political process
Mark Your Calendars for the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors Summer Charity Golf Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 8:16amThe Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® will be hosting the Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships on Friday, June 21 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.
This annual golf tournament is played in honor of REALTOR® Alyce McCracken, a resident of Northern Nevada who had a passion for continuing education and training. Proceeds from the tournament benefit local high schools in the communities served by the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® including the counties of Carson, Douglas, Churchill, and parts of Lyon.
Attorney Blogger Sean McDonald Delves into NV Legislature
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 3:35pmby RILEY SNYDER
Political sign vandalism becoming more targeted, heated says Carson City Sheriff
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 2:07pmEvery political season brings out the candidate yard signs and every season, it seems, where Carson City residents are asked to vote, the ugly side of politics rears its head with vandalism. This year is no different. But what has changed over the years has been the aggressive nature of it, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Former Assembly Speaker Maintains Big Campaign Fund Despite Not Running For Office
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 4:14pmCARSON CITY – Former Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley may not be a candidate for public office this year, but this apparent lack of political ambition has not stopped her from maintaining a campaign fund worth nearly half a million dollars.
Assembly Republican Leadership Calls For More Campaign Finance Transparency
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 1:28pmCARSON CITY – The leader of the Assembly Republican Caucus today used a Tuesday reporting deadline for candidates running for election this year to announce several proposals to require more accountability and transparency in the financing of campaigns in Nevada.
New Study Questions Value Of Regulations And Tax Incentives Enacted By States To Create “Green Jobs”
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:20amCARSON CITY – A new report questions the value of tax incentives and regulations approved by many states around the country, including Nevada, to create “green jobs,” noting that subsidies used for such programs can take away revenue for other needs such as public education.
Veterans In Politics Dinner Ball
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 7:40amVeterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Guests will be received by: Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana LeeMrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Democratic Redistricting Plans Pass Out of Senate And Assembly, Head To Governor
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 3:54pmBy Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — The political power game of drawing political boundaries escalated today as Nevada’s Democratic legislators passed their plans for new political districts.
Year Of Dramatic Campaign Spending Increases Marks Anniversary Of Citizens United Decision
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 12:54pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
One year later, the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case are plain to see.
On Jan. 21, 2010, the court ruled that corporate and union donations to political candidates cannot be limited under the First Amendment.
The impact?
Home Buyers Tax Credit Deadline Quickly Approaching!
Submitted by on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 11:59amHome Buyers Tax Credit Deadline Soon Approaching!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 9:59amDEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR FEDERAL HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
Transactions must be under contract by April 30, 2010
About Politicians, Barrel Clowns and Reasonable Expectations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/13/2010 - 1:54pmWhowuddathunk? Miss Sarah, the charming storyteller and patron saint of the Tea Party, actually did get one thing right in her speech at the Tea Party convention last week.