Fact: Democrats control the Nevada State Senate, 12-9.
Fact: Due to the 2/3 super-majority rule, Nevada Democrats cannot pass a tax increase without the votes of (at least) two Republican senators.
Fact: No Republican senator would dare to vote for a tax hike without the blessing of Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio (R-Reno).
Conclusion: Whether or not Nevada’s citizens, businesses and/or tourists get socked with a huge new tax hike in 2009 pretty much depends on Sen. Bill Raggio.
Action Item: Call, fax, or email Sen. Raggio and respectfully urge him to oppose tax increases in these, the final days of the 2009 legislative session.
Toll-free Phone: 1-800-992-0973 or 1-800-995-9080
Fax: 1-775-786-1177
Email: wraggio@sen.state.nv.us
Action Item 2: Forward this post to your friends!
Steve Wynn on Jon Ralston’s Face to Face: “Anybody who raises taxes now is psychotic.”
1 May 2009
Thank you for the information.