Carson Now News (edition 1)

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A wrap-up of our news for so far for !date.

Budget Deal Announced Today Includes New Taxes, Major Reforms

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 5:03pm

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders from both parties announced a budget agreement today that will see tax increases and restorations of funding to public and higher education in exchange for significant policy reforms in education and collective bargaining.
The agreement came on the 115th day of the session, and virtually guarantees that lawmakers will adjourn the 2011 session by Monday as the constitution requires.

New Business Achievement Center Open House

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 11:23am

The new Business Achievement Center's 1st Open House on May 6th was a success. We thank everyone who attended and it was a pleasure to meet business people in our community.

Our next Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 15th from 4-6 PM.

We are a hybrid facility consisting of a business incubator, resources, training, services and business co-op. Our group of professionals is here to help businesses from startup to expansion, including taking companies public.

Give us a call for a no cost consultation at (775) 884-6116 to see how we can help you.

Fishing report for the week of June 1-7

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 10:43am

Here is this week's fishing Report for the week of June 1-7 for Northern Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra:

OurTown: Brewery Arts Center's 'Cultures of Nevada'

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 6:27am

Brewery Arts Center director John Shelton talks about the "Cultures of Nevada" program.

Inmate tries to tunnel out of jail

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 4:01am

A California man being held on stolen weapons charges and suspected in a series of robberies in the Fresno area allegedly tried to escape his Carson City Jail cell through the ceiling early Tuesday...

Budget deal close

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 4:01am

A budget deal one insider described as 99 percent done stalled Monday night and Tuesday as Republican lawmakers dug in their heels over construction defects reform."We're getting really close," ...

Carson City Rendezvous celebrates Wild West history, Civil War-era living

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 5:29pm

The 28th annual Carson City Rendezvous, the area’s largest special event, returns Friday through Sunday to celebrate the wild west and Civil War era history.

The 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's presidential inauguration is just one of many new events for the free three-day Civil War-era living history set at Mills Park, according to a news release issued by the Carson City Visitors Bureau.

The opening ceremony will be a special re-enactment of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s 16th president, at Mills Park on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Bill Requiring Posting Of State Financial Information On Controller’s Website Signed Into Law

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 2:53pm

CARSON CITY – A bill requiring more of the state’s financial data to be posted online at the Controller’s office website has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Performance-Based Budgeting Bill Signed Into Law By Governor

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 1:59pm

CARSON CITY – A bill implementing “performance-based” budgeting, including requirements for agencies to set benchmarks and goals and be held accountable for their spending priorities using quantifiable measurements, has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Assembly Bill 248, sponsored by Assemblywoman Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, and Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, passed both houses of the Legislature in unanimous votes. It was signed into law on Sunday.

Fire burning in Dayton

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 1:45pm

A fire is burning of Rose Peak Road in Dayton. Witness Jena Bailey said it appears a house is involved. Updates will be posted as they become available. A reporter is on the way to the scene. --Fir...

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