Nevada Women's Lobby
Long-time progressive advocate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 5:12pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Annette Magnus, outgoing Executive Director of Battle Born Progress and the Institute for a Progressive Nevada. For many years she has been as familiar a face around the halls of the legislature and as she has been on TV panel shows hosted by the likes of Sam Shad and Jon Ralston. At the luncheon she will provide an update on the status of bills being promoted or opposed by BBP during the 82nd legislative session.
Candidate for Secretary of State to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/26/2021 - 3:32amEllen Spiegel, primary candidate for Nevada Secretary of State, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Ellen served five terms in the Nevada Assembly, representing Districts 20 and 21, where she became known as a staunch advocate for working families, women’s health care, the environment and LGBTQ rights. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Economics from Cornell University. Her professional experience includes working as a business owner and consultant, becoming an e-commerce pioneer.
Progressive advocate Annette Magnus to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/16/2021 - 12:30amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Annette Magnus, Executive Director of the progressive advocacy group Battle Born Progress. Her presentation will address the opportunities being realized by receipt of $2.7 billion in pandemic relief funds, as well as programs put at risk by the court-ordered rebate of $105 million in taxes levied over the 2019-2021 biennium.
Progressive advocate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/30/2021 - 2:19amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress. Her presentation will outline the hard choices legislators will be forced to make in the 81st session, which begins Monday.