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Why is Nugget Project ballot question "advisory"?
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 10:35amSince posting the City Center aka Nugget Project ballot question on Friday, I've had several calls about why the question is advisory.
After all, according to Nevada Revised Statutes 377A.030, the Carson City Board of Supervisors must seek a majority vote of the people to implement the quarter cent sales tax to fund the project. So why is it advisory?
A Tale of Two Taxes (updated)
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 1:32pmIn today's economically stressed environment, it would be quite the political feat to enact any kind of tax increase.
But the backers of the Carson City Center Project, aka Nugget Project, are going to have to hope they can pull off a miracle two-fer.
Regulation Requiring Many Home-Based Businesses To Pay Business License Fee Approved By Legislative Panel
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 5:47pmCARSON CITY – A regulation requiring thousands of home-based businesses to pay a $200 annual fee won approval today from a legislative panel.
Secretary of State Ross Miller has been trying to get the regulation approved for several months, but has seen the regulation stymied by strong opposition from some Nevada residents and Republican lawmakers who argued the regulation exceeded his authority.
Group files petition to put Nugget Project to a vote of the people
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:57amA group of local activists have filed a petition the the county clerk to stop Carson City from using public money on the City Center Project (aka Nugget Project) without getting approval from the voters.
Attorney Day Williams, a long-time opponent of the project, said the group started talking about it last week before filing the paperwork on Friday.
“We filed the petition because the city continues to move forward with this boondoggle,” Williams said.
The petition asks for the adoption of a city ordinance that reads:
Carson City Supervisors to consider lawsuit settlements, water and sewer bonds
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:24amThe Carson City Board of Supervisor will consider settlements in two lawsuits alleging misconduct by city employees at the board's next meeting on Dec. 15.
Local briefly Nov. 4
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 4:00amClub to help home-bound seniorsThe Carson City Raiders Booster Club is seeking donations for its annual Christmas commitment to homebound seniors. The club plans to adopt as many seniors as possibl...
Local briefly Oct. 28
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 4:00amTime to adopt a seniorThe Carson City Senior Citizens Center is looking for donors to participate in the Annual Adopt-A-Senior program for the homebound in Carson City.Adopt-a-Senior is a program w...
Tahoe planning agency streamlines code ordinances
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 2:39pmNEWS RELEASE — As part of its Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released last week the public draft of an overhauled Code of Ordinances that is already more than one pound lighter in print than the current code. Most of the changes in the draft document will not need to wait for the TRPA's scheduled adoption of the Regional Plan Update in 2012 to take effect.
Governor reminds motorists about new cell phone law
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:18amGovernor Brian Sandoval, the Nevada Departments of Public Safety and Transportation and other traffic safety partners held an event in Carson City to remind drivers that handheld cellphone use while driving is prohibited in the state as of Oct. 1.
As of Oct. 1, law enforcement is giving motorists a warning for driving while talking, typing or reading on a handheld cellphone or similar device. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, fines of up to $250, depending on the number of offenses, will be imposed for any driver using a handheld phone or device to talk, type or read.
Long-time League to Save Lake Tahoe director resigns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:29pmLeague to Save Lake Tahoe Executive Director Rochelle Nason has resigned today, effective October 2011, after nearly 20 years of working to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
League Program Director Carl Young will serve as interim executive director, with Nason serving as a senior advisor, until a new executive director has been selected.
Burning Man vibe continues with change in the wind (SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/03/2011 - 6:55pmBLACK ROCK CITY, Nev. — With all 50,000 tickets apparently cashed in, the 25th Burning Man event is gearing up for the big shot, the burning of the 40-foot effigy of the Man himself right in the middle of the Black Rock Desert playa.
Fire agencies adopt identification system
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 4:01amNine fire agencies from four Nevada counties and one in California have agreed to implement a standardized apparatus and station identification system. Agencies from Douglas, Lyon, and Storey count...
Fire Agencies To Adopt Standardized Unit, Personnel and Station Identifiers
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 6:07pmBy the East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts
Nine fire agencies from four Nevada counties and one California county have agreed to adopt and implement a standardized apparatus and station identification system. Fire agencies from Douglas, Carson City, Lyon, and Storey counties in Nevada, and Alpine County in California, will be implementing the new system starting Oct. 1.
Commentary by Guy Farmer: Online poker sites court Nevada politicians
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 4:01amA few weeks ago I issued a warning about Assembly Bill 258, a bill passed by the 2011 Legislature that directs state gaming regulators to adopt rules and regulations and issue licenses to Nevada ca...
Nevada Supreme Court Says No To ‘Ballot Royale’
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 8:03pmCARSON CITY – The Nevada Supreme Court today upheld a lower court decision saying that Democrat and Republican party officials should pick their candidates to run in a special election to fill a vacancy in Congressional District 2.
Nevada Governor signs bill to control and prevent invasive species
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 12:36pmBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
With the passage of AB167, signed by Governor Brian Sandoval, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will develop a coordinated statewide aquatic invasive species (AIS) management plan to control and prevent species like quagga mussels, Didymo (rock snot), Asian clams, curly leaf pondweed, northern pike and may others.
The bill’s main sponsor was Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams
(D - Las Vegas).
Virginia City Pet Jamboree added to annual Pet Parade this weekend
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 6:58pmBy Andrew Barbano
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Just as Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny formed a winning box office team in "Space Jam," the competition will be hot and hilarious for Pet Jam on the Comstock this weekend.
A Pet Jamboree has been added to the annual Virginia City Pet Parade.
The Pet Jam will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Silverland Arena, directly behind the Silverland Inn & Suites, the same area used for the annual Virginia City Camel Races.
Law Students Help Nevada Streamline Gaming Licensing Process
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:15pmNevada is about to shorten and streamline the process of determining gaming licensing suitability for applicants, and gaming law students at the William S. Boyd School of Law can claim the credit.
The bill was created and lobbied by students in cooperation with the gaming control agencies. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed A.B. 213 into law near the end of the legislative session.
Lyon schools to maintain traditional schedule
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 4:01amSILVER SPRINGS - Despite adopting a motion last month to adopt a four-day school week next year, the Lyon County School Board voted against the implementation plan Tuesday night. "I still think it ...
Bill Bringing Transparency To State Employee Contracting Wins Final Legislative Approval
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 8:53pmCARSON CITY – A bill aimed at increasing transparency and accountability for state employees working as contractors saw final legislative approval today when the Assembly and Senate reached agreement on compromise language to the measure.
Assembly Bill 240, sponsored by Ways and Means Committee Chairwoman Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, will now go to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his consideration.
Lawmakers chip away at bills on deadline day
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 4:01amBills banning texting while driving, letting districts trim a school year and ramping up penalties for computer hackers are moving forward as lawmakers make a frenzied push to adopt bills before...
Students call for compromise on university budgets
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 4:01amUniversity students who have been camped outside the Legislature for the past two nights on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to adopt a budget that will devastate the system."We feel that Nevada ju...
Gov. Sandoval To Lawmakers: Finish Your Work By June 6
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 5:35pmCARSON CITY – Memo to Nevada lawmakers: If you don’t finish up your work on June 6 as the constitution requires, don’t expect Gov. Brian Sandoval to call you back to work right away in a special session.
City sees slight improvement over previous year's budget
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 4:01amA special meeting of the Carson City supervisors and the Redevelopment Authority is set for 9 a.m. Monday in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center to adopt a final budget for fiscal y...
Gov. Sandoval Questions If Legislature Can Hold Meaningful Tax Policy Debate In Time Left In Session
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 11:28amBy Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval is questioning whether the Nevada Legislature can have an in-depth debate about the state’s tax structure with less than four weeks left in the session, but he is about to find out.
In comments made Tuesday, Sandoval said he asked Democrats in January to present any proposals they wanted to be considered to raise revenue. Fourteen weeks later there is still no bill, he said.
Alliances, Politics And Honor Trump Policy In Legislative Vote
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 9:15amBy Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – Assemblyman John Ellison had a choice.
He wanted to push the red button, but he was supposed to push the green button.
The seconds ticked by on the floor of Nevada’s Assembly. In the wide angle shot, the other 41 members eagerly cast their votes. In the close-up shot, Ellison’s hand hovered over the green and red buttons. He hated it, but he punched the green one.
He had made a promise to vote ‘yes,’ and he voted ‘yes’ this time after voting ‘no’ the day before.
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.
After Tiff, Republicans Offer 'Minor Tweaks' To Redistricting Proposal
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 4:46pmBy Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY — State legislative Republicans have changed their proposals for new state Assembly districts.
The boundaries of some proposed districts were altered today after Assembly Minority Leader Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka, publicly criticized Senate Republicans for their maps.
Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada continues adoption upkeep at park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/01/2011 - 5:26pmOn a beautiful brisk Saturday morning, April 30, 2011, Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada members picked up trash, dog deposits and painted at Blackwell’s Pond Park. They were the first service club last year to adopt a Carson City Park.
“Our club has a positive attitude, things are always picking up,” said President elect John Ryals. “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”
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.