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Oregon lawmaker wants to raise state minimum wage to $13 an hour
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 11:31amA senior Oregon lawmaker is proposing that the Democratic-led state raise its minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2018 in a move that would give it the highest statewide minimum pay level in the United States, officials said on Tuesday....
Applications sought for Carson City wildlife, visitors bureau boards
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 1:51pmApplications are being sought by the Carson City Board of Supervisors for volunteer positions on the Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife and the Carson City Visitors Bureau.
Lake Tahoe planning agency board OKs Fanny Bridge project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 1:58pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved Tahoe Transportation District’s plans to realign State Route 89 access at Fanny Bridge through Tahoe City as part of a community revitalization project.
Amodei ponders run for governor or AG in 2018
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 6:30pmNevada's 2nd U.S. House District Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, said he may consider a run for governor or attorney general after he leaves Congress, possibly in 2018.
Carson City Supervisors seek to fill planning commission seats
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 4:22pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Planning Commission.
This Commission oversees all matters pertaining to Carson City’s planning and zoning, land use and growth management.
Dems renew fight against tax on ‘Cadillac’ health plans
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 4:08pmA group of Democrats including U.S. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada launched a bid on Tuesday to repeal a section of the federal health care law that will tax high-priced insurance plans starting in 2018....
Nevada Supreme Court could eventually shrink
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 12:35amMay be down to five members in 2019If the plain language of current statute is followed, the Nevada Supreme Court is going to shrink from seven members to five in the November 2018 election.That’s because NRS2.010 say...
South Lake Tahoe to host 2018 Mountain Travel Symposium
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 4:15pmSouth Lake Tahoe and Stateline have been picked as the host locations for the 2018 Mountain Travel Symposium, the largest gathering of alpine travel and tour professionals, ski clubs, lodging and property management companies in North America. It is the South Shore's first time to host the event.
Downtown Carson City to see 'innovation district' by 2018
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 11:13pmThe latest plans, which are subject to change, for the Capitol Mall project include: A. Elevated parking garage across Carson Street from Carson ......
Downtown Carson City to see ‘innovation district’ by 2018
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/09/2015 - 11:51amAn “innovation district” called the Capitol Mall will rise by 2017 or 2018 in downtown Carson City, according to backers. That’s the gist of the message touting the proposed technology-oriented multiplex as it was outlined by two developers and associates.
Positions open for Carson City redevelopment, open space committees
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 12:33pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee and the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
There are two open positions “Citizen-at-Large” and “Business Operator or Property Owner" for the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee. Each for terms that will expire Jan. 1, 2018.
South Lake Tahoe city council members sworn in, Cole retains mayor position
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 12:40pmTwo new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council were sworn in Tuesday as was a longtime council member who was reelected, plus the city's clerk and treasurer. The council also agreed to retain its current mayor, Hal Cole.
Councilmember Tom Davis was reelected in the Nov. 4 General Election and Wendy David and Austin Sass were both newly elected and all will hold their seats in City Council through November 2018. City Clerk Susan Alessi was reelected as well as City Treasurer David Olivo for additional four-year terms.
Senator Square: Carson High senior Caden Lehman wins national rodeo event
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/26/2014 - 10:06amCaden Lehman, a senior at Carson High School, an officer for the Capitol FFA program, and an officer in the Douglas-Carson High School Rodeo Club, recently had his biggest win doing what he loves. He is involved in Team Roping and Calf Roping and is a member of the American Cowboys Team Roping Association.
Recently at the ACTRA National Finals in Reno at the Livestock Events Center, Caden won the Super 7 National Championship, landing him and his partner, Jack Curry of Gardnerville, each new Royal T 3-horse trailers, buckles, and $10,000 cash.
WNC to receive $4.4 million federal grant to assist job training
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 3:21pmMore than $4.4 million in federal funding will enable Western Nevada College to offer students more services to meet the skilled labor demands of today’s businesses. WNC in Carson City was selected as Nevada’s lead community college in the nation-wide $450 million job-driven training grants, as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training program.
Administered by the Department of Labor, Nevada’s four community colleges will receive a total of $9,921,831 from October 1 through September 30, 2018.
Nevada wins competition for Tesla Motors gigafactory
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:48pmTesla Motors has officially chosen Nevada as the location to build a $5 billion battery plant for its electric vehicle batteries.
“The gigafactory is an important step in advancing the cause of sustainable transportation and will enable the mass production of compelling electric vehicles for decades to come,” said CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk.
How New Emissions Restrictions Affect Nevada
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 6:23amThe Obama administration is laying out plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 30 percent by 2030 to reduce global warming. States must come up with plans to meet their individualized targets, which will vary across the nation. States will have until 2017 and in some cases 2018 to submit their cleanup plans. Here's how the plan affects Nevada:
Applicants sought for three appointments to Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 10:49amApplications are being accepted for three open positions on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission.
The commission advises the Carson City Board of Supervisors on the use of city parks and protect the right of all Carson City residents to enjoy the parks system. The board seeks applications from persons interested in serving 4-year terms on the commission. Terms expire January 2018.
Funding secured for Guinn Millennium Scholarship through 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada's program to provide college scholarships to deserving students will continue through 2018, with a $15 million cash infusion to the Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholarship program, State Treasurer Kate Marshall announced this week.
State Senate GOP Leaders Support Medicaid Expansion
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 12:56pmCARSON CITY – State Senate Republican leaders today commended GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval’s decision to expand the state Medicaid program as a commitment to the health of all Nevadans and a boost for a critical sector of the state’s economy.
“Ensuring that poor Nevadans have access to primary health care through Medicaid is very simply the right thing to do, both for our citizens and our economy,” said Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Henderson. “It will reduce our rate of uninsured and provide individuals with greater economic security.”
State Medical Association Supports Expansion Of Medicaid Eligibility Under Affordable Care Act
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 1:35pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada State Medical Association has announced it supports expanding Nevada’s Medicaid caseload as permitted under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
The association’s board of directors met on Sept. 8 and adopted the policy statement, which was based on the information currently available about the expansion of the Medicaid program.
Federal Agency Says States Can Expand, Later Reduce Medicaid Under ACA
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/07/2012 - 12:26pmCARSON CITY – States do not face any deadline for deciding whether to expand their Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and will be able to expand coverage and then later chose to reduce it, federal officials told Governing magazine on Monday.
State Officials Crunching Numbers For Gov. Sandoval To Make Decision On Medicaid Expansion
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 3:22pmCARSON CITY – Nevada officials are busy preparing cost and enrollment estimates so Gov. Brian Sandoval will have reliable information before deciding whether to expand Medicaid following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month upholding much of the Affordable Care Act.
Nevada Unemployment Falls To 11.6 Percent In May, Lowest In Three Years
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 10:13amCARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to 11.6 percent in May, the lowest it has been in three years, the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) reported today.
Challenges With Unemployment Insurance Funds Could Lead To Reforms, Tax Foundation Report Says
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 3:54pmCARSON CITY – A report from the Tax Foundation on unemployment insurance taxes says 34 states have had to borrow $37 billion from the federal government to pay jobless benefits, and employers around the country face the prospect of higher tax rates as a result.
State Panel Recommends No Change In Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 5:15pmCARSON CITY – Despite the need to borrow $773 million from the federal government to pay jobless benefits so far in the current economic downturn, an advisory panel today recommended that the average tax rate levied on Nevada employers to pay claims remain unchanged at 2 percent for 2012.
The unanimous vote of the nine-member Nevada Employment Security Council came despite the recommendation from one employer representative for an increase in the rate to 2.5 percent or even 2.75 percent so Nevada could pay off its federal loans more quickly.
Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance Fund Could Be Insolvent Until 2018
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 2:08pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment-insurance benefit fund could be in the red until 2018 as the state continues to borrow from the federal government to keep sending unemployment checks.