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Public invited to unveiling of Gov. Sandoval's official portrait
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 10:59amCARSON CITY — The public is invited to the unveiling of Governor Sandoval’s official portrait Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 at 3 p.m. in the Old Assembly Chambers of the Capitol Building.
Re-Elect Ron Knecht as Nevada Controller (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 8:33amPlease indulge us as we ask you to re-elect Ron as Nevada Controller. If Ron wins, James also gets reappointed Deputy Controller.
Ron’s running on his record and qualifications. When we discuss below things we’ve done, it’s both of us, but also 39 other people in the office. We’re blessed with an outstanding team of professionals led by talented managers.
Events and happenings in Carson City for Tuesday, October 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:35amGood morning Carson City! It seems to be a great day for business, politics and hiking! Today is Tuesday, October 16, and here's whats on the menu today:
—9 am Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.
Nevada launches network to connect young adults with internships, apprenticeships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 7:55amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially launched a statewide work-based learning hub, LifeWorksNV.org, for young adults in high school, post-secondary or out of school to find internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
Sandoval touts economic development at event with Elon Musk, gives proclamation to Blockchains CEO
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:59amAs Gov. Brian Sandoval enters his final months in office, he shared the stage one more time with Tesla CEO Elon Musk to highlight his record helping Nevada recover from the Great Recession Tuesday afternoon during a tech summit at the Tesla Gigafactory near Reno.
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada to honor Carson City leader at annual awards dinner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 6:06pmCJ Manthe from Carson City will be honored in November by the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada at the 16th annual Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Awards Dinner.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 4:42amGood morning Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 77 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are a morning organized walk and evening hike, an estate planning seminar, the second League of Women Voters Election Forum, a fundraiser for a Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer, art exhibits and live jazz.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 12:01pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.
Governor Sandoval backs Nevada unemployment rate decrease recommendation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:59pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval made the following statement Wednesday after the state’s Employment Security Council met and recommended a decrease in the unemployment insurance rate paid by employers in Nevada.
Nevada Capital News: An interview with Jared Lord Libertarian candidate for Governor
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 4:47pmJared Lord says he’s running for governor because he believes he can help bridge the partisan divide.
“I’m seeing a lot of just opportunity for positive change to happen,” Lord said. “There’s so much just animosity and partisanship and just anger that, it just frustrates me to see and I really want to be part of fixing that.”
Carson City Republican Women's October meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/28/2018 - 11:49amCarson City Republican Women's Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 16 to hear Elliot Malin, Deputy Political Director of Dean Heller's U.S. Senate campaign, and Matt Rosborg, Regional Field Director for Adam Laxalt for Governor campaign. Their representatives will provide an update on the campaigns along with time for questions and answers.
NDOT stormwater management exceeds state, federal enforcement requirements
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 5:53pmCARSON CITY — In a continued commitment to preserve and protect Nevada’s water resources, the Nevada Department of Transportation was approved for termination of its consent decree in the United States Nevada District Court.
Nevada Lore Series: Genoa's Hanging Tree, and Adam Uber's Dying Curse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 1:26pmThe story of Adam Uber’s Curse, and Genoa’s Hanging Tree, begins in the fall of 1897. Adam Uber wasn’t exactly the Carson Valley’s darling sweetheart. In Genoa especially, he didn’t have a friend in the world.
Know Your Ballot Carson City: Question 5, Automatic Voter Registration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 12:28pmAn initiative to allow eligible citizens to automatically register to vote while at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles takes form in this election year’s Question 5. The indirect initiative was approved along partisan lines, but Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed the initiative, choosing instead for the issue to go to a public vote.
Know Your Ballot Carson City: Question 4, Medical Equipment Tax Exemption
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 4:21pmQuestion 4 is on the ballot this year for Nevadans to choose whether or not to include certain medical equipment to the sales tax exemption list, similar to Question 2.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
League of Women Voters to host Carson City forums for local and state races, ballot measures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 8:09amThe League of Women Voters will host a number of election forums during the month of October at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City.
The Nevada Commission for Women is looking ahead to the 2019 Legislature
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 3:49amThe Nevada Commission for Women was established in 1991, but due to a lack of governor appointed board members the group was dormant for nearly 20 years until Governor Brian Sandoval revived the commission and appointed 10 members in 2015.
Nevada governor completes mission to Japan, begins trip to Australia
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 8:06pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has completed his trip to Japan with the National Governors Association. Sandoval has now arrived in Australia for the second leg of his journey.
Nevada Board of Education finalizes Read by Grade 3 criteria
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 11:20amCARSON CITY — Nevada’s State Board of Education adopted a regulation Thursday that identifies three key elements of a promotion-retention decision-making process required under Nevada’s Read by Grade 3 Act of 2015.
Students offer more school safety suggestions at Nevada governor's task force meeting
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 11:56amTyler Hamilton, a senior at Advanced Technologies Academy, watched a man lose his life at the Route 91 Harvest music festival.
They were both standing in the front row — a location littered with bullets after a lone gunman opened fire on the concert venue last October. Nearly a year later, the 18-year-old addressed the statewide School Safety Task Force and asked members to consider recommending that certain teachers carry weapons.
Adulting 101: Carson City JAG program teaches career skills, communication and self-advocacy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 10:05amJobs for America’s Graduates, also known as JAG, is a program across the country that teaches life skills to high school students, so that they can be prepared for the work force after graduation. However, Carson City’s own Pioneer High School’s JAG instructor, Chyanne Corley, has taken that idea farther. She teaches her students not only to be prepared for the work force, but to become confident, well rounded adults.
Nevada governor signs emergency regulation clarifying school volunteer background checks
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:58pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education on Wednesday announced the signing of an emergency regulation, providing guidance to schools on how to meet new background check requirements for volunteers until a permanent regulation is adopted later this year by the Legislative Commission. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the emergency regulation.
Friends of the Nevada State Museum celebrate Notorious Nevadans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 2:32pmThe Friends of the Nevada State Museum thanks everyone who attended, donated to, and participated in the sold out and overwhelmingly successful performance of their original production of A Night with Notorious Nevadans.
Nevada Lore Series: The Ormsby House
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:59amIn celebration of the coming 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Ormsby’s house renovation — scheduled to be completed on July 4, 2001 — I bring you the history of the fabled and unfortunate but still beloved Ormsby House Hotel and Casino.
ESL In-Home Program public fundraiser Aug. 28 at Governor's Mansion in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 12:04pmAn entertaining public fundraiser, sponsored by the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 5-8 p.m. in the Nevada Room of the Governor's Mansion, located at 600 N. Mountain Street in Carson City.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval weds at Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 9:23amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval was married to Lauralyn McCarthy Saturday evening at Lake Tahoe, according to a statement released by the Office of the Governor.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 11 - 12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 4:49pmI’m not even going to speculate on the air quality, but please use your best judgement when choosing your activities and there may be some cancellations that I am not aware of. Downtown has a full day of options, but the back roads may be a little more difficult to navigate due to construction projects. The great music that awaits will be worth the hassle. Read on and you’ll find indoors and outdoors activities that will help alleviate the cabin fever.
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Governor Sandoval appoints Ann Wilkinson chairman of Nevada PUC
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 12:20pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday that he has appointed Ann Wilkinson Chairman of the Nevada Public Utilities Commission, effective Sept. 17. Wilkinson will fill the unexpired term of Joe Reynolds.
Nevada Governor Sandoval signs executive order to lower flags in honor of Paul Laxalt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 6:42pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Executive Order 2018-21 on Wednesday, lowering flags in honor of former Nevada Governor and U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt.