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Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election

Event Date: 
October 8, 2018 - 5:00pm
October 15, 2018 - 5:00pm

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.

League of Women Voters to host Carson City forums for local and state races, ballot measures

Event Date: 
October 8, 2018 - 5:00pm
October 15, 2018 - 5:00pm

The League of Women Voters will host a number of election forums during the month of October at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City.

Congressman Mark Amodei to address Carson City Republican Women at Aug. 21 dinner

Event Date: 
August 21, 2018 - 6:00pm

Please join the Carson City Republican Women and the Carson City Republican Party for a dinner meeting featuring U.S. Congressman Mark Amodei.

Congressman Admodei will be our guest speaker at our upcoming dinner meeting to be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Carson Nugget.

Social hour is 5:30 p.m. and the dinner meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The cost for the dinner is $25.00 per person, cash only. Reservations are mandatory and must be made by Friday, August 17, 2018 by contacting Lori Bagwell 775-220-3646 or email carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com to make your reservations.

Paul Laxalt, former senator and Nevada governor dies at age 96

Paul Dominique Laxalt, a former Nevada Governor, United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor and District Attorney, and one of former President Ronald Reagan’s closest friends in politics, died at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia on Monday. He was 96.

Nevada Congressman Amodei welcomes new legislative director

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada Second District Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the hiring of Molly Lowe as his new Legislative Director.

Amodei responds to House not passing the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after the House voted on H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. This legislation failed to pass the House by a recorded vote of 121-301.

Congressman Amodei releases statement on the Securing America's Future Act

U.S. Representative Mark Amodei, serving Nevada's Second Congressional District, today released the following statement on House Resolution 4760, the Securing America’s Future Act:

Finalist Carson City Library not awarded National Medal

Despite being named a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the Carson City Library was not among those selected for the award by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Amodei says he is horrified by Comey comments about Trump

Rep. Mark Amodei says he was aghast at what former FBI Director James Comey said about President Trump ahead of the release of Comey’s tell-all book, but the Nevada congressman noted that he didn’t hear anything that was criminal.

Audio: Amodei cusses out Trump appointee Zinke over Nevada BLM shakeup

U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., went on a profanity-laced tirade aimed at Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke after a recent leadership shakeup at the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada, an audio recording obtained by the Reno Gazette Journal reveals.

Carson City Library patrons urged to share favorite stories

Congressman Mark Amodei, R-Nev., said the library is “kicking ass.” Mayor Bob Crowell called it “cutting edge,” and a “serious learning institution.”
Now the Carson City Library wants to hear from you.

Amodei statement on Congress passage of Bipartisan Budget Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Friday after Congress successfully passed the Bipartisan Budget Act, a two-year budget agreement that invests in our nation’s military, infrastructure, and health care programs:

Carson City veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Memories.

Sara Boogay Garcia has gathered a lifetime of them in the span of a century.

The United States Army and World War II veteran celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday at home with her son, Greg, and a special home-made chocolate cake commemorating the occasion.

Nevada congressman's public lands bill passes House, heads to Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada District 2 Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement Wednesday after the House unanimously passed H.R. 1107, the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation he reintroduced on February 16, 2017:

Amodei: No 'reason for panic' about marijuana's situation in Nevada, but Congress should 'get off its butt' and act

Nevada Republican Rep. Mark Amodei sees no immediate threat to the state’s burgeoning marijuana industry following Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recent decision to overturn policy at the Justice Department that gave states protections from federal prosecution.

Nevada Congressman Amodei statement on House passage of tax reform bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after the House agreed to a procedural motion to successfully pass the House-Senate conference committee report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), landmark legislation that will reform our nation’s tax system:

Kit Carson Toastmasters celebrate 60 years, recognize leader for 50-year membership

Kit Carson Toastmasters Club 2299-39 hosted more than 40 guests and members at its 60th anniversary celebration in September at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City. The public event showcased the organization’s service in Carson City by providing opportunities for members to improve their speaking and leadership skills.

Amodei Statement on House Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada's 2nd District Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting in favor Thursday of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform the nation’s tax system:

Amodei Responds to the Release of House Republicans’ Tax Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the below statement following the House Republican Conference’s recent unveiling of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform our nation’s tax system:

'W is for Wungnema' celebration Saturday a success

The presentation of “W is for Wungnema” was held Saturday, October 7th, at the Stewart Community Baptist Church in Carson City and was a huge success. There were approximately 125–150 guests in attendance and a good time was had by all who attended.

Vice President Pence, Sen. Ted Cruz cancel Saturday's Basque Fry due to Hurricane Harvey

With Hurricane Harvey to make landfall along the Texas coast Friday night and Saturday morning, Vice President Pence and Sen. Ted Cruz have canceled Saturday's Basque Fry in Gardnerville.

Amodei to Host Veterans’ Town Hall in Minden

Event Date: 
August 29, 2017 - 10:00am

Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) will host a veterans' town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 10 a.m. to noon at the Old Court House located at 1616 8th Street in Minden.

Georgia-6 special election has local implications

On May the 4th, the House of Representatives passed their version of health care reform (H.R. 1628) without a single hearing or any input from the Democratic minority. The vote was 217 to 213. All 193 Democrats voted no, as did 20 Republicans:

Tickets available for VIP Celebrity Dinner ahead of Deputy Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival

Tickets are available for a Aug. 18, 2017 VIP Celebrity Dinner the night before the Aug. 19 Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival in Carson City.

The special VIP evening dinner at Empire Ranch Golf Course, is for people to meet and mingle with the celebrities, athletes and musicians who will be in Carson City to honor fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell, said organizer Don Alexander, who formed the nonprofit The Last Respond Fund, to raise money for the Howell family.

Members honored at NJROTC Award Ceremony

The 2017 NJROTC award ceremony was held Monday night in Carson City, where cadets, officers, chiefs and commanders were recognized for their continued commitment to Carson High School, their community and country.

Heller, Amodei attend Carson City Chamber luncheon amid protests

United States Sen. Dean Heller and U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei were the featured guest speakers at Wednesday's monthly Soup's On luncheon series sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Their presence attracted a sold-out crowd inside the banquet room at the Gold Dust West Casino, 2171 East William Street in Carson City, as well as dozens of protesters outside of the facility.

Wednesday, Feb. 22: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
February 22, 2017 (All day)

We’ll wake up to sunshine, but some snow may be in the cards this afternoon. Please drive safe when it’s slick out. ‘Our Story, Inc.’ takes you on a tour of Black History in Northern Nevada in the foyer of the Legislature; they’ll be on hand at the Carson Library this evening for a special Black History Month Celebration. Get a jump on spring cleaning and lend a hand to the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. You’ll find their clothing drive at Red’s Old 395 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Show off your skills at Retro Replay if you fancy yourself a Smash Bros.

President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Nevada in response to January flooding

UPDATE 8AM: Less than 10 days after Nevada Gov. Sandoval sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking for federal assistance due to flooding in early January, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded to the call.

Special Olympics Nevada Delegates Advocate on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, program leaders, Unified Partners and family members from 39 states and the District of Columbia converged on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Feb. 15, for Special Olympics’ 15th annual “Capitol Hill Day.”

Gov. Sandoval Requests Disaster Declaration from President

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting disaster declaration for the floods in January.

On Monday, U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV) also sent a letter to President Trump all asking to quickly process the state of emergency declared by Governor Brian Sandoval.

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