Public Education Foundation in the Smart Start Program. And during that time, the owner of the Stations, Fiestas and Wildfire casino brands has made what it sees as an “investment” of $2.5 million in education.
Has America become a land where a prosperous few rule a pauperish throng?
Outfitting Downtown Summerlin with top-notch retailers and restaurants was only half the battle for the shopping center’s management team.
Katie Lever wears many different hats because of her various roles with a number of organizations.
Piggy bank teaches financial literacy
I am a local business owner who has 9 employees. It is already difficult to function in this day’s economy without the government imposing higher taxes. I do understand that education is important, but to keep throwing money without real educational reform is a waste of money.
