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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Brian Sandoval’s math problem (w/video)
Nevada to receive $83.1M for K-12 schools for current school year
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — Governor Jim Gibbons received official notification today that Nevada will receive $83.1 million in one-time federal funding for the 2010-2011 school year. The funding is part of the “Edujobs” bill passed by Congress and signed into law on August 10, 2010. Application documents were received by the...
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Opinion: Brian Sandoval fails ‘math test,’ would cut $533 million from education
SUBMITTED RELEASE FROM RORY 2010 There’s a reason Brian Sandoval would not defend himself at last night’s debate when confronted with the simple fact that he wants to cut $533 million from our children’s schools. It’s because it’s true. Brian Sandoval wants to cut more money from our struggling education system than even Jim...
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Chancellor to Recommend Di Mare as NSC Acting President
Chancellor Dan Klaich today sent his recommendation to the Nevada Board of Regents that Dr. Lesley Ann Di Mare be approved as the acting president of Nevada State College. The Board will vote on the recommendation Friday, Aug. 27 during a special meeting to appoint the next leader of NSC as well as approve...
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“Tantra” class at TMCC Reno
Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno will be teaching “Tantra” on August 31, which is open to public. Tantra, a method of spiritual self-culture, is divine revelation whose history went back to fourth century. Tantra is a conscious approach to self-discovery which directed the seeker to prepare mind and body to the level where...
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Harry Reid congratulates Job Corps graduates
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Sen. Harry Reid today delivered the commencement address at the Sierra Nevada Job Corps graduation ceremony in Reno. Job Corps is a training program that helps young people between the ages of 16 and 24 get the technical and academic training they need to prepare for their careers. In his speech,...
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“World Religions” class at TMCC Reno open to public
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno will be teaching religions of the world in a class starting September one, which is open to public. It will include outline of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Baha’ism, Confucianism, Jainism, Shintoism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Native American Spirituality, and Atheism. Religious statesman Rajan Zed, who...
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University students send Nevada Education Protection Pledge to state-office seekers
The concept of the Nevada Education Protection Pledge came to Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) Director of Legislative Affairs, Casey Stiteler last year when the Nevada System of Higher Education was facing large budget cut-backs. Modeled after the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Stiteler took on the challenge of initiating an education pledge...
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Walker Basin Field Day and barbecue on Sept. 2, 2010
Community members are invited to see the third-year results at the Walker Basin Project’s alternative agriculture and revegetation site in Mason Valley. The third Walker Basin Project Field Day and lunch will be Thursday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 5C Cottonwood Ranch off Highway 339 near Yerington. The ranch...
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Wild things visit Lake of the Sky Amphitheater
Program highlights native Sierra Nevada animals USFS NEWS RELEASE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — On Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm, Barbie and Gabe of Wild Things bring native Sierra Nevada animals on stage at the U.S. Forest Service Taylor Creek Visitor Center. This exciting program gives you the opportunity to learn more...
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