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John Calvin Coolidge Jr., our 30th President, 1923-1929, was perhaps America’s most under-rated chief executive. He was a man of few words, decisive action and a dry sense of humor.

“Silent Cal” was born on the Fourth of July in 1872 in Vermont, the son of a prominent local farmer, general store owner, postmaster and politician. He was the only president born on Independence Day, although three former presidents died on the Fourth.

The Carson City Band Association, Inc. will host its annual Music and Silent Auction fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion this Friday, March 9.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Guardianship Compliance Office has established a toll-free guardianship fraud hotline. The number will connect concerned Nevadans with a team of professionals who will review case files and evaluate the information in the file using investigation techniques and financials tools.

The Carson City Band Association, Inc. will host its annual Wine and Silent Auction “Let’s Wine Together” fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion on March 9.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Tuesday night after President Trump issued a memorandum to United States Attorney General Sessions instructing him to “propose for notice and comment a rule banning all devices that turn legal weapons into machine guns.”

The Chair of the Nevada Commission for Women was recently selected to serve on the 14-member Board of Directors for the National Association of Commissions for Women. NACW is the only national professional association connecting board and staff of Commissions for Women across the country.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Gov. Brian Sandoval has issued a proclamation declaring February Career and Technical Education Month in Nevada.

The Nevada State Library Talking Book Services program just finished recording Son of a Gambling Man, a memoir of former Nevada Governor Bob Miller’s life.

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval announced Thursday the appointment of William Anderson as Director of the Department of Taxation, effective Feb. 12. Anderson will replace outgoing Director Deonne Contine who resigned earlier this month.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director C.J. Manthe announced that the Nevada Division of Insurance has been named the Department’s 2017 Agency of the Year.

UPDATE: After voting in December to come up with a plan, the Nevada Department of Agriculture released a request for proposals Tuesday to identify a new owner of the Virginia Range estray horses.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday the departure of Deonne Continue, director of the Department of Taxation, effective Feb. 9. Contine has served as Director since November 2014 and will pursue a professional opportunity in the private sector. A successor will be announced in the near future.

For the first time in eight years, Nevada is gearing up for a competitive race for governor, and the money pouring into the contest underscores the major implications of the election for the future of this swing state.

Carson City Democrats will be hosting our inspiring Capital Blue Dinner and awards ceremony on February 1st at the Gold Dust West Casino. The featured speaker is candidate for Nevada Governor, Chris G (Giunchigliani). Other 2018 candidates will be in attendance including Kate Marshall, candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Marlene Lockard will be Mistress of Ceremonies.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday urging the U.S. Senate to pass the CHIP re-authorization measure that was approved by the House of Representatives last night. The governor also expressed his continued support for the DACA program.

U.S. Army veteran David Meeker has proven himself an able leader and willing volunteer, supporting Nevada's military members and fellow veterans. That is why he was chosen to receive the Veteran of the Month award and honor.

The community is invited to a meet and greet with Democratic Candidate for Nevada Governor and Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, Thursday, Jan. 25, 5 to 8 p.m. at Cafe at Adele’s. Drinks and appetizers will be served. RSVP to jenny@chrisfornevada.com and visit www.chrisgfornevada.com for more information about her candidacy. Cafe at Adele’s is located at 1112 N. Carson St.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday the appointment of Becky Harris as chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Harris will serve as the first female chair of the regulatory board which serves the state’s largest economic industry, gaming.

Bradley Crowell, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced his appointment of Kacey KC as the Nevada State Forester and Firewarden.

A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Saturday evening along North Carson Street in front of the Nevada State Capitol, holding a candlelight vigil for an estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses currently under state of Nevada jurisdiction.

Local citizens will gather Saturday afternoon for a candlelight vigil calling on Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to reverse the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s cancellation of the humane management cooperative agreements and current plan to sell the estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses who fall under the state of Nevada’s jurisdiction to a private entity, according to a press release from local wild horse advocacy groups.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval responded to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision Thursday to rescind the Obama-era directive that allowed states to make decisions regarding federal enforcement of marijuana laws.

Wild horse advocates upset by Nevada Board of Agriculture decisions late last year that ended an agreement with the American Wild Horse Campaign and then agreeing to transfer ownership of all Virginia Range horses to a yet-to-be-named nonprofit animal organization say they plan to demonstrate Wednesday and hold a candlelight event Saturday at the capitol building in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services announced an important reminder Friday that the provisions of Assembly Bill 474, the Controlled Substance Abuse Prevention Act, will go into effect January 1, 2018.

On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield will start their sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who resides in Northern Nevada, will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Wednesday the appointment of Egan Walker to the Second Judicial District Court. Judge Walker will replace the late Judge Patrick Flanagan who passed away earlier this year.

Carson City locals that frequent the downtown area may have noticed some silence on the hour instead of the bell chimes familiar ring at the Laxalt Building this past summer. The original Carillon — an electronic device that simulates tuned bell chimes — broke down after ringing on the hour since 1999.

Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced Monday the final funding approval of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s Fallen Warriors in Carson City on the Capitol Complex.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and his wife, Kathleen, announced Friday that they plan to divorce after 27 years of marriage. The governor, in a statement, said that the demands of public life had taken a toll on the marriage but that the two remain dedicated to their three children.

CARSON CITY (December 15, 2017) — Governor Brian Sandoval today announced Nevada maintained the highest private sector job growth in the United States through the first half of 2017. During the recession, Nevada's employment growth was the lowest in the nation in 2009 (-10.1 percent) and ...