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Nevada Hindu leader to open Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Senates Houses with Hindu prayers

Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Senates and Houses of Representatives will open their June 19 and 20 sessions respectively in Harrisburg and Providence with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Reno based Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senates and Houses of these states. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Nevada Independent: What races to watch for on Primary Election Day

After months of campaigning and millions of dollars expended on ads and voter outreach, Nevada’s primary election is finally here. Not only will the results of today’s election set in place the top contests on the November ballot, including one of the most closely watched U.S. Senate battles in the country and an open gubernatorial seat, but many important races will be effectively decided based on Tuesday’s results.

Reno's Rajan Zed to open councils of 10 Utah cities and counties with Hindu prayers next week

Hindu mantras will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah, most probably for the first time, between June four to seven, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Gary Schmidt is a Nevada State Supreme Court approved candidate for Senate Seat 16

On Friday May 25 the Nevada State Supreme Court qualified Gary Schmidt for his bid to win the Senate Seat 16 in the 2018 primary elections. Please cast your vote for Gary Schmidt so he can help drain the Nevada Swamp.

NV Supreme Court allows barred Republican to stay in Washoe Valley-area state senate race

Gary Schmidt will be allowed to keep up his state Senate run — for now. The Nevada Supreme Court on Friday ruled Republican primary election voters in state Senate District 16 could cast a ballot for Schmidt ahead of a July 9 hearing at the state’s highest court.

Opioid Recovery and Yerington Student Leadership Topics At Coalition Meeting

Lyon and Storey Coalition Meets May 10th
Event Date: 
May 10, 2018 - 9:00am

SILVER SPRINGS — For more than a decade, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties has hosted monthly breakfast meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. Diverse local, state, federal and tribal groups and community volunteers share news and collaborate on system changes that improve access to affordable, local food and to health care, and that support community-based, sustainable economic development.

Carson City Republican Party Monthly Meeting

Event Date: 
April 26, 2018 - 6:30pm

The Carson City Republican Party invites all Republicans in Carson City to our meeting Thursday night. Our guest speakers for the evening will be Barbara Cegavske, Nevada's Secretary of State who is again running for the Secretary of State office. Eugene Hoover who is running for Lieutenant Governor and Gary Schmidt who is running for State Senate District 16. This will be an exciting and informative evening.

TIME: 6:30PM to 9ish
Location: Argent Academy (Side Entrance)
788 Fairview Dr. Carson City, NV 89701

SD16 candidate Tina Davis-Hersey to be Dems luncheon speaker

Event Date: 
April 30, 2018 - 11:30am

Tina Davis-Hersey, the Democrat who's taking on Republican incumbent Ben Kieckhefer in State Senate District 16, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Nevada State Senate 16 candidate Gary Schmidt signs Tax Payers Protection Pledge for the Americans for Tax Reform on Tax Day

Gary Schmidt, challenging candidate in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate 16 signed the Tax Payers Protection Pledge for the Americans for Tax Reform on Tax Day, April 15th, 2018 (downloaded on April 17th).

It was signed in the presence of and witnessed by Larry Green in Washoe Valley, in southern Washoe County at 7475 Brothers Lane at Schmidt's Campaign Office and one of his temporary residences while his home at the historic Reindeer Lodge is under repair.

SD17 candidate Curtis Cannon to be Carson City Dems' luncheon speaker

Event Date: 
April 23, 2018 - 11:30am

Curtis Cannon, Democratic challenger to James Settelmeyer in State Senate District 17, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon-fundraiser. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these luncheons help defer the costs of rent and overhead expenses at Carson City's Democratic headquarters.

Candidate for State Senator in SD16 Gary Schmidt at the Carson City Men's Club

Gary Schmidt, candidate for State Senator in SD16, was the guest speaker of the Carson City Men's Club in Mallard's Restaurant on the Empire Ranch Golf Course on Monday.

Governor Sandoval announces members of statewide school safety task force

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Thursday the members of the Statewide School Safety Task Force, which he created earlier this month with the signing of Executive Order 2018-5.

Reno's Rajan Zed to open councils of 10 Utah cities & counties with Hindu prayers in June

Hindu prayers will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah between June four to seven, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

These include Weber County Board of Commissioners (Ogden), Wasatch County Council (Heber City), Juab County Commission (Nephi), Payson City Council, Centerville City Council, Heber City Council, Woods Cross City Council, Salem City Council, West Bountiful City Council and Charleston Town Board.

Nevada Governor Sandoval signs school safety executive order

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Executive Order 2018-5 on Monday, establishing the Statewide School Safety Task Force.

2018 candidate kick off at upcoming Carson City Republican Women meeting

Event Date: 
March 20, 2018 - 11:00am

Join Carson City Republican Women at their upcoming meeting to hear several candidates vying for U.S. and Nevada state positions in the upcoming primary election.

On Tuesday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Casino Fandango we are pleased to hear from Sharron Angle for U.S. Congress, Adam Laxalt for Governor, Jared Fisher for Governor, Bob Beers for Treasurer, Craig Mueller for Attorney General, Ben Kieckhefer for NV State Senate and Carol del Carlo for Board of Regents.

John Calvin Coolidge Jr. - The Early Years

John Calvin Coolidge Jr., our 30th President, 1923-1929, was perhaps America’s most under-rated chief executive. He was a man of few words, decisive action and a dry sense of humor.

“Silent Cal” was born on the Fourth of July in 1872 in Vermont, the son of a prominent local farmer, general store owner, postmaster and politician. He was the only president born on Independence Day, although three former presidents died on the Fourth.

College classes in high school offered as part of WNC’s Jump Start program

Is your high school student ready to start college while still in high school? Determining whether Western Nevada College’s dual-credit Jump Start College is right for your child depends on a variety of factors: academic readiness for college courses, individual maturity, time availability for studying and a willingness to work hard.

Amodei statement on Congress passage of Bipartisan Budget Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Friday after Congress successfully passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, a two-year budget agreement that invests in our nation’s military, infrastructure, and health care programs:

Danny Tarkanian, candidate for U.S. Senate, to speak at Carson City Republican Women's luncheon

Event Date: 
February 20, 2018 - 11:00am

U.S. Senate Candidate Danny Tarkanian will be our keynote speaker Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Carson City Republican Women's luncheon meeting. He is running against incumbent U.S. Senator Dean Heller. Danny ran his first political race in 2004 for a seat in the Nevada State Senate.

Fresh round of fundraising reports shed light on competitive Nevada House, Senate races

Fundraising reports covering the last quarter of 2017 are shedding more light on who’s most viable in Nevada’s competitive House and Senate races.

Nevada governor urges Senate to pass CHIP re-authorization, support for DACA

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday urging the U.S. Senate to pass the CHIP re-authorization measure that was approved by the House of Representatives last night. The governor also expressed his continued support for the DACA program.

Nevada's K-12 computer science standards gain state Board of Education approval

CARSON CITY — School districts throughout Nevada can now begin computer science curriculum for all grade levels after the state's Board of Education this week unanimously approved K-12 computer standards.

Nevada congressman's public lands bill passes House, heads to Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada District 2 Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement Wednesday after the House unanimously passed H.R. 1107, the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation he reintroduced on February 16, 2017:

Nevada Firefighters Memorial finds new home on capital grounds in Carson City

CARSON CITY — After a decades long push and the passage of Senate Bill 540, a new Firefighter's Memorial will be built on the capital grounds in Carson City.

Governor Sandoval appoints Becky Harris as chair of Nevada Gaming Control Board

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday the appointment of Becky Harris as chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Harris will serve as the first female chair of the regulatory board which serves the state’s largest economic industry, gaming.

New law effective Jan. 1 aims to curb opioid abuse in the Silver State

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services announced an important reminder Friday that the provisions of Assembly Bill 474, the Controlled Substance Abuse Prevention Act, will go into effect January 1, 2018.

Zed to open both Illinois Senate & House with Hindu mantras in their 200th year

On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield will start their sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who resides in Northern Nevada, will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Nevada Congressman Amodei statement on House passage of tax reform bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after the House agreed to a procedural motion to successfully pass the House-Senate conference committee report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), landmark legislation that will reform our nation’s tax system:

Governor Sandoval, AG Laxalt announce Battle Born Memorial funding approved

Gov. Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced Monday the final funding approval of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s Fallen Warriors in Carson City on the Capitol Complex.

Reno religious leader to open both Iowa Senate & House with Hindu prayers

On February 26, both Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines will start their respective sessions with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who resides in Reno, will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Iowa Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

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