consumer protection
Nevada Division of Insurance website offers guide to the Affordable Care Act
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:14pmInsurance and healthcare reform information is available through a new website launched by the Nevada Division of Insurance.
The website provides Nevada consumers with comprehensive information about insurance and healthcare reform in Nevada. Members of the insurance industry will also find information about doing business in Nevada.
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Carson City attorney Jackie Bryant to become Gov. Sandoval's deputy chief of staff
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 10:34amCarson City attorney Jackie Bryant will join Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's team as Deputy Chief of Staff beginning Feb. 19. She will replace Ann Wilkinson, who has served as Sandoval's Deputy Chief of Staff since January 2011.
Wilkinson is leaving to return to the practice of law, effective Feb. 20.
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Rombardo to appoint Mark Krueger as Carson City Assistant District Attorney
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 10:13amWith the recent appointment of Gerald Gardner to Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Carson City District Attorney Neil A. Rombardo will be appointing Mark Krueger to fill the Assistant District Attorney position vacated by Gardner, according to a news release. Krueger will officially begin his new role as Carson City’s second in charge of the District Attorney’s Office on Sept. 24.
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Nevada Attorney General settles with Johnson and Johnson over Risperdal disclosure
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 12:32pm
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced Thursday that she and 36 other AGs reached a record $181 million settlement, the largest multi-state consumer protection settlement of its kind reached with a pharmaceutical company, with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. Nevada’s share of the settlement will be $3.3 million.
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Nevada Attorney General Announces Two Nationwide Settlements Over Anti-Psychotic Drugs, E-Books
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 11:39amCARSON CITY – The Nevada Attorney General’s Office has reached two separate agreements this week, one with a pharmaceutical firm over the marketing of anti-psychotic drugs and another with three book publishers over e-book price-fixing allegations.
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Attorney General Urges Nevadans To Apply For Free Foreclosure Review By New Sept. 30 Deadline
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 12:01pmCARSON CITY – The deadline for a free, federal independent foreclosure review for Nevadans whose homes were in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010 has been extended to Sept. 30, 2012, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said today.
The previous deadline was July 31.
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Official: Incentives for wind energy program not cost-effective
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/26/2012 - 7:47amCARSON CITY — Programs to support wind-energy projects for Nevadans have been a financial flop so far, according to the state Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Gov. Sandoval Says Elimination Of Unnecessary Regulations Will Aide In Economic Development Efforts
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 5:20pmRENO – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today his plan to repeal 654 unnecessary regulations will assist in the state’s efforts at economic diversification and job creation by making Nevada more business friendly.
In addition to the repeal of more than 600 rules, another 1,100 will be updated as a result of an executive order he issued in January 2011 imposing a one-year freeze and calling for his cabinet to thoroughly review the entire regulatory framework of the state. The review was finalized last week.
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Beware of holiday scams
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:52pmNevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is warning Nevadans who may be participating in last minute holiday shopping to be aware of identity theft, charitable donation scams, and text message scams.
Nevada Attorney General sues firm for alleged 'robo-signing' mortgage documents
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:15amAttorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today a lawsuit against Lender Processing Services, Inc., DOCX, LLC, LPS Default Solutions, Inc. and other subsidiaries of LPS (collectively known “LPS”) for engaging in deceptive practices against Nevada consumers.
State Consumer Protection Bureau wants reduction in rate case
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 6:14pmBy Cy Ryan CARSON CITY – NV Energy should be permitted to raise its rates in Clark County by $88 million, not the $250 million sought by the utility, the state Bureau of Consumer Protection says. The bureau filed its testimony today with the ...
NV Energy seeks 24 percent general rate increase
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 3:19amBy David McGrath Schwartz CARSON CITY — NV Energy wants general rates on its Southern Nevada residential customers to rise 24 percent in January, according to the state's Consumer Protection Bureau. If the Nevada Public Utilities Commission ...
Host Of Renewable Energy Bills Could Mean Higher Utility Bills For Nevadans
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 1:13pmCARSON CITY – The argument goes like this: every Nevadan would only pay 50 cents per person for a great renewable energy program.
Energy lobbyist Ted Ko even held up two shiny quarters during a legislative hearing to make the point.
But legislators are considering more than a dozen renewable energy bills this session, and some lawmakers fear that a few dollars here and there will add up to significantly higher utility bills for their constituents if all of these bills pass.
Bill would let NV Energy seek another rate increase for energy efficiency
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 4:36pmBy David McGrath Schwartz (contact) CARSON CITY — The state Consumer Protection Bureau is warning that NV Energy would be able to ask for yet another rate increase for customers' energy efficiency under a bill being considered by the Nevada ...
California attorney Clement Shute appointed to TRPA board
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 6:03pmAlameda attorney E. Clement Shute, Jr., was appointed today by California Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.
Shute is a founding partner of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP where he has represented numerous environmental organizations, including the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, since 1980, according to the governor's office.
Previously, Shute was a deputy and assistant attorney general for the California Attorney General’s Office from 1964 to 1980 and was in charge of the Environment and Consumer Protection Section from 1975 to 1980.
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New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
New Nevada State Insurance Commissioner Appointed
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:37pmCARSON CITY – The director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry today announced the appointment of Brett Barratt as the new commissioner of the Division of Insurance.
Director Dianne Cornwall appointed Barratt to replace Scott Kipper, who stepped down as commissioner in June.
Democrats respond to Heller vote; says he took nearly $76K from insurance companies
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 10:36amTracking Sunday's congressional health care vote, Carson Now quoted Congressman Dean Heller with a statement from his Web site.
Congress clears historic health care bill: Dean Heller votes no
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 9:19pmCongressman Dean Heller, firmly standing with his party and the health insurance industry, rejected a Democratic-led plan to provide affordable health care for Northern Nevadans.
