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WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY REPORT This week: 1. Smartest/dumbest moves of the week? 2. What is the most interesting thing you read or heard about Nevada politics this week? 3. Three weeks in, do you detect a coherent Republican strategy? What about a coherent Democratic strategy? 4. Smartest bill so far? Dumbest bill so far? Meager response from my insiders this week – probably filling out Oscar ballots – but still some good stuff. My favorite on the strategies: Republican Strategy: Like 1980, guns...
WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY REPORT This week: Smartest/dumbest moves of the week? Most interesting thing you read or heard this week about Nevada politics? Who are the winners and losers, short- and long-term, in the aftermath of the background checks battle? Are there harbingers for the rest of the session? Notice anything else after the first two weeks percolating below the surface in Carson City? Lots of interesting takes on the background checks choreography and some other great insights. To wit...
WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY REPORT This week: Smartest/dumbest moves of the week? Most interesting thing you heard or read this week? Anything of note happen the first week of the session? On the governor, tell me: His biggest strength and weakness, his Achilles heel and what do you think will surprise everyone the most about him? Chances of passage ranked: Collective bargaining for state employees, minimum wage, sunset extensions and an extra week of early voting. Lots of good stuff from the...
WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY REPORT This week: Smartest/dumbest moves of the week? Most interesting thing you read or heard about NV politics this week? Who is the player to watch during the 2019 session no one is talking about? Is there an issue that hasn't been talked about it a lot that could become a big one?   Some contrarian views on secret plutonium, great names (mostly) for players to watch and some Indy genuflection (the team has earned it).   ►Love these: Everything is very quiet right now,...