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Carson City area casinos see nearly 10.6 percent revenue increase in January
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/10/2011 - 8:10amCasinos in Carson City and Carson Valley saw a 10.57 percent increase in "win" revenue for the month of January, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports this morning.
The Carson City region, which includes Gardnerville and Minden, took in revenues of just over $8 million, up from $7,016,253 from January 2010.
Casinos at South Shore Lake Tahoe saw a 7.85 percent decline in gaming "winnings" over January 2010. North Tahoe had an increase gaming win of slightly over 1 percent.
State Controller Wants Access To Bank Accounts, Licenses, In Debt Collection Effort
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 4:58pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – State Controller Kim Wallin is seeking new authority from the Nevada Legislature to collect from those who owe the state money.
Nevada 49th Lowest In Tax Burden, But 28th In Tax Collections, New Study Says
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/25/2011 - 3:12pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada residents bear the second lowest state and local tax burden of any state at 7.5 percent, behind only Alaska at 6.3 percent, according to a new report from the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation.
Lake Tahoe's Granlibakken offers offbeat ideas for business retreats
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 1:22pm
A midnight candy room with collections of sweet and salty treats for late-night creative sessions. A handcrafted ice bar buffet atop the mountain accessible only by snowshoe or ski followed by overnight camping in a snow cave. A chef escorting guests to the local organic grocer to assure specific dietary needs are met. What’s that, gluten free? No problem. Kosher? Got it nailed.
Kicking Cans And Shifting Buckets: Dems Grill Gov’s Proposed Budget
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 11:45amCARSON CITY – Democrats grilled the governor’s budget director during a hearing following the release of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget yesterday.
Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, accused the governor of stifling job creation by “robbing” $44 million out of the state’s highway fund.
The governor’s proposed budget would divert $44 million from the highway fund to two state operating funds.
Horsford said that the money the governor proposes to transfer could be bonded against, which could create infrastructure jobs.
Gov. Sandoval Seeks $60 million From Cash-Strapped General Fund For Loan Repayment
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 6:27pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has proposed spending an estimated $60 million to repay interest on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal loans.
That $60 million would come out of the general fund, said Dale Erquiaga, the governor’s senior adviser. This would leave less money for health care, education and other vital state functions in the general fund.
Dayton Community Health Offers New Men’s Clinic and Increased Translation Services
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 7:36pmThe Community Health Nursing clinics throughout Lyon County offer many conveniently located and very affordable services for men, women, and children. The Dayton Community Health Nursing clinic at 34 Lakes Blvd. hosts regular appointment hours, as well as walk-in clinics, men’s clinics, and translation services.
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons Gets ‘B’ Grade From Cato Institute For Stance Against Tax Hikes
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 12:56pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons has received a “B� grade from the Cato Institute for his performance in dealing with Nevada’s major budget and fiscal challenges over the past two years.
Nevada State Controller Unveils New Website, Lists Those With Outstanding Debts To State
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 9:05amBy Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Nevada State Controller Kim Wallin today rolled out a new and improved public website that includes a list of businesses and individuals who owe money to the state and the amount they owe.
Nevada State Board Of Finance Approves Debit Card Payments For Collections
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/17/2010 - 5:50amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Nevada state Board of Finance today voted to make it easier for those who owe money to the state to pay their debts.
Taxable Sales Edge Down In May After Rare Up Month in April
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 2:30pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s taxable sales fell 1.9 percent in May over May 2009, a decline following April which saw the first positive month for the economic indicator in 20 months, the state Department of Taxation reported today.
May statewide taxable sales totaled $3.1 billion compared to $3.2 billion in May 2009.
Glimmer Of Hope For Tax Revenues, Looming Challenges In Next Budget Cycle
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 8:04amCARSON CITY – The major funding gaps Nevada and other states have been forced to address in their current budgets will continue in the next cycle even as tax revenues finally begin to show signs of life, a national report released today says.
Signs of “delicate” revenue improvement will be offset by the loss of federal stimulus funds, posing ongoing challenges to lawmakers in 2011 and beyond, says the report from the National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL).
4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pmNevada Budget Director Says Congress Not Expected To Extend Medicaid Funding To States
Submitted by on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 4:00pmCARSON CITY – Nevada Budget Director Andrew Clinger said today he does not believe Congress will act to extend Medicaid funding that was counted on by lawmakers in February when they approved an $800 million plan to balance the state budget.
