Carson Now News (edition 56)

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Nevada pre-existing condition insurance rates drop 37.5 percent

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 10:40am

By Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt is pleased to announce that starting July 1, 2011 rates for the high risk pool in Nevada, the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan have been reduced by 37.5 percent by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“This is great news for the thousands of uninsured Nevadans eligible for the PCIP,” said Commissioner Barratt. “These rate decreases make PCIP more affordable and comparable to the commercial market for individuals.”

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 7:36am

Catch the live video and discussion here. The agenda is here.

Panel moves bill allowing food in smoking bars

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 3:01am

(AP) - A bill changing a voter-approved indoor smoking ban and allowing adults-only taverns to sell food is moving forward, in spite of testimony that it was a step backward in the fight against...

Nevada Health Centers breaks ground on new site

Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 3:01am

Ground was broken Wednesday for the new location of the Sierra Family Health Center that serves Carson City. When complete, the health center will relocate to 3325 Research Way. The ceremony was...

Budget Deal Announced Today Includes New Taxes, Major Reforms

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 4:03pm

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 - 10:23am

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 - 9:43am

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 - 5:27am

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

Inmate tries to tunnel out of jail

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 3:01am

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