Posted on 08/10/2010 3:51:34 PM PDT by redreno
In a brief interview today, Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, said the state’s budget crisis is so great that a tax increase and an extension of the temporary 2009 tax increase may be necessary to keep government afloat.
Raggio’s comments came amid a growing chorus of state officials saying the reality of Nevada’s looming $3 billion shortfall will necessitate a tax increase.
“I do think we will have to have some infusion of new revenue,” Raggio said today. “But first, we must determine the essential services at the state level.”
(Excerpt) Read more at lasvegassun.com ...
~sigh...It’s the spending stupid.
Let the taxpayers float.
The word “revenue” should be banned when talking about tax increases.
The word “revenue” should be banned when talking about tax increases.
The word “revenue” should be banned when talking about tax increases.
no no, he must be one of those “fiscal conservatives” we heard about
When times are good, government grows with the extra cash
When times are bad, governement grows to meet the needs it committed to previously.
Notice one thing that seems to be common to all times?
No chance of government doing with a little less, huh? That’s too bad.
Bill should pour himself a tall cool glass of SHUT UP.
Interesting to note. Bill beat Sharron Angle in the last state senate primary race.
Let it sink. Hire back essential people without a union.
Yes they are. One of the definitions I have heard of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again expecting a different outcome.
Second the State is facing a 50% reduction in revenues. NO state can cut 50% period end of story.
50% reduction in revenue??? That sounds impossible.
Right. And when they don’t have a choice?? Erect a fence to keep all current Nevadan’s locked in so they can pay 100% of their income to the gubbmit?
It may not “look” like the same state for a while; but Nevada could do with some healthy cuts; just like PA could use some serious slashing.
Nevada has Harry Reid to thank when their paychecks are reduced. If he’s re-elected, they can walk around Nevada bent over.
Cue Nelson!
Time for Chris Christie to give this guy a heaping plate of BITCH SLAP.
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