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Gaming win for February down in Carson, statewide
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 11:14am

Nevada casinos didn't have a great February, with the gaming win down 6.84 percent statewide compared to prior year.

The Gaming Control Board report for February showed the Las Vegas Strip down 9.56 percent, while North Lake Tahoe was down more than 15 percent. The Carson Valley area that included Carson City was down 2.89 percent.

For the fiscal year, the state gaming win is still in positive territory, but barely, .09 percent over prior year.

See the attachment below for the complete report.

Measure Raising Bar Before State Could Shift Costs To Local Governments Endorsed By Mayors
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 5:57pm

CARSON CITY – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to cut funding to or impose an unfunded mandate on local governments was heartily endorsed today by local officials including the mayors of Reno and Las Vegas.

Douglas authorities seeking strongarm robbery suspects
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 4:22pm

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a strongarm robbery that took place on Thursday, March 24th, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, off Topsy Lane in north Douglas County.

In the incident, a Hispanic female forcibly stole a small black case suspended by a breakaway lanyard from around the victim’s neck as the victim was walking to her car in the parking lot.

Major Campaign Finance Bill Wins Favorable Vote In Assembly Committee
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 3:16pm

CARSON CITY – A major campaign finance reform bill that would require most candidates to file their contribution and expense reports electronically narrowly passed out of an Assembly panel today on an 8-7 vote.
The bill would also move filing deadlines up to give voters more time to review the political donation and expense information before casting their ballots.

Book Review: Confessions of a Paper Pimp
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 10:06pm

“Confessions of a Paper Pimp,” by Sam Bauman. Slalom Press, 2011. Hard copy available at Amazon, $18.95; Kindle version, $10.

By Guy W. Farmer

Sore Feelings: GOP Lawmakers Say Dems Ignoring Their Bills
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 6:10pm

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Add it up and some of them have to die.
There is not enough time for the Legislature to hear every bill, but that has not stopped Republicans from accusing Democrats of ignoring Republican bills.

Lake Tahoe
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 3:17pm

Just a few photos from a cold trip up to Lake Tahoe last month. See more photos at AroundCarson.com.

Immigration Bills Spark Heated Debate In Legislature
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 12:10pm

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Two bills relating to illegal immigrants sparked heated debate in an Assembly committee this morning.
One from Assemblyman Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, would impose penalties and restrictions on illegal immigrants in a way similar to a controversial Arizona law enacted this past year.

It's Your City with Neil Rombardo
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 9:10am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEVapn3XjwU

Snow possible in Carson City late tonight into Thursday

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 6:31am

Another blast of winter weather is expected to reach the Carson City area tonight with 1 to 3 inches of snow expected in the valleys and up to 8 inches at Lake Tahoe.

Cold air, more snow and gusty winds has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a winter weather advisory later tonight for Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Reno through Thursday morning.

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