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Nugget Project: It is feasible, if...
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 3:05pmI have been been going over the Nugget Project feasibility report this morning, tying to digest the details.
Overall, it really isn't much different than what was presented to the citizens committee back in September. The one exception is that P3 Development seems to think that building a hotel is more feasible now, following another study showing that it is.
Veteran GOP Leader Raggio Out In State Senate Leadership Shakeup
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 3:23pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Veteran Republican state Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Reno, won’t be minority leader in the upcoming 2011 session, withdrawing his name from consideration for the leadership post today after getting GOP criticism for backing Sen. Harry Reid in the Tuesday general election.
Harrah’s Hearts Harry
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 11/02/2010 - 4:14pmIn case you have not yet seen it, Dear Readers, check out my story about the lengths to which Harrah’s executives in Las Vegas went to try to help the Harry Reid campaign during early voting last week. It was featured on the National Review front page and made national headlines today.
We will be talking more about this story tonight during elections coverage on KTNV Channel 13 Action News. Tune in.
Nevada's 'Actual' Unemployment Rate Hit 22.3 Percent In Third Quarter
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 2:05pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s “actual� unemployment rate in the third quarter of 2010 increased to 22.3 percent from 21.5 percent in the second quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Nevada Secretary Of State Says No Evidence Of Vote Fraud
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 11:06amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
RENO – Secretary of State Ross Miller said today there have been no complaints filed with his office about suspicious voter activity despite email rumors and media accounts that at least some electronic voting machines are pre-programmed to support U.S. Senate candidate Harry Reid, D-NV.
Sharron Angle wants to 'personalize' the VA; what does that mean?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 11:58pmRarely has a Nevada senatorial race received the nationwide attention this year’s has. Of course, there’s the old pro versus the new pro — Harry Reid and Sharron Angle. Both have been around the barn a number of times, she in the Nevada Legislature and Harry in all kinds of jobs, most currently, of course, Senate majority leader.
Seems a lot of Nevadans are unhappy with Harry, mostly because he is now an insider, carrying out President Obama’s programs as any majority leader would be forced to do if it’s his party in the White House.
Lands bill contains money for Kings Canyon, Carson River Canyon property
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/22/2010 - 10:49pmThe Secretary of the Interior announced the approval of $90 million in funding for continued restoration at Lake Tahoe along with other park and trail projects in Nevada as part of the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act.
The funding includes money for the purchase by the Forest Service of the 13 acre Schulz property near the Kings Canyon Waterfall as well as funding up to 40 percent of the $1.6 million for the acquisition of the Bently, Carson River Canyon property. The balance of the funding and future management will be through the City’s Open Space Program.
Nevada Sen. John Ensign Defends Requests For Stimulus Money He Opposed
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 3:31pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., is defending his decision to seek stimulus money on behalf of constituents and Nevada government entities despite voting against the massive funding measure in February 2009.
THE GAME HAS CHANGED
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 9:06pmBy: Lee Kennedy
http://www.faithfamilyandfreedom.com
Nevada Rep. Dean Heller Says Taxes Are His Biggest Concern In Lame Duck Session Of Congress
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 2:38pmBy Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., said today his biggest concern about a “lame duck� session of Congress following the Nov. 2 general election is the potential for tax increases.
Sarah Palin Energizes Tea Party Crowd, Tells Them To Support Sharron Angle In Nevada Senate Race
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 2:18pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
RENO – An enthusiastic crowd of several hundred Tea Party supporters showed up to cheer on former GOP Alaska Gov. and U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin today at one of what will be many stops across the county in advance of the Nov. 2 general election.
Hundreds line up for early voting in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/16/2010 - 11:49amHundreds made their way to the Carson City Courthouse today, the first day for early voting in Nevada.
A record number of people could be voting in this election, said Alan Glover, Carson City Clerk-Recorder.
"I think it's going to be high again, just like 08. I see maybe a 90 percent turnout when this is done," Glover said. "I think the Senate race is cranking them out."
Nevada Senate Candidates Reid, Angle Spar Over Economy, Jobs, Immigration In Only Debate
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:33pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
A much-anticipated face-to-face debate between U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and his GOP opponent Sharron Angle on Thursday displayed stark contrasts between the two candidates but provoked little in the way of controversy.
Angle-Reid Senate debate continues with live Twitter feed below
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/14/2010 - 5:59pmClick here to read a preview by the Reno-Gazette Journal.
You can keep up with debate comments on Twitter below the fold.
Nevada Secretary Of State Files His Campaign Contribution And Expense Report Early
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 1:25pmBy Nevada News Bureau
(Updated at 3:20 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2010)
Early voting for Carson City residents begins Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 1:10pmThose registered voters who don't want to wait until Election Day, Nov. 2, to cast their ballots can do so daily beginning Saturday and ending Oct. 29.
Voters can go to the Carson City Courthouse, 885 E. Musser Street to vote. The hours are as follows:
Saturday, Oct. 16 and Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday, Oct. 18-22, and Oct. 25-29, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Click here for more information.
Work Stoppage On Yucca Mountain Review Not The End Of Nuclear Waste Project, State Official Says
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/12/2010 - 11:14amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada remains in limbo over the status of Yucca Mountain as a potential repository for the nation’s nuclear waste even with a work stoppage on the project review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission due to funding limitations, a state official says.
Tea Party gathering and counter-protest planned for this morning
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 10/11/2010 - 9:18amWe have word that there will be a Tea Party event at Mills Park at 11 this morning, and that U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle will be making an appearance. There is also supposed to be a counter-protest by Harry Reid supporters. Should be an interesting morning.
Update: Just went by Mills Park, and the Angle event doesn't start until noon. But there's already several dozen Harry Reid supporters lining the highway in front of the park. We'll have some photos of the Angle people once they get up and running with their event.
PS, if the Internet gods cooperate, we'll try to broadcast some live video from the event. You can watch it here. You can also follow updates on our Live Updates page, or via Twitter @carsonnow
Reid and Sandoval Wrangle Over Budget And Taxes In Second Debate In Nevada Governor's Race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 10:15pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
Taxes, the state budget and a looming revenue shortfall in 2011 took center stage Thursday in the second debate between the two major party candidates for Nevada governor.
Republican State Senator Bill Raggio Announces Support For Reid In U.S. Senate Race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 3:21pmCARSON CITY – State Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, today announced he is supporting Democrat Harry Reid in his U.S. Senate race against GOP challenger Sharron Angle.
Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio to Announce Endorsement In U.S. Senate Race This Week
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 7:56pmCARSON CITY – State Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio said today he will make an endorsement in the neck-and-neck U.S. Senate race within the next few days.
Parties Focus On Get-out-the-Vote Effort As Campaign Season Hits Critical Point
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/04/2010 - 9:38amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – With the Nevada campaign season kicking into high gear in the four weeks remaining before election day, candidates and their supporters are also starting to focus on what could mean the difference between victory and defeat: voter turnout.
Former GOP Senate Candidate Chachas Says He May Run For Ensign Senate Seat In 2012
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 7:49pmFormer Republican Senate candidate John Chachas said today he is now residing in Nevada and that he “may run� for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., in 2012.
“I may run,� he said in an interview with Jon Ralston on the Face To Face television program.
Nevada's Active Voter Rolls Increase By Nearly 8,000 In August
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 5:14pmBy Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s active voter rolls increased by 7,882 registrations in August, with Democrats picking up just over 2,600 new voters compared to just over 2,000 for Republicans.
Democrats now have 461,461 active registered voters just about two months before the Nov. 2 general election compared to 402,960 for the GOP, a 58,501 edge for Democrats and a slight increase from July.
Nevada Business Leaders Say Legislation Pending In Congress Will Kill Jobs
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 6:45pmRENO – Several Nevada business leaders took the opportunity of the upcoming Labor Day holiday to speak out today against federal legislation they say will kill jobs in Nevada at a time when the unemployed total more than 20 percent.
Nugget Project tidbits
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:17amThere is an interesting discussion going on over at the Nevada Appeal site concerning the Nugget Project.
The story begins two week ago when Guy Farmer wrote a rather harsh column that slammed the Nugget Project. In response, last week there was a guest column by Michael Douglass criticizing Farmer's take on the subject.
Rep. Dean Heller Says Reid-Angle Race Likely To Be Determined By 5,000 Votes
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 2:09pmBy Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., said today he believes the race between U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and GOP challenger Sharron Angle will come down to 5,000 votes.
More twists and turns for the Nugget Project
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 7:29amIt's a bit of a challenge to follow the story out today about what's happening with the Carson City Center/Nugget Project.
It starts out saying that Nugget President Steve Neighbors is "encouraged" by the response from the governor's office, after meeting with them to discuss their concerns about the state's role in the project. Those concerns were expressed in a letter from the governor's Deputy Chief of Staff Lynn Hettrick last month.
But later on in today's story, Hettrick said the same issues about providing sufficient space for the Department of Health and Human Services and parking remain. I detailed how this affects the project here, and ran the numbers to show how the state office component of the plan doesn't pencil out.
Sen. Harry Reid secures money for Carson City JAC bus facility upgrades
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 9:59pmWith public transit ridership in the Capital City continuing to climb because of the recession, money for Carson City's Jump Around Carson bus program has been promised as part of a $2.1 million transportation improvements plan secured by Sen. Harry Reid.
Angle Criticizes Reid For Making Her Religion An Issue, Says Mosque Supporters Have a ‘Right to Build’ But Need to be ‘Sensitive’
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 4:35amCARSON CITY – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle said in an interview last week that her opponent is trying to make her Christian religion an issue to divert voters from the real problems facing the U.S. and Nevada, including the economy and jobs.