Fresh off of a historic election which saw Republicans in Nevada win both houses of the legislature and the Governorship for the first time since the 1920’s, and the first time to win all the partisan statewide offices in addition to the trifecta.
With most of the statewide officers and a majority of the Assembly caucus being conservatives, you’d think Republicans would try to reduce the size and scope of government. Wrong.
In his 2015 State of the State address, Governor Sandoval has declared his intent to massively expand the government for the children. How will he do this? Raising over $1 Billion in taxes, including a margins tax… despite Nevada voters voting against it by a 4 to 1 margin.
Some of the reactions on Twitter:
I missed #NVSOTS but I understand my business is supposed to write a check
— Ron Nelsen (@RSNelsen) January 16, 2015
Did anyone in #nvleg run on the platform of higher taxes or passing the largest tax increase in Nevada history? #nvsots
— Victor Joecks (@VictorJoecks) January 16, 2015
Voters rejected margin tax 4 to 1. @GovSandoval proposes a modified margin tax as part of largest tax increase in Nevada history. #nvsots
— Victor Joecks (@VictorJoecks) January 16, 2015
Voters rejected facilities $$ for @ClarkCountySch 2 to 1 in 2012. @GovSandoval proposes to bypass voters. Did he campaign on that? #nvsots
— Victor Joecks (@VictorJoecks) January 16, 2015
Gen. Fund spending under @GovSandoval: $6.24 bil in 2011, $6.6 bil in 2013, proposed $7.3 bil for 2015 #nvsots #nvleg Where were the cuts?
— Victor Joecks (@VictorJoecks) January 16, 2015
$1.1 Billion dollar tax increase is what you get when your choice is tax & spend GOP, tax & spend Democrats, or Ron Paul Cultists | #NVSOTS
— The Political Hat (@ThePoliticalHat) January 16, 2015
Nothing says "We are business friendly!" like a $1.1 tax increase! | #NVGov #NVLeg #NVSOTS
— The Political Hat (@ThePoliticalHat) January 16, 2015
I can think of 1.1 Billion reasons why the GOP will loose control of the #NVLeg in 2016. | #NVSOTS
— The Political Hat (@ThePoliticalHat) January 16, 2015
RT @elizthompsn: Under Gov's plan, annual biz license fee scaled to gross receipts. Lowest would be $400, highest would be $4M. #NVSOTS
— Sondra Cosgrove (@SondraCosgrove) January 16, 2015
Definitely a lot of high promises from this #NVSOTS or should I say NV$OT$
— Nierada Nina (@Trip_N) January 16, 2015
#NVSOTS do you hear that? That's the sound of businesses leaving California, passing nv and going to states NOT raising taxes and fees.
— Jason G Smith (@JasonGSmithorg) January 16, 2015
To those Nevadans who thought that GOP taking the #NVLeg & #NVGov would result in more liberty &less gov't: https://t.co/4CZtoWb1Tc #NVSOTS
— The Political Hat (@ThePoliticalHat) January 16, 2015
1st time #NVGOP has #nvleg & #nvgov in 84 years. W/ tax-hikes/spending increases, it'll be another 84 years before they get it again #NVSOTS
— The Political Hat (@ThePoliticalHat) January 16, 2015
"Sunset taxes must be continued". Goodbye, @NVGOP Hope you enjoy your ONE session in the majority.
— Heidi Harris (@HeidiHarrisShow) January 16, 2015
So great to hear a @NVGOPAssembly @NVGOPSenate clapping so loudly for all the $$$ the governor wants to spend. #disgusting #NVSOTS
— Heidi Harris (@HeidiHarrisShow) January 16, 2015
