Roberson Promises Quick Action On Tax Issues

By Jay Bartos

Published January 12, 2015 at 6:22 PM PST

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson promised this morning to tackle tax issues early in the upcoming legislative session, saying he hopes to approve a plan in March that would raise new revenue for education.

Roberson, R-Las Vegas, said the state must raise more money just to fund essential services since the budget is running a deficit. Tax changes would have to produce higher revenue if lawmakers decide to boost funding for K-12 schools and for higher education.

Roberson said he and the GOP-controlled Senate will follow Governor Sandoval’s lead when crafting tax and education reform plans.

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