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Life in Carson: Jim and Dawn Gibbons head to court
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 9:53amBreakups are usually sad affairs, and the implosion of the marriage of Jim and Dawn Gibbons is no exception. Having met and talked with both of them on multiple occasions, it's hard not to feel sorry for them.
State budget is looking really thin and it could affect local schools
Submitted by on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 10:05pm(Click image to play video)
With Governor Gibbons talking state worker furloughs and pay cuts, local school districts have also been put on notice that they may have to tear up their teacher contracts
School Board approves “emergency” financial back-up if Gov. Gibbons orders big cutbacks for schools statewide
Submitted by on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 11:34pmIf Governor Gibbons orders the kinds of budget cuts he’s been talking about lately, Carson City would fare okay.
Gibbons/Ensign attack Reid over Health Care Reform Bill.
Submitted by on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 11:26amFollowing up on the progress forward of the Democrat sponsored National Health Reform Bill, Governor Jim Gibbons has called it a “stab in Nevada’s back” by steeply raising state costs for Medicaid.
“Chat with the Governor” to cope with state budget crisis ends on a question mark. Gov. Gibbons left early. Had other, “more pressing” appointment.
Submitted by on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 10:13amAt his much touted “Open Door Meeting” with state lawmakers and the news media, Governor Gibbons started the session with a dismal evaluation of the state budget, said more state worker pay cuts or fu
A case of “penny-wize, dollar-stupid?”
Submitted by on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 9:04pm(Click image to play video)
A horrendously high cost of cleaning up the Endoscopy of Southern Nevada mess is costing Nevada plenty. The cause?
The Gibbons’ may be headed for “public” court in their divorce proceedings
Submitted by on Sat, 12/19/2009 - 2:50pm(Click image to play video)
A last ditch effort to settle their divorce out of court may have failed, sending both Governor Gibbons and his soon-to-be ex-wife into the public arena of open divorce cou
Governor Gibbons “clarifies some more” his position on calling in a Special Session of the Legislature
Submitted by on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 11:50pmGovernor Jim Gibbons said today that to “clear the air,” he wants everyone to know that there will be no calling of a special session until after January 19th.
Governor Candidate Rory Reid – wants “transparency and a new vision for state government”
Submitted by on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 8:23pm(Click image to play video)
Clark County Commissioner turned Governor candidate Rory Reid says the Gibbons Administration has badly tainted Nevada’s reputation.
A new poll says right now, it’s Oscar’s if he wants it…
Submitted by on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 8:20pm(Click image to play video)
Although the campaign season does not start in earnest for another few months, the “status quo” seems to be that the horse race for Governor is already taking shape.
Governor Gibbons clarifies his budget cut approach…
Submitted by on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 11:03pm(Click image to play video)
Governor Gibbons has made it clear that he would like state employee opinion to weigh in on how to cut the state’s budget, brought on by the worst recession in Nevada’s his
State budget situation continues to deteriorate…
Submitted by on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 10:14pm(Click image to play video)
Dark and ominous budgetary clouds have settled over the Governor’s Office in downtown Carson City.
Gov. Gibbons is no darling of the Republican Party, but…
Submitted by on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 10:09pm(Click image to play video)
Governor Gibbons, with all his personal and political problems, has all but been abandoned by the bulk of the Nevada Republican Party.
Attorney General will not continue to press case against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki. It’s over.
Submitted by on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 1:25pmIt appears that Lt.
Gaming wins, and therefore tax revenues to the state, fall an additional 11.6% in October
Submitted by on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 9:40amThe economic recession continues to pull down gaming wins throughout Nevada, and therefore less revenues to the state for vital public services like health care, emergency services, schools and univer
University Chancellor draws a line in the budget sand
Submitted by on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 3:42am(Click image to play video)
University Chancellor Don Klaich is just as adamant as his predecessor. He’s not even going to consider future cuts to their budget.
Governor Gibbons predicts state worker layoffs coming up.
Submitted by on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 11:35pm(Click image to play video)
Declining revenues are tearing the Economic Forum’s earlier forecast to to shreds.
Governor Gibbons tries to cope with plummeting revenues – calls for reconvening Economic Forum
Submitted by on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 10:15pmGovernor Gibbons today told reporters that he would reconvene the Economic Forum to give him advice on how much revenue the state can expect to take in through the current two year budget cycle.
Judge drops all charges against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki
Submitted by on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 6:30am(Click image to play video)
Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki called it an early Christmas present that, in fact, was long overdue. But he’ll take it.
Charges against Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki dropped. “Too vague” said the judge.
Submitted by on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 3:25pmLt.
The woman who caught Governor Gibbons texting….
Submitted by on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 6:55am(Click image to play video)
Mary Keating, who caught Governor Gibbons texting to who has been described as a ‘love interest’ in Reno, is having to wait a little longer to take Gibbons to court over th
Governor Gibbons will call special legislative session
Submitted by on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 11:00pm(Click image to play video)
Governor Gibbons further acknowledged today the state’s very precarious budget situation caused by the recession.
Governor Gibbons: There will be a special session of the Legislature
Submitted by on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 2:10pmSpeaking through his deputy chief of staff Lynn Hettrick, Governor Gibbons will convene a special session of the Legislature before June to address state budget problems and to seek further federal ai
Governor Gibbons hints at more cuts in state government…more furloughs, pay cuts, etc.
Submitted by on Thu, 12/03/2009 - 2:05am(Click image to play video)
Governor Gibbons will meet with the news media next Tuesday morning to outline his major state budgetary concerns.
Gibbons sword fights with legislature….again….
Submitted by on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 1:55pm(Click image to play video)
In yet another seemingly pointless battle of “he say, they say,” Governor Gibbons engages in another argument with legislative leaders over what in fact is a procedural iss
Board approves data system for stimulus office
Submitted by on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 6:54amBoard approves data system for stimulus officeNevada Appeal Capitol Bureau<
Senator David Parks is running for Governor, replacement like to be another Democrat say pundits
Submitted by on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 11:30pmNevada State Capitol to observe diabetes awareness
Submitted by on Sat, 11/14/2009 - 6:48amNevada State Capitol to observe diabetes awarenessNevada Appeal Staff Report
Gaming revenues plunge again in September
Submitted by on Wed, 11/11/2009 - 8:41amThe State Gaming Control Board reports that gaming wins in the month of September fell 9% below what they were in September of last year, when the economy was trending downward already.