As gaming tax proponent state Sen. Joe Neal, D-North Las Vegas, has found, the state's industries don't come to the table unless there is a bill that threatens their profits. Yes, there's a political risk. Yes, it will be difficult to get support. And yes, Guinn has loaned out his veto to businesses. But the need is there, and the state's schools can't wait two years until the political stars are aligned just so.
Someone needs to show some leadership.
Steve Sebelius is a Review-Journal political columnist. His column runs Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.