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Jason Frierson, who is returning to the Assembly as speaker after a shocking 2014 loss, will have Teresa Benitez-Thompson as his majority leader, providing an all-minority leadership team that also encompasses both urban regions, sources tell me.
Irene Bustamante Adams, who led the caucus until ...

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Tuesday the appointments of General Counsel Joe Reynolds to serve as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission and Leo Drozdoff as acting-Commissioner effective Oct. 3.

Reynolds and Drozdoff will fill the vacancies of Commissioners David Noble and Alaina Burtenshaw, respectively.

Tony Baca, a member of Assemblyman Brent Jones' anti-tax caucus, has started a robocall against his primary foe, Artemus Ham, that seeks to exploit the transgender bathroom issue by invoking a notorious child murder.

PK O’Neill vs. the facts (excepts from his newsletters)

Issue 1: Representation; Leadership vs. Serving the People

PK O’Neill’s candidacy for reelection raises serious questions about pragmatism, principles, integrity, the role of a representative, what it means to be a Republican, what it means to be conservative, what it means to represent your constituents and what it means to govern.

Unopposed and unchanged, Assemblyman Ira Hansen sent a missive to his caucus mates this week criticizing GOP leaders and their "excessive expenditures on consultants."

Democrats added about 12,000 voters to their statewide registration advantage over Republicans last month, benefiting from thousands of voters who registered at the Feb. 20 caucus.

Despite losing the state on Feb. 20 in the caucus, Bernie Sanders' campaign swarmed the Clark County caucus and probably flipped two delegates from Hillary Clinton's camp.

The Carson City Democratic County Convention went off without a hitch Saturday with none of the issues that plagued the March caucuses which were overwhelmed by an unexpected turnout.And th ...

Hillary Clinton crushed Bernie Sanders in Nevada's Fourth Congressional District, thus earning an extra delegate and perhaps providing a harbinger for the crowed Democratic primary in June, final caucus results show.
The final numbers showed Clinton defeating Sanders by 59 percent to 41 percent ...

A near split of Churchill County caucus goers gave former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a narrow two-point win ove ...

We’ve all felt the occasional urge to ride off into the sunset, but it was those Pony Express boys that actually did it. Learn about their history from the Pony Express Association at Red’s Old 395. An informative talk at the Carson City Library sheds some light on why life is so crazy. If you’ve always wanted to learn to play with fire, then check out Controlled Burn. This regional fire spinning group will show you the ropes at A to Zen.

TUESDAY:

Registered Republican voters in Nevada are caucusing this evening for the United States presidential candidates of their choice, and to award delegates toward the party nomination this summer.

The Nevada State Democrats released the following statement regarding the death of Nevada State Senator Debbie Smith of Sparks. She was 60:

"The Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus announced today that Senator Debbie Smith has passed away. The thoughts and prayers of the Senate Democrats and caucus staff are with Senator Smith’s family. Details for a public memorial service will be announced in the coming days."

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement.

Hillary Clinton won the Nevada Democratic Caucus today with approximately 52% of the vote. With 35 delegates at stake, supporters for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders showed up in numbers at caucus sites throughout the state to show support for their favorite presidential candidate. At the time of this report, with 78% of precincts reporting, Hillary Clinton has 52.1% of the vote against Bernie Sanders' 47.8%.

The Republican Caucus is February 23, 2016.

Hundreds of Churchill County Democrats attended the First in the West caucus today at the Wolf Center. The line of voters extended to Stillwater Avenue, and most people were at their precin ...

It's not too late to join in the Democratic caucus today and make your voice heard. Voters can register at the door. Check your caucus location and get more information Here.

The Nevada Democratic Caucus is today at 11 a.m. throughout the state. A caucus, where registered Democrats and party leaders meet to begin registering preferences for the presidential nominee, is being at various locations. To find your caucus location, click here All eligible voters that will be 18 by election day are able to participate, and if you havent registered to vote you may do so at the caucus location. Carson Now will be in attendance, so check back later for updates on the process.

Hillary's firewall holds or Bernie breaks through?

Got kids? Plenty of fun awaits. Start out at Dunkin Donuts for their Community Celebration complete with face painting and more. Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library will give them a chance to practice their reading skills with a non-judgmental furry friend. Celebrate the Asian New Year with crafts and music at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Take a look at the whole list for a weekend filled with activities for those young, old, and in-between.

SATURDAY:

The Associated Students of Western Nevada College hosted an event to help Carson City residents learn about how the upcoming political caucuses work.Representatives fr ...

Campaigning for presidential candidates is ramping into overdrive prior to the state caucuses to determine who will be their top picks going into each polit ...

Nevada is an important early precinct caucus state. Please come help us spread the word about Bernie Sanders and our caucus this Saturday (2/20/16) as we go do to door and talk with voters in our neighborhoods

We will offer a brief canvass training and you will be provided canvass materials to include a script, a list of voters, Bernie literature, and a walk map. Please dress in layer, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a bottle water.

We have provided a 6 hour window but come when you can and canvass as many shifts as you are available to do.

Nevada has a closed caucus sytem -- that is, only Democrats can participate on Feb. 20 and only Republicans on Feb. 23.
But because of a quirk in the system -- cue the national ridicule again -- Republicans could vote in both caucuses. How?
Republicans closed their registration rolls on Feb. 13, ...

SEIU is going up Monday with Spanish-language radio and television ads in Nevada to support Hillary Clinton just days before Saturday's Democratic caucus.

A blimp bearing the banner of a presidential candidate encircled Carson City Sunday morning.

One side of the blimp displayed the political message in English, and the other side was printed in Spanish.

Today is the last day you can register to caucus with the Republicans. The Democrats allow same-day registration. Republicans:Register and find your precinct — http://www.nevadagopcaucus.or ...

It's time to kick off this three-day weekend. Satiate your sweet tooth at the Boys and Girls Club; high school senior Larrissa Cruzan has organized a bake sale. Head downtown to check out the Grand Opening reception at Charlie B Gallery on West Telegraph. Stick around for the great band playing at Westside Pour House or have some dinner at one the nearby restaurants. Party Mardi Gras style at Remedy’s and wear something black light reactive.

FRIDAY:

More voters registered in Nevada last year than in 2007 and 2011 combined, indicating a heightened level of activism as the caucuses and elections loom.

MSNBC and Telemundo will co-host a town hall with Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Las Vegas on Feb. 18, two days before Nevada Democrats hold presidential caucuses, I've confirmed.
The state party will partner with the networks on the event that is sure to draw distinctions on key Nevada i ...

Coming on the heels of her endorsement by Nevada DREAMers, Hillary Clinton is taking to the airwaves to make her case that she is the best choice for Hispanics with spots starring some of those same folks.
This cohort could be critical in the Feb. 20 caucus and in the general election.
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