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Rosen launches portal to aid businesses affected by pandemic
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 9:00amNevada Democratic U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen this morning launched an online resource portal to assist small businesses in Nevada affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The portal is ...
AD-40 candidate to speak at Carson City Democrats online luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:44pmSoftware engineer Derek Morgan, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon, being held online only for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carson City Democratic luncheon features discussion of redistricting reform
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 1:02amSondra Cosgrove, President of the League of Women Voters of Nevada and Professor of History at the College of Southern Nevada, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her teleconferenced presentation will spotlight Fair Maps Nevada, a bi-partisan coalition of Nevadans joining together to end gerrymandering through transparent redistricting.
Events around Carson City for Monday, March 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 8:27amHeading into the first of the work week, there's some uncertainty due to concerns over the coronavirus. Some activities will go on as scheduled while others may be canceled. We're advising you check with event organizers ahead of time before you plan on attending.
2020 primary takeaways: Joe Biden's nomination to lose
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:00amJoe Biden's path to the Democratic presidential nomination widened significantly Tuesday with commanding victories in Mississippi, Missouri and Michigan, a state that his rival Bernie Sanders won four years ago.
Candidates register for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District seat held by Carson City's Mark Amodei
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:02pmSeveral candidates, from the Democratic, Republican and Independent parties are vying for the seat of Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, currently held by Mark Amodei who is running again to be re-elected. The 2nd Congressional District covers the northern portion of Nevada, including Carson City, and the counties of: Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, some of Lyon County, Pershing, Storey, and Washoe.
Happenings around Carson City for Monday, March 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 6:17pmHeading into the start of the work week, temperatures will be comparatively cool compared to last week with daytime highs near 55. The Greenhouse Project will be in the spotlight at a Carson City Democratic luncheon, plus fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and a Carson City Parks and Rec led full moon hike up Dead Truck Canyon. Read on for details.
The Greenhouse Project in the spotlight at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 3:46amFeatured speakers at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jon Ruiter, Executive Director of The Greenhouse Project, and Cory King, the project's greenhouse manager and garden educator.
Nevada may change DUI law to reflect the unique ways marijuana affects the body
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 12:15pmTrooper Hannah DeGoey guides her silver Charger through Reno traffic as the sun sets, flipping on her radar from time to time to check the speed of cars whizzing by.
Democrats, seeking to retain majorities in Carson City, are busy as candidate filing opens
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 7:00amDemocratic legislative candidates from Clark County were in high spirits Monday as they filed en masse to run for the 2020 election, slapping backs and giving hugs as the milled about outside the Clark County Government Center on the first day of …
5 key questions going into critical Super Tuesday primaries
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 2:00amToday is the biggest day of the primary calendar, when 14 states from the Atlantic to the Pacific vote on the Democratic presidential nominee.
Harry Reid makes long-awaited endorsement: It's Biden
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:40amFormer Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, the leader of Nevada's Democratic political machine, has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. Reid announced the endorsement this morning, marking the ...
Carson City area events for Monday, March 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 7:02pmThe first Monday of March should bring clearing skies and sunshine after a weekend of wild weather. Activities include a discussion and documentary viewing regarding the high cost of pharmaceutical drugs, plus Read Across America storytime for young children at the Carson City Library, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
High cost of pharmaceutical drugs the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 6:16amMary Liveratti, former president of AARP Nevada, will lead a discussion about the runaway cost of prescription drugs at Monday's Democratic luncheon. She will present the stunning documentary Big Pharma: Market Failure, which covers the pharmaceutical industry's role in the ever-spiraling cost of medicine.
Three contenders for Carson City mayor have announced candidacy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 5:55pmCarson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell, local Hookah Lounge business owner Nathaniel Killgore and resident Aaron Sims have all thrown their hats in the ring for the position of Carson City Mayor. Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell is not seeking reelection after 11 years.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Feb. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:55pmTime flies as the sun shines going into the last Monday in February. Expect daytime highs around 60. Activities include are a political luncheon with Clint Koble, a primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, plus yoga, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Sanders coasts to victory in Nevada’s Democratic presidential caucus, Biden wins second
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 5:48pmVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders notched a decisive victory in Nevada’s presidential caucus on Saturday, cementing his frontrunner status and paving a clear road heading into South Carolina’s primary next week and Super Tuesday soon after.
GOP officials in Nevada bind national convention delegates to Trump
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amPAHRUMP — On the same day that Democrats across the state were helping to choose their party’s presidential nominee, Elizabeth Herring sat in the back of the ballroom of the Pahrump Nugget and smiled as Nevada Republicans in the room cheered for four more years of President Donald Trump.
First in the West: Las Vegas supporters pumped up by Sanders’ victory here
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amAs results of the Nevada Democratic caucuses started rolling in Saturday, a Bernie Sanders supporter at the ReBar tavern in downtown Las Vegas screamed out what was quickly becoming evident: “We won.” Other backers of the independent senator from Vermont cried and hugged …
Lesson learned: Sanders gets big push from minority voters in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amFour years ago, Bernie Sanders’ struggles to win over minority voters played a key role in his loss to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Saturday in Nevada, the Vermont senator served notice that this time around would be different.
Live coverage: Officials hope to avoid chaos at Nevada Democratic caucuses
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 10:00amWe have been counting down to this day for months. The Nevada Democratic presidential caucuses are here — finally. How will the caucus go off, especially with heavy rains pouring down in the valley?
Hopefuls look to Nevada for push today
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 2:00amToday’s Nevada caucuses will be the first chance for the candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination to prove themselves in a state with a racially diverse electorate. Here’s what’s at stake for the candidates as they head into today …
Events and Happenings for Carson City and beyond on Saturday, Feb. 22
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 1:25amHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s caucus day, are you ready to vote if you are so inclined? Here are some events to do after/instead throughout the Carson City region!
Saturday's Caucus information for Carson City, Douglas, Lyon County, Storey County, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:20pmSaturday, Feb. 22 is caucus day in Carson City and the State of Nevada! If you’re a democrat or would like to register as one, and you’re interested in voting for your preferred candidate, then this information is for you.
'The Odd Couple' from a woman's POV, Greenhouse Project fundraiser, music and more this weekend around Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 8:12pmHeading into the weekend, there’s an abundance of activities around the capital city region over the next three days. The Brewery Arts Center hosts a female version of "The Odd Couple." Carson City's Greenhouse Project is hosting a lunch and dinner fundraiser toward a healthier State Capitol. Dale Poune will perform at Bella Vita Bistro, plus comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, an open house at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, a Latin-themed concert at the community center and more. Read on for details.
Congressional candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:26pmClint Koble, a Democratic primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon. Koble was also the CD2 Democratic candidate in 2018.
Rain in forecast as Democrats head to caucuses
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 2:10pmCaucusgoers will likely get caught in the rain Saturday. The National Weather Service is predicting a 90% chance of rain Friday night into Saturday morning. Check-in for the Democratic presidential caucuses starts ...
Gloves come off, Bloomberg joins in final Democratic presidential debate before Nevada caucus
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 1:14pmMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, at one point during Wednesday’s raucous presidential debate on the Las Vegas Strip, suggested her opponents take their sparring down to the MGM Grand for fight night.
It was an apt comparison. The eight previous Democratic debates were marked by relatively civil policy disagreements interrupted by occasional dustups and memorable one-liners. On Wednesday night, the gloves came off.
Democratic candidates clash in spirited Las Vegas presidential debate
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 11:15pmThe ninth Democratic presidential debate turned out to be the most spirited, as the candidates for two hours at the Paris Las Vegas on Wednesday took turns questioning the others’ policies and credentials to face off in the general election against President Donald Trump.
Candidate Q&A: Klobuchar campaign playing catch-up in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:00pmMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has not had as much of a presence in Nevada as some of the other Democratic candidates for president. Though she staffed up in the state in late 2019, she’s been outspent here by ...