Kenny Guinn
Kenny Guinn
Kenneth Carroll Guinn, known as Kenny Guinn, was an American businessman, politician and professor. He was the 27th Governor of Nevada from 1999 to 2007. He was a Democrat-turned-Republican...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth24 August 1936
CountryUnited States of America
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These are bright people, ... They've seen first-hand what works and what doesn't work.
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I was taught by my father, who could not read, that reading is the basis of all education. I learned this painful lesson as I watched him suffer through those simple tasks that all of us who can read take for granted. His inability to read affected every aspect of his life, and mine.
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Funds raised by the Tin Cup Tea allow for important programming and operational improvements that otherwise could not happen, ... These cultural institutions play an important role in preserving Nevada's heritage.
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What she is planning to do, I'm quite sure, is leave that to the staff,
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To me, that is showing disrespect to the people of Nevada and disrespect to the first lady's position.
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I believe the best service to the child is the service closest to the child, and children who are victims of neglect, abuse, or abandonment must not also be victims of bureaucracy. They deserve our devoted attention, not our divided attention.
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There is something permanent, and something extremely profound, in owning a home.
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We must rely less on spreadsheets and funding formulas and more on common sense.
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As I said in my state of the state address, we can no longer rely on gaming and sales taxes to pay our way. Indian gaming next door in California is eroding our major industry in Nevada.
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The state of our state is fragile, but I know our spirit and love for Nevada is not.
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Make no mistake about it: Next to parents and families, our teachers are the most important influence in our childrens lives.
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Gaming is the backbone of Nevadas economy.
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Education isn't part of my agenda, it is my agenda.
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Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate and booming tourism sector.