Nevada is every bit the rugged, individualistic, pioneering, enterprising state with an independent streak that it was in the days of the Wild West, with both positive and negative results. Easy divorce laws, legal prostitution, and legalized gambling have made gaming and tourism Nevada’s biggest industry today. With no personal or corporate income tax, Nevada is also one of the tax-friendliest states in the nation. While libertarian-leaning on many “vice” issues, Nevada is actually one of the toughest states on marijuana and drug policy, though its alcohol laws are among the most lax. .
In a new Purple Poll released today, voters in 12 swing states diverge dramatically on their views of the country’s economic trajectory. This overwhelmingly affects who they plan on casting their ballot for in November.
Power generation accounts for 39% of water usage in the US. Coal, natural gas, and nuclear use the most while renewable energy uses the least.
A new poll shows that independent voters in five swing-states disapprove of President Obama’s leadership throughout the housing crisis.
Claims by the right that the US has huge reserves of recoverable shale oil are typically simplistic. If only it were that easy.
In yet another sign of a growing consensus in support of energy policies that prioritize innovation, the New York Times endorsed the recommendations of “Beyond Boom and Bust”.
Agricultural stakeholders want lawmakers to reform the country’s immigration policy to accommodate an ag-centric guest worker program. 70% of voters support such a plan.
Mexican immigration has slowed dramatically over the last decade, and net migration may even be negative now.
