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Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:04amGov. 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.
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.
As COVID-19 cases rise and restrictions loom, small business owners see long road to recovery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — With COVID-19 cases surging and a new wave of restrictions looming, challenges persist for small business owners as they continue to weather the pandemic according to data from the Q4 Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. While the index score rose 12 points for the second straight quarter, overall optimism levels remain just over half of what they were in late 2019.
November gaming earnings up nearly 2 percent in Carson City, 24 percent at south Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 4:02pmFive Questions for Brad Bonkowski regarding his time as a Carson City Supervisor and what he'll do now
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 12:52pmBrad Bonkowski has served on the Carson City Board of Supervisors for eight years, and has now decided to step down from the post. He will be replaced by Maurice “Mo” White who won the position in the 2020 general election.
Brad sat down to look back on his time spent in office, and answer five questions relating to his eight years as a supervisor, and what his future plans are.
Nevada lawmakers approve spending on $207 million in federal coronavirus funds
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:52pmIn a rush to avoid an end-of-the-year reversion back to the federal government, Nevada lawmakers have signed off on a plan that will allocate roughly $207 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars largely to equipment costs and salaries of state employees.
Nevada governor implements evictions moratorium through March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 11:46amNevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed and issued an emergency directive Monday that implements a moratorium on most residential evictions in Nevada through March 31, 2021.
Nevada board OKs 11 new companies; abatements will generate $90M in new tax revenue, create nearly 2,000 jobs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 5:14pmThe Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Directors on Wednesday approved abatements for 11 companies that it says will generate $90,207,019 in tax revenue and create 1,991 jobs over the next 10 years. Of the 11 companies, two are based in Lyon County and six in Washoe County.
October gaming revenue in Carson City area, Lake Tahoe sees increase over 2019 figures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:54amNevada governor limits gathering sizes, reduces occupancy at certain places as COVID-19 cases climb
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 6:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is lowering occupancy limits and once again reducing the size of allowed gatherings as COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire across the state, setting records day after day for new reported cases.
Governor appoints J. Brin Gibson to Nevada Gaming Control Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 4:09pmGovernor Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday the appointment of J. Brin Gibson to the Gaming Control Board and designated him to serve as the new chair and executive director.
Nevada governor asks state agencies to propose 12 percent budget cuts for next two years
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 1:22pmAs Nevada’s economy continues to reel from the pandemic, Gov. Steve Sisolak’s finance office is asking state agencies to propose 12 percent cuts in their budgets for each year of the 2021-2023 biennium.
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.
Sena Loyd the smart choice for Assembly (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 3:01amThe net proceeds of mining tax is based on a 150-year-old formula written into the state constitution. Mineral extraction is taxed at between 2 and 5 percent of gross revenue, less operating costs. Last year that formula produced revenue equal to just 1.6 percent of gross proceeds.
September gaming revenue up slightly in Carson City area, soars 36 percent at south shore Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 10:09amCarson Nugget hosts job fair this Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 5:08pmThe Carson Nugget will be hosting a job fair this Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time and part time capacities and for all shifts. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in the events area on the second floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.
Application process begins for $20M relief program aimed at Nevada small businesses, nonprofits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 8:16amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Monday that applications for the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support grant program are now being accepted.
Nevada governor announces $20M relief package for small businesses, non-profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 5:20pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday details for a new $20 million grant program aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
V&T Railway offers family-friendly, Halloween-themed spooky railbike rides
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 1:25pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly and spooky railbike rides. Running Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 31, V&T Railway will offer children and adult focused haunted railbike rides at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.
Pandemic may bring less Halloween participants, but those Nevadans who spend likely to go big
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 11:16amWith October now here, retailers statewide are stocking up on the essentials for the most frightening time of the year. This year, Nevada consumers are projected to spend $128.7 million on scary decorations, elaborate costumes and sugary sweets to celebrate Halloween, according to estimates by the Retail Association of Nevada.
August gaming revenue up slightly among Carson City area casinos, down 22 percent statewide
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 7:02amNevada OKs small business aid, widens eligibility after struggle to give away commercial rent assistance
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 8:04amNevada is launching a new, broad-based grant program for businesses and nonprofits that suffered pandemic-related hardship after an earlier effort to offer commercial rent assistance was able to get less than half of its funds out the door.
Golf Tournament to return to Nevada Day Celebrations for first time in over a decade
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 12:53pmThe Nevada Day Golf Tournament is returning to Carson City this Nevada Day after a long absence from the capital city.
According to Ken Hamilton, Executive Director of Nevada Day, the Golf Tournament is making a comeback this year for the first time in over a decade.
Opinion: Support Carson City area eateries by ordering take out instead of delivery services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:37pmRestaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
Abatements OK'd for $600M Google data center investment in Storey, $514M lithium mining in Humboldt
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:35pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development Board of Directors on Wednesday approved abatements for Google (Design, LLC) in Storey County and Lithium Nevada Corp. that will result in $1.1 billion in investments and the creation of 163 permanent jobs and 5,300 construction jobs.
Forest Service extends closure of National Forests in California, including Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:56pmDue to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region on Tuesday extended the temporary Forest Closure Order of all 18 National Forests in California, which began last week.
Nevada Commercial Rental Assistance Grant Program expands criteria, extends deadline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:26amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Monday several changes to the State’s Commercial Rental Assistance Grant Program.
Carson City area gaming revenue down in July, but not as much as the rest of Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 8:50amNV Energy Puts Temporary Savings Above the Safety Of Its Customers and Their Homes (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 4:32pmTo All Northern Nevada Residents, Effective July 1, 2020 NV Energy raised the fees for a customer disconnect/reconnect. From the original application, it is evident that these fees were increased in order to offset the $5 million dollar revenue decrease requested. Now, NV Energy seeks to fulfill an additional $120 million revenue decrease. While this reduction in revenue benefits residential customers in the short-term, the recent request continues to penalize Northern Nevadans from making needed repairs to their homes electrical systems.
Pizza Factory of Carson City to host 'Save the Children's Museum' fundraiser Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 8:44amThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is facing a possible closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortfall of funding. The Museum is now open and ready to serve all the families from this lovely region, and there are numerous ways the community can help.