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Carmen Rank, federal contractor to the Skyline Transition Assistance Advisor Program, is most recently known for her work in connecting all Nevada National Guard and reserve members to resources as well as benefits earned through military service.

Four Nevadans will be honored on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City for their contributions to the American Indian community.

Melissa Caron, president of A.M. Smith Electric of Carson City, has been appointed to the Nevada State Contractors Board by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Nevada’s conservative Republican Attorney General Adam Laxalt, whose grandfather Paul Laxalt was a legendary Nevada governor and U.S. senator, was poised Wednesday to launch a long-expected bid to replace termed-out Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Gov. Brian Sandoval will host Nevada’s annual Halloween tradition of trick or treating at the Governor’s Mansion tonight, Oct. 31st beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Governor will distribute Halloween treats and this year he will participate in the Teal Pumpkin Initiative, which provides non-food items for children with food allergies.

CARSON CITY — Battle Born Hall, the museum exhibit inside the old Senate chambers on the second floor of the Nevada State Capitol, is closing its doors Nov. 1 for a major renovation.

It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.

Nevada's unemployment rate in September held steady from August at 4.9 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

A land in transition: Ancient river courses, young volcanoes, recent earthquakes, and modern debris flows in the Carson Valley.

A bright blue sky and the clear, crisp fall air made for a perfect setting for a visit to Carson City by a group of Russian-speaking guests from the San Francisco Bay area.

Due to the positive response from local residents and visitors to the Carson City area, local history buff Debbie Lane will be leading another tour highlighting the homes of former Nevada governors on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The 9 a.m. tours are offered as part of the activities sponsored by the Friends of the Nevada State Museum.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has proclaimed Oct. 2-6, 2017 the “Week of Respect.” In tow with the proclamation, the Carson City School District’s superintendent has made a Pledge of Achievement to ensure consistent implementation of anti-bullying programs and practices in all schools and work environments.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a Declaration of Emergency for Clark County and a Public Health and Medical Disaster declaration on Monday following the mass shooting incident in Las Vegas Sunday night that killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 500.

Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a proclamation declaring this Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 as Nevada’s inaugural “Public Lands Day.” Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate with a “fee-free” day at all Nevada’s State Parks. Fees, including entrance, camping, and boating will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Wednesday that he will convene the Governor’s Opioid State Action Accountability Taskforce this Monday, Sept. 25, 2017.

Gov. Brian Sandoval has sharply split with fellow Republican Sen. Dean Heller Wednesday over a last-ditch proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act, joining a bipartisan group of nine other governors in asking Senate leadership not to consider the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson proposal.

Nevada’s unemployment rate in August edged up slightly to 4.9 percent, the highest it has been since February of this year but below August of 2016 where the unemployment rate was 5.5 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

CARSON CITY — As of the first quarter of 2017, Nevada has the fastest private sector job growth in the United States at 3.6 percent. The state has added 40,000 jobs relative to the first quarter of 2016.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed Executive Order 2017-11 ordering all flags to fly at half-staff beginning from sunrise to sunset Monday, September 11, 2017 in honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.

The Nevada Department of Transportation opened the USA Parkway extension at noon Sept. 8. At noon Friday, access from both ends of the USA Parkway opened, allowing drivers to travel the 18-plus-mile roadway extension between I-80 west of Fernley and U.S. 50 near Silver Springs.

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval announced Wednesday the hiring of Kathryn Reynolds as General Counsel, which has been effective as of August 28, 2017.

Reynolds will fill the vacancy created with the departure of Daniel Stewart in early August. She will serve as Counsel to the Governor and act as a primary liaison between the Governor’s office and several cabinet agencies, boards and commissions.

FEMA announced Thursday that it will establish a telephone and online Recovery Service Center in Carson City to offer additional support to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey and other ongoing disaster operations.

Now in its fourth year of a major re-branding effort, the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority (CCCTA) has begun making arts and culture a major thrust in its marketing campaign to visitors, Executive Director Joel Dunn said.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday issued the following statement regarding relief efforts requested from the State of Nevada by FEMA.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Officials will celebrate the upcoming opening of the Nevada Department of Transportation’s USA Parkway extension with an Aug. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Achievements in preserving Lake Tahoe were celebrated Tuesday during the 21st Lake Tahoe Summit at Tallac Historic Site, but it was clear there is a lot more to do and the work will never be over.

A tour highlighting the homes of former Nevada governors is conducted by local history buffs and includes a stop at the Governor’s Mansion on Mountain Street, where Brian Sandoval, the state’s 29th governor, and his family reside. Former Gov. Denver Dickerson (1909-1911) and his family were the first to live in the Governor’s Mansion.

Public access to Nevada’s State Capitol is being expanded to include Saturday hours. The 146-year-old silver-domed Capitol — the centerpiece of state government located in the heart of Carson City — will be open to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Aug. 19.

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval announced today his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband ...

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health will receive $1.2 million in federal money in addition to the already $8.24 million it received earlier this year to assist in Nevada’s battle against the opioid epidemic, Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday.