Carson Now News (edition 177)

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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.

How Do I Use the Program?

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.

Weather system may cause area streams and rivers to rise

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 11:30am

Warming weather and a chance for rain may cause a rise in local streams and rivers but flooding isn't expected, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A low pressure system is expected to bring rain to the Sierra and Western Nevada through Monday with snow levels around 8,500 feet before falling to 7,000 feet tomorrow night. About an inch of precipitation is expected in the Central and Northern Sierra and about a half inch in Western Nevada.

State lawmakers review teacher rights reforms

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 3:01am

Teachers turned out en masse Saturday to object to changes in their employment rights proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.Dozens of them turned out in Carson City and Las Vegas to testify against pa...

Hundreds remember Keegan and Stephen