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Governor Gibbons to Sign Race to Top Bill in Las Vegas on Wednesday
Submitted by on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 11:57amCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons on Wednesday will sign the “Race to the Top” bill allowing Nevada to compete for federal school improvement funds, a spokesman said today.
The Matley Ranch and the Villa Resort
Submitted by on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 5:09pmCity Supervisor Pete Livermore files for Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 5:14pmCarson City Supervisor Pete Livermore has filed for the Republican nomination for Assembly District 40.
Livermore, 68, is termed out after 12 years on the Board of Supervisors.
Former CC planner and redevelopment director Rob Joiner files for Supervisor Ward One
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 5:07pmFormer CC planner and redevelopment director Rob Joiner filed Friday in a very crowded race for City Supervisor Ward 1.
Joiner said although he left the city eight years ago to finish his governmen
OurTown: Bonnie Parnell talks about state budget
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 2:25pmAssemblywoman Bonnie Parnell talks about the just-finished special
session of the Nevada Legislature, and the struggle to balance the
state's budget.
Millennium Scholarship Program Faces Uncertain Future Due to State Budget Crisis
Submitted by on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 12:54pmCARSON CITY –A college scholarship available to eligible Nevada high school graduates could be in fin
Sparks truck driver killed in freak accident in central Oregon.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 10:49amA Sparks truck driver was killed Thursday as he drove a Sherwin Williams semi on Oregon Highway 58 seven miles west of Oakridge, a small town southeast of Eugene.
Oregon State Police say Gregory Mu
Times Are Tough, But What If
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 2:49pmby Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/03/04/times_are_tough_but_what_if Everyone followed the 3/50 Project whenever possible?The 3/50 Project is one that starts with you.
Supervisors turn down property tax increase, but move forward on possible water rate hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 1:45pmIn a mixed bag meeting Thursday, city supervisors turned down a chance to raise property taxes $220,000 for their beleaguered city budget, but set into motion the process that could raise water rates
Assembly Minority Leader Says She Will Not Run for Re-election
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 12:35pmAssembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert, R-Reno, said her surprise decision announced today to leave public office has nothing to do with rumors that she could be appointed to serve out the remainde
Independent American Party Files Candidate List, Looks to Make Headway in 2010
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:50amCARSON CITY – The Independent American Party (IAP) this week released its list of candidates for 38 different offices, including the seat now held by U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and all three congressional seats. There are candidates for state and local offices as well.
State Legislators Disagree on Solutions to Projected $3 Billion Budget Shortfall in 2011
Submitted by on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:13amWith the Legislature reaching a deal to close the $800 billion shortfall late Sunday, party leaders referred to the intimidating difficulties they will face in next year’s session when legislators will have to deal with a projected $3 billion shortfall in the next biennium.
Candidates for office
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 7:28amHere is a list of candidates that have filed to run in the next election as of Tuesday:
Karen Abowd to run for Carson City Supervisor Ward One
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 6:06pmKaren Abowd, co-owner of Adele's Restaurant, announced her candidacy today for Carson City Supervisor Ward One.
Carson City Sheriff's Office could carry the bulk of job layoffs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 2:26pmWith as many as 30 employees targeted for Carson City government layoffs, the equivalent of 23 of those positions may come from the sheriff's office.
OurTown: Sheriff Kenny Furlong talks about law enforcement, election
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 7:49am30 city employees face layoffs
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 10:13pmCarson City is looking at laying off up to 30 employees due to a budget shortfall caused by lower-than-expected sales tax revenues, according to a story by the Nevada Appeal.
Carson Now has learned that Sheriff Kenny Furlong met with his employees and indicated that 10 sworn officers and 16 civilian employees were facing layoffs. The sheriff and fire departments make up almost half of the city's budget.
Special Session: Assembly GOP Leader Says Bank Fee in Budget a Tradeoff, Expresses Concerns About Last Minute Jobs Bill
Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 5:44pmCARSON CITY – Assembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert said in an interview today that GOP agreement to include a new f
Water bonds, property tax hikes on Carson City's Board of Supervisor agenda
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 3:18pmWater and sewer rate hikes may move a step closer Thursday when the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear plans to issue up to $32 million in general obligation water bonds over 30 years.
Douglas High School Block D Memorial Scholarship Dinner
Submitted by on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 10:25amOurTown: D.A.R.E. officer Lisa Davis
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 8:40amLisa Davis, D.A.R.E. officer for the Carson City Sheriff's Office, talks about efforts to educate parents about the dangers of kids abusing prescription drugs.
Bipartisan Budget Deal in Place
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 8:10pmCARSON CITY – As a deal to close an $805 million budget gap was announced today, bringing a close to a sometimes rancorous six-day special session, Republican lawmakers say they helped shape the de
News Carson City is moving to Carson Now
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 4:31pmDear News Carson City readers,
Seven month old found dead at E. Long Condo
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 4:31pmSheriff Ken Furlong told CarsonNow.org that a 7 month old baby girl was found lying dead on the bed in a back bedroom this morning. Furlong says the body was discovered by her grandfather.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall….
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 3:37pmOn The Reflection In The Mirror
By Karl Neathammer
End in sight for Special Session?
Submitted by on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 11:29pmAssembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, told reporters Saturday night that legislative leaders, Governor Gibbons and administrative officials have come to a tentative agreement on how to plu
