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TexasTowelie

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Fri Jan 18, 2019, 08:41 AM Jan 2019

Sisolak's reviews: Lots of raves, but some wariness too [View all]

Enjoying the luxury of inheriting what is projected to be a growing state budget, Gov. Steve Sisolak in his State of the State speech Wednesday proposed more money for K-12 and higher education, expanded and new health programs, a raise for state employees, and additional funding for a host of public services, from foster child care to substance abuse treatment to Meals on Wheels.

And all, as expected, without raising any taxes.

“Nevada’s economic growth happened under our current revenue structure — and as
they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” Sisolak said.

Sisolak also proposed an admittedly modest tax credit program for developers of affordable housing, growing the state’s Rainy Day fund, diverting a portion of marijuana tax revenue to school safety, and tighter restrictions on guns.

Read more: https://www.nevadacurrent.com/2019/01/16/sisolaks-reviews-lots-of-raves-but-some-wariness-too/

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