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Nevada lawmakers saw the state through the Great Depression without raising taxes. To hold the line, they legalized gambling, offered quickie divorces and advertised "One Sound State." Today's lawmakers face another milestone, one where they must consider ways to raise taxes, reduce spending, and safeguard the school system and critical programs. In a five-part series, the Review-Journal looks at how the state has arrived at this point and the decisions it now must make.

Jan 20:

• Battle lines being drawn for all-out war on taxes
• GUINN MANDATE QUESTIONED AMID POLITICAL SILENCE
• Ex-governors say Guinn won't get all he asks
• Governor taking tax plan to people

Jan 19:

• The Great Divide
• Politicians question wages at own risk
• Amount of burden depends on study consulted

Jan 18:

• Analysis sparks debate

Jan 14:

• City, county officials worry about state shifting the load

Jan 13:

• Business group challenges casino industry

Jan 12:

• ONE UNSOUND STATE?
• Task force, critics at odds over what ails tax system
• STATE BUDGET CRISIS: Conservatives: Cut budget, don't raise taxes
• Public employee programs avoid conservative wrath
• Does growth pay for growth?
• 'THE LITTLE MOTHERS': Grass-roots activism made difference

IN THIS SERIES

• JAN. 12: Budget basics and history

• JAN. 13: Business on taxes

• JAN. 14: Local governments battle state

• JAN. 19: Public servants or privileged elite?

• JAN. 20: The politics of taxes