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Many New Faces In Nevada Legislature For 2013
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 12:10pmCARSON CITY – The 63-member Nevada Legislature will see quite a few new faces when it convenes Feb. 4, including 11 members in the Assembly and 10 members in the Senate, although several newly elected state senators have moved up from the Assembly.
Democrats Narrowly Maintain Control Of State Senate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 12:30amCARSON CITY – The Nevada state Senate will remain in Democratic control following Tuesday’s election after three Republican candidates won victories in five closely contested races, one short of the number needed for a change of power.
Democrats won two of the five races in play for control of the Senate, maintaining the 11-10 status quo over Republicans.
State Senate Candidates Await Fate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 2:46pmCARSON CITY – The precincts have been walked, the issues debated and the media campaigns run. Now many Nevada voters will get to weigh in on five critical races to determine whether Republicans or Democrats will control the state Senate after the polls close tomorrow.
The 21-member Senate currently has an 11-10 Democratic edge.
Gov. Brian Sandoval and many of his Republican colleagues are working to change this by winning at least four of five of the races in play between the two parties on Election Day tomorrow.
Cyber-Bullying; Should We Be Concerned?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 10:15amWith widespread use of social media among adults and children, there's been an uptick in the amount of cyber-bullying cases brought to Carson City area school officials and law enforcement. Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will discuss this and other internet safety concerns on Saturday, Nov. 10 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The presentation, geared for parents, students and educators, will touch on cyber-predators, sexting and cyber-bullying.
Carson City Democratic Women's Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 7:08pmThe Carson City Democratic Women's Club monthly meeting will be at noon Saturday November 10th at Grandma Hattie's Restaurant 2811 S Carson St.
Those wishing to order lunch should arrive between 11:15 and 11:30 AM.
There is no featured speaker but members will be discussing the outcome of the election and what this portends for future action. Memories of recently deceased member Karen Priest will be noted. Plans for the holidays will be made along with how the Club can be helping with local community programs.
All Democrats are welcome.
Carson City supervisor campaign contribution report No. 4 released
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 11:44amHere is the latest Carson City Supervisor candidate contribution report from the Nevada Secretary of State's office. The report was issued Nov. 2 and it contains contributions from Oct. 13 to Nov. 1.
A total of four candidate reports have been issued and their full donor histories through the election can be found here.
GOP Assembly Leader Predicts Gains On Tuesday
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 3:37pmCARSON CITY – Assembly Republican caucus leader Pat Hickey said he expects to pick up seats for the GOP in the upcoming election, but declined to predict today exactly how big a dent his candidates will make in the 26-member Democratic majority on Nov. 6.
'None of the Above!' political song and dance satire today at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 10:36amAs Nevada Day weekend winds down, the election season continues to ramp up and in Carson City, there's plenty of room for song and dance. Robert Leonard Reid’s “None of the Above!” a satirical comedy revue that lampoons the 2012 presidential election continues today with a 2 p.m. performance by the Wild Horse Theater Company at the Brewery Arts Center.
Romney Rallies Reno Voters In Effort To Win Nevada
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 2:41pmRENO – Gov. Mitt Romney fired up a crowd of about 2,000 enthusiastic Northern Nevada voters today, urging them to get to the polls and help him take the battleground state that is Nevada 13 days from now.
Romney told the crowd that President Obama is out of ideas, out of excuses and will be out of office come Nov. 6.
The president, “doesn’t understand what it takes to get this economy going, he doesn’t have a plan to get jobs for Americans, I do and that’s why I’m going to win,” he said.
More Than 1.2 Million Registered In Nevada For General Election
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 2:21pmCARSON CITY – More than 1.2 million Nevadans are registered as active voters for the Nov. 6 general election as of the close of the registration Oct. 16, the Secretary of State’s office reported today.
Numbers released today by Secretary of State Ross Miller’s Elections Division show that Democrats registered nearly twice as many voters than Republicans since the end of September.
Political song and dance satire 'None of the Above!' set to take Carson City stage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/14/2012 - 4:56pmWith all the passions and intensities surrounding political issues, here's your chance to get some laughs in before Election Day. Tickets are on sale now for the satire-laced political song, dance and comedy revue "None of the Above!" premiering at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
Staged by the Wild Horse Theater Company, Robert Leonard Reid’s “None of the Above!” is the ultimate show that lampoons the 2012 presidential election. Directed by Jeffrey Scott and produced by Norma Conway, “None of the Above!” is written and composed by Reid, creator of “I Say Nevada!”
Congressional Candidates in District 3, 4, Discuss Issues In Statewide Televised Debates
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 12:04amCARSON CITY – Candidates in two of Nevada’s hotly contested Congressional races debated the issues Thursday in separate 30-minute discussions on public television.
Berkley In Attack Mode, Heller Takes More Restrained Approach In Second Senate Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 10:11pmCARSON CITY – Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley used a second Senate debate tonight to attack Sen. Dean Heller on issues ranging from Medicare to online poker legislation, while her Republican opponent took a more restrained approach in the hour-long discussion on public television.
Residency Challenge In Assembly 9 Race Set For Monday Hearing
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 2:48pmA Clark County District judge will hold a hearing Monday on a residency challenge filed against Assembly 9 Democratic candidate Andrew Martin.
The court challenge was filed last week by Republican candidate Kelly Hurst, who submitted information allegedly showing that Martin actually resides outside the district in violation of state law.
State Senate District 5 Candidates Agree More Often Than Not In Friday Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 8:18pmCARSON CITY – The two candidates in the race for the state Senate District 5 seat in Henderson debated the issues today in a televised exchange, finding more agreement than division on the all important subject of education reform.
Tarkanian And Horsford Mix It Up In Feisty 4th Congressional District Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 9:26pmCARSON CITY – Forget the tame, staid, policy driven debates seen in most races in Nevada so far this year.
Assembly 9 Candidate Says Residency Challenge Without Merit
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 5:42pmCARSON CITY – A Democratic candidate for the state Assembly in District 9 in Clark County said today allegations by his GOP opponent that he is not a resident of the district are false.
Republican Assembly District 9 candidate Kelly Hurst on Tuesday filed a complaint in Clark County District Court against his Democratic opponent Andrew Martin alleging that Martin does not reside in the district and should be disqualified from the ballot.
First Lady Presents Her Case For Another Term For President At Rally In Reno
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 12:54pmRENO – First Lady Michelle Obama sought to make the case for another term for her husband at a rally at the University of Nevada, Reno today, ahead of a much anticipated first debate in Denver tonight between President Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney.
Nevada Secretary Of State Seeks More Campaign Disclosure, Restrictions In Proposed ‘Aurora Act’
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 4:47pmCARSON CITY – Increased financial disclosure, greater restrictions on contributions and gifts, and tougher penalties for campaign violations are the goals of new legislation for the 2013 Legislature detailed today by Secretary of State Ross Miller.
GOP Assembly 9 Candidate Seeks To Disqualify Democrat Rival Over Residency
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 4:05pmCARSON CITY – Republican Assembly District 9 candidate Kelly Hurst today filed a complaint in Clark County District Court against his Democratic opponent Andrew Martin alleging that Martin does not reside in the district and should be disqualified from the ballot.
Hurst and his attorney Frank Cremen say that Martin never moved into the district as he claims.
State Senate Candidate Advocates New Corporate Profits Tax In Debate, GOP Opponent Says Call Is Premature
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 2:50pmCARSON CITY – Former state Sen. Sheila Leslie drew a clear contrast with her Republican opponent Sen. Greg Brower in the District 15 race in Washoe County in a debate today, calling for a corporate profits tax to generate enough revenue to adequately fund education.
Prevailing Wage, Taxes Focus Of State Senate 18 Debate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 8:27pmCARSON CITY – Democratic state Senate candidate Kelli Ross said today that she is the “union” candidate in the District 18 race in Las Vegas, while Republican Scott Hammond said he will listen to but not vote in lockstep with labor in the Legislature.
Debate In State Senate 9 Race Focuses On Democrat Justin Jones’ Actions In Las Vegas Sands Case
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 09/24/2012 - 8:38pmCARSON CITY – A televised debate today between the two candidates for the state Senate seat in district 9 in Las Vegas - viewed as critical by both major parties – got off to a rocky start for Democrat Justin Jones.
Service for longtime state executive Sept. 28
Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 10:19amA memorial service is scheduled Sept. 28 in Las Vegas for RichardHam, a longtime state executive, liberal Democratic activist and advocate for civil rights, services to prevent substance abuse and ...
Nevada Jobless Rate Ticks Up To 12.1 Percent In August
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 10:57amDemocrats Continue To Outpace Republicans In Voter Registration, Gain 100,000 Edge In Clark County
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 12:38pmCARSON CITY – Democrats continue to out-register their Republican counterparts, with the latest data from Clark County now showing a more than 100,000 voter advantage as the deadline to participate in the Nov. 6 general election draws ever closer.
Today just before noon the Clark County website, which updates registration totals regularly, showed 346,703 Democrats registered to vote compared to 246,479 for Republicans, a 100,224 advantage.
Political satire 'None of the Above!' coming to Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 3:04pmRobert Leonard Reid’s “None of the Above!” a satirical song, dance, and comedy revue that lampoons the 2012 presidential election will be staged in Carson City by the Wild Horse Theater Company leading up to the election.
Carson City Democratic Women's Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 1:47pmThe Carson City Democratic Women's Club will be holding it's monthly meeting at Grandma Hatties Restaurant Some candidates may be present to discuss their views on the issues. We will also have updates on the Club's Float for the Nevada Day Parade and a review of the RAP (Rising Above Partnership) first forum on the Affordable Health Care Act as well as plans for future Forums. Please arrive by 11:30 AM if you plan to order off the menu. Presentations will begin at noon. Please invite a guest, all are welcome to attend. Please call 884-3037 or 841-DEMS if questions.
Sen. Reid Defends Obama Record, Criticizes Tea Party, Romney, In Convention Remarks
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 5:22pmCARSON CITY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today defended President Obama’s record of accomplishments in his first term, citing his preservation of the nation’s auto industry, the elimination of Osama bin Laden as a threat to America and his push to regulate the banking industry as examples of why he deserves a second term in office.
Gov. Sandoval Emphasizes American Dream, Humble Beginnings In GOP Convention Remarks
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 6:14pmCARSON CITY – Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval had his moment in the national spotlight today at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, using his six minutes at the podium to talk of his humble beginnings and the need for change in the White House.
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