Yearly Archives: 2010
University achieves best-ever showing in graduate program rankings
The University of Nevada, Reno has achieved its strongest showing ever in the annual rankings of the best graduate programs by U.S. News and...
Nevada Faculty Alliance endorses Rory Reid for governor
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Nevada Faculty Alliance Political Action Committee today announced its endorsement of Rory Reid for governor. The announcement followed a unanimous vote...
Rory Reid statement on Arizona immigration law
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASELAS VEGAS--Rory Reid, Democratic candidate for governor, issued the following statement regarding passage of the new immigration law in Arizona:“Instead of a...
Harry Reid announces $5 million for clean water projects in rural Nevada
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWASHINGTON, D.C.--Sen. Harry Reid announced last week more than $5 million in financial assistance from The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for...
Opinion: A how-to guide for budget reform, Part 3
SUBMITTED RELEASEBy Geoffrey Lawrence, Nevada Policy Research InstituteRecognition is spreading that Nevada needs to fundamentally reform its budgeting process. And across the country the...
BLM acquires land in Black Rock Desert National Conservation Area
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEWINNEMUCCA -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, working closely with the Nevada Land Conservancy in Reno, Nev., acquired approximately...
Opinion: Will Republicans stand with Wall Street or fight for Main Street?
SUBMITTED RELEASE FROM NEVADA STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTYBy Phoebe SweetAs national Republicans prepare to stand against common sense financial reforms that will hold...
Opinion: Who will guide our children’s future?
SUBMITTED BY JIM GIBBONS 2010By Jim GibbonsThe path to our children’s future should be guided by those who know them best.As governor, I am...
Gibbons calls for Obama administration to take action on illegal immigration
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY -- Governor Jim Gibbons today demanded that President Barack Obama and his Administration take immediate steps to enforce federal immigration...
Aces win wild one in 10 innings, 11-10 over Sky Sox
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEThe Aces trailed 10-5 heading into the bottom of the 10th inning, but a Jeff Bailey walk-off home run capped a six-run...