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Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.
Carson City supervisors to discuss proposed water rate hike, vehicle purchases and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 2:16pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda for discussion includes an increase in water rates, the replacement of 32 city vehicles, water purchases and more.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss renaming of MAC, Sierra Room, hemp cultivation and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:12amUPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting this Thursday, 1 p.m. to discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of a person to fill an anticipated vacancy in the office of Ward 3 Supervisor on the Board of Supervisors for a term that begins Jan. 4, 2021 and ends Jan. 1, 2023.
Carson City School Board to discuss test procedures, security plan, parent dashboard and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:10amThe Carson City School Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. The board will take up a number of items, including possible adoption of test procedures and a security plan, a demonstration of the district's parent dashboard and more.
Nevada analyzing cost of Trump plan to pay $400-per-week unemployment add-on
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 10:55amGov. Steve Sisolak’s office said he is disappointed that there’s no legislation to extend unemployment benefits that are fully paid by the federal government, and that the state is analyzing the cost of an executive order President Donald Trump announced this weekend calling for states to pay a portion of a $400-per-week add-on.
Nevada lawmakers start winding down special session; Assembly OKs cuts to budget, $127 million in-add backs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 1:42amMembers of the Assembly took the first step to formally slash hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget accounts to close a $1.2 billion budget gap Saturday evening.
Nevada governor's budget proposal closes $1.2B gap with reductions, leaves door open to tax increases
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 5:45pmCarson City Board of Supervisors to discuss spending for birth control, vaccines, next year’s holiday events and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 11:37amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.
Nevada governor addresses state employees, proposes monthly furlough day, hiring freeze
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 11:59amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak notified state employees Thursday of proposed plans to address the projected Fiscal Year 2021 budget shortfall.
Preliminary estimates indicate approximately a $900 million General Fund shortfall, when combined with the Distributive School Account, the revenue shortfall increases up to $1.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2021. The estimated revenue shortfall represents a significant percentage of the state’s overall $4.5 billion operating appropriations for the fiscal year.
Here's a look at when and how Nevada casinos plan to reopen
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:43amAlthough most retail businesses in the state were allowed to open May 9 to in-person service with extra precautions as part of the state’s “Phase 1” reopening, casino resorts were noticeably excluded.
Nevada Gov. Sisolak declares State of Fiscal Emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 11:15amCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of fiscal emergency on Monday arising from the strain the COVID-19 pandemic has put on public services in the State of Nevada.
The global economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting commerce and negatively impacting revenues across the country, in other states, and in Nevada.
Carson City supervisors agree to continue School Resource Officer program, will split cost with district
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:22amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to engage in a partnership with the Carson City School District to fund the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which provides for three law enforcement officers from the Carson City Sheriff's Office to focus primarily on working within the schools.
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Meeting of Northern Nevada county managers highlights growth, housing and industry
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 6:36pmCounty managers representing Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill and Mineral counties gathered Wednesday in Carson City as a part of Northern Nevada Development Authority's annual “State of the Counties” meeting.
Carson City supervisors OK more than $800K in Rifle Range funding, could reopen 6 days a week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 3:27pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors approved more than $809,000 in funding for a contract between the City and Four Point Engineering to provide necessary safety improvements at the Rifle and Pistol Range during the first Supervisor’s meeting of 2020 Thursday.
Funding in upgrades at rifle and pistol range to be heard by Carson City supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 6:26pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday, Jan. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. On the agenda is a discussion about funding allocations and a contract to upgrade the Rifle Range, plus board member commission appointments and more.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss Butti Way affordable housing proposal Dec. 5
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 10:30amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Dec. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the docket for discussion is the sale of property to Carson Tahoe Regional Health Care, development of affordable/workforce housing near Butti Way, purchasing a new radio dispatch console system and public safety audio equipment and more.
Carson City Parks Foundation receives Robert Z. Hawkins grant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 1:25pmMoney begets money. And, that statement is true when it comes to the Carson City Parks & Recreation Foundation.
Recently, the Foundation was the recipient of a $20,000 matching grant from the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation to continue to refresh the Bob Boldrick Theater lobby within the community center that started in February allowing then Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund to present the Foundation with a check for $20,300.
Carson City supervisors to discuss funding allocations, budget augments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 1:36pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
To be discussed are funding, contract purchases, grants, special event costs, and more.
Nevada students exceed national average on AP exams
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 12:36pmIn Nevada, 24.8 percent of the class of 2018 public school students scored 3 or higher on AP exams, which qualifies them to earn college credit, placement, or both at nearly all colleges across the country.
Nationwide, 23.5 percent of the class of 2018 public school students earned 3 or higher, which demonstrates college readiness.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Key Facts on Nevada State Taxes and Other Revenues
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:29amThis is the second in a series of columns summarizing my Controller’s Annual Report (CAR) for fiscal year 2018 (FY18). Based on the state’s official books and records, the CAR provides Nevada citizens, officials and others summaries of key facts, data, analysis and issues addressing Nevada’s fiscal condition and policy challenges.
Outgoing Nevada Governor Sandoval releases 2019-2021 biennium budget recommendations
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 7:45amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday regarding the 2019-2021 budget building process and priorities:
Controller’s Annual Report on Nevada State Taxes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 8:29amThis fourth column on the Controller’s Annual Report (CAR) analyzes state taxes. Nevada collected $5.523 billion in taxes in fiscal year 2017, which was 41 percent of total state revenues. As discussed in our previous column, program revenues made up 56 percent, with miscellaneous items at three percent.
The largest tax sources were sales and use taxes ($1.285 billion or 23 percent of general revenues of $5.895 billion), gaming taxes ($897 million or 16 percent) and unemployment assessments ($825 million, or ten percent). All other taxes totaled $2.516 billion, or 43 percent).
Carson City Mayor presents 2018 State of The City address
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 2:34pmUPDATE: Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell presented the Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual State of The City address Wednesday at the Gold Dust West banquet hall. Here is the video presentation and complete transcript, his seventh State of The City address.
Downtown Carson City ice skating rink will not return this winter
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 1:38pmFollowing eight seasons of skating and in need of approximately $100,000 worth of new equipment and repair, the Arlington Square Ice Rink in downtown Carson City will not be in operation this winter, according to city officials.
Happy New Year: The State’s Last-Minute Spending Frenzy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 8:29amOn June 30 Nevada ended its 2017 fiscal year, and we observed yet again one of the more annoying problems in state government: the annual last-minute spending frenzy.
New Nevada tourism report shows billion-dollar increase in visitor spending, new job creation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 2:24pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, announced a preliminary 2016 report Wednesday showing increased revenue and employment powered by the travel sector.
Nevada State Health and Social Services: Key Facts
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 10:38amThis is the third column in a series presenting the findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), posted at controller.nv.gov. Here, we address health and social services.
The figures reported in the PAFR and discussed here come from the actual numbers in the state’s official financial reports. They are not estimates, future projections or budgeted or requested amounts. Just the actual revenue numbers from state books and records.
Nevada State Spending: All the Facts You Wanted and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 7:40pmThis column is the first in a series presenting the findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report, which we wrote and issued (on line at controller.nv.gov) as part of the Controller’s office normal activities and duties. Here, we address state spending.
The spending figures reported in the PAFR and discussed here are taken from the actual numbers from the state’s official financial reports. They are not estimates, future projections or budgeted or requested amounts. Just the actual spending from the state books and records.