Monthly Archives: December, 2010
A shot in the dark
By Kyle Gillis - Nevada Policy Research Institute
Public records show little benefit from handgun-registration program
LAS VEGAS — After months of inquiries, the Las Vegas Metro Police Department...
Sandoval statement on reapportionment numbers
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEGovernor-elect Brian Sandoval today made the following statement after the U.S. Census Bureau released the official reapportionment numbers:“I believe that Nevada gaining...
Nevada gains 4th congressional seat in 2010 census count
By Sean WhaleyNevada News Bureau: Despite a dramatic slowdown in Nevada's population growth, and even some net out-migration for the first time in recent...
Nevada policy makers remain divided on future of public employee pension plan
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Nevada policy makers remain divided over the need to make a fundamental change to the public employees' retirement...
Federal firefighting agencies recruit summer firefighters
ELKO — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and the U.S. Forest Service are accepting applications for summer...
Top Ten List for Why Reno’s Tree is Bent
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEMembers of the Reno City Council got in on the kidding around about Reno's crooked holiday tree. Through the direction of Council Member Dave Aiazzi, they came up with...
Nanotech, Just in Time for the Holidays at University of Nevada, Reno
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEOne-of-a-kind products designed and built by mechanical engineering studentsWhat’s on your Christmas list? Solar-powered music in your motorcycle helmet, a radio frequency-controlled...
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Offers Free Chronic Disease Management Program
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASESet manageable goals to improve your health and your lifeTo help seniors who have a chronic disease live a healthier lifestyle, Saint...
Woodburn and Wedge named Tier 1 Firm by U.S. News
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWoodburn and Wedge, a Nevada-based independent law firm, has been ranked by U.S. News in their 2010 Best Law Firms Rankings as...
Krolicki announces book honoring Nevada veterans
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY--Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki announced the launch of Battle Born: Nevada War Stories, a compilation of stories of 35 Nevadans...