Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 5:08am
This is "do-or-die" day for a number of bills before the state legislature in Carson City, which must pass today or be dead for this legislative session. They include a measure that is designed to get more local businesses to install rooftop renewable-energy devices. You may have heard of net-metering, where home owners install renewable energy systems and sell power back to the grid. This bill (SB184), is designed to reach the next level, small and mid-sized business.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 7:17pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – A bill removing the mining industry’s right to take private land heads to the governor’s desk after passing in the Assembly this evening.
Senate Bill 86 gained early bipartisan support when Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, joined the bill’s sponsor, Sheila Leslie, D-Reno, in criticizing a corporation’s ability to take land from a private citizen.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 2:57pm
By Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – The answer from Gov. Brian Sandoval is no.
Today the governor’s senior adviser, Dale Erquiaga, rebuffed a proposal from state Democratic legislators to hold public hearings and a public review process in selecting a replacement for resigning U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev.
“I think the law and tradition are clear, this is an executive decision,” Erquiaga said at a press briefing this afternoon. “We appreciate the Assembly’s and Senate’s advice, but it’s not relevant to the current decision.”
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:37pm
The following is an updated news release provided by Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen in regards to Friday's fatal accident on Highway 50 and Kit Kat Lane in Mound House.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 12:25pm
Environmental agencies have opened a new phase in their investigation into mercury contamination in the Carson River and Washoe Lake watersheds that has been associated with a historic Comstock Lode gold and silver mining.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 11:00am
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 5:09am
Nevada spends more than $300 million a year on corrections, and advocates for children believe there's a way to reduce that number by funding early learning programs.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:46am
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. The committee oversees all library policy and budgets.
Applicants must be willing to serve about six to eight hours a month. There is one opening for a four-year term that expires June, 2015.
The Board of Supervisors will appoint a qualified person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City to the board for four years. Applications will be accepted through May 19.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:21am
A light agenda on Tuesday for the Carson City School District Board, with a discussion on bond projects, an update on proposed education cuts by the State Legislature and recognition of the district's Educators of the Year.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 3:41am
More unsettled spring weather continues today with a strong Pacific jet stream expected to bring gusty winds to Carson City, Reno, Carson Valley and the Sierra.
Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in some areas, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory through 8 tonight.
