Yearly Archives: 2011
Likely GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty talks about gaming and Yucca Mountain in Vegas visit
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a Republican who is evaluating a run for president in 2012, said today...
Former Sen. Bill Raggio inducted into Senate Hall of Fame
By Sean Whaley,Nevada News Bureau: Lawmakers took time some away from the budget and other pressing issues today to honor former Sen. Bill Raggio,...
Secrets of successful gardening in northern Nevada revealed
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASELearn the secrets of successful gardening in northern Nevada from the author of the “Nevada Planting Guide” in a Green College Seminar...
Nevada’s first family to host post-Easter morning event
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY--Nevada’s first family will host its new neighbors at the governor’s mansion in Carson City this Sunday, April 24, from 1...
Debate over state budget ‘end game’ suggests compromise far off
By Andrew Doughman, Nevada News Bureau: Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, wanted honesty about the Legislature's budget "end game," and he got it.At a legislative town...
Immigration bills fall short as deadline passes
By Andrew Doughman, Nevada News Bureau: Bills related to immigration at the Nevada State Legislature did not make it past an important deadline last...
Nevada Tax Commission to review mining tax deductions but new revenue unlikely for state budget
By Sean Whaley, Nevada News Bureau: The Nevada Tax Commission today agreed to undertake a review of the exemptions granted mining companies to ensure...
Family, friends invited to School of Medicine’s memorial service for anatomical donors
First-year students from the University of Nevada School of Medicine will honor individuals who participated in the anatomical donation program with a memorial service...
Hindu monk welcomed in Reno
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASEAudience belonging to different religions and denominations listened intently to well-known Hindu monk Swami Vedananda from California in Reno on April 18 evening...
Sandoval orders flags to half staff Thursday to honor Glick
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASECARSON CITY--Gov. Brian Sandoval issues an executive order today ordering the Nevada state flag to half-staff in honor of University of Nevada,...