by Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Nevada’s public employee pension system earned a rate of return above its 8 percent target last fiscal year, but the long-term unfunded liability is still expected to see an increase when an analysis is presented this fall. Dana Bilyeu, executive officer of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), said the retirement...
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Nevada public employee pension investment return exceeds short term target but unfunded liability still growing
The one race fans don’t want to miss at All American Speedway in Roseville
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE This Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night at the All American Speedway a couple of hours away in Roseville. In addition to spectacular racing on the third-mile paved oval, fans are in for a treat. Race items from checkered flags and event tickets to T-shirts and seat cushions will be given away...
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BLM to begin Montezuma Peak and Paymaster wild horse gather September 13
BLM NEWS RELEASE BATTLE MOUNTAIN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office will begin the removal of approximately 182 excess wild horses and burros from in and around the Montezuma Peak and Paymaster Herd Management Areas (HMAs) beginning on or about September 13. The gather is estimated to...
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Brian Sandoval’s math problem (w/video)
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE FROM RORY 2010 A new Web video explores Brian Sandoval’s plans to cut $533 million from our children’s schools. In Sandoval’s own words: “This isn’t a math test, it’s about education.” Rory Reid is the only candidate for governor to offer solutions for today and a plan for Nevada’s future success...
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Forest Service advises public hazards remain in Angora Fire area
USFS NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is urging the public to use caution within the Angora Fire area and avoid areas with large concentrations of dead standing trees. Forest Service staff working in the area report that trees are falling on a regular...
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GoodStanding partners with TapIt and local businesses to provide an alternative to bottled water
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Founded in 2008 in New York City, TapIt is a network of café’s and eateries that let you fill your reusable bottle with tap water. GoodStanding, a new division of Olsen & Associates, recently partnered with TapIt to bring this unique collaboration to Reno. “When I learned about TapIt, I knew...
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Nevada Department of Agriculture, Animal Disease Laboratory releases West Nile Virus Test results
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE SPARKS — The State of Nevada, Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Laboratory has tested a total of 2,609 mosquito pools to date. Mosquito surveillance (conducted by county vector control agencies and the State Entomologist) started on March 17th in Clark County. 2010 surveillance coverage is again state wide. The 1st WNV...
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Rory Reid to tour rural and Northern Nevada
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid will make a series of campaign stops in rural and Northern Nevada beginning this week. The four-day tour will include stops at several traditional Labor Day weekend events and visits to Elko, Winnemucca, Cold Springs, Virginia City, Dayton, Fallon and Hawthorne. Reid’s tour of northern rural communities...
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Former Nevada Gov. Bob Miller says taxes will be part of state budget solution in 2011
by Sean Whaley, Nevada NewsBureau: Former Nevada Gov. Bob Miller said Monday it is unrealistic for both major party candidates for governor to say they won’t raise taxes in the upcoming 2011 session. Miller, a Democrat who served 10 years as the chief executive, said he, along with former Democrat Gov. Richard Bryan and the late Republican Gov. Kenny...
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Nevada Commission on Tourism’s ad campaign delivers record-breaking results
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY, Nev. – A year-long advertising campaign that strategically focused on the most lucrative travel markets delivered record-breaking results, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) chair, announced Friday. “Our ad campaign reached a carefully targeted group of consumers with the means and desire to travel and convinced...
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