Las Vegas - The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS – an FAA-designated UAS Test Site) announced they have signed a Letter of Intent with the European Union’s largest Polish coking (coal) producing company, JSW SA. The Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) commercial drone industry in Poland is currently booming, similar to the one being seen in the United States. One … [Read more...]
Governor Sandoval Appoints Nathan Adelson Hospice’s Diane Fearon as Chairman of the Commission for Women for the State of Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Nathan Adelson Hospice announced that Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has appointed Diane Fearon of the hospice to serve as Chairman of the Commission for Women for the State of Nevada. The commission is charged with the duty to study the changing and developing roles of women in society and recommending proposed legislation. Current goals of the commission … [Read more...]
Applied Analysis Increases its Commitment to Northern Nevada with Reno-Based Office
Reno and Las Vegas – Data-driven advisory services firm Applied Analysis has announced the opening of a new office location in Reno, Nevada. The firm’s expansion is concurrent with the hiring of Cory Hunt to oversee its new Northern Nevada office. Hunt previously served as deputy director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and senior policy analyst … [Read more...]
More Than $3.5 Million Awarded to 14 Projects Across Rural Nevada for Community Development
CARSON CITY – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced $3,061,919 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be awarded to nine projects in rural Nevada, including Esmerelda, Nye, and White Pine counties, as well as Caliente, Fernley, Wells, and West Wendover. Additionally, Carson City received $441,832 funding for five projects in a separate … [Read more...]
The Dumbing Down of Our Education System – Governor Sandoval Leads the Way in Nevada
Governor Sandoval, in late April this year, filed an emergency regulation to provide relief for Nevada teachers who are in jeopardy of losing their jobs by failing to complete a state-mandated course. The regulation indicates that, “affected employees will have two more years to fulfill the requirement,” according to a Las Vegas Review-Journal article. What message is he and … [Read more...]
Governor Sandoval Appoints Dallas Haun, Chairman of Nevada State Bank, to Nevada Athletic Commission
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Dallas Haun, chairman of Nevada State Bank, to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Haun will serve the remainder of Sandra Douglass Morgan’s term. “Dallas has served his community for years,” Sandoval said. “Most recently, he sat on the board of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and I am confident that with his extensive commercial … [Read more...]
Higher Learning: Education in Nevada
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is in the process of becoming a true system as Nevada’s educational climate shifts to meet the needs of Nevada citizens and businesses. Those needs are creating a change from individual institutions working alone to meet those needs to a system of institutions working together. “There’s quite a bit that’s new in higher education,” … [Read more...]
CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus
As the unmanned aerial vehicle industry expands, CSN works with industry leaders to prepare LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is developing a new discipline in unmanned aviation systems, thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The $195,924.88 grant, announced this month, helps cover the cost of equipment and supplies … [Read more...]
Ann Wilkinson, Former Chief of Staff to Governor Sandoval, Named NCJFCJ Director of Human Resources
(Reno, Nev.) – Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s former deputy chief of staff, Ann Wilkinson, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of human resources. Most recently, Wilkinson served Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s administration as an agency executive and as a senior advisor. In her role as deputy chief of staff, … [Read more...]
Executives Weigh In: Power Poll 2017
Most executives would agree, 2016 saw a boost to industry across the Silver State. From call centers and manufacturers to new sports teams and residential and commercial development throughout the state, Nevada is on the rise. This boom in industry is also prompting many business leaders to question when the other shoe will drop. “Cautiously optimistic” has been the phrase … [Read more...]
Nevada Land: Priorities for Today in Planning for Tomorrow
Protecting counties from restrictive federal land policies, potentially transferring U.S. government-owned land to the state, creating state parks. These and other current land matters in Nevada, some in the courts, some ongoing, many controversial, are numerous. That is, in large part, because the state contains the highest percentage of federally owned and managed land, 87 … [Read more...]
Carson High School CTE Program Hosts Career Expo
CARSON CITY – Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education program is presenting its Career Expo Wednesday, March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school. The Expo is open to the general public as well as all Carson High School and Carson City middle school students. “CTE programs are putting education funding where there is demand,” Michele Lewis, Carson High School … [Read more...]
West, CEO Nevada Builders Alliance, Appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board
CARSON CITY – Aaron West, chief executive officer for Nevada Builders Alliance, has been appointed by Governor Sandoval to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. West will serve as representative for workforce and labor. “Nevada Builders Alliance has a 50-year history of promoting workforce development in the construction industry,” West said. “We applaud Gov. Sandoval … [Read more...]
Nevada’s Industrial Future: Two Parks Hold Great Promise for the Silver State
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” applies to Nevada’s tale of two industrial parks, one in the north and huge, the other in the south and a fraction of the size. Though the genesis of both took place at about the same time, in the late 1990s, their courses differed radically due to various circumstances of ownership, place and time. Today, the one with 17 … [Read more...]
Report Released From Governor’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Summit
WestCare Working to Combat Epidemic in Nevada (LAS VEGAS) — A report on the findings of Governor Brian Sandoval’s recent Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Summit was recently released that indicates the number of overdose deaths stemming from prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction have increased by 200 percent in the last 10 years in the U.S. In Nevada, overdose death … [Read more...]
Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
A Shot in the Head to School Choice Almost as soon as they were signed into law by the Nevada Legislature last year, Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) were contested by those that would hold back a ground-breaking solution to some of Nevada’s most serious issues. If you haven’t been following the ongoing battle for school choice, here’s a brief history. SB 302, or the … [Read more...]
Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Jeni Chavez Appointed by Governor Sandoval to the Nevada Interagency Council on Homelessness
Carson City – Jeni Chavez, director of rental and housing programs for the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA), has been appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval to Nevada’s Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH). Chavez was recognized by Governor Sandoval and officially commissioned for the role by Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske because of her commitment to helping … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Celebrates First Anniversary with $250,000 in Scholarships for Nevada Residents
Online, competency-based university will grant 100 “New You, New Nevada” scholarships to students enrolling in any of its more than 50 bachelor’s or master’s degree programs LAS VEGAS — One year ago, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval issued a proclamation establishing WGU Nevada, the state’s online, competency-based university aimed at expanding access to higher education for … [Read more...]
Governor Proclaims June Nevada Rural Housing Month in Nevada
Nevada Rural Housing Authority makes affordable housing options possible for more Nevadans Carson City – In a proclamation by Governor Brian Sandoval, June is Nevada Rural Housing Month in the state of Nevada, and the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) is celebrating with a record-breaking number of mortgages through its Home At Last program, a groundbreaking event at … [Read more...]
The Fast Track to Felony for Law-Abiding Citizens: Gun Transfers and Question 1
Last year, Nevada legislators made dramatic improvements to gun control laws in the state. Signed by Governor Sandoval in June, SB 175 and SB 240 were two of the most prominent pieces of legislation (although there were several) and applauded by gun owners statewide. By way of refresher, SB 175 abolished handgun registration in Clark County, expanded the already in place “Stand … [Read more...]
