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Yearly Archives: 2023

Nevada governor vetoes bill meant to publicize his post-inaugural donors

Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo struck down a bill earlier this month that would have required the disclosure of donors for a nonprofit that organized his post-election inaugural events — and has since shifted to attacking Democrats critical of his agenda.

Impact of Roe reversal continues to reverberate (opinion)

Just one year after overturning Roe v. Wade, it’s clear that the impact of the Dobbs decision extends far beyond people seeking an abortion. 

The Abbi Agency garners national recognition, shares expertise (sponsored)

The Abbi Agency, an integrated marketing and communications firm specializing in creative, digital and public relations, is proud to announce its work and team has received national recognition.

Gen Den supportive housing complex breaks ground

The affordable housing crisis continues in the Reno area, but projects like the Gen Den housing complex are looking at alternative solutions to get people into affordable housing. 

Ombudsman, visitation protections among prison reform legislative victories

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed several bills lauded by prison advocacy groups, including legislation that ends medical copays, reigns in markups on hygiene items inmates purchase, requires policies to protect transgender and nonbinary inmates, and limits the use of solitary confinement. 

Federal public lands rule would be yanked under bill passed by U.S. House panel

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee on a party-line 20-16 vote Wednesday approved a bill to force the Bureau of Land Management to drop its proposed rule that would allow the agency to lease parcels of land for conservation.

Lovelock prison shuts down education — with no warning (opinion)

The Nevada prison made famous for once housing O.J. Simpson – suddenly announced to inmates on June 15, 2023 that its Education Department had been shut down indefinitely.

Former presidential advisor, Lt. Governor Kate Marshall finalist for NSHE chancellor job

The Nevada Board of Regents next week will pick a new chancellor to run the Nevada System of Higher Education.

School trustees discuss processes for board assessments, superintendent review 

Washoe County school trustees met Tuesday for a special board session during which they discussed processes for self-assessments as well as the 2023-24 school year performance evaluation for Superintendent Susan Enfield. 

Reno Iron Works opposes media coverage of SPCA court hearing

Reno Iron Works is seeking to prevent This Is Reno from covering a court hearing tomorrow.

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