Democratic leaders announced Monday they will meet with selected business owners to discuss future needs of the state, including whether public education is properly funded.
Nothing is off the table.
He said a dozen business leaders, including members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, have been invited to the closed-door meeting in the Legislative Building. Pat Shalmy, the president of the Las Vegas chamber, intends to attend the meeting. We'd like to see them quantified. Since the Supreme Court decision last week, some Democrats have stepped forward to say more money should be given to education. Senate Republicans and Gov. Kenny Guinn have been adamant that they will back no tax increase without the consent of the affected industries.