Gov. Gibbons' proclamation for special session
Gov. Gibbons' amended proclamation for special session
Former beauty queen eyes education funding
CARSON CITY -- Assemblywoman-elect Teresa Benitez-Thompson, D-Reno, doubts most people would realize she is a former Miss Nevada if they caught her shopping in her neighborhood. 13 comments
Hawaii's senators are pushing back against criticism of a judicial conference scheduled this summer at a resort hotel on Maui. "I resent the implication that no serious discussion can take place in Hawaii. We are much more than sunsets and beautiful beaches," Sen.... New Obama TV ad in Nevada focuses on veterans
Reid in no hurry for Jaczko departure
Federal judge conference in Hawaii scrutinized
New Nevada GOP chair blames past leaders for party problems, says he has plan to win
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Legislature's newbies need to grasp art of deal, ex-senators say
Between them, Randolph Townsend and Terry Care have 40 years of experience as Nevada senators and are well-qualified to offer some practical advice for the newbies heading to the 2011 Legislature. 5 comments
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Travels, tribulations define new lawmaker
Nevadans will be hard pressed to find someone who has traveled a longer path to Carson City than Scott Hammond. 1 comment
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New lawmaker stresses roots for beliefs
Cresent Hardy may be new to the state Legislature, but he's no greenhorn. Hardy, newly elected to represent Assembly District 20 in Clark County, traces his family history in America all the way back to the 1600s when... 1 comment
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New lawmaker wary of political gimmicks
Although he had no idea at the time, Mark Sherwood's experience with testing an experimental glove to control video games would lead to him taking a hand in Nevada politics 20 years later. 6 comments
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Lawmaker overcomes troubled past
After stealing a car and leading a police chase on the streets of North Las Vegas in 1993, it looked like prison was the only state institution for which Lucy Flores was destined. Seventeen years later, however, she is... 17 comments
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Freshman lawmaker not intimidated by challenges
Nevada's state budget problems won't be easy to solve. But they are nothing compared with what freshman Assemblyman Jason Frierson already has stared down, including a handgun stuck in his face. 5 comments
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Father gave new legislator Dina Neal an early start
Dina Neal may be new to the Legislature, but in some ways she is an old hand at politics. Neal is among the 18 new Assembly members who have never served in either chamber of the Legislature. But as the daughter of... 16 comments
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What Lobbyists Think
More than 900 people registered to lobby the Nevada Legislature in the most recent regular session two years ago. That compares with fewer than 600 lobbyists two decades ago. Add a comment!
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Lawmaker wants Legislature to revise safe haven law
CARSON CITY -- A Nevada lawmaker wants the Legislature to review the state's safe haven law to ensure that abandoned babies really are being given up by their parents. Assemblywoman April Mastroluca, D-Henderson, also... 10 comments
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Assembly leadership posts for upcoming session announced
CARSON CITY -- Assembly Speaker-elect John Oceguera announced Thursday that he has named Marcus Conklin, D-Las Vegas, as the majority leader and Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, as chairwoman of the Assembly Ways and Means... 2 comments
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Horsford announces state Senate committee chairmanships
CARSON CITY -- Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, announced Monday that he has found committee chairmanships for all 11 Democrats -- including four veteran Assembly members who won Senate seats last... 6 comments
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Goicoechea remains Assembly minority leader
CARSON CITY -- Assembly Republicans on Thursday elected Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea as minority leader for the 2011 legislative session. Goicoechea, 61, of Eureka, has been serving as minority leader since the summer... 3 comments
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Bill Raggio ousted as Senate minority leader
Republican icon Bill Raggio, 84, was ousted Thursday as the state Senate's minority leader. Raggio, who supported Democrat Harry Reid over Republican Sharron Angle in the U.S. Senate race, had been Republican leader in... 132 comments
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The New Nevada Legislature
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CURRENT LEGISLATOR NEW LEGISLATOR 1 Marilyn Kirkpatrick,D Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D... Add a comment!
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Gibbons signs budget bill; lawsuits filed to block state from taking water funds
CARSON CITY -- Amid concern that legal action could put state spending in the red again, Gov. Jim Gibbons today signed the bill that reduces spending by state agencies, raises fees and makes other changes to cover a... 17 comments
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Gibbons rejects four-day work week
CARSON CITY -- A four-day workweek for state employees is dead, at least for the foreseeable future, after Gov. Jim Gibbons on Thursday vetoed the enabling bill. While Gibbons said in a news conference that he might... 43 comments
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Gibbons to veto bill for four-day workweek
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons intends to veto a bill setting up a four-day workweek for state employees and apparently will try to implement the plan through executive order instead. 43 comments
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Legislature cut diaper ration after all, but few will feel it
CARSON CITY -- Before the Legislature's special session started 12 days ago, lawmakers expressed their outrage at a proposal to cut back on an item essential to the lives of those who are incontinent. Diapers. 14 comments
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Legislators vow tax overhaul
CARSON CITY -- They'll be back, Nevada's lawmakers. And next time, taxes will be on the table. Talking tax overhaul is the top goal Democratic legislative leaders and key Republicans set when they wrapped up the 26th... 159 comments
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Another round of budget cuts confronts school district
The Clark County School District is bracing for $122.5 million in new cuts for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Jeff Weiler, the district's chief financial officer, said that state funding to the district will be... 12 comments
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Water bill may resurface in 2011 session
When the sausage finally got made in Carson City early Monday morning and water was not among the list of ingredients, Southern Nevada Water Authority officials were not terribly surprised. Though they argued in favor... 7 comments
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Bill designed to create jobs passes
Nevada lawmakers voted early Monday to approve a bill they say could create thousands of jobs directly and indirectly through road construction. 40 comments
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Winners and losers emerge in budget deal
CARSON CITY -- Like an Olympic downhill ski run, the 26th special session of the Nevada Legislature had lots of twists and turns, ups and downs and hidden traps. Here's a look at how key politicians, private industry,... 13 comments
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District can avoid mass teacher layoffs, official says
CARSON CITY -- The Clark County School District might be able to avoid mass teacher layoffs, even with the 6.9 percent reduction in state support that came out of the Legislature's special session on Sunday, an... 62 comments
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What was cut, what was saved, other details
Because of declining tax revenue caused by the deepening recession, Nevada's government faced an $887 million budget shortfall, requiring a 20 percent overall cut in spending over the next 16 months. 32 comments
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Session adjourns with balanced budget deal approved in Carson City
Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a balanced budget deal with Gov. Jim Gibbons early Monday by imposing a range of fees on industries such as mining and banking and by striking a compromise in which all sides gave up... 97 comments
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Budget deal would cut education by nearly 7 percent
Gov. Jim Gibbons said Saturday that he and lawmakers were nearing a deal and were only $10 million to $30 million apart on how to raise enough revenue to close a $887 million budget gap. 36 comments
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Sides say deal close on budget
Carson City -- Reaching across a vast political divide, Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons and Democratic legislative leaders said they hoped to agree today on a breakthrough deal that would fill an $887 million budget... 46 comments
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Board: Schools will suffer without funds
School board members say the Clark County School District will suffer if legislators take away funds used to make small capital improvements throughout the district. 57 comments
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Legislature close to agreement, Gibbons says
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, after meeting for an hour with Democratic and Republican leaders of the Legislature, said Friday they're close to reaching agreement on a budget balancing plan. Assembly Speaker Barbara... 25 comments
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Horsford blasts gaming for refusing to cover costs
CARSON CITY -- Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford denounced the gaming industry Friday for refusing to come up with additional money to reduce cuts to public schools and higher education. "How will you find... 109 comments
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Casino industry tells Legislature: No dice
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada gaming industry refused Thursday to pay higher taxes or fees to help balance the state budget, a just-say-no stance that could derail Democratic plans to raise enough extra revenue to avoid... 233 comments
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Senators support Gibbons' plan for state workers' four-day week
CARSON CITY -- Most state employees would work four-day weeks of 10-hour days under a money-saving proposal that the state Senate ordered drafted into bill form Thursday. 66 comments
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Some lawmakers considering annual sessions
Is it time for the Nevada Legislature to hold annual sessions? That's the question on some lawmakers' minds as they meet this week in an emergency special session called by Gov. Jim Gibbons to solve the worst budget... 18 comments
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Gibbons visits Legislature, meets with GOP leaders over state budget crisis
CARSON CITY -- Making a rare, surprise visit to the Legislature, Gov. Jim Gibbons met today with Republican leaders and said he wouldn't accept raising more revenue from any industry including mining and gaming unless... 30 comments
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Dems reject Gibbons on higher ed
The Assembly is working Thursday to reduce the percentage cuts to the budget for higher education from more than 12 percent to 5 percent, despite resistance from Republicans who say the Legislature is increasing a... 28 comments
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Gibbons plans to veto bills quickly
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons won't try to create a constitutional battle between himself and the Legislature by waiting until lawmakers have gone home before he vetoes bills coming out of the current special... 24 comments
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Key Players in the Special Session
As lawmakers try to reach agreement on a budget-balancing plan during the 26th special session of the Nevada Legislature, several key players will determine the final outcome. Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford,... 3 comments
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Gibbons says he'll veto bill that could block school aid
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons intends to veto a bill passed Wednesday evening by the Legislature because it would actually prevent the state from securing a $175 million federal Race to the Top grant that would help... 10 comments
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Governor meets rejection on Day Two
CARSON CITY -- Lawmakers on Wednesday rejected Gov. Jim Gibbons' proposals to raise money by limiting mining tax deductions and using cameras to catch insurance scofflaws and angrily dismissed his demand to end the... 78 comments
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Lawmakers take issue with Gibbons' deadline
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons set up another showdown with legislators Wednesday when he ordered them to adjourn the special session by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. If that doesn't happen, he will disband it himself. The... 5 comments
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Assembly targets 5 percent cut in education
CARSON CITY -- Assembly members voted Wednesday to make it their goal to reduce the 10 percent cut in funding to public education proposed by Gov. Jim Gibbons to 5 percent. Under Gibbons' plan, state funding to public... 19 comments
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Deal close with mining industry
CARSON CITY -- Assembly Majority Leader John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, says legislators are "almost there" when it comes to striking a deal with Nevada's mining industry that would help state government dig out... 14 comments
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Legislators balk at Gibbons' order to adjourn by Sunday
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons set up a showdown with legislators Wednesday when he ordered them to adjourn their special session by 11:59 p.m. Sunday or he will disband it himself. Trouble is, Legislative Counsel... 56 comments
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InsureNet proposal dead in Assembly
CARSON CITY -- A proposal to raise $30 million by using cameras to catch insurance and vehicle registration scofflaws on Nevada roads appears to be dead in the Assembly. Speaker Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, asked the... 6 comments
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Raggio attacks Gibbons' statement on meetings
CARSON CITY -- A peeved Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio accused Gov. Jim Gibbons on Wednesday of not telling the truth on a television show when he said the senator was not showing up for hearings on the state's... 13 comments
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Voter anger
Nevada's lawmakers, meeting in special session to reconcile a projected two-year revenue shortfall of nearly $900 million, are hyperfocused on the financial problems of state government. A new public opinion poll... 24 comments
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Special session opens in Carson City
CARSON CITY The Nevada Legislature opened its 26th special session on Tuesday after Gov. Jim Gibbons said he would amend the agenda to include language Democrats support to let the state apply for $175 million in... 44 comments
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Mining possible vein for state revenue
CARSON CITY -- On the eve of a legislative special session, Democratic and key Republican lawmakers focused on the mining industry as the biggest potential source of new revenue, up to $100 million, that could help... 85 comments
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Teachers union awaits outcome
Clark County Education Association President Ruben Murillo is feeling "feisty" about the Legislature's special session, which begins today . "The governor always gets your adrenaline going," said... 51 comments
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Gibbons: Teacher pay cuts no longer needed
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons has found additional money that will remove the need to force teachers to take a 1.75 percent salary cut during the next school year, his spokesman said Monday. Daniel Burns, Gibbons'... 120 comments
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Legislators to vet plan to cite uninsured drivers
When Nevada lawmakers start their special session this week , they will ponder Gov. Jim Gibbons' proposal to bring in an out-of-state company to help nab and cite uninsured motorists. InsureNet, a Chicago-based... 57 comments
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Legislature's special session 'could get ugly'
CARSON CITY -- The mood in this once vibrant city of 55,000 has turned to gloom and doom these days as legislators arrive Tuesday to begin what could be a contentious special session to cut state spending by $887... 61 comments
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26th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature
WHEN: 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Legislative Building in Carson City OBJECTIVE: Cut state government spending by 20 percent -- or $887 million -- between March and June 30, 2011, to meet the state constitutional... 12 comments
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