Constitution
Dozens testify on Nevada same-sex marriage
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 9:25amNevada Marriage Equality Headed to Senate Floor
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 6:02pmMontana Skies Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 4:22pmTheir name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom, and they continue to follow their creative instincts far beyond traditional boundaries.
In concert, these award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and House of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes in Committee
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 12:00pmSenate Joint Resolution 13, which would legalize same-sex marriage in Nevada, was passed in the Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections with a vote of 3-2. The bill had been amended since it was first discussed in the committee on March 26, with the new language stating that Nevada and its political subdivisions will recognize marriages and issue marriage licenses regardless of gender.
Students Hope for Stronger Voice in Education System
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 10:54pmMonday the Assembly Committee on Education unanimously passed a joint resolution that would add a student regent to the Nevada Board of Regents. The student would be appointed by the board and would have full voting powers, just like any other regent.
Nevada minimum wage, overtime pay to remain same as 2012
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 12:28pmNevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime rates will remain unchanged for 2013, State Labor Commissioner Thoran Towler announced Monday.
The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will remain at $7.25 per hour and the minimum wage for employees who do not receive health benefits will remain at $8.25 per hour.
Guest Opinion: On The equality and Fairness of 'Gay' Marriage
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:04amAs our legislators practice their compassion for homosexual marriage in what the unenlightened refer to as 'profaning our historic religious traditions', they will now consider overturning the laws of nature and biology to gratify the countless progressives who claim to be unfairly labeled by their detractors as deviants and/or Feminists. However, in the words of our President, perhaps we should also address the equally important issue of fairness.
Same-Sex Marriage Draws Big Support at Capitol
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 5:04pmby NATASHA VITALE
The emotion and tension inside the legislature building was reflected in many young couples’ faces on Tues. as they sat side by side, some holding hands throughout the meeting as one by one, as community leaders and citizens testified to show their support for same-sex marriage.
Marriage definition could be removed from Nevada Constitution
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/23/2013 - 7:57amCARSON CITY — Sixteen legislators have signed on to joint resolution that would remove wording in the state constitution that defines marriage as between a man and woman.
Voters decided to define marriage in the Nevada Constitution as between a man and woman. The amendment required two votes, with the last taking place roughly eleven years ago.
Orwellian NEW-Speak: Budget Cut Language Engineering
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 12:11pmOrwellian NEW-Speak: Budget Cut Language Engineering
Orwellian New-Speak: Budget Cut Lies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 10:31pmDoes anyone out there actually believe that Congressional sequestration results in budget cuts? The federal spending under sequestration goes up every year without congress even passing a budget. If the automatic baseline budget grows less than is required by law then Washington, our media, and the New-speak columnists misinform the people of our nation that there has been a cut when in fact spending is increasing. There are no cuts which is why spending goes up each year.
Sheriff Furlong trying to get rid of Biker clubs?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 8:46pmI just got word that Sheriff Fulong is trying to get rid of the biker clubs in Carson City . You got to be kidding me, what has this country come to? Go get the guys that shoot up IHOP, the guy who is molesting children. You wont win this one, we have constitution rights and we will fight for them. Police are the most corrupt people I know. There's bad seeds in all aspects of clubs, including the police. All this is gonna do is bring us bikers closer together and make us stronger. The Blue nights who are cops where cuts too, you gonna close them down to?
The Sagebrushers: Comstock-era writers took their booze and news to the limit
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/03/2013 - 10:43amAlfred Doten had one of the longest tenures of any Sagebrusher in the history of the Comstock. His Nevada career began at Como in 1863, and ended 40 years later with his death in Carson City in 1903. Today Doten is remembered for the journals he wrote spanning 54 years documenting his career and personal experiences. Seventy years after his death, the University of Nevada Press published a massive three volume set, weighing a hefty 14 1/2 pounds, titled: “The Journals of Alfred Doten 1849-1903.”
Immigration 'Reforms'? Real Reform Is As Simple As 1-2-3-4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 3:04pmSynopsis
1. Secure the borders.
2. Quit politicizing immigration and illegal immigration.
3. Turn off the magnet to illegal immigration.
4. Put an end to “anchor babies.”
Introduction
As an immigrant and a naturalized U.S. citizen myself, with several generations of U.S. citizens in my extended family tree and none left in Europe, I am writing to express my most vehement protest against the proposed “reforms” in our immigration laws that are being announced at the present time, whether they come from the president or Congress.
Opinion: A Fabricated Lie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 8:43amRecently, while dialing thru the radio spectrum I stumbled upon the “conservative” Mike Gallagher talk show, which is broadcast locally here in Carson City, on KKFT-99.1.
Mr. Gallagher stated (and I am paraphrasing here) “our children are not allowed to pray in public schools”
“The United States Supreme Court has never held that students cannot pray in school.
The Hundred Year War On The Economy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 10:26amSometimes it takes a while to get the big picture, to see things coming into focus. Now, I am not much for conspiracy theories, but if anything looks like it is being driven by design, this is one. The theories driving it were formulated many lifetimes ago. The people whose sick minds spawned them are long dead. For the life of me I do not understand how any egomaniac could possibly get his jollies from a trend he might have started but maybe not even his great-grandson might see coming to fruition. But there it is, a hundred year timeline on several fronts.
Destruction of money
Kristina Pickering named Chief Justice at Nevada Supreme Court
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 12:38pmLeadership at the state's highest court will change Jan. 5 when Chief Justice Michael A. Cherry ends his term and Justice Kristina Pickering begins the administrative role of Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.
Pickering will represent Nevada’s courts at the 2013 Nevada Legislature and will give the State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers early in the session. She will serve as Chief Justice until January 2014.
Letter: The Amendment To Overturn The 'Citizens United' Decision
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 9:28amThe article on the web page Citizens United Petition delivered to Carson City leaders in Carson Now states that 300 cities and 11 states are passing around a resolution for a constitutional amendment to overturn this Supreme Court decision.
Envying The Fun In The Editor's Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 3:11pmThe editor must have been enjoying some holiday cheer. Sometimes I envy the guy, he sure has a fun job. Consider the last few postings. 1. ...and deservedly so! | Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now http://carsonnow.org/reader-content/11/23/2012/and-deservedly-so Absolutely right. As the author says, there is no cure for willful ignorance. Before I give in to the temptation of pointing to this letter as one obvious illustration of that dictum, let me ask the following questions:
Letter: Dividing the Pie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 2:15pmAs a matter of law, the Nevada state constitution requires a balanced budget. As a matter of economic law and history, raising taxes will never balance a budget. It never has and never will. If a budget cannot be balanced without tax increases, it will never be balanced afterwards. The reason is simple, raising taxes decreases tax revenues and strangles growth. Many Nevada taxpayers believe that our legislators seek to redistribute our tax dollars to buy votes or political power rather than serve the public good.
Obama(care) economy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 10:25amAnd so it begins...
http://nationaljournal.com/domesticpolicy/floodgates-open-on-new-health-...
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/6125-proposed-regulations-and-notificati...
http://www.regulations.gov/#!home;tab=search
I am not disappointed; I am angry, I am tired.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 9:01amI told you so, again and again for four years. OK, so Obama did not cancel the elections; he did one better, he put the veneer of the "will of the people" on it. Voting is the best revenge...? He never had to say, against whom.
Nevada Voters Approve Legislative Special Session Measure
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 10:59amCARSON CITY – A majority of Nevada voters on Tuesday approved a measure sought by some state lawmakers that will now allow them to call a special session of the Legislature on “extraordinary occasions.”
The vote in support of the constitutional amendment was 54 percent to 46 percent opposed.
FIRE 'em ALL!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 1:54pmMost Nevadan's are part of the 58% majority of registered voters in our state. The national socialist democrat party has only registered 42% of Nevada voters even using the illegal tactics of ACORN and similar illegal acts of registering non residents of our state. We still have the majority votes required to FIRE 'em ALL! We still have a majority of the vote. Now we need to Fire 'em All!
School board, Assembly seat and state ballot question discussed tonight at forum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 4:58pmAn issues and candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters will be at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Carson City Library Auditorium. There will be a presentation by candidates for Assembly District 40; candidates for the school board and a discussion on the merits of Nevada's Ballot Question 1 that, if passed, would change the state's constitution and allow the Legislature to bring itself into special session.
V&T McKeen Motor Car designated as National Historic Landmark
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:39pmSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Wednesday announced the designation of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad McKeen Motor Car #70 based in Carson City as one of 27 national historic landmarks.
Calling the McKeen Motor Car #70, Virginia & Truckee Railway Motor Car #22, "the best surviving example of the first commercially viable application of internal combustion power in a self-propelled railroad car" the designation possess exceptional value and quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States, Salazar said.
Chamber hosts candidate forum for Carson City Supervisor races
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 2:33pmLocal politics gets into full swing when the Carson City Chamber of Commerce will host its Soup's On Supervisor Candidate Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Featured at the luncheon will be the contestants for the Carson City Supervisor Ward 2 race, Brad Bonkowski and Dennis Johnson and Ward 4 contestants incumbent Molly Walt and Jim Shirk. Questions will be fielded from the audience.
The forum will be at Gold Dust West, 2171 U.S. Highway 50 East in Carson City. The cost is $15 per person in advance and $20 at the door. RSVP by Oct. 19. Call (775) 882-1565. See the flier below.
Carson City candidate and ballot question forums next week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 9:55amTwo candidate forums will take place in Carson City next week. Hosted by the League of Women Voters, the first is at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Carson City Community Center. The topics are Question 1, the proposed City Center project for downtown Carson City. Following the pros and cons discussion of Question 1 there will be a Board of Supervisors candidate presentation for the two seats.
Nevada Voters To Weigh In On One Controversial State Ballot Measure In November
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 09/19/2012 - 7:43amCARSON CITY – Nevada voters will determine the fate of only one statewide measure in the Nov. 6 general election, but the proposal put on the ballot by the Legislature is somewhat controversial.
Interim Lawmaker Panel OKs Drafting Resolution To Provide For Study Of Legislature, Including Pay, Annual Sessions
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 4:18pmCARSON CITY – A legislative panel today voted to seek a resolution in the 2013 session to authorize the creation of a public commission to study the operation of the Legislature and make recommendations on issues ranging from lawmaker pay to moving to annual sessions.