Carson Now News (edition 177)

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Carson City man arrested for fraudulent use of credit card
Friday, May 6, 2011 - 8:39am

Carson City deputies arrested Charles Muscott, 31, in the 1000 block of South Carson Street Thursday morning after a woman reported that the suspect was using her credit card to pay for his motel bill.

Alliances, Politics And Honor Trump Policy In Legislative Vote
Friday, May 6, 2011 - 8:15am

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – Assemblyman John Ellison had a choice.
He wanted to push the red button, but he was supposed to push the green button.
The seconds ticked by on the floor of Nevada’s Assembly. In the wide angle shot, the other 41 members eagerly cast their votes. In the close-up shot, Ellison’s hand hovered over the green and red buttons. He hated it, but he punched the green one.
He had made a promise to vote ‘yes,’ and he voted ‘yes’ this time after voting ‘no’ the day before.

Nevada Campaign Finance Reform Bills Get Senate Committee Hearing
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 5:36pm

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – An ambitious effort to make major reforms to Nevada’s campaign finance laws moved to the state Senate today after three measures sought by Secretary of State Ross Miller passed the Assembly by a deadline last month.

Democrats Unveil Tax Plan, Republicans Remain Opposed To Revenue Hikes To Restore Cuts To Sandoval Budget
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 3:36pm

By Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Legislative Democrats unveiled the elements of their highly anticipated tax plan today, saying they will work every day until the end of the session to craft a proposal that restores many of the cuts in Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget without choking off a nascent economic recovery.

Krolicki Out, Marshall In, Amodei Pending
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 2:22pm

By Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
As first “guessed” by @RalstonFlash on Twitter this morning — Nevada has learned the hard way that Ralston’s guesses are not mere speculation but informed fact — Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki has formally announced that he is not going to run for Nevada’s open congressional seat.

State GOP chairman Mark Amodei will now be free to make his final decision, probably to jump in.

Democrats Unveil Proposed Congressional District Maps
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 12:39pm

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — Democrats today unveiled proposed boundaries for Nevada’s four congressional districts, the political consequences of which they will debate this afternoon at the Legislature.

Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 8:24am

Catch the live video and join the discussion.

Tow Truck Bill Focus Of “Huge Lobbying Effort”
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 6:56am

By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – It has been called the most lobbied bill during the legislative session, and it is has nothing to do with taxes.
All the fuss is about changes to the tow truck and auto salvage industry.

Carson City firefighters battling brush fire at city dump
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 9:23pm

Carson City firefighters are battling a brush fire at the Carson City dump tonight. Multiple engines responded to the initial call that came in shortly before 10 p.m. Additional fire personnel have been called in from outside the city, including a Lyon County fire engine.

Though the fire is reportedly burning, the size hasn't been determined or reported on, or whether there are structures threatened in the fire's path. The dump is located in the 3600 block of Flint Drive.

According to a firefighter on the scene via scanner dispatch, crews may be there for "an extended length of time."

Two events today at Bike Habitat
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 2:09pm

Two bicycle events going on today at the Bike Habitat in Carson City, reports Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. From 3 to 6 p.m. is the Felt Bicycles demonstration. And at 6:30 p.m. is the Women's Bicycle Repair Clinic taught by Jennie Hamiter. Both events are FREE and open to the public. Bike Habitat is located off Topsy Lane next to Best Buy.

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