Editorials

Bill would kill growth of charter schools in Nevada.

“Bottlenecking” and rent-seeking at its worst.

Democrats, socialism and the equal sharing of miseries.

Incoming governor Steve Sisolak has promised dramatic increases in spending without raising taxes. While it’s doubtful he will be able to fulfill all his campaign promises, he should be eager to eliminate wasteful spending programs. Near the top of that list is Nevada’s film-tax credit program.

Local environmentalists aggressively embraced Question 6 in the recent election, which would mandate that Nevada generate 50 percent of its energy portfolio from green sources by 2030. It passed with 59 percent of the vote. If voters again give the measure a thumbs-up in 2020, it will be enshrined in the state constitution.

But instead of pointing at consumers and businesses, the federal government would do well to re-examine its own role in the problem.

Less than a quarter knew why the colonists fought the Revolutionary War.

Senate Democrats have decided that disruption is their best strategy to stop the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. It’s a sure sign that Kavanaugh will be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice.

But if trade commission OKs the move, Congress should step in

For years, most politicians have acted like the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was untouchable — despite its many scandals. That’s starting to change. It’s about time.