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Source: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/may/11/anti-bds-measure-will-aid-nevadas-economy/
Anti-BDS Measure Will Aid Nevada's Economy
(Las Vegas Sun) Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison - As a state elected official, I introduced Senate Bill 26 that provides that Nevada will not contract with, or invest in, companies that boycott, divest or sanction Israel for political purposes. Public contracts should be structured to maximize the financial benefits to Nevada. As elected officials whose primary stewardship lies in the effective and efficient use of taxpayers' dollars, we should undoubtedly be concerned with any company motivated by politics over legitimate business performance. Israel and Israeli companies have a competitive edge in business sectors that have proven to be significant to Nevada's diversification - water technology and UAV technology to name just two. We must ensure that our state policy is welcoming to Israel and Israeli businesses.