transparency
Gov. Gibbons Appoints Harvey As New Chief Of Nevada Veterans Services
Submitted by on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 11:46amCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of Charles Harvey as executive director of the Nevada Office of Veterans Services. Harvey currently serves as Nevada’s American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) director.
Carson City judge rules out-of-state group backing Sandoval must register as PAC
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 6:11pmA Carson City judge agreed with Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller who says an out-of-state organization that ran TV ads featuring gubernatorial candidate Brian Sandoval must register as a Political Action Committee before conducting any more political activity in the state.
Nevada recognized as leader in energy programs funded with stimulus money
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 11:10amTwo Nevada-based programs have been recognized by the federal government for having led the nation in efficiently using at least $18 million in federal stimulus money for energy projects, the Governor's Office has reported.
The Nevada State Office of Energy and the Nevada Housing Division have received letters from the U.S. Department of Energy commending their efforts at leading the nation by quickly and efficiently infusing federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds within Nevada communities.
Legislators React to Governor’s Petition Drive to Create Transparency in Government Labor Negotiations
Submitted by on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 3:39pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons announced yesterday he is pursuing an initiative petition to subject labor negotiations between unions and local government entities to the open meeting law to give taxpayers access to the discussions.
Some Republican lawmakers welcomed the idea, saying the Democrat-controlled Legislature has been unwilling to consider such a proposal.
Nugget Project: Meet the developer (updated)
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 9:43amThe developer chosen for the Carson Nugget Redevelopment Project will be on hand tonight to answer questions about the project.
Rick Oshinski, CEO of Sacramento-based P3 Development, will appear before the Carson Nugget Development Advisory Committee tonight in the Community Center's Sierra Room.
Carson Now plans to show live video of the meeting, as well as hosting a discussion forum.
Many questions are sure to arise, concerning the details on the project and its scope, as well as the developer and how the company was chosen.
As I've been talking to people about this project, I've collected a number of questions, that I put together below.
Voters to Remain in Dark About Campaign Contributions
Submitted by on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 6:05amCARSON CITY — Nevadans who intend to vote early in the primary and general elections this year will likely find themselves in the dark on the question of who has contributed to the campaigns of the candidates.
Despite efforts in past legislative sessions to improve the transparency of campaign contributions received by candidates, lawmakers have failed to make meaningful reforms to the reporting process.
State Launches Redesigned Stimulus Reporting Website
Submitted by on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 6:35pmCARSON CITY – Governor Jim Gibbon’s today announced that the state has redesigned its website for reporting activities related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to allow greater transparency of the stimulus program in Nevada.
“We are committed to making information about Nevada’s use of stimulus funds readily available to our residents,” the Governor said. “During these tough economic times, it’s important that our citizens know we are utilizing stimulus in the most efficient way that will help our economy and create more jobs for Nevadans.”
Washoe County Website Plans Upgrade, Finds Sunshine Review Request Unusual
Submitted by on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 5:11pmWashoe County has the most transparent website out of all Nevada’s counties, according to the Sunshine Review.
Clark County Website to Improve Transparency, Acknowledges Issues in Sunshine Review Evaluation
Submitted by on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 5:19pmThe Sunshine Review says Clark County’s website has a long way to go to improve its transparency.
Nevada’s County Websites Receive Failing Grades from Sunshine Review
Submitted by on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 3:46pmNevada’s county websites have received a collective grade of “F” from Sunshine Review, a non-profit organization that promotes transparency from both state and local governments.
Bipartisan Budget Deal in Place
Submitted by on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 8:10pmCARSON CITY – As a deal to close an $805 million budget gap was announced today, bringing a close to a sometimes rancorous six-day special session, Republican lawmakers say they helped shape the de