No opposition was raised Tuesday during a hearing on a bill that would allow the state Department of Taxation to move forward with the collection of excise taxes on the sale of medical marijuana....

The Pine Nut District of Boy Scouts of America’s Northern Nevada Council has reason to celebrate. Luke Bowler, center, is congratulated by Past President of the Nevada Area Council Jim Rogers, left, and Scout Executive Keith Ashby, right, on his accomplishment of more than $6,000 in sales for the annual Popcorn Sales in 2014.

He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 16 of Carson City. According to his father, Dan Bowler, in the prior year, Luke was No. 5 seller in the nation as well as No. 1 in the council with sales of more than $17,000. He set an all-time Council Record at $18,432 four years ago.

Don't miss out. Come shop all day long Monday the 16th Presidents day sale for 50% off. All dollars spent go towards our program.

We are located at 180 E Winnie Lane, Carson City, Nev. In the Crossroads shopping Center just behind the McDonald's on 395 & Winnie Lane. Also near the Cal Ranch Store.

Handmade craft items, handmade wooden furniture, jewelry, baskets for everyone on your list. Vinyl sweetheart tiles and glassware. Scarves, leg Warmers, drawings, balloon blow ups, Himalayan salt lamps, Mary Kay and much much more. Stop on your lunch hour or after work.

Moving to end speculation about his political future, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada delivered a message to his staff on Tuesday that he is moving full speed ahead to run for re-election in 2016....

In a cliche-ridden missive to state lawmakers, the editor of the state's largest and least complete newspaper urges the Gang of 63 to "seize the oppportunity before you" and pass what he wants passed.
The letter, which you can see below, contains these gems from Editor Michael Hengel:
►"Nevada is at...

If you are a farmer or rancher with irrigation costs that are making you wince, it might be time to consider developing a more energy-efficient system.
Dianne and Lee Hutchens of Central Nevada took the plunge into solar energy using USDA Rural Development's Rural Energy for America grant, and are glad they did. This winter, they have been earning credits from NV Energy; in April they will begin using the credits to power two circle pivots on 160 acres of irrigated pasture.

This legal document was posted by Citizen Outhouse boss Chuck Muth, who clearly has a relationship with activist Rob Lauer, whose home was searched as part of an ongoing political corruption probe by Metro police.
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The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling finding that political fliers distributed by Citizen Outreach in 2010 were “express advocacy” requiring disclosure of who paid for them to the secretary of state....

Don’t miss the Mile High Jazz Band at their monthly appearance at Comma Coffee tonight, make sure to bring your sweetheart. Today at the Legislature, they will be celebrating Nevada Tribes. A cultural presentation is in Room 3100 if you want to learn more about the Native people of the Great Basin.

TUESDAY:

• Nevada Tribes Day at the Legislature; Cultural Presentation and Information in Room 3100 (10:30am-1:30pm)
• Roseman University of Health Sciences Health Fair in the front foyer of the Legislature (8am-3pm)

Protection of students' freedoms, or overreaction to a few bad decisions by school administrators? Nevada legislators are divided on a new bill that would protect students from being disciplined for crafting make-believe weapons out of building blocks, food and ......

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold foster/adoptive parent training on March 21, 22, and 28 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

Nevada state senators were urged on Monday to oppose a plan giving local governments more autonomy in handling certain issues currently controlled by the state.Spokesman for industry, homebuilders and tru...

A lot of interesting names showed up as contributors to freshman assemblyman Chris Edwards’ campaign after he was elected and made the decision to vote for John Hambrick for speaker....

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid will undergo another round of surgery Wednesday to repair his eye following exercise-related injuries ......

Michele Fiore has a radio show.
This, in and of itself, is not very interesting. If you listen to talk-radio, you realize: Anyone can have a radio show.
But on her program this weekend, Assemblywoman Fiore was joined by three other members of the Ass. GOP Caucus -- so almost one-sixth of that group ...

Health officials say they have ruled out measles for a young girl in Washoe County. Tests remain pending for three other suspected cases in Washoe and one case in Churchill County.

Senator Harry Reid will return to the hospital on Wednesday morning for follow-up surgery on his right eye that was damaged in a freak exercise accident at his home on New Year’s Day, according to a spokeswoman....

Former Secretary of State Ross Miller has been hired as vice president for business development and general counsel at Fine entertainment in Las Vegas.He said the position will allow him to use both his business and l...

The Tahoe Fund announced Monday the election of Kevin Marshall, Pete Sonntag and Julie Motamedi Teel to its board of directors. The three new members each bring a strong commitment and love of the Lake to their positions.

They are charged with helping the organization expand its impact by growing support of environmental improvement projects that will restore and enhance the Tahoe environment.

A Dallas-based company is offering to store high-level used nuclear fuel at a site in West Texas until the government can find a place to permanently bury the highly radioactive waste....

Gov. Brian Sandoval named a new interim budget director Monday to replace Julia Teska, who is leaving her cabinet post to join her family in Colorado and accept a new opportunity....

Local government officials said while they’ve weathered the economic downturn by cutting budgets and services, they don’t expect their biggest revenue source to return to peak performance for a decade or two....

In only two weeks a few volunteers sold lotion bars from Jordan Essentials Bath and Body products and raised $300.00 for the cats at CATMANDU! I want to thank everyone who participated and also those who bought lotion bars. It was fun and easy and the bars will be here for Valentines Day!
If your organization could use some extra money call or email me to organize a unique,fast,and easy way to do it.

Monica Marcinko
775-283-8908
monicam6599@aol.com
www.myjestore.com/monicamarcinko