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Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis

Gov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.

Truth Matters

Truth matters. Character matters. Liberty matters. And for these reasons, I’m a man without a party.
I left the GOP yesterday, at least, officially. I may have just changed my voter registration to nonpartisan, but I didn’t vote for Trump back in 2016.

Retiring Supervisor to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
December 14, 2020 - 12:00pm

Ward 4 Carson City Supervisor John Barrette, who declined to run for re-election and will leave office in January, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon.

Biden declared the winner in Nevada, will become next president of the United States

Former Vice President Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States after notching a projected victory in Pennsylvania Saturday morning that was cemented just a half-hour later by an expected win in Nevada.

Biden narrowly leads Trump, but major Nevada races too close to call after Election Day

Joe Biden maintains the slimmest of leads in Nevada over President Donald Trump, while the other major congressional, statewide and local races significantly narrowed early Wednesday morning.

Judge rejects Trump campaign effort to slow down, amend Clark County mail ballot system

A District Court judge has again blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and the Nevada Republican Party to delay the counting of mail ballots in populous Clark County over alleged issues with signature verification and observation plans.

At Carson City airport rally, Trump promises hard-hit Nevada an economic revival

President Donald Trump predicted that Nevada’s battered tourism industry would “come roaring back” under his leadership, warning that the lights of Las Vegas and Reno would be extinguished under a Joe Biden presidency and that Carson City, where he rallied supporters Sunday evening, would turn into a ghost town.

Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s lawsuit over Nevada’s expanded mail voting law

A federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing.

Reno airport authority: Trump rally ‘may not proceed,’ violates state’s 50-person public gathering limit

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has advised the company that leases the hangar where President Donald Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally on Saturday that the event is in violation of a state directive limiting gatherings to 50 people and that it cannot proceed.

Trump campaign moves to narrow scope of lawsuit challenging Nevada’s expanded mail-in vote system

President Donald Trump’s campaign is narrowing its focus in a lawsuit against Nevada’s expanded use of mail-in ballots for the 2020 general election, now specifically challenging a provision allowing ballots received up to three days after the election to be counted if their postmark is unclear.

Election Preview: Democrats face off in 2nd Congressional District primary in longshot bid to oust Amodei

Democrats competing in the Congressional District 2 primary have poured tens of thousands of dollars into the race in the hopes of pulling off a historic first: winning a Northern Nevada seat no Democrat has ever won.

2020 primary election voting guide to Nevada Supreme Court judge candidates

The Nevada Supreme Court is the highest court in the Nevada Judicial system, and represents the third branch of government. There are two seats up for election: Seat B and Seat D.

Nevada House members hold fundraising edge over challengers

Nevada's three Democrats and one Republican who are seeking re-election to their U.S. House seats this year are building fundraising cushions they'll use to ...

Regent Sam Lieberman, longtime champion of higher education, has died

Regent Sam Lieberman passed away Friday morning, according to Nevada System of Higher Education officials. He was 58.

No other information was immediately available.

“We were devastated to learn of Sam’s death,” NSHE Chancellor Thom Reilly said in a statement. “He was so passionate about Nevada’s public higher education system and he cared very deeply about bettering our system for our students.”

Lieberman took office as a Board of Regents member, representing District 5 in Clark County, in 2015. Last month, he had filed for re-election.

PK O’Neill announces his candidacy for State Assembly District 40, representing Carson City

PK O’Neill filed late Friday afternoon with the Secretary of State’s Office as a Republican candidate for State Assembly District 40. The District includes all of Carson City, the east side of Washoe Valley and parts of southeast Washoe County.

Lisa Schuette files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4

Retired Carson City teacher and longtime animal welfare advocate Lisa Schuette filed candidacy paperwork today for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. Current Ward 4 Supervisor John Barrette is not running for re-election.

Gloves come off, Bloomberg joins in final Democratic presidential debate before Nevada caucus

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, at one point during Wednesday’s raucous presidential debate on the Las Vegas Strip, suggested her opponents take their sparring down to the MGM Grand for fight night.

It was an apt comparison. The eight previous Democratic debates were marked by relatively civil policy disagreements interrupted by occasional dustups and memorable one-liners. On Wednesday night, the gloves came off.

Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election for First Judicial District Court

Judge Jim Wilson will seek re-election as judge of the First Judicial District Court of Nevada which covers Carson City and Storey County.

Paul Laxalt U.S. Senatorial papers now open, available for research

RENO — How was one conservative Republican U. S. Senator from Nevada, which is comprised mostly of public lands, able to work with a majority Democratic Congress to get things done?

Mick Mulvaney to speak at 5th Annual Basque Fry CPAC West Event

Gardnerville, Nevada– Morning in Nevada PAC announced today that The Honorable Mick Mulvaney will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Basque Fry on Sept. 14, 2019.

Speaker lineup, date announced for fifth Basque Fry political event in Carson Valley

Event Date: 
September 14, 2019 - 10:00am

The Morning in Nevada PAC announced Monday that its speaker lineup for the 5th Annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville on Sept. 14, 2019 will include Mercedes Schlapp and Matt Schlapp.

Keep America Great: The Summer of Our Politics

Swathed in an elegant suit of red, white and blue and enveloped by a huge crowd of the same beautiful hues, President Donald J. Trump announced his re-election campaign Tuesday night.

After reviewing the failures and treachery of his opposition and the Fake News, he counted at length the accomplishments of the American people and his administration. He ushered in the summer of our politics, economy and culture and outlined the challenges we face and how we will Keep America Great.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 18

Heading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.

Carson City Republicans to meet for Trump announcement

Event Date: 
June 18, 2019 - 4:30pm

Carson City Republicans will meet at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson St., for President Trump when he announces his candidacy for re-election in 2020.

Ceremony, street closures part of Monday inauguration at State Capitol in Carson City

Nevada's 30th governor will take office on Monday, Jan. 7 at an inauguration ceremony held in front of the State Capitol in Carson City.

Stephen F. Sisolak, Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades, was elected on Nov. 6, 2018. He will take the oath of office on the front steps of the Capitol Monday at 11:30 a.m., according to his inauguration web site.

Silver State Musings: Nevada on cutting edge of period technology at statehood

What is the longest email you've ever written and sent to someone? Were they afraid to read it? Were you?

I've written some doozies in my time, but they were never quite the novella that the original Nevada State Constitution was; 175 transcribed pages transmitted entirely by telegraph wire.

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.

Carson City Republican Women hosting state candidates

Event Date: 
May 15, 2018 - 11:00am

The public is invited to join the Carson City Republican Women at its upcoming meeting to hear candidates vying for Nevada state positions in the upcoming primary election.

At 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15th at Casino Fandango, the Club will hear from Dan Schwartz, candidate for Governor, Wes Duncan, candidate for Attorney General, Bob Beers. candidate for Treasurer and Lisa Krasner running for re-election for NV State Assembly District 26.

Ten file for Carson City nonpartisan offices ahead of deadline

The 2018 mid-term election season is taking shape in Carson City as several local candidates have filed for election or re-election to non-partisan posts this week at the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office.

Love of community key ingredient to Adele's in Carson City

Few restaurants in Carson City, or Northern Nevada for that matter, have been as successful for as long as Cafe at Adele's has.

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