Review-Journal endorsement: Question 5
Dolores Maceda, a volunteer, packs diapers and wipes into bags during a Diapers for Diplomas distribution at the Baby’s Bounty Center for Families warehouse on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. Maceda has a child who is part of the program, and decided to volunteer for the recent distribution. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Voters won’t just be electing officials from president to school board. They’ll also be deciding to approve or reject constitutional changes and proposed laws.
Parents would save a bit of money under Question 5. It would remove the sales tax on diapers used by children and adults. The argument for the exemption is that diapers are a necessity. While Nevada has increased taxes repeatedly over the past 24 years, tax cuts have been practically nonexistent. Rather than carve out dozens of exceptions to sales taxes, a uniform tax decrease would be a better idea. But something is better than nothing. Support Question 5.
