Friday, June 3, 2011 - 9:56am
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has enough Republican votes to pass the budget deal announced in this final week of the Legislature, but that doesn’t mean all conservative lawmakers are happy about it.
Some Republicans will support the governor and vote in favor of the fiscal compromise consisting of hard-won reform bills and the extension of some taxes that were set to expire. Many others will likely cast “no” votes in a principled protest against tax extensions.
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 4:01am
While preparing her address for graduation, valedictorian Kelly Brandon, 15, said she read similar speeches on the Internet but found no inspiration.She realized those words tried to make them "...
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 4:01am
Carson City investigators are looking into a suspected check fraud ring in which a group of people have been cashing stolen checks at casinos and check-cashing businesses in Carson City.According t...
Friday, June 3, 2011 - 4:01am
Carson City Manager Larry Werner was commended Thursday for exceeding the job performance expectations of the board of supervisors, but urged to work harder at communicating more effectively with t...
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 1:40pm
CARSON CITY – Two major bills seeking reforms to and transparency in Nevada’s campaign finance laws have seen final approval in the Legislature and are now on their way to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his consideration.
Assembly Bills 82 and 452 are two of three campaign finance reform measures sought by Secretary of State Ross Miller in the 2011 session.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 11:40am
By Jake Sunderland
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Insurance Commissioner Brett Barratt is pleased to announce that starting July 1, 2011 rates for the high risk pool in Nevada, the federal Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan have been reduced by 37.5 percent by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“This is great news for the thousands of uninsured Nevadans eligible for the PCIP,” said Commissioner Barratt. “These rate decreases make PCIP more affordable and comparable to the commercial market for individuals.”
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 8:36am
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 4:01am
(AP) - A bill changing a voter-approved indoor smoking ban and allowing adults-only taverns to sell food is moving forward, in spite of testimony that it was a step backward in the fight against...
Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 4:01am
Ground was broken Wednesday for the new location of the Sierra Family Health Center that serves Carson City. When complete, the health center will relocate to 3325 Research Way. The ceremony was...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 5:03pm
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders from both parties announced a budget agreement today that will see tax increases and restorations of funding to public and higher education in exchange for significant policy reforms in education and collective bargaining.
The agreement came on the 115th day of the session, and virtually guarantees that lawmakers will adjourn the 2011 session by Monday as the constitution requires.
