Watch Sandoval’s address at C-Span.
“I’m … encouraged to hear that long overdue reforms for construction defect legislation, collective bargaining, and school choice will be meaningfully addressed. It’s an honor to serve with Governor Sandoval as he announces investments in a new Nevada that will ensure future generations have the tools necessary to succeed.” – Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison
“This is encouraging talk. But it can’t mean only working families pay more in sales taxes. It also doesn’t mean that all we do is raise fees across the board to avoid the hard choices.” – Assembly Minority Leader Marilyn Kirkpatrick
“Academic excellence doesn’t come free, though, and we should all applaud Governor Sandoval for ignoring personal political risk and proposing a bold new revenue plan that would help fund the many reforms needed in our education system. This is a thoughtful and serious proposal that the Legislature must now consider, and we will do so once the details become available.” – Senator Ben Kieckhefer
“We are gratified the governor has ended furloughs and restored increases for classified workers who were among the hardest hit during the recession. Governor Sandoval has been responsive to this high priority for our faculty and staff.” — Dan Klaich, chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education
“I am enthusiastic about Gov. Brian Sandoval’s interest in revisiting how we fund state services, and in particular, K-12 education funding. All of us — the Senate and the Assembly, Democrats and Republicans, the Executive branch, progressives and the business community — must come together to build a prosperous state where our kids have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Research shows that a high-quality education increases the earnings of individuals and the economic health of their communities.” – Former Assemblyman Jason Frierson, speaking at pre state-of-the-state event.
“For those who are inclined to find fault with any of the thoughtful proposals laid out by Governor Sandoval, I would encourage those critics to be prepared to come to the table with their own solutions. As Chairman of the Senate Revenue Committee, I commit to holding full and open hearings to examine all viable alternatives, and I will receive input and encourage spirited debate from key stakeholders, members of the Senate and the public at large in order to develop revenue reform. Doing nothing is no longer a viable option.” – Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson
“Enjoyed hearing Governor Sandoval embrace bills I have sponsored: school construction, full day kindergarten (and) pay for performance. Let’s move!” – Senator Debbie Smith
