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Amodei pushes bill to speed public land transfers
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:54am

Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the re-introduction of his "Small Lands Tracts Conveyance Act" (H.R. 1633) to accelerate the process for transferring small parcels of federal land to local communities.

In western states, straightforward, non-controversial public land sales to decrease the vast federal inventory and promote local control can take more than a decade to complete. While Amodei believes there should be scrutiny for any sale, he cites the bureaucratic regulatory maze and slow legislative process as the main culprits in dragging out the transfers.

Nevada Assembly passes sex education overhaul
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:26am

State lawmakers are saying it's about time Nevada updates is sex education curriculum.

Don Q's fishing report for week of April 24-30
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:21am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 24. Opening Day for most stream and lake fishing in California is Saturday.

Annual spring wildflower walk May 4 at Washoe Lake State Park
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:09am

Join park rangers at Washoe Lake State Park for a leisurely spring wildflower walk. Discover some of the many beautiful wildflowers in bloom on this two mile, moderate walk starting at the main boat ramp. Phlox, Daisies, Butterweed, Lupine, Larkspur, Paintbrush and many more wildflowers will be highlighted on this walk.

Muscle-powered group to tout safe walking, biking at Legislature
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 8:03am

Carson City’s Muscle-Powered group and other organizations will tout safe walking and biking today at the Legislature, in part as a prelude to National Bike Month in May.

Which bills made the cut in the Nevada Legislature? Here are the biggest
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 7:56am

Tuesday was a big day for scores of bills in the Nevada Legislature — a day when measures died or traveled to the opposite house, where they may encounter more hostile territory for their second round of hearings.

Carson City Health & Human Services Announces Opportunity for Residents to Save on Medications and Health Care Costs

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 12:23pm

Carson City Health & Human Services announces an opportunity for residents to save money on their medications and health care costs through a program with NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization.

Senate OKs repealing Nevada threat over Lake Tahoe compact
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 11:01am

Democrats in the Nevada Senate pushed through a bill repealing Nevada's threat to leave the decades old Tahoe Compact.

Gay marriage resolution advances in Nevada
Monday, April 22, 2013 - 10:43pm

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate took an emotional step toward legalizing gay marriage with a near party-line vote to repeal the state’s heterosexual definition of marriage.

Brianna’s Bill Moves on to Assembly after Unanimous Senate Vote
Monday, April 22, 2013 - 9:01pm

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