Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities Executive Director Dave Fraser testifies in a committee hearing on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at the Legislature in Carson City, Nev. Representatives from Nevada's counties and cities told lawmakers they are facing the hardest year in recent memory due to the decline in property tax revenue. Mark Vincent, chief financial officer for the City of Las Vegas, is at left. (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)

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Officials, lawmakers: Revenue 'shifts' being done for wrong reason

• By ncs-import
• March 13, 2011