Nevada AFL-CIO opposes proposed margins tax to fund public schools
By SEAN WHALEY
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Nevada State AFL-CIO on Friday voted to oppose the margins tax measure to fund public education that is on the Nov. 4 general election ballot.
Also known as the Education Initiative, Question 3 would impose a 2 percent business “margins tax” designed to raise an estimated $700 million a year for public schools.
The measure is opposed by many Nevada businesses and elected officials, including Gov. Brian Sandoval. It was put on the ballot by the Nevada State Education Association, which represents teachers...
…“The vote today in opposition to the margins tax initiative is not a vote against education,” he said. “It is a vote against a flawed initiative that will cost many of our members their jobs and raise the cost of living on Nevadans on a fixed income and on citizens that are still struggling to make ends meet after years of a terrible recession.”
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Keystone’s Mission:
To recruit, support and advocate for candidates for public office who support private sector job creation, low taxation, a responsible regulatory environment, and effective delivery of essential state services.
Keystone’s Goals:
- To focus on candidate support on state legislative races and the governor’s office.
- To oppose any form of corporate income taxes or other business taxes that discourage capital investment and therefore job creation.
- Support limiting Nevada state government spending to the rate of population growth.
Quote:
“The vote today in opposition to the margins tax initiative is not a vote against education,” he said. “It is a vote against a flawed initiative that will cost many of our members their jobs and raise the cost of living on Nevadans.” -Danny Thompson, Executive Secretary treasurer AFL-CIO
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