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Carson City Board of Supervisors approve sales tax incentives for area businesses
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 6:20am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted to extend sales tax incentives to the Carson Mall, Carson Tahoe Quail Center and to the new events center project planned for the old Kmart building on the north side of town.

(Go here for the agenda.)

The board turned down a similar request for Carson Quail Park, due to it not meeting minimum space requirement.

The board also voted to approve funding for special election for Nevada congressional district 2.

Wet spring could mean more mosquitoes
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 3:01am

A wet spring resulting in more water in Carson City's traditional mosquito breeding areas means extra vigilance on the part of the city's Division of Environmental Health."There is always the poten...

Bill To Generate Money For Public Education, Create Jobs, Raises Legal Concerns
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 4:20pm

CARSON CITY – A bill authorizing the state Treasurer to use up to $50 million in education funds to support economic diversification efforts and generate more money for public schools passed the Senate today despite questions about the constitutionality of the measure.
Senate Bill 75, amended twice before the vote, passed 12-9 with 10 Democrats and two Republicans in support. It will now be considered by the Assembly.
The bill is being sought by state Treasurer Kate Marshall.

Higher Education Budget Could Be Cut Further Under Legislative Proposal
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 2:40pm

CARSON CITY – The budget situation for Nevada’s universities and colleges may have worsened today as legislators voted to both cut and restore funding for higher education.

A Personal ‘Stimulus Check’ Might Be Waiting For You At Nevada Unclaimed Property Fund
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 12:14pm

CARSON CITY – I checked with high hopes, but alas, my dreams of finding a pot of gold did not materialize. Maybe you will have better luck.
The state has $490 million sitting around that it wants to return to its rightful owners.
In an effort to get the money to the people, the Unclaimed Property Division, operated by the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office, is advertising in 17 newspapers across the state over the next few weeks.

NV hospitals spurn Medicaid cuts, support tax plan
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 3:00am

Some Nevada hospitals are backing a Democratic plan for a new business tax as an alternative to Medicaid cuts they say have left their profession "in critical condition."Sunrise Health System Pr...

Lawmakers reject governor's Silver State Works plan
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 3:00am

Members of the legislative money committees on Tuesday rejected the governor's proposed "Silver State Works" program.The original idea was to put $10 million into a prototype project using state...

Outdoors with Don Q: Extreme Facts From Around the U.S.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 11:37pm

Last week, I wrote about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about my home town of Carson City.
This week, I am writing about all kinds of interesting, geographic information about the United States.

Nevada and California fishing report for May 18-25
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 11:15pm

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon fishing report for the week of May 18-25:

Nevada Wildlife Commission shrinks mule deer hunting prospects
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 8:11pm

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Despite excellent game surveys, good precipitation and increasing populations of deer, the Nevada State Board of Wildlife Commissioners voted to reduce the allocation of mule deer buck tags statewide at its May 14 meeting in Reno.

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