Carson Now News (edition 160)

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Debate Over State Budget ‘End Game’ Suggests Compromise Far Off
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 6:38pm

CARSON CITY – Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, wanted honesty about the Legislature’s budget “end game,” and he got it.
At a legislative town hall featuring 21 lobbyists, lawmakers and business leaders, the candid comments from panelists seemed to suggest a looming budget compromise is a fool’s hope.

Nevada Tax Commission To Review Mining Tax Deductions But New Revenue Unlikely For State Budget
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 5:41pm

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Tax Commission today agreed to undertake a review of the exemptions granted mining companies to ensure the proper amount of taxes are being paid by the industry to the state and county governments.
The request for the review came from Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, acting in the capacity as a private citizen, using a state law to request the commission to undertake an emergency rule-making process.

Public memorial service planned for UNR President Milt Glick
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 4:05pm

By Jane Tors
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno and the family of Milton D. Glick will host a public memorial service to honor his life and legacy on April 21, 4 p.m. at Lawlor Events Center on the University campus in Reno.

Diving gear recovered as investigation into deaths of two Carson teens continues
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 3:59pm

TheCalifornian.com in Salinas reports today that divers have recovered the scuba gear used by Stephen Anderson and Keegan Aiazzi when they drowned April 9.

Assemblyman Asks Lawmakers To Put 'Cards On The Table' In Forum
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 11:47am

CARSON CITY — Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Sparks, is asking other legislators to “lay your cards on the table.”
As the budget debate in Carson City roils to no discernible conclusion, Hickey is bringing 21 lawmakers, business leadersa and academics to the Legislature to talk taxes and government reform.
“This forum will help get out into the open things that have only been talked about behind closed doors,” Hickey said. “As moderator, I plan to press participants to speak openly about the ‘end game’ here this session.”

Immigration Bills Fall Short As Deadline Passes
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 9:42am

CARSON CITY – Bills related to immigration at the Nevada State Legislature did not make it past an important deadline last week.
One bill from Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, would have required Nevada to use an electronic database to verify a person’s employment eligibility.

OurTown: Oklahoma!
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 11:00pm

Stephanie Arrigotti from Western Nevada Musical Theater Company talks about their production of "Oklahoma!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDzHHfqtk9U

Employment help and training options in Northern Nevada
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 5:44pm

Looking for A Job or Job Training? Check out the Employment Case Management Program: Unemployed or underemployed adults are welcome. Participants need not reside in Storey County to take advantage of these services.
Silver City, Dayton, Mound House, Carson City and Reno residents are all welcome to participate.

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Arts advocate Wally Cuchine retires, notable Nevadans give tribute
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 5:16pm

Wally Cuchine, a champion of the Arts, officially retired April 8 with a big send up from people from around the State, including proclamations of “Wally Cuchine Day” from Governor Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Bob Cashell at a concert at the Eureka Opera House with Ralph Cuda and the Dixieland Boys.

Milt Glick, University of Nevada, Reno president, dies
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3:28pm

By Jane Tors
RENO — University of Nevada, Reno President Milton D. Glick died April 16, 2011. His sudden death in a Reno-area hospital following a stroke marks an incredible loss for his family, the University community and his many friends across the state of Nevada and the nation.

“Milt was a strong, extraordinarily respected leader and that, combined with his enduring belief in the power of higher education, set the stage for a remarkable legacy,” wrote University Provost Marc Johnson in an announcement to campus on Sunday morning.

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