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The following statement is from Don Gibson, president of the Carson City Sheriffs' Protective Association, which represents 77 employees. It was read to the Board of Supervisors today:

The Carson City Board of Supervisors agreed to make about $7.8 million in cuts, including the elimination of about 20 positions from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

CARSON CITY – The 2010 special session called by Gov. Jim Gibbons last month to balance a state budget out of balance by more than $800 million touched on major issues from gaming and mining fee increases to layoffs of state employees.

by Scott Schrantz
This little news bite from Kurt Hildebrand's Morning Report is so bizarre that I had to highlight it. I don't even think there's any comment I could make to enhance it.

According to Thursday's commission packet, someone apparently thought the Costco was in Douglas County for the last three years and shipped $434,740 of Carson City's gas taxes south.

by Scott Schrantz

The Carson City Board of Supervisors just voted 5-0 to make $7.8 million in cuts, that includes eliminating 20 positions from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Sheriff deputies, wearing yellow t-shirts declaring "Say No to Cuts for Cops," have packed the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center for the Board of Supervisors meeting, waiting

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s political leaders have emphasized repeatedly in recent months that the state faces a huge funding shortfall in 2011, perhaps as much as a $3 billion hole that will make the r

by Scott Schrantz

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Karen Abowd talks about her candidacy for Carson City Board of Supervisors, Ward 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMJxZW-Z1WE

Carson City Board of Supervisors have a heavy agenda this week as they try to close a $10 million budget deficit.

CARSON CITY – Republican presidential adviser Sig Rogich said in an interview televised today that he is supporting the re-election of U.S. Sen. Harry Reid because replacing the most powerful member of Congress while the state is in the worst recession in memory is a bad idea.

When it comes to spring cleaning, out with the old and pare down the new seems to be the order of the times.

by Bobbi Coulter

Nevada’s county websites have received a collective grade of “F” from Sunshine Review, a non-profit organization that promotes transparency from both state and local governments.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office reported a handful of arrests over the weekend. Here's a summary of some of those arrested.

by Scott Schrantz

It's a great day in Carson City, from the east shore of Lake Tahoe to the top of Dump Hill. Get out and enjoy!

St. Patty's Day came early on the Comstock this year and hundreds of people gathered in Virginia City for the annual parade and Rocky Mountain Oyster festival. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYAa6Xbyd08

U.S. Senate

Sharon Angle, Republican

Scott Ashjian, Tea Party

Gary Bernstein, Republican

Sherry Brooks, Republican

John Chachas, Republican

Here is the final filing information from the Carson City Elections Office as of 5 p.m. The filing period is now closed. The primary election is set for Tuesday, June 8.

Last week, the Nevada Board of Regents held a meeting in what marks the beginning of nine weeks of discussion on how to further reduce their budgets to adjust for the 6.9 percent cut in funding agreed upon by Nevada Legislators during the special session in February.

Here is the latest filing information coming out of the Carson City Elections Office as of 8:30 a.m. The filing period ends at 5 p.m. today.

After a number of years of drier than normal winters, it appears that Carson City may be in for a more normal summer water season in 2010.

CARSON CITY – An inquiry into the use of campaign funds by Assemblywoman Kathy McClain in 2009 to pay her Clark County retirement contributions while serving as a lawmaker has been expanded to include additional expenditures as well.

by Scott Schrantz

The federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled that Nevada can limit the amount of advertising brothels can display in cities and counties where brothels are banned.

Las Vegas Sun columnist Jon Ralston is reporting that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were hospitalized after a car wreck today in the Washington, D.C., area.

In what may be the most difficult meeting of their careers, Carson City Supervisors next week will balance the 2010-11 city budget with significant cuts in city services including layoffs. Those layoffs, if approved, will occur in many departments, but the more noticeable will be in the Sheriff and Fire Departments.