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Budget Office Says Legislative Budget Comes In Almost $1 Billion Over Governor’s Budget
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 3:56pmCARSON CITY — Legislative Democrats intend to spend almost $1 billion more than Gov. Brian Sandoval requested in his $6.3 billion budget, according to a spreadsheet obtained from Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget office today.
The majority of the $968 million in spending replaces budget cuts in K-12 education, higher education and social services, which Democrats have long argued will eviscerate the state’s social safety net and destroy the state’s education system.
Democrats Identify “Key” Republicans Who Might Vote For Taxes
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 5:06pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada State Democratic Party today called for Nevadans to press nine GOP “key legislators” to vote for new taxes.
Democrats are urging Nevadans to email these nine Republican legislators, saying that “grassroots action will turn the tide, but it will only happen if you participate.”
Democrats Vote To Restore $90 Million To Medicaid Budget
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 12:21pmCARSON CITY – Democrats today voted to reject Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget cuts to Medicaid programs this morning.
The governor would have saved about $90 million in his budget through the reductions. Republicans on the Legislature’s money committees voted to cut the Medicaid budget in line with Sandoval’s recommendations.
The Medicaid funding would help reimburse hospitals and their staff for caring for Medicaid patients.
Full text of Governor Brian Sandoval's budget speech
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 6:55pmMy fellow Nevadans, good evening.
Three months ago, I delivered a State of the State Address against the backdrop of record unemployment and sharply reduced state revenue. I believed then, as I do now, that by controlling state spending and changing the way we do business, we could bring about a sustained economic recovery that would get Nevada working again. And so tonight, I’m pleased to come before you with a second and more positive report on the state of Nevada’s economy.
Governor Sandoval Calls For Patience, Optimism In Televised Speech
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 6:50pmBy Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval tonight highlighted an improved economic output as reason to stay the course with his proposed general fund budget.
During a televised address from the governor’s mansion,the governor highlighted a lower unemployment rate and an aggregate $440 million reduction in budget cuts that comes from revised revenue projections and federal government changes.
He used his speech as a platform for patience and optimism, refuting claims from Democrats that Nevada needs more revenue.
Assembly Hears Details Of Sandoval Social Services Program Cuts In Friday Budget Review
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 5:57pmBy Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – The Assembly worked late today meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget for health and human services.
The review by the entire 42-member Assembly followed a similar session held in the Senate earlier this week.
Healthy Communities Coalition: Collaboration Leads to Results
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 7:13pmThe Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey hosts special speakers during public meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft. Churchill Road. Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, workforce development, etc. On May 12, the featured speakers will be from the Tobacco Cessation Helpline.
Measure Raising Bar Before State Could Shift Costs To Local Governments Endorsed By Mayors
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 6:57pmCARSON CITY – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to cut funding to or impose an unfunded mandate on local governments was heartily endorsed today by local officials including the mayors of Reno and Las Vegas.
Measure Raising Bar Before State Could Shift Costs To Local Governments Endorsed By Mayors
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 04/07/2011 - 6:57pmCARSON CITY – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds vote in the Legislature to cut funding to or impose an unfunded mandate on local governments was heartily endorsed today by local officials including the mayors of Reno and Las Vegas.
Specific Tax Proposals Finally On The Agenda In Week Nine Of The Legislature
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 04/01/2011 - 5:30pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Tax revenues, or more specifically the lack thereof, have been topic No. 1 during the 2011 legislative session.
Thus far it’s been mostly talk, with GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval saying no to any new taxes or fees and some Democrat lawmakers saying additional revenues are essential to preserve education and critical social services. Republican lawmakers thus far are standing with the governor.
Lawmakers Consider Bill To Improve Efficiency And Transparency Of Government Contracting
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 5:49pmBy Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Senate majority leader today advanced a bill intended to make state and local government contracts more efficient and transparent to benefit both taxpayers and consumers was reviewed by a legislative subcommittee on Friday.
Silver Springs February Social for Families with Military Members and Veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 4:44pmTwo guest speakers will be featured this month at the second Silver Springs social for families with military members and veterans.
The social will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Silver Springs Senior/Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Road in Silver Springs. The gathering is for Silver Springs and Stagecoach families of veterans, enlisted and reserve members, and for reserve, active duty, and veterans. It is open to anyone from Silver Springs and Stagecoach with a family member who is or has been in the military. Children are very welcome!
Healthy Communities Coalition Begins Work on Youth Violence Prevention Plan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 10:01amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is offering a special presentation on youth violence prevention planning during its February gathering.
Youth Violence Prevention Plan work underway by Healthy Communities Coalition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 7:08pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey will offer a special presentation on youth violence prevention planning during its February gathering.
Continued support through Community Covenant for military families and veterans in Lyon and Storey counties
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:47pmDuring the September 2010 Healthy Communities Coalition meeting, over 70 community leaders and officials from throughout Lyon County, Nevada gathered to sign a “community covenant.” The covenant promised Lyon County communities, State and local groups will work together to increase community support to the area’s military families and veterans. A number of new or expanded events and initiatives have followed that pledge.
Healthy Communities Coalition outlines year-end results and plans for 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 2:19pmHealthy Communities has scheduled their winter and spring line up of special speakers on the 2nd Thursday of each month during their public meetings.
Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, job training, etc.
Dayton Toy Drive Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 11:37pmWendy Madson of Healthy Communities Coalition will facilitate an open meeting on Monday Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street for any groups that are or would like to be involved in any community assistance for Dayton during the holidays (gifts, coats, hats, mittens, etc.)
Deep cuts to state budget would hurt agencies and services
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/22/2010 - 1:07amDozens of Nevada’s nonprofit groups, service providers and others met this week in Reno and Las Vegas to consider the looming threat of deep cuts to the state budget cuts which threaten to eliminate or dramatically reduce health care, education, and human services.
Service agency and nonprofit directors from Lyon and Storey counties attended the Monday meeting, hoping for insights on how to plan for the upcoming deep cuts to Nevada’s public education, health and social services that will hit the rural areas especially hard.
Ice rink improves Carson City's quality of life
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/18/2010 - 6:46am(Editor's note: The following was presented to the Carson City Board of Supervisors during public comments at the Oct. 7 meeting by Star Anderson, General Manager, Carson Nugget)
Pinwheels at the Legislature
Submitted by on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 12:11pmPinwheels for Prevention
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 5:10pmAdvocates to End Domestic Violence, in conjunction with other agencies, will be placing pinwheels on the legislative lawn on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at 1:00 pm . This is part of Prevent Child Abuse Nevada’s statewide, “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign. The Pinwheels will remain in place for the following week.
Mirror, mirror, on the wall….
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 3:37pmOn The Reflection In The Mirror
By Karl Neathammer
NNDA names members to Workforce & Education committee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 4:59pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority is pleased to announce the founding members of the Regional Workforce & Education Advisory Committee.
An “Angel” program may soon swoop in and help medically or emotionally troubled kids get well, stay on track and stay in school
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