Local officials remember congresswoman
Former U.S. Representative Barbara F. Vucanovich, who died peacefully Monday after a brief illness, was remembered for her work across the aisle and her efforts to help Nevada residents. Councilman Bob Erickson, who was Fallon mayor from 1987-1995 an …
Read More »City Council incumbents retain seats
By narrow margins, Rachel Dahl and James Richardson were re-elected Tuesday to the Fallon City Council for second terms after a campaign marked by a low voter turnout. Dahl edged Susan Smith-Savala by a 99-70 count to prevail in a rematch for the War …
Read More »Universal background checks OK’d; veto next
A bill mandating background checks on everyone who buys a gun in Nevada is on its way to the governor’s desk after clearing the Legislature on the last day its in session. The Assembly voted 23-19 to give SB221 the final stamp of legislative approva …
Read More »City Council seats at stake
Competition among four candidates for two seats on the Fallon City Council is now in the home stretch. Susan Smith-Savala is opposing Rachel Dahl for the Ward I seat, while James D. Richardson and Eric W. Blakey are bidding for the Ward III seat in …
Read More »Western Nevada College president calls for study of community colleges
Western Nevada College President Carol Lucey added her voice to the chorus of calls for a thorough interim study of Nevada’s community college system. Senate Bill 391 by Sen. Barbara Cegavske, R-Las Vegas, calls for a study of “governance, funding an …
Read More »Nevada Senate OKs tax credits for film industry
The Nevada Senate is hoping action taken Tuesday will spur more “lights, camera, action!” and make the Silver State a star for blockbuster productions headed for the silver screen. Senators approved SB165 authorizing transferrable tax credits to lur …
Read More »Committee considers universal background checks
A maelstrom of debate Tuesday on universal background checks in Nevada commanded attention as an Assembly committee listened to hours of debate in the morning and a competing, last-minute measure was introduced hours later by Senate Republicans. The …
Read More »Gaming bill now study; kiosk sports-betting fight continues
The author of legislation aimed at restricting some of the not-so-little “little guys” on the gaming scene has amended the plan into a two-year technology study instead of a new tax. But one controversial part of Assembly Bill 360 — the elimination o …
Read More »Colorado River talks begin today
Top water decision-makers from seven Western states plan to join conservation groups and Indian tribes in San Diego today to begin hammering out rules for squeezing every usable drop from the overtaxed Colorado River. The work meeting hosted by feder …
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