Monthly archive
Test your political IQ:
Gov. Brian Sandoval invited the media to one of these bill signings -- which was it?
A. A bill that was the most important piece of legislation to the Washoe County School District, one that would enable the County Commission, with a two-thirds vote, to raise taxes for capital projects.
B.A bill that cements Sandoval as the first governor ever to put money into English Language Learner programs, money that will especially help Hispanic students in Clark County.
If you...
In an interview with a rural newspaper, Sen. Dean Heller indicated he is unlikley, under any cricumstances, to support a background check bill.
Here's what he said to The Ely Times:
Among the most hotly debated topics across the nation is gun control. The Nevada legislature passed SB 221, which requires background checks on private gun sales.
In the U.S. legislature, Heller voted against legislation that would have strengthened background checks in April.
“I really wanted the onus of this...
Here are some of the statements about Barbara Vucanovich, the former congresswoman who passed away Monday at the age of 91:
Her mentor, ex-Sen. Paul Laxalt:
“It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of my dear friend, Barbara “Barbie” Vucanovich. She was an historic, trail-blazing figure in Nevada politics. Indeed, she was the first woman elected to represent Nevada in a federal office, and she was the first Nevadan to serve in a leadership position in the House of...
It's about as scientific as a "newspaper" poll, but here you go:
Which book will sell more copies?
"Being Oscar"
37% (31 votes)
"The Anointed One"
29% (24 votes)
"Son of a Gambling Man"
28% (23 votes)
"The Camp That Didn't Fail"
4% (4 votes)
Total votes: 82
That's the word from the state -- gaming taxes down 3 percent in May, win down less than 1 percent in April.
You can see the full report, attached here, which shows that even though the North is way up, the Strip still drives the state.
You remember, before she was born, the clichés you ignored in the fog of anticipation – cherish every moment; it will go by in the blink of an eye.
You remember how radiantly beautiful she was when she came into the world, even with the baby acne dotting her face, and how you scoffed at your own skepticism about love at first sight.
You remember walking around at all hours of the night, rocking her to sleep, singing to her (this may have kept her up, I now believe), wondering why you sat in...