Government

Nevada to receive grant to help establish affordable insurance exchange

CMS NEWS RELEASE Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee and Washington will receive more than $181 million in grants to help implement the new health care law. The grants will help states establish affordable...

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Medicare and mental health

Medicare and mental health

CMS NEWS RELEASE By David Sayen Mental health problems like depression and anxiety can affect anyone’s life at any age. If you think you have a mental health condition, Medicare may be able to help. The symptoms of mental health issues include feelings of...

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Ardito joins Governor’s Office staff

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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval today announced that Julie Ardito, APR, a Reno-based public relations executive, will join his senior staff on July 2, as the Director of Community Affairs and Constituent Services.  She will oversee external communications, community...

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Highlights of May 15 Washoe County Commission meeting

WASHOE COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Rescheduled from their normal meeting day, May 8, the Washoe County Commission held its first meeting of the month on Tuesday, May 15. During the meeting, Lake Tahoe Basin Wildfire Awareness Week was recognized as May 26 through June 3,...

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Reid announces $1 million for Northern Nevada students

Reid announces $1 million for Northern Nevada students

HARRY REID NEWS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C.- Sen. Harry Reid today announced three grants totaling $909,865 for Upward Bound projects for high school students at University of Nevada, Reno. The Upward Bound program helps give high school students the tools to pursue and complete a...

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City of Reno Responds to TMFPD Board’s Discussion Regarding Automatic Aid

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners (TMFPD) directed their staff Tuesday to work with staff from the City of Reno to develop an Automatic Aid agreement suitable to both agencies. Automatic Aid is when the nearest fire station immediately responds...

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Washoe County Commissioners Will Hear Dispatch Plans for Fire Services

Washoe County Commissioners Will Hear Dispatch Plans for Fire Services

Residents in Washoe County will have their emergency fire calls answered in one of two ways after the fire services restructure between the County and the City of Reno becomes official on July 1. The Washoe County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Fire...

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City of Reno budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 adopted

CITY OF RENO NEWS RELEASE After listening to public comment and hearing a presentation by City Manager Andrew Clinger, the Reno City Council adopted the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget. The budget for all funds is $295 million with the general fund at $155 million....

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Govenor and cabinet visiting businesses across Nevada Thursday

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval and his Cabinet will visit businesses across Nevada this Thursday, May 17th as part of the Administration’s ongoing effort to focus on economic development and job growth. “Nevada businesses are the key to our...

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Prevent Youth Firesetting

With the significant wildland fire potential being above normal and expected to increase as the summer months approach, the Reno Fire Department would like to remind parents to supervise children to ensure they do not play with fire along with educating them on the...

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OPINION: Nevada newspaper goes behind the wall…to die

SUBMITTED BY PAUL KISER The Reno Gazette-Journal recently decided to lock themselves behind a wall and it will cost you at least $12/month to see what...

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