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Jim Hartman: Gov. Lombardo’s public safety bill

The governor’s “Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act” consists of 84 pages of proposed legislation dealing with a range of issues from domestic violence to fentanyl trafficking.

Kelly Bullis: Congress failed. They’re still taxing Social Security

The current “Big Beautiful Bill” does NOT have any provision for removing Social Security from being taxable.

Trina Machacek: Inside the freezer

There are plenty of hidden surprises in my freezer, without having the odd fellow wrapped in plastic waiting to be found by the unsuspecting neighbor.

JoAnne Skelly: Deer aren’t always so cute

There is rarely a reliable deer-proof, plant list. What they eat depends on how hungry they are.

Past Pages for May 21 to 23, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Get Healthy Carson City: The buzz on mosquitoes: What you need to know

Because the Sierra Nevada snowpack was about 90% of the usual amount, there may be more water in the valley for an extended time. This creates the perfect environment for mosquitoes to grow and spread.

Kelly Bullis: Tax law changes rolling forward

"It is refreshing that this president pushes himself and his team hard to keep his promises."

Faith & Insight: Tribulations and the fascination of escapism

Do not live for escapism; endure the pain with abundant hope and endurance.

Jim Hartman: Fixing the nationwide injunction dysfunction

The court’s decision should reveal how justices will determine which nationwide injunctions are allowed and which are forbidden.

Past Pages for May 17 to 20, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Trina Machacek: Forgetting how to get up

For some magical reason I have forgotten how to even get up off the ground.

Get Healthy Carson City: National Women’s Checkup Day

As a woman, you often spend your life taking care of others — your children, grandchildren, spouse or friends. But how often do you take time to take care of yourself?

Past Pages for May 14 to 16, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Faith & Insight: Happy Mother’s Day

They invest, they love, they fill in the gaps. That’s what grace does. Every form of great mothering in society is an extension of the grace of God’s hands.

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