Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval defies GOP image, seeks tax hike

Nevada Republicans made history last election when they took control of both houses of the Legislature for the first time since 1929. Now they’re on the verge of leaving a surprising legacy by implementing the biggest tax hike in state history. Gov. Brian Sandoval has shaped a budget plan around raising or extending $1.1 billion in taxes, intending to funnel the new revenue into the state’s low-performing public school system. The tax package passed the state Senate last week with well over