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Opinion: Do the math before criticizing teacher salaries
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 3:38pmTeachers are college graduates many with a Master’s Degree who are in the trenches educating our K–12 students. Carson City School District salaries range from $33,106.70 to $64,699.98. The average is $45,000 a year.
Every time Nevada has a budget shortfall, there are people, usually males, who are negatively vocal regarding “all the money teachers make.” “Teachers work half a year.” “Our children are failing because teachers are not doing their job.” Blah Blah Blah…
California DFG reports successful and safe trout opener
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 3:30amBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) held another successful opening of the general trout season in the eastern Sierra last weekend. Department and local officials said that although the overall number of fishing enthusiasts was down from last year, the quality of the fish caught was outstanding.
Sue Morrow: Chrystal retires from commission on tourism
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 4:01amThe next time Chris Chrystal takes a trip, it won't be with a dozen or so charges in the form of visitors from the United States and other countries under her wing.The former media relations manage...
Man sent to prison in passport fraud
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 4:01amA former Carson City resident, who used the identity of a dead man to obtain a United States passport, was sentenced Monday to prison, according to officials. Lawrence Joseph Read, 67, currently of...
Watch: President Obama speech on Osama Bin Laden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/01/2011 - 4:01amTHE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and...
'Atlas Shrugged Part I' - politcs as a movie, and not very good
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/24/2011 - 12:43pmThe film "Atlas Shrugged Part 1," opened Friday night at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City. The opening was overshadowed by the first-night celebration the V&T's No. 18 steam locomotive in "Water for Elephants," an average romance-plus-disaster film.
Blog: John Ensign episode ... too many
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/22/2011 - 12:57pmBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
With yesterday’s preemptive, hastily announced resignation, Senator John Ensign’s graceless fall from grace continued.
Nevada Rep. Berkley Stresses Education, Alternative Energy In Remarks To Lawmakers
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 8:19pmCARSON CITY – Recently announced U.S. Senate candidate Shelley Berkley spoke to the Nevada Legislature today, stressing education, infrastructure and energy independence as ways to create jobs and get the state back on track.
Meeting tonight to discuss status of Yerington Post Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 4:01amThe United States Postal Service is conducting a public meeting at 6 p.m. today to discuss the possible closure of the downtown Yerington Post Office. The meeting will take place in Central Branch ...
Immigration Bills Fall Short As Deadline Passes
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 10:42amCARSON CITY – Bills related to immigration at the Nevada State Legislature did not make it past an important deadline last week.
One bill from Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, would have required Nevada to use an electronic database to verify a person’s employment eligibility.
3 online poker houses face fraud charges in NYC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 4:01amNEW YORK (AP) - Federal authorities busted the three largest online poker websites in the United States on Friday with charges of bank fraud and illegal gambling against 11 people, accusing them of...
Executive Recommends Strategies for Reno, Tahoe Economic Success
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:08amPress Release — A leading national economic development executive who represents companies looking to relocate or expand throughout the United States, today told a group of more than 100 Reno and Tahoe businesses, community leaders and residents not to abandon current economic development initiatives, but to re-evaluate strategies and continue to fund them for future success.
Bethany Drysdale to lead Nevada tourism commission public relations department
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/31/2011 - 1:40amCARSON CITY — Bethany Drysdale, who has promoted Nevada's tourism attractions for more than five years for the Nevada Commission on Tourism will head the Public Relations department beginning April 23, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced this week.
Drysdale has served as Public Relations specialist for NCOT since October 2005. She succeeds Chris Chrystal, who is retiring as manager April 22 after a 48-year career in news reporting and public relations that included 13 years with the Commission.
Reno-Tahoe International to offer daily Delta flights to Minneapolis
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 3:05pmFrom a region with a crystal-blue famed lake to a state of 10,000 of them, non-stop daily service to Minneapolis, Minn., from Reno-Tahoe International Airport will begin July 1, airport officials announced today.
EDAWN Business BUZZ 'Beyond Target 2010' Forum Set for March 31
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 2:33pm(Press Release) — Business owners and residents will have an opportunity to participate in an economic development plan update for the Greater Reno and Lake Tahoe region at the Business BUZZ “Beyond Target2010” economic forum, Thursday, March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The program is sponsored by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).
Dual 'Anomaly' Districts Likely To Disappear In Nevada’s Redistricting Process
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:36pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Ask people living near the strip in Las Vegas who their state senator is and, if they know, they might say Sen. Mark Manendo or Sen. David Parks.
They would both be right on both counts. Parks and Manendo represent one of the state’s two dual districts, which each have two senators.
They are a relic from a past era, and Parks says there is a “strong likelihood” they will soon be a thing of the past.
Why Won’t More Businesses Come To Nevada?
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 7:22amBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Sometimes, trying to read the CEO’s mind can be a political game.
Critics of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed education cuts have said business owners will not move to a state that ravages its already low-performing education system with spending reductions.
UNR and Nevada Public Health Association promote National Public Health Week, April 4-10
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 3:14pmPress Release — It only takes a moment for an injury to happen – a fall, a quick look at the cell phone while driving, a medication mix-up, leaving a child to answer the phone. But it only takes a moment to protect against injuries and make our community a safer place.
The Nevada Public Health Association, a partnership of local public health professionals, along with other community and University groups, is hosting a series of free events for National Public Health Week, April 4-10, in the theme, “Safety is no Accident: Live Injury-Free.”
Final reminder of Nevada Duck Stamps available free
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 9:40pmBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
This is a final reminder that eligible hunters who have purchased their waterfowl stamp ‘privilege” over the internet or at Point of Sales locations also have the opportunity to receive the actual physical stamp at the end of the license year.
For the purist, or for nostalgia’s sake, many hunters like to maintain a real copy of the year’s stamp, and this NDOW offer allows just that.
Reminder of reward offer to solve illegal deer killings
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 9:38pmBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
This is a reminder that the Operation Game Thief (OGT) Citizens’ Board has offered a $4,000 reward to generate tips to solve a criminal case of eight deer shot in Voltaire Canyon near Carson City.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) released information on the case on Feb. 15 hoping to generate tips and solve the case.
The Citizens’ Board is a volunteer organization that manages donations to the OGT program and offers rewards to solve poaching cases.
Lawmakers introduce bill to withdrawal Nevada from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency compact
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 12:40amA bill entered into the Nevada Legislature would withdrawal the state from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency compact.
S.B. 271 was introduced on March 18, by State Senators John Lee, D-North Las Vegas, and James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville with joint Assembly sponsors Pat Hickey, R-Reno, Randy Kirner, R-Reno and Kelly Kite, R-Minden. The bill has been moved to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Click here to read the bill.
Responsible Growth Advocate Says Legislation Would Restrict Land Use Challenges
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 11:33amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The city of Henderson is seeking legislation that one critic says would make it more difficult for Southern Nevada residents to challenge land use decisions by local governments.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Responds to Japan Nuclear Reactor Crisis Concerns
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/17/2011 - 3:00pmNews Release — The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Nevada Department of Public Safety — Division of Emergency Management (DPS-DEM) are collectively working to address the public’s concerns surrounding the potential impact to the State of Nevada and the rest of the United States from the Japanese nuclear reactor crisis.
Eric Matus, Radiation Physicist for the Nevada State Health Division, has compiled an overview of information addressing the concerns and speculation that continue to linger.
Gov. Sandoval Told Emergency Officials Monitoring Japan Tragedy Closely, Briefed On Nevada’s Earthquake Readiness
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 2:15pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval was briefed on the Japan earthquake and Nevada’s readiness to deal with any local effects from the disaster during a visit today with the state’s emergency responders at the state Emergency Operations Center.
Nevada Ties With Georgia For Highest 2010 Entrepreneurial Activity
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 8:22amCARSON CITY – Nevada and Georgia tied as the two states with the highest entrepreneurial activity rates in the country, according to the “Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity,” a leading indicator of new business creation in the United States.
The annual index shows that Nevada and Georgia both had 510 per 100,000 adults creating businesses each month. They were followed by California at 470 per 100,000, Louisiana at 460 and Colorado at 450.
Nevada Duck Stamps available free for eligible hunters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 6:44amBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Eligible hunters who have purchased their waterfowl stamp ‘privilege” over the internet or at Point of Sales locations also have the opportunity to receive the actual physical stamp at the end of the license year.
For the purist, or for nostalgia’s sake, many hunters like to maintain a real copy of the year’s stamp, and this NDOW offer allows just that.
The Anointment, Continued: Sandoval Endorses Heller
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 2:52pmFrom RalstonFlash a few minutes ago:
Message to everyone else (Are you listening, Sharron?): Stay out.
Sandoval: “I have a great deal of respect for Congressman Heller and think he will make a tremendous United States Senator. He has proven to be a tireless advocate for new job creation, smaller government and honest, ethical public service. It is with pride that I offer my full support and endorsement.”
Heller Formally Announces U.S. Senate Run To Supporters
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 9:22amBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
At 8:12 a.m. this morning, Rep. Dean Heller finally sent an email to his supporters announcing the U.S. Senate run I confirmed here last week.
Heller has a pretty new campaign website, and here is the text of the email:
Friend,
Heller Formally Announces U.S. Senate Run to Supporters
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 8:24amAt 8:12 a.m. this morning, Rep. Dean Heller finally sent an email to his supporters announcing the U.S. Senate run I confirmed here last week.
Heller has a pretty new campaign website, and here is the text of the email:
Friend,
Your past support has meant a lot me and for this reason I wanted you to be among the first to know that I am running for the United States Senate.
Nevada Duck Stamps available free for eligible hunters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 7:43amBy the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Eligible hunters who have purchased their waterfowl stamp ‘privilege” over the internet or at Point of Sales locations also have the opportunity to receive the actual physical stamp at the end of the license year.
For the purist, or for nostalgia’s sake, many hunters like to maintain a real copy of the year’s stamp, and this NDOW offer allows just that.
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