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Douglas Republicans Hold Highly Successful Lincoln-Reagan Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 9:51pmSunday evening, Feb. 16th, the Douglas County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) held their annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. This year's theme was Nevada's Sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of Nevada's admission to the Union. The event--with the largest attendance in many years--was a sellout. The Carson Valley Inn swiftly accommodated our surge of walk-ins, key to the success of the evening.
Nevada attorney general seeks to withdraw gay marriage brief; Sandoval agrees
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 8:52amNevada’s attorney general and governor said Monday that they won’t defend the state’s gay marriage ban when it goes before a federal appeals court, saying that a recent court decision makes the state’s arguments supporting its constitutional amendment “no longer defensible.”
New design of Nevada Sesquicentennial medallion to go on sale Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/06/2014 - 3:52pmCarson City, Nev. – Orders for the second of four commemorative medallions marking Nevada’s 150th birthday begin Feb. 10 through the Nevada Legislative Gift Shop. Wells Fargo has been announced as the official sponsor of the commemorative medallions.
Carson City educator Dave Cook to run for Assembly seat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 10:19amCarson City educator and state Board of Education member Dave Cook is running for the Nevada State Assembly District 40 seat.
The fourth generation Nevadan and Democrat is running largely on an education plank, saying the state faces important challenges to improve all students' learning experience and ultimately increase the statewide high school graduation rates.
Second in command could ascend to Nevada's governor's mansion in 2016
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/02/2014 - 11:41amThe 2014 Republican campaign for lieutenant governor is all too familiar to a pair of former Democratic governors, Richard Bryan and Bob Miller.
In 1986, Bryan and Miller were involved in a scenario much like the one now surrounding the GOP contenders in the Nevada lieutenant governor’s race.
Governor to unveil new Nevada State Museum exhibit honoring John C. Fremont
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 11:20amA new exhibit at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City called “Finding Fremont: Pathfinder of the West” will be unveiled by Gov. Brian Sandoval tonight at a public reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The exhibit focuses on the explorer’s Western journey from 1843-1844, when he earned his nickname “The Great Pathfinder,” and brought his famed cannon to Nevada. The free reception will be at the Nevada State Museum at 600 N. Carson St., Carson City and coincides with the state's ongoing Sesquicentennial celebration.
Reception kicks off significant new exhibit on Fremont for Sesquicentennial celebration at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 11:27amHe described and mapped the Oregon Trail, was the Republican Party’s first presidential candidate, and served as California’s military governor in 1847.
Carson City GOP hosts Jan. 23 candidates forum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 7:44pmThe 2014 ELECTION CYCLE HAS BEGUN. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Candidates Forum on January 23, 2014. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. All purpose room at Silver State Charter High School, 788 Fairview Dr., Carson City.
Please join us for an evening to meet and get up close and personal with the candidates, hear about why they are running for office and what they stand for. Find out what we can expect from them when one of them wins the election and ask your questions about their voting records.
UNR poised to support Nevada as national drone development center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 11:51amRENO, Nev. – The FAA has selected the State of Nevada as one of six states designated as a center for the development of unmanned aerial vehicles and outdoor testing of unmanned autonomous systems, Nevada Gov.
Nevada picked among six drone development centers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 9:10amNevada has been picked as one of six locations to be a center for drone development in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday.
As a drone development site, the state would benefit by providing thousands of jobs with an average wage of approximately $62,000; an estimated $2.5 billion in economic impact in present dollars; and an estimated $125 million in annual state and local tax revenue.
Nevada Senators Reid, Heller issue discussion draft on Sage-Grouse Act
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 12:09pmNevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller jointly released a discussion draft Friday of the Nevada Sagebrush Landscape Conservation and Economic Development Act. The proposal would conserve sage-grouse habitat in Nevada while providing economic development opportunities to industries and local governments throughout the state.
Nevada Gov. Sandoval creates mental health council following bus ticket investigation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 4:01pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed an executive order on Friday establishing the Governor’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Council.
The Council will examine ways of improving and strengthening the systems of support and delivery of services to those living with behavioral health conditions in Nevada, officials said Monday. An analysis of Nevada’s mental health system, which began in May, will also be evaluated by the council.
Common Core -- The Legal Case Against It
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/29/2013 - 11:45amThe adoption and implementation of Common Core (CCSS) in Nevada is patently ILLEGAL. Everything they are doing, everything they have done, and the way they have gone about it is illegal.
On the Nevada side,
According to the NRS 389.520, the authority to determine what STANDARDS will be imposed on Nevada's schools is assigned to the Council To Establish Academic Standards.
NRS 389.520
1. The Council shall:
(a) Establish standards of content and performance, including, without limitation, a prescription of the resulting level of achievement
Carson City's October jobless rate increases to 9.6 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/22/2013 - 9:45amWhile state jobless figures went down for the month, the October unemployment figures in Carson City increased to 9.6 percent, up from from September’s 9.4 percent.
"Carson City's economy still struggles and has lost 700 jobs or -2.5 percent relative to one year ago," according to Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Labor overview.
Summit at Governor's Mansion to raise awareness of Nevada’s food insecurity
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/19/2013 - 2:57pmState and federal agencies and non-profit organization leaders will meet Wednesday with Nevada’s First Lady Kathleen Sandoval at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City to address food and hunger issues during the Northern Nevada Food Summit.
Carson City Library named Connect Nevada's 'Broadband Hero' for excellence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/18/2013 - 5:57pmDuring the third annual Connect Nevada Broadband Summit held at the University of Nevada, Reno, the Carson City Library was named Connect Nevada’s 2013 Broadband Hero.
The summit theme, Learning in the Digital Space, was designed to promote access, adoption, and use of broadband in education. In collaboration with Governor Sandoval’s Nevada Broadband Task Force, Connect Nevada is working to bring the benefits of universal broadband to the state.
Nevada 150 Celebrates Veterans Day with Statewide Events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/08/2013 - 1:27pmNevada’s Sesquicentennial is celebrating Veterans Day with statewide events Friday through Monday. Nevada residents and visitors are invited to join the celebration and demonstrate patriotism by honoring those who have fought for Nevada and the Country’s freedoms.
State Indian Commission honors Nevadans at Nov. 2 American Indian Achievement Awards Banquet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 5:15pmThe Nevada Indian Commission will honor four Nevadans at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City for their important contributions to the American Indian community.
The American Indian Achievement Awards Banquet and Silent Auction is now in its fourth year and is the first statewide effort to recognize people in the state that have positively influenced the lives of American Indians.
Bikes, lights, costumes and fun for all ages during Carson City Blinky Man Halloween
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 12:33pmBlinky Man, Carson City’s costumed, night-time, bicycling-with-lights event, will ride this Halloween. Each year, Halloween at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City attracts thousands of trick-or-treaters and celebrators. Visitors flock to the area to receive candy from the Governor plus enjoy a street party which includes haunted houses, jugglers, stilt-walkers, horse patrols and more.
The Nevada Day 2013 celebration continues all weekend long
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 12:27pmAs an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.
Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.
Scenes from Governor's Nevada Day Banquet
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/25/2013 - 10:21amHere are some photos of the annual Governor's Nevada Day Banquet held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.
The Nevada Day Governor's Banquet, led by Gov. Brian Sandoval, is held on the last Thursday of October. This year's charity recipient was Children's Cabinet of Nevada. Several from Carson City's business community attended.
Thanks to Dana Lee Fruend, president of Carson City Downtown 20/20, for providing the photos.
Museums share Nevada’s great stories as yearlong 150th birthday celebration kicks off
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/24/2013 - 3:08pmFrom the relics of Nevada’s first hilltop exploration in the 1800s to steam locomotives and 21st century archeological discoveries, Nevada State Museums cover the state’s stories and care for historical objects for generations. To honor Nevada Day and the state’s 150th birthday kickoff, Nevada state museums offer free admission and celebrations across the state Friday, Oct. 25.
No tricks this Halloween: Carson City celebrates Beggars' Night on Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:52pmTreat or treating in Carson City will be held on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31. Just like it is celebrated throughout the country.
If you're a Carson City resident, the question as to when Beggar's Night falls on isn't a dumb one to wonder or ask since wrenches have been thrown into the mix every few years due to Nevada Day festivities.
Because Nevada Day sometimes falls on Oct. 31, there have been instances where the annual trick or treating ritual in Carson City has been moved up or down the calendar.
Two dead, two injured in Sparks Middle School shooting; Gov. Sandoval releases statement
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 9:47amNevada Governor Brian Sandoval this morning issued the following statement after learning of the shooting at Sparks Middle School. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports two are dead and two in critical condition in the shooting.
A petition with respect to Common Core
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/19/2013 - 7:40pmThis is a plea to the readers of this great news site to educate themselves about the Common Core "State" Standards being implemented in our schools, and to join with the growing numbers of parents and concerned citizens who seek to reverse course and do something better before it's too late for our children and grandchildren.
Carson City Classic Ghost Walk and Mini Tour set for Oct. 19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 9:25amCarson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the 19th annual Classic Ghost Walk.
The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. Meet lingering spirits of the past, with many haunted and paranormal stories to take in. Some of our spirits even lead the guided walking tours of the downtown district’s historic homes.
75th Nevada Day Parade Launching With Event High In The Sky
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 3:16pmThe 75th anniversary of the Nevada Day Parade will be celebrated on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 in Carson City and is expected to produce record-breaking attendance.
The day-long experience is kicked off with the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon. This is a rare opportunity to participate in a mass ascension with a downtown lift-off in Carson City. A downtown lift-off is extremely rare in the hot air balloon industry. Individuals and businesses can sponsor a balloon, which includes the opportunity to ride in the balloon during the event.
Northern Nevada Development Authority announces $1 billion in economic impact
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2013 - 1:46pmWith job creation key to Nevada's ongoing economic recovery, Gov. Brian Sandoval and Northern Nevada Development Authority officials announced Monday that the agency's work has led to a milestone, making a $1 billion economic impact across a five county region over the past three years.
The Lost Purple Heart is Found: Returning a Purple Heart to a Nevada family
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 3:47pmOver 12 years ago, In Donna Gregory's home of her ex-husband she discovered a box with the words “War Department” on it. Inside was personal letters and something else very special. Here is her story.
“It was in the closet of his grandparents room. When I got to the bottom the box I discovered to my amazement, a PURPLE HEART medal was inside. No one in my ex husband's family could tell me who this soldier was or why his grandparents had the Medal and Letters.
Sen. Reid: WNC and two other college grants designed to provide innovative training
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/20/2013 - 6:31amWith news this week that Western Nevada College is the recipient of a $1.5 million grant, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid, announced two other grants for area colleges, Truckee Meadows Community College and Great Basin College.
The grants are part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant Program, which was authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the stimulus bill. WNC's portion of the grant is $1,567,530. TMCC received a grant of $ 3,201,968 and Great Basin College, $4,009,331.
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