midterm
Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 7:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
Early voting, student debt, Bernie: How young Nevadans are engaging in the caucus
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 2:00amIn Nevada, youth voter turnout soared in the 2018 midterm elections, with more people ages 18 to 29 turning out to vote than in the past seven midterms. While the latest polling is predicting ...
Storey County pays former sheriff’s deputy $250,000 as part of out-of-court settlement over sexual harassment lawsuit
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 2:50pmA former Storey County Sheriff’s deputy will receive $250,000 as part of an out-of-court settlement stemming from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against county Sheriff Gerald Antinoro.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher kisses a goat in support of FFA
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 8:21amFuture Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.
Washoe County Republican Leadership Doing a Fine Job (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:21pmA month after the November 2018 election, I wrote an analysis of the results of recent statewide elections. From total statewide voter turnout data, I came to one clear conclusion: 2014 was the outlier year and the most recent results were quite in line with the long-term trends in Nevada.
Giomi, Luis and Furlong are Carson City's 2018 Election Day winners
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:56amThe winners of the 2018 contested Carson City elections are Stacey Giomi for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 1, Kristin Luis for Carson City Justice of the Peace Department 2, and Kenny Furlong for Carson City Sheriff.
Nevada Independent 2018 Live Nevada General Election Coverage
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 9:55pmLive Midterm General Election Night Coverage - Editor Jon Ralston and Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson bring you real time reporting and analysis on all the big races.
GOP Election Night Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 1:19pmJoin the Carson City Republican Party for an Election Day Watch Party beginning at 6:00PM at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson St, Carson City. It's a very nice venue to enjoy a no host bar and appetizers while watching the 2018 Midterm Election returns.
Carson High School students to volunteer at the polls Tuesday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 12:53pmCARSON CITY — More than two dozen Carson High School students from Mrs. Jennifer Chandler’s AP Government and Mrs. Angila Golik’s Honors Government classes will be working in coordination with Aubrey Rowlatt, Carson City County chief deputy, next Tuesday, Nov. 6, for Election Day.
Know Your Ballot Carson City: Question 2, Feminine Hygiene Tax Exemption
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 11:21amIn the upcoming midterm election Nevada voters will be faced a question of tax exemption. If adopted, Question 2 would create a state and local sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products.
Brett Kavanaugh: Ideal Choice for the Supreme Court (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 7:41amWith a thoughtful and succinct speech Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to succeed retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. With the most experience of the people Trump considered and a stellar textualist and originalist record, he was considered by many as the front runner for the nomination.
First Annual Democratic Picnic on the Comstock
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 2:04pmHosted by the Comstock Democratic Club and the Silver City Small Actions Committee – September 30, 2016 – Silver City Town Park – 11:00 am-3:00 pm – 385 High Street, Silver City, NV 89428
RSVP: Call John Hartley at 775-315-6135 or email Vickie Cannon at ComstockDemClub@gmail.com
Carson City Republican Party member meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 7:48pmThe public is invited to the regular monthly meeting of the Carson City Republican Party which will be held at Silver State Charter High School, 788 Fairview Dr Carson City, NV.
The doors are open at 6:30PM for a social half hour then the meeting begins at 7:00PM.
We will be having the Executive Director of the Nevada Republican Party as our guest speaker and he will be covering a wide range of political topics including what we will be doing in the upcoming year and plans for the 2018 midterm elections.
Hope to see you there!
Controller's Midterm Report: Walking the Talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 9:49amRecently, we’ve discussed overall state spending and revenues, and in coming weeks we’ll review the spending and performance in major areas such as education and health and social services. So, it’s timely and appropriate to answer the question: How has the controller’s office done at managing its own spending and delivering services to Nevadans?
John Bullis: What is a SCIN?
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 1:01pmA Self Cancelling Installment Note (SCIN) is a special estate planning item. If the owner of property, usually common stock in a business, wants to “freeze” (set the value) of the stock for death tax purposes, it might be appropriate to consider using a SCIN. However, there are some special rules to observe (what a surprise).
Carson City voters to see state and local seats up for election
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 02/11/2016 - 8:51amThe presidential race notwithstanding, there are several statewide and local elected offices that are going to be put to the vote in 2016, according to Aubrey Rowlatt, Chief Deputy of Elections with the Carson City Clerk’s Office.
The most notable of the statewide races is the United States Senate seat being vacated by incumbent Harry Reid at the end of this year.
Both the Democrat and Republican parties have already posted leading candidates for this seat.
It's good to be a powerful Clark County Commission chairman -- and prospective gubernatorial candidate
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 10:57amHow do you raise $1.8 million in on one year in Nevada if you are a local government official?
If you are Steve Sisolak, the chairman of the Clark County Commission (up this year) and a potential candidate for governor in 2018 (when he would be at midterm), you do this:
Carson City residents file in to vote in today's General Election
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 2:47pmWith around 63 percent of Carson City's 26,000 voters taking care of business prior to today's General Election by showing up to the courthouse for early voting or casting their ballots by mail, voter turnout Tuesday has been a steady and even flow, election officials have observed.
There was an expected rush early when the polls opened, with 1,300 voters making it to the Carson City Community Center before 10 a.m., said Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover. Otherwise turnout has been as expected: No long waits. No crowding.
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.
McMullen Elected New Washoe County GOP Chairman
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 4:09pmCARSON CITY – The Washoe County Republican Party has elected Ralph McMullen as its new chairman.
McMullen was elected to the position by the Washoe County Republican Central Committee (WCRCC) during its regular meeting July 16. McMullen currently serves as the parliamentarian for both the Nevada State Republican Party and the Washoe County Republican Party.
Former Senator, war hero Max Cleland in Carson City on Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 8:29pmFormer U.S. senator, Vietnam war hero, advocate for disabled veterans and author Max Cleland will speak to Democrats in Carson City on Wednesday, officials announced Sunday.
The Carson City Democratic Central Committee invited the former Georgia senator to speak about ongoing policy issues for the November midterm election. He will address the public at 7 p.m. in the AFSCME building at the southwest corner of Robinson and Roop streets in Carson City.