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The right moveThis week's decision by the Las Vegas City Council to contract with the YMCA to run the city's new Northwest Leisure Services Center does not mark the complete privatization of those services, of course.The building was erected with tax funds. Since program fees are not expected to fully amortize that construction, they still will not reflect real costs, many of which will be born by taxpayers who will never set foot in the place. Furthermore, the city will have final responsibility for programs there, and will even retain a veto over any proposed fee hikes. FULL TEXT Free the barbersA federal judge has dealt a blow to protectionist regulatory schemes passed under the guise of "public safety."The case -- out of San Diego -- dealt with California cosmetology laws but could have ramifications in other states, including Nevada, that prohibit barbers, hair stylists and others from working without a license. FULL TEXT
Organized docs To the editor: I feel compelled to respond to your article of Sept. 3, "Doctors vote to join union. COLUMN: Barbara Robinson The first time I met Henderson's ex-Mayor Robert Groesbeck, I was appearing before the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board. Big Five/Coming Attractions 1. The passing of Review-Journal staff members Rafael Tammariello and Ken Evans. 2. Proposed county ordinance that would hinder Wal-Mart's ability to build local superstores. Free the barbers A federal judge has dealt a blow to protectionist regulatory schemes passed under the guise of "public safety. The right move This week's decision by the Las Vegas City Council to contract with the YMCA to run the city's new Northwest Leisure Services Center does not mark the complete privatization of those services, of course. | ||||||
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