COMING IN THIS WEEK’S BUSINESS PRESS
WRANGLING AHEAD: When the Nevada Legislature convenes in Carson City, the first order of business is to deconstruct Gov. Jim Gibbons' budget proposal. Debate about taxes may be spirited; while higher taxes are likely for all businesses in some form, some tax initiatives are clearly opposed, including further increases in gambling and hotel taxes.
ENTERPRISING FRANCHISING: After 15 years of brokering franchises for others, Jeffrey Nyman now sells them for himself. He set in motion the process to expand First Choice Business Brokers through franchising in 2006, building a roster of U.S. offices to 23.
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: Nevada State Bank President Dallas Haun discusses his love of reading and his appearances in commercials.
THIS WEEK'S LIST: Financial institutions.
THIS WEEK'S BUSINESS PRESS POLL QUESTION
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House Republicans defeated a bill to postpone the upcoming transition from analog to digital television broadcasting to June 12. The vote means the current Feb. 17 switch is still in place -- at least for now. The House Republicans said the delay, which was pushed by President Obama because of concerns that too many Americans were unprepared for the change still, was not necessary and would burden wireless companies and public safety agencies waiting for the spectrum that will be vacated by the switch. Another delay would also cost TV stations, which would have to continue broadcasting analog and digital signals four more months. Supporters of the delay also worry that the government has run out of money to give coupons to people who need to buy converter boxes.
Do you think the switch to digital TV transmission should be delayed further?
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