Joint Resolution

Shawn Meehan, a US Constitutional teacher and speaker, will be speaking to the Carson City Republican General meeting at the Carson City Casino Fandango on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m..

One of the most historic events affecting the American Business Women's Association was the proclamation of September 22 as American Business Women’s Day. Enacted in 1983 by a joint resolution of Congress and the signature of then-President Ronald Reagan, the proclamation recognized all working women. Thirty-six years later, ABW Day continues to be recognized as a celebration of achievements of business women, members, and the Association.

A wildlife bill supported by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and endorsed by resolution at the Nevada Legislature earlier this year has been introduced in Congress.

On April 13, the controversial Bee Bill, Senate Bill 389, quietly died after it failed to meet the committee deadline, according to the Nevada Legislature website.

Over 100 Nevadans in both Carson City and Las Vegas came forward to protest the bill on April 8 during its discussion before the Natural Resources Committee meeting.

CARSON CITY — Week 5 of the Nevada Legislature marks the quarter way point in the 2019 session. Up this week, a prohibition on implanting a microchip in another person and a license plate to support environmental conservation at Lake Tahoe. A bill would mandate an interim study of wildfires. A joint resolution to urge Congress to oppose the expansion of the United States Air Force into the Desert National Wildlife Refuge will be heard. Human trafficking legislation will be considered, and a ticket scalping measure will also be heard.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge local women who have blazed the trail for today’s women continuing to make a difference in a world once dominated by men. It wasn’t so very long ago men dominated the highest non-elected positions in Carson City government.

One of the most historic events affecting the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) was the proclamation of Sept. 22 as American Business Women’s Day.

A wildlife bill supported by the Nevada Department of Wildlife is now before both houses of Congress. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act recommends crucial funding for conservation of those fish and wildlife species in greatest need across the country.

Residents and businesses in Nevada’s state capital can show support for Carson City sheriff’s deputies and all law enforcement this spring by shining a blue porch light, Mayor Bob Crowell said Tuesday.

Gary Schmidt, challenging candidate in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate 16 signed the Tax Payers Protection Pledge for the Americans for Tax Reform on Tax Day, April 15th, 2018 (downloaded on April 17th).

It was signed in the presence of and witnessed by Larry Green in Washoe Valley, in southern Washoe County at 7475 Brothers Lane at Schmidt's Campaign Office and one of his temporary residences while his home at the historic Reindeer Lodge is under repair.

Helene de Bossier Swanson, who completed a 7,000 mile spiritual pilgrimage on foot traveling across all 15 states that have not yet ratified the Equal Right Amendment will be staffing the table Wednesday during the International Women's Day, Empowering Women event.

One of the most historic events affecting the American Business Women's Association was the proclamation of Sept. 22 as American Business Women’s Day.

Enacted in 1983 by a joint resolution of Congress and the signature of then President Ronald Reagan, the proclamation recognized all working women.

The week of April 10 through 16, 2016 is Public Safety Telecommunications Week (Emergency Services Dispatchers). This time is dedicated to the recognition of the dedicated men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators, more commonly known as “dispatchers.”

The Carson City Christian Ministers Fellowship is excited about the upcoming opportunities the community has to gather together in prayer. Beginning early Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m., a room has been set aside in the legislature building, room 3100, for a time of prayer preparing our hearts for the National Day of Prayer.

Assembly joint resolution No. 6 would create a lottery in Nevada to support public education. But here's why the bill's passage is unlikely, or perhaps even ......

The Nevada state Senate on Friday gave final approval to Assembly Joint Resolution 3, which calls on the federal government to pay what they owe to contractors who did work in the wake of the Angora Fire at South Lake...

The Nevada state Senate on Friday gave final approval to Assembly Joint Resolution 3, which calls on the federal government to pay what they owe to contractors who did work in the wake of the Angora Fire at South La...

During the third annual Connect Nevada Broadband Summit held at the University of Nevada, Reno, the Carson City Library was named Connect Nevada’s 2013 Broadband Hero.

The summit theme, Learning in the Digital Space, was designed to promote access, adoption, and use of broadband in education. In collaboration with Governor Sandoval’s Nevada Broadband Task Force, Connect Nevada is working to bring the benefits of universal broadband to the state.

UPDATE: The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet jointly with the Carson City School Board beginning at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 13. From the Community Center’s Sierra Room, located at 851 E. William St., the 12 elected officials will discuss the school district’s strategic plan, Empower Carson City, and meaningful linkages to the City’s initiatives related to education and lifelong learning.

Many people filled the Nevada Assembly chambers in Carson City on Thursday as a resolution to repeal a same-sex marriage ban in Nevada passed 27-14, bringing the state one step closer to marriage equality.

Senate Joint Resolution 13 requires that all marriages be treated equally under the law and removes gender from the definition of marriage. It also specifies that religious institutions can choose not to marry couples of the same gender.

Reno residents, Meredith Tanzer, 42, and Yevonne Allen, 28, have followed the measure closely during this session.

UPDATE: The Nevada Assembly voted along party lines Thursday to allow a public vote on a resolution that would repeal Nevada’s longstanding 5 percent tax cap on mining net proceeds.

Five Assembly members took the opportunity to speak prior to the vote on Senate Joint Resolution 15. Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante Adams and Assemblyman Skip Daly both spoke in favor of the resolution.

CARSON CITY— During Thursday's floor session, the Nevada Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 13 — to legalize same sex marriage — in a vote of 27-14.

The resolution passed in the Senate on April 22 in a vote of 12-9. The only Republican Senator to vote in favor of the measure was Sen. Ben Kieckhefer. Kieckhefer has declined requests from various media outlets asking him to comment on his position, saying that his vote in favor of the resolution should speak for itself.

As the price of gold hit its lowest level in a month Thursday, the Assembly Committee on Taxation took a vote on a controversial resolution that would remove the state’s long-standing mining tax cap. Senate Joint Resolution 15 made its way through the Legislature during the 2011 session and needs only to pass in the Assembly before June 4 in order to go to a public vote next year.

A Nevada Assembly Committee took testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 13 on Thursday when many of those who had testified earlier this year repeated their support for or opposition to the measure that would repeal Nevada’s constitutional ban against same-sex marriage.

The Nevada Assembly voted on Senate Joint Resolution 15 during their floor session Tuesday. The bill urges Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

Many of the Assembly members took time to speak to the importance of passing the bill. Assemblyman James Ohrenschall was one of those who spoke in favor of SJR 15.

“Unless you’re a Native Americans, we are a nation of immigrants,” Ohrenschall said.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Marriage equality in Nevada is becoming more and more likely after the state Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 13 on April 22 with a vote of 12-9. SJR 13 began as a measure to amend the Nevada Constitution to remove 18 words. The words in question defined marriage as between a man and a woman. They were added as an amendment to Nevada’s constitution in 2002 after Nevadans voted 70 percent to 30 percent in favor of the Protection of Marriage Act.

by ALEX POMPLIANO

On today’s Weekly Round-Up, we learn more about Senate Joint Resolution 13, Brianna’s Law and Nevada’s mineral taxes. This episode also features guests Jeri Chadwell, Scot Jenkins and Lindsay Toste.

by ALEX POMPLIANO

On today’s Weekly Round-Up, we learn more about the looming bill deadlines for the legislature, the recently amended and passed Senate Joint Resolution 13, and expelled Assemblyman Steven Brooks’ replacement. This episode also features Nevada Media Alliance senior editor Jeri Chadwell.

Senate Joint Resolution 13, which would legalize same-sex marriage in Nevada, was passed in the Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections with a vote of 3-2. The bill had been amended since it was first discussed in the committee on March 26, with the new language stating that Nevada and its political subdivisions will recognize marriages and issue marriage licenses regardless of gender.

Monday the Assembly Committee on Education unanimously passed a joint resolution that would add a student regent to the Nevada Board of Regents. The student would be appointed by the board and would have full voting powers, just like any other regent.