State lawmakers wrapped up another budget-balancing special session Monday night by warning taxpayers that they are out of duct tape and bailing wire — that they cannot possibly reduce spending by another dime if tax revenues continue their nosedive.
The notebook sure filled up with small stuff during the crammed 12-hour special session last week. So I’ll dump out some of the more interesting items that didn’t make it online or into my Sunday column. First, here are three “You Know You’re in Carson City When … ” items.
CARSON CITY — In 12 hours Friday we got a daunting glimpse into the future of the state’s health.
A Nevada governor facing a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. Public employees scheduled to receive 4 percent “cost-of-living” raises despite shrinking state revenues. A fierce debate over whether lawmakers should be called into special session to address the budget woes — and whether axing the raises or layoffs should be part of the solution.
