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Gov. Sandoval Appoints First Director Of Tourism And Cultural Affairs
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 5:23pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. She will begin her job Nov. 14.
The newly constituted department is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission.
Sandoval Appoints New Director of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 3:43pmNEWS RELEASE – Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Claudia Vecchio as the first director of the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is comprised of the Nevada Commission on Tourism, Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council, and the Nevada Indian Commission.
Judge dismisses League suit against Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 5:04pmBy Kristi Boosman
LAKE TAHOE — A federal judge has dismissed a suit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Sierra Colina project that was brought on by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
Marc Johnson named UNR Interim President
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 3:09pmBy Jane Tors
RENO — The Nevada Board of Regents today unanimously approved Chancellor Dan Klaich’s recommendation of Marc Johnson to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada, Reno. Johnson has served as executive vice president and provost at the University since 2008.
Nevada Senate Proposal Would Ban Knives, Hatchets, Swords At Schools
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 3:10pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Carrying a hatchet, axe, sword or knife onto the grounds of a child care center, public school or higher education campus would become a misdemeanor under a new proposal.
New Coalition Proposes Ideas for Government Efficiency in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/20/2010 - 1:45pmA new group has formed to propose innovative strategies to create a healthy State with well-supported public systems and services and an improved fiscal system.
Members of the Nevada Values Coalition have met twice for “big tent”, nonpartisan meetings to discuss the complex issues, and members then further examined ideas through subcommittees.
Affordable Help for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment During the Holidays and Year Round In Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 4:32amAt least 24 million people in the U.S. struggle with addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The good news is that millions in recovery stand as evidence that there is hope – people can stop using, reconnect with family, and go on to productive, happy lives. The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is one group promoting the fact that recovery is possible, prevention works and treatment is effective.
Group Urges Nevadans to Reach Out for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 2:38pmChristy McGill likes to use a gardening metaphor when she explains Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey's mission to reduce substance abuse and promote recovery.
“The Coalition is planting the seeds of hope that alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover,” said McGill, who serves as director.
Lyon and Storey plant 'Seeds of Hope for Prevention, Treatment and Recovery'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 5:34amSeptember is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is celebrating the month by “planting the seeds of hope” that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover.
IWF Launches Balanced Education for Everyone Campaign, Asks parents to fight for fair education in lead-up to Earth Day activities
Submitted by on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 9:05am(Washington, D.C.) – The Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) launches its latest campaign, Balanced Education for Everyone (BEE) on Monday, April 5. The campaign advocates for parents to take control of their children’s education, especially when it comes to alarmist global warming indoctrination.
Creating a Local Organic Food Economy (updated)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 8:24amBy Quest Lakes