political science
UNR debate team crowned Season Sweepstakes National Champion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 3:50pmThe University of Nevada, Reno debate team returns to Reno today after a week-and-a-half of grueling competitions in Flagstaff, Ariz., at the National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship Tournament. With hopes to return to Reno with another trophy to add to their season’s collection, the team walked away with – yes, another trophy – but more impressively, the NPDA Season Sweepstakes National Title.
UNR grad schools, programs ranked among the nation’s best
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/14/2014 - 9:44amThe University of Nevada, Reno had several notable rankings in the annual listing of the nation’s best graduate schools and programs released in March by U.S. News and World Report. Overall, the University achieved an all-time-high with four graduate school and 24 graduate program rankings.
Attorney Blogger Sean McDonald Delves into NV Legislature
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 3:35pmby RILEY SNYDER
Sandoval Appoints Elaine Wynn To State School Board
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 3:56pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today announced he has appointed Elaine Wynn to the state Board of Education, effective January 8, 2013.
UNR researchers urge environmental and public sector partnerships at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 5:49pmLake Tahoe will be thrust in the spotlight again when scientists, public agencies and elected officials meet Aug. 13 for the 16th annual Lake Tahoe Summit. To be discussed with great interest is the protection and health of Lake Tahoe's fragile environment and economy.
“The health of the environment and the health of the economy at Tahoe are linked,” Derek Kauneckis, political science professor and researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno said. “And the collaborations that have been established at the Lake have set the stage for future efforts.”
Five Southern Nevada Residents Seek Board Of Education Seat In District 3
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 11:55amCARSON CITY – Five candidates, including one current board member, are seeking the State Board of Education seat in District 3 in Clark County in the June 12 primary.
The top two vote-getters in the nonpartisan race will move on to the general election in November. The board, reconstituted in the 2011 legislative session, has four elected seats. Another three will be appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leadership.
Gov. Sandoval Announces Departure Of Senior Adviser, Other Staff Changes
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 1:35pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today announced changes to his staff in his Carson City office, including the departure of Senior Adviser Dale Erquiaga, who will move to Arizona in July to be near his children.
GOP Candidates For Senate 18 Face Off In Televised Debate Ahead Of June 12 Primary
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 7:56pmCARSON CITY – Two Republican members of the Assembly who both want to move into the Senate in District 18 faced off today in a televised debate that focused primarily on a controversial 2011 tax vote.
Darcie Goodman-Collins named executive director of League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:21pmSouth Shore native Darcie Goodman-Collins has been named the new executive director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, officials announced today. She replaces Rochelle Nason who resigned last September.
UNR to offer renewable energy, public policy certification
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 11:03amRENO, Nev. – An online graduate certificate in renewable energy that provides an opportunity to study the policies and practices in the diverse fields of renewable energy is being offered at the University of Nevada, Reno beginning in the spring 2012 semester.
“With an emphasis on renewable energy by the Governor’s Task Force on Economic Development, this should be a popular program,” Nancy LaTourrette, of the University’s College of Engineering, said. “The program provides a breadth of understanding of the different aspects of renewable energy in a traditional semester-long time frame.”
Gov. Sandoval Dines with Dayton Students and Community Leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 11:41amDayton High School’s Culinary Arts class, one of Lyon County School District’s many Career and Education classes, prepared and served an elegant luncheon for Governor Brian Sandoval and area officials and community leaders Wednesday.
Thanking the students, Governor Sandoval said, “I had an opportunity last week to have lunch with former President George W. Bush at the Bellagio in Vegas. This lunch is every bit as good as what is offered at the Bellagio. This was very professional; the service was impeccable. You should be proud. You all have bright futures ahead of you.”
Allegations Of Gerrymandering Fly As Legislators Address Redistricting
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 10:50amBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – When it comes to redistricting this year, the line from the Assembly Republicans goes like this: the “fair” process is unfair.
They say the process resulted in gerrymandering in 2001, when the boundaries of political districts were last redrawn.
Freshman State Senator Shakes Up Mining Industry As Legislative Session Begins
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 9:21amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Freshman Republican state Sen. Michael Roberson got a lot of people’s attention last week when he engaged in a brief but spirited line of questioning at a Judiciary Committee hearing with mining industry lobbyists.
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Picks Census Bureau Liaison To Serve In Top Administrative Post
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 8:12pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada state Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford announced today he has selected David Byerman to serve as the secretary of the Senate beginning Aug. 30.
Citizens Protest Spending, Big Government at Carson City Tea Party Rally
Submitted by on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 8:33pmA crowd of about 600 people gathered around the courtyard surrounding the Nevada State Capitol for the tea party rally. Many held signs condemning big-government policies, calling for Senator Harry Reid’s defeat, protesting tax increases, and ridiculing President Barack Obama.
Nevada Higher Education Representatives Assess Cuts
Submitted by on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 1:27pmLast week, the Nevada Board of Regents held a meeting in what marks the beginning of nine weeks of discussion on how to further reduce their budgets to adjust for the 6.9 percent cut in funding agreed upon by Nevada Legislators during the special session in February.
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