Waiver allows School District to shift textbook money
Las Vegas Sun
By Cy Ryan
March 9, 2010
CARSON CITY –- The state Board of Examiners has granted a waiver to the Clark
County School District so it doesn’t have to spend its entire budget allotment
for textbooks, instructional supplies and computer hardware.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Howard Stutz
March 10, 2010
Let's not throw in the towel quite yet.
January's 3.2 percent decline in state gaming revenues may not be showing a
clear picture of how Nevada's casino industry is performing following two
straight years of sinking results.
Travel Promotion Act could spur growth in international visitors
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Howard Stutz
March 10, 2010
Las Vegas tourism officials believe the Travel Promotion Act legislation that
was signed into law last week will lead to a marked growth in international
visitors, one of the gaming industry's few positive market segments in the
challenging economic climate.
Senate to take up unemployment insurance extension
Reno Gazette Journal
By Andrew taylor, Associated Press Writer
March 9, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term
jobless faces a key test vote in the Senate, its momentum helped by about 60
popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired at the end of
last year.
Private schools: Fending off an exodus of students
Educators offering financial aid as families struggle to pay tuition amid the grinding recession
Las Vegas Sun
By Emily Richmond
March 9, 2010
Even as public schools are reeling from state budget cuts, private and parochial
schools in the Las Vegas Valley are confronting their own financial struggles,
with recession-slammed parents struggling to make tuition payments.
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 88 Endorses Tammy Peterson for State Senate, District 8
Lifelong Nevadan is the Leader Nevada's Working Families Deserve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2010
(Las Vegas)
-- Today, the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 88 endorsed Tammy Peterson
for the Nevada State Senate, District 8.
Sheet Metal Workes Union Local 88 represents over 2,200 members in
Southern Nevada.
The Nevada Faculty Alliance Endorses Tammy Peterson for State Senate, District 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 4, 2010
(Las Vegas) - Today, the Nevada
Faculty Alliance endorsed Tammy Peterson for State Senate, District 8. The
Alliance, which represents higher education faculty and professional staff at
all eight institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education, announced that
its 15-member state board voted unanimously to endorse on the recommendation of
its Southern endorsement committee. The
state board's endorsement cited her "independent thinking" and her
commitment to "preserving and building our System of Higher
Education" as the "key to Nevada's future."
Ross Miller: eWeek celebrates entrepreneurship as the key to economic recovery
Reno Gazette Journal
March 4, 2010
If you're looking for a way to be part of the solution that helps get Nevada's
economy back on track, I'd encourage you to support the upcoming eWeek and NCET
Entrep-reneur Expo.
Bridge will transform Hoover Dam from bottleneck to dead end
Travelers will be able to visit famous site or
just keep on trucking
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Henry Brean
March 4, 2010
To many frustrated motorists, Hoover Dam is little more than a spectacular
highway bottleneck, slowing their progress between the Grand Canyon and MGM
Grand.
High school math scores better but still 'disappointing'
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By James Haug
March 4, 2010
Student performance on first-semester math tests is still cause for
embarrassment for the Clark County School District, but officials are pleased to
see some progress since the disastrous results of 2007-08, when high school
students achieved pass rates of just 9 percent in Algebra 1 and 12 percent in
Geometry.
SPECIAL SESSION: Bill designed to create jobs passes
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Benjamin Spillman
March 1, 2010
With an agreement in place to balance Nevada's upside-down budget, legislators
voted early Monday to approve a bill they say could create thousands of jobs
directly and indirectly through road construction.
SPECIAL SESSION: Session adjourns with balanced budget deal approved in Carson City
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Laura Myers, Ed Vogel and Benjamin Spillman
February 28, 2010
Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a balanced budget deal with Gov. Jim Gibbons
early Monday, adjourning a special session at 2:13 a.m. on Day 7 after a week of
hard bargaining. The plan imposes a range of fees on industries such as mining
and banking and strikes a compromise in which all sides gave up something.
LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development have announced up to $1.3 million to
help reverse the effects of foreclosures and abandonments in Las Vegas and Clark
County.
Reno Gazette Journal
By David Carpenter, Associated Press
February 23, 2010
CHICAGO -- Economists expect the recovery to remain "firmly on track" over the
next two years though job growth likely is to remain slow, according to a new
survey.
Henderson looks to advance parts of science center plan
Las Vegas Sun
By Erin Dostal
February 23, 2010
The Henderson Space and Science Center’s board of directors will meet today to
discuss and possibly approve elements of a strategic plan that would allow the
group to move forward with the project.
Zoning issues rear their head again for School District
Assigning students to different campuses is gut-wrenching for administrators, communities and especially families
Las Vegas Sun
By Emily Richmond
February 23, 2010
For all the hot-button educational issues debated at school board meetings,
nothing is as sure to bring out a crowd of parents than to tell them that their
children might be assigned to a different campus.
New driver's licenses now available in LV
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Adrienne Packer
February 23, 2010
Motorists were greeted with unusually long lines Monday as the Department of
Motor Vehicles began issuing its Advanced Secure Issuance cards at the West
Flamingo Road office.
Report puts losses at $509 billion, blames unfriendly reputation
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Steve Tetreault
Stephens Washington Bureau
February 23, 2010
WASHINGTON -- The 2000s were a "lost decade" for tourism as declines in foreign
visitors to the United States cost 440,000 jobs and $509 billion in lost
spending, according to a report issued Monday by the U.S. Travel Association.
Homeowners in the West are more pessimistic than the nation when it comes to
their own home's value, according to a survey by Zillow.com, an online real
estate marketplace.
Online Washoe forum Monday to discuss education cuts
Reno Gazette Journal
February 22, 2010
Local school officials and community leaders will hold an online forum tonight
to offer insights on Tuesday's special session of the Legislature, where major
cuts to education are proposed as part of the solution to the state's $880
million budget deficit.
Benny Yerushalmi Announces Candidacy for Senate District 9
Businessman Pledges Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2010
(Henderson) - Today, local businessman Benny Yerushalmi
announced his candidacy for the Nevada State Senate, District 9. A lifelong Nevadan, Benny Yerushalmi is the
son of immigrants who came to Las Vegas in 1972 with very little except the
desire for a better life. Four decades
later, Benny works side by side with his family managing their growing small
business-a business that has been an active part of the Las Vegas community and
today provides jobs for over 120 Nevadans.
Benny attended Clark High School in Las Vegas and was the first in his
family to graduate from college.
Solar plant in Boulder City gets $2.9 million grant
Las Vegas Sun
By Stephanie Tavares
February 18, 2010
The Spanish company that is expanding its Boulder City solar plant got a boost
from the U.S. government recently when the Energy Department awarded it a $2.9
million grant, the Obama Administration announced tonight.
Buckley says petition gives mining industry incentive to help state
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Ed Vogel
February 19, 2010
CARSON CITY -- Unable to quickly locate sure sources of funds to reduce an
estimated $887 million revenue shortfall, Nevada legislators opened the
floodgates Thursday to new and unusual ideas that could generate more revenue.
RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Red Rock fee hikes discussed
Proposal supported with some conditions
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Keith Rogers
February 18, 2010
People who walk, hike, jog and bike into Red Rock Canyon who've enjoyed a free
pass for 13 years can expect to soon be paying a $3 entrance fee if a citizens
advisory panel today adopts Wednesday's recommendation by its recreation
subcommittee.
Kids sensitive to both roach feces, pesticides
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By James Haug
February 16, 2010
The Clark County School District shouldn't rely on pesticides to eliminate
cockroaches, which produce feces that are a leading environmental trigger for
asthma, a federal official said.
Daily Sparks Tribune
By Jessica Garcia
February 14, 2010
SPARKS — This week, 17 Washoe County schools, including Sparks’ Greenbrae, Lena
Juniper and Lincoln Park elementary schools, will be the beneficiaries of 6,500
reading books provided by the Molina Foundation and funded by the Assistance
League of Reno-Sparks.
New law could make college loans easier for Nevada families
Reno Gazette Journal
By Michael Martinez
February 5, 2010
Federal legislation that would make more direct lending available to students
would benefit community colleges, according to local financial aid officials.
Identify theft continues to keep Metro’s Electronic Crimes Unit busy
Las Vegas Sun
By Abigail Goldman
February 15, 2010
The fraud took 48 hours from start to finish — a credit card that was swiped at
a high-end fashion retailer in Las Vegas one day was counterfeited and being
used two days later, often in Greece, Turkey, Morocco, Germany or Spain.
Lower property values hurt taxing districts
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Scott Wyland
February 15, 2010
The ailing real estate market is pushing property tax revenues into a deeper
chasm than in 2009, and one analyst predicts local governments will need years
to climb back out of the hole.
Reno Gazette Journal
By Bill O'Driscoll
February 10, 2010
The gasoline market has taken a mid-winter breather from a season of swelling
prices, tumbling 10 cents or more in AAA Nevada's monthly survey Tuesday.
Reno Gazette Journal
By Bill O'Driscoll
February 10, 2010
The gasoline market has taken a mid-winter breather from a season of swelling
prices, tumbling 10 cents or more in AAA Nevada's monthly survey Tuesday.
Reno Gazette Journal
By Bill O'Driscoll
February 10, 2010
The gasoline market has taken a mid-winter breather from a season of swelling
prices, tumbling 10 cents or more in AAA Nevada's monthly survey Tuesday.
Reno Gazette Journal
By Bill O'Driscoll
February 10, 2010
The gasoline market has taken a mid-winter breather from a season of swelling
prices, tumbling 10 cents or more in AAA Nevada's monthly survey Tuesday.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
February 10, 2010
Realtors sold 2,608 single-family homes in Las Vegas during January, a 17.3
percent increase from the same month a year ago, the Greater Las Vegas
Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.
LV sees increase for four straight months
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Howard Stutz
February 10, 2010
More people have visited Las Vegas for four months in a row, spreading optimism
through the offices of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
RGJ editorial: Governor missed opportunity to show that he has a real plan
Reno Gazette Journal: Editorial
February 9, 2010
Nevadans who were hoping that Gov. Jim Gibbons would finally, after more than
three years in office, show the leadership that these difficult times in Nevada
need from a governor, surely were disappointed by the time he finished the
speech he billed as a State of the State Message on Monday evening.
State of the State snapshot: details, key points, a look ahead
Reno Gazette Journal
Compiled By Anjeanette Damon
February 8, 2010
What’s next?: Gov. Jim Gibbons has called for a special session of the
Legislature to convene Feb. 23. Lawmakers will continue to hold public budget
hearings to gather input on the proposed changes.
Viewers say Gibbons running roughshod over public education
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By James Haug
February 9, 2010
Teachers and union activists who gathered to watch the governor's State of the
State address resembled a Super Bowl party with their big-screen TV, deli
sandwiches and occasional jeers.
February packs ‘em in for convergence of conventions, events
Las Vegas Sun
By Richard N. Velotta
February 8, 2010
Gamblers
are in town for the Super Bowl; over the Presidents Day three-day weekend,
lovebirds will flock in for Valentine’s Day weddings on the same day that
revelers will celebrate the Chinese New Year; wholesale clothing buyers will
pack up for the mammoth MAGIC apparel trade show Feb. 16 to 19; and racing
enthusiasts will drive in for NASCAR Weekend Feb. 27-28.
Grim numbers show Nevada leads nation in suicides over 60
Las Vegas Sun
By Abigail Goldman
February 8, 2010
Suicide statistics are a grim science, one that dresses data in careful terms,
like "attempt-to-completion ratio." That's the number of attempted suicides
compared to the number of successful suicides.
Analyst: Las Vegas home prices will increase 3 percent this year
Las Vegas Sun
By Buck Wargi
February 4, 2010
A Las Vegas housing analyst said today he expects sales of existing homes in 2010 to mirror those in 2009 and predicts prices will increase by more than 3 percent by the end of the year.
National unemployment rate unexpectedly drops to 9.7 percent in January
Reno Gazette Journal
Associated Press
February 5, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in January to 9.7 percent, while employers shed 20,000 jobs, according to a report that offered hope the economy will add jobs soon.
REAL ESTATE: Housing analyst predicts increase in sales, median price by year end
More sales, higher prices projected in coming year
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
February 5, 2010
New-home sales in Las Vegas are projected to increase to about 5,400 in 2010 and the median price should be close to $220,000 by the end of the year, a slight bump from December's median of $216,000, housing analyst Dennis Smith said Thursday.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Paul Harasim
February 5, 2010
Evelyn Lundell, the clinical manager in the University Medical Center emergency department, scrolled down her computer Thursday and saw two cases that UMC Quick Care doctors were transferring to the hospital emergency staff.
Sedative manufacturer might share liability in hepatitis cases
Las Vegas Sun
By Steve Kanigher
February 1, 2010
Attorneys who represent former patients of the shuttered Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada say that a sworn deposition from a drug company executive will help them prove that his company, which makes the sedative propofol used at the clinic, was partly responsible for the valley’s hepatitis C outbreak.
Union helping open doors to homeownership in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun
By Michael Mishak
February 1, 2010
Three years ago, as the Culinary Union sat down with Las Vegas casino companies for a new round of contract talks, labor leaders sought to preserve the city’s identity as a worker’s paradise, the place where a housekeeper owns a home.
State’s attitude toward schools, diversification shortchanges next generation
Las Vegas Sun
January 20, 2010
This weekend the Las Vegas Sun’s Emily Richmond reported on the biennial survey by Nevada’s Education Department on student attitudes, and the survey’s results were troubling. For example, nearly one in five middle school students last year admitted to intentionally harming themselves, and nearly that many said they had gone hungry because of a lack of food at home.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
From Staff and Wire Reporters
January 20, 2010
Prices for crude oil and gasoline followed the stock market higher on Tuesday.
Oil settled higher for the first time in five sessions. Benchmark crude for February delivery rose $1.02 to settle at $79.02 Tuesday on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Economist expects 2010 supply to outstrip demand
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
January 20, 2010
For the first time in 27 years, the International Builders Show won't feature The New American Home, a showcase of the latest home-building concepts, materials and construction techniques that eventually find their way into production homes across the nation.
Olsen says he won't use post as springboard to run for office Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Scott Wyland
January 20, 2010
A retired police lieutenant who has lobbied on behalf of both the Metropolitan Police Department and a police managers union will temporarily fill the state Senate seat that Republican Warren Hardy vacated last year.
Transactions rise 37 percent in December; inventory falls below 20,000
Las Vegas Review- Journal
By Hubble Smith
January 12, 2010
The Las Vegas housing market ended 2009 with a trend of declining inventory and increasing sales, December statistics from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors showed.
Chancellor argues budget cuts could cripple education
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Associated Press
January 12, 2010
RENO -- The head of Nevada's higher education system says the extra budget cuts sought by Gov. Jim Gibbons could cripple colleges and universities and endanger the $184 million they have been promised in federal stimulus funds.
Nevada gaming revenues increase for the first time in 23 months
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Howard Stutz
January 12, 2010
For the first time in 23 months, Nevada gaming revenues increased with casinos statewide collecting $873.2 million in November, a 4.35 percent climb compared to the same month a year ago.
Report: Nevada leads nation in food stamp user increase
Reno Gazette Journal
By Lenita Powers
January 6, 2009
Nevada had the largest increase among 30 states in the number of residents who depend on food stamps as their sole income, according to a New York Times analysis of recent welfare data released this week.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
January 6, 2010
Double-digit declines in gross gaming revenue and taxable sales dragged the Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators down to 125.54 in December, the Center for Business and Economic Research reported Tuesday.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Ed Vogel
January 6, 2010
CARSON CITY -- In a year dominated by news of high unemployment, the recession and declining tax revenue, Nevada fared well in one important area: Far fewer people died in highway accidents in 2009.
In the coming decade, state’s seniors will find limited resources, services
Las Vegas Sun, Editorial
January 5, 2009
Recent U.S. Census Bureau figures revealed that Nevada, which for years had touted itself as being one of the top states in terms of population growth, actually lost population in the most recent year.
Leg Leaders Call for Special Committee Hearing on Qualification for “Race to the Top” Federal Funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
(Las Vegas) - Today, Senator Joyce Woodhouse, Chair of the Legislature's Interim Committee on Education, and Assemblywoman Debbie Smith called for a special committee hearing, scheduled for Friday, December 11, to review the current barriers for Nevada's application for "Race to The Top" nationwide competition and identify solutions to removing those barriers. The "Race to the Top" competition is a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The competition is meant to spur innovation in the states to raise student achievement. Through this program, Nevada could compete for up to $175 million in federal grant funds.
The map below shows the drop in median sale price per square foot of living space in Las Vegas Valley ZIP codes for single-family homes, comparing September, October and November 2008 with the same months in 2009.
State’s community colleges trying to avoid sacrificing quality for quantity
Las Vegas Sun
By Emily Richmond
December 1, 2009
In the three tiers of Nevada’s system of higher education, the role of the community college has been constant: There will always be room for new students.
State health officials could clear all Nevadans Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Paul Harasim
Dec 1, 2009
Under pressure from both private citizens and local health officials, state public health authorities might decide as soon as Wednesday to offer the H1N1 flu vaccine to all Nevadans.
Nevada construction employment takes dive in recession
Las Vegas Sun
By Chris Morris, Alex Richards
November 23, 2009
In September, the construction industry, because of job losses, accounted for the smallest share of Nevada's workforce it has claimed since 1993. Across the country, employment in construction has declined by more than 20 percent in two years, and in states such as Nevada and Arizona that have relied heavily on the industry for growth in recent years, the decline has been even more pronounced.
Assemblyman pledges to build a better future for all Nevadans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2009
(Las Vegas) - Today, at the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Assemblyman Ruben Kihuen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 10 (Clark County).Assemblyman Kihuen was first elected to the Nevada Assembly in 2006 and served with distinction since. He has been a community organizer, college recruiter, and is currently a Community Liaison for the College of Southern Nevada. During his three years in office, Ruben has voted to increase the penalties for domestic violence, for more money and higher standard for schools and teachers and to give small business low-interest loans when they want to expand their workforce.
Reno Gazette Journal
By Bill O'Driscoll
November 19, 2009
Nevada's recession will begin recovering next year, but the state should be looking West now to reinvigorate its economy, a noted economist said Wednesday.
12,000 Nevadans qualify for extension of jobless benefits
Las Vegas Sun
By Cy Ryan
November 18, 2009
CARSON CITY – Some 12,000 unemployed Nevada workers who had exhausted their weekly jobless benefits will qualify for another 20 weeks of payments under legislation signed by President Obama earlier this month.
Real estate stagnation likely to persist 18 months, exec says
By Hubble Smith
Las Vegas Review-Journal
November 19, 2009
The real estate industry in Las Vegas has another 18 months of stagnation before things start to turn around, a former Hughes Corp. executive said Wednesday at The Orleans.
REAL ESTATE: Las Vegas home prices stabilize as threat of foreclosure flood wanes
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
November 19, 2009
Things aren't as bad as they could be in the Las Vegas housing market, which is a piece of positive news to take into the end of one of the worst years on record.
Senate bill contains $26 million for fire station, Fallon facility
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Keith Rogers
November 19, 2009
A military construction and veterans bill passed by the Senate this week contains $26 million for construction projects in Nevada, including funding for a National Guard fire station in Reno and a physical training facility at Fallon Naval Air Station.
Carson City plan calls for downtown technology center
Reno Gazette Journal
By Ray Hagar
November 17, 2009
Because of a hefty contribution from the trust of a late co-owner of the Carson Nugget, Carson City officials are embarking on a plan to turn 8 acres of parking lots around the casino into a downtown technology plaza to attract entrepreneurial companies to Nevada's capital city.
Lawmakers look at past appropriations to learn for future
Las Vegas Sun
By David McGrath Schwartz
November 17, 2009
Carson City — The list of projects approved by the 2007 Legislature looks like a collection of receipts from a Christmas past, when mommy and daddy still had jobs and the house wasn’t in foreclosure.
19 citizens’ goal: What should Nevada be in 20 years?
Las Vegas Sun
By Cy Ryan
November 16, 2009
CARSON CITY – Nineteen citizens, including 12 from Clark County, have been selected by a legislative committee to draw up a road map of where Nevada should be in five, 10 and 20 years in commerce, education, health and human services, infrastructure and public safety.
Struggles in construction help push indicators lower
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
November 13, 2009
The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators dropped further in October, suggesting a continuation of the current local recession, an economist at UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research said Thursday.
Upcoming clinics to determine availability
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Mike Blasky
November 13, 2009
If you're at high risk for the H1N1 flu but are putting off getting vaccinated because of long lines at the health district, there's good news: Your doctor in the next few weeks could receive more doses of the vaccine.
H1N1 SHOTS: More adults eligible for injectable vaccine
Those with medical conditions up next
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Mike Blasky
November 11, 2009
In the wake of criticism from the State Health Division, the Southern Nevada Health District on Saturday will begin to offer the H1N1 vaccine to adults with medical conditions.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By Hubble Smith
November 10, 2009
Single-family home sales continued to post big numbers in October and median prices rose for the second straight month, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors reported Monday.
Nevada issues special licenses to families of fallen soldiers
Reno Gazette Journal
By Jeff DeLong
November 10, 2009
Sally Wiley said her son probably would not have liked all the attention. But attention he got Monday as Gov. Jim Gibbons joined officials from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles in issuing the state's first Gold Star license plates to families of fallen service members.
State report says more than 1,000 mine hazards found, 586 secured
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Associated Press
November 10, 2009
ELKO -- A report by the Nevada Division of Minerals said 1,054 new abandoned mine hazards were discovered statewide in 2008, while 586 known hazards were secured.
Because of what they eat and excrete, quagga mussels could poison lake
Las Vegas Sun
By Stephanie Tavares
November 9, 2009
Anyone who doubts that the quagga mussels in Lake Mead are a critical issue should consider this warning from the experts: If the quaggas are not stopped, they could poison the lake.
Please join us on Saturday, March 13th to kick off Tammy
Peterson's campaign for NV State Senate, District 8! Help Tammy and
friends knock on doors in her district and then join us for a picnic!
Come see Senator Joyce Woodhouse and Candidate for Senate District 12, Aaron Ford, in the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Henderson! Have some fun and show your support!
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Water Street...
Aaron Ford Canvass
March 20, 2010
Aaron Ford is running for NV State Senate, District 12, and he needs
your help! Please join Aaron on March 20th to help knock on doors in
his district and gain support from voters!
DATE: Saturday, March 20, 2010 TIME: 9:30am LOCATION: Aliante...
Requires the Office of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to study issues relating to Medicaid
Senate Bill 307
Sponsored by: Senator Valerie Wiener BILL STATUS: Approved by the Governor. Chapter 88. Effective May 18, 2009 for the purposes of accepting money pursuant to subsection 2 of section 1 and on July 1, 2009 for all other purposes.
Nevada Medicaid provides insurance for the most vulnerable of Nevada’s citizens. Senator Wiener decided it was about time a study was conducted to look at the state’s Medicaid funds to determine the long-term financial sustainability of the program. That is why she introduced Senate Bill 307, which, if it passes, would launch an intensive study of Nevada’s Medicaid system. The study will determine how Nevada can sustain the Medicaid program both in healthy and challenging times. It will also look at the rates that Medicaid charges in Nevada versus other states.
To learn more about SB 307, or to track the legislation's progress, click here
(Las Vegas)
-- Today, the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 88 endorsed Tammy Peterson
for the Nevada State Senate, District 8.
Sheet Metal Workes Union Local 88 represents over 2,200 members in
Southern Nevada.
(Las Vegas) - Today, the Nevada
Faculty Alliance endorsed Tammy Peterson for State Senate, District 8. The
Alliance, which represents higher education faculty and professional staff at
all eight institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education, announced that
its 15-member state board voted unanimously to endorse on the recommendation of
its Southern endorsement committee. The
state board's endorsement cited her "independent thinking" and her
commitment to "preserving and building our System of Higher
Education" as the "key to Nevada's future." 
(Las Vegas) - Today, Senator Joyce Woodhouse, Chair of the Legislature's Interim Committee on Education, and Assemblywoman Debbie Smith called for a special committee hearing, scheduled for Friday, December 11, to review the current barriers for Nevada's application for "Race to The Top" nationwide competition and identify solutions to removing those barriers. The "Race to the Top" competition is a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The competition is meant to spur innovation in the states to raise student achievement. Through this program, Nevada could compete for up to $175 million in federal grant funds.
(Las Vegas) - Today, at the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Assemblyman Ruben Kihuen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 10 (Clark County).
