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...]
ESA’s Aren’t About Politics — They’re About the Students
If Nevada is serious about improving education throughout the state, it needs to begin focusing on children — not taxpayer-funded bureaucracies. By using students and teachers as little more than political props, the established public school system routinely pressures voters, taxpayers and politicians for an ever-increasing amount of funding. Governor Brian Sandoval used … [Read more...]
VEA First Car Charging Station Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Governor Sandoval
Member-owned cooperative operating Electrical Vehicle Charging Station in Beatty PAHRUMP –Valley Electric Association Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, NV celebrated the newly operational Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) in Beatty with a ribbon cutting including Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. “By energizing this first charging … [Read more...]
VEA to Host EVCS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Governor Sandoval
WHO: Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Tom Husted, CEO of VEA WHAT: VEA will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the opening of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) in Beatty, with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in attendance. WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 12:00 p.m. WHERE: 550 US-95, Beatty, NV … [Read more...]
Senator Michael Roberson – This Man Doesn’t Represent Us
A current State Senator of Nevada, Michael Roberson is not just any State Senator, he’s the Majority Leader. He also appears to resemble one of those ineffective Republicans in Congress and now he wants to be one. Many Nevada business leaders became very familiar with Michael Roberson last year, prior to the session, as he touted how he and those he supported for election … [Read more...]
Raising the Grade: Higher Education in the Silver State
Education, economy, workforce, workers: pieces of a puzzle that come together to form economic development for Nevada and the ability to make a living for each individual. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational attainment and income are linked. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment show national unemployment rates of 2.1 percent for … [Read more...]
Dermody Properties and PCCP Begin Construction on 1.6 Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Reno
PCCP, LLC and Dermody Properties, a national industrial development and operating company, recently broke ground on LogistiCenter at 395 Phase 2. On December 9, the companies and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval celebrated the start of construction on the first facility, which is planned for 722,512 square feet with completion anticipated for May 2016. The facility is located at … [Read more...]
A Little Birdie Told Me… The Danger of Sage-grouse in Nevada
At this point, it’s been the topic of several news articles, commentaries and has become a point of contention between Governor Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt. What, you may ask, could cause so much fuss? Just a little bird known as the Greater Sage-grouse. If you aren’t familiar with the bird and it’s relation to Nevada, I suggest you get up to speed quickly as this … [Read more...]
Report Card Shows which Lawmakers Stood up for Taxpayers: Only 20 of 63 Kept their Commitments to Taxpayers
It’s easy for elected officials to pay lip service to how well they’re doing and talk about their achievements but, just as in school, report cards show the world what actually happened. To that end, the Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) has just released its 2015 Legislative Review & Report Card, which includes a narrative overview of the session and scores every … [Read more...]
WGU Nevada Hires The Ferraro Group as Agency of Record
WGU Nevada, Nevada’s only nonprofit online university, has named The Ferraro Group as its agency of record, the regional public relations and public affairs firm announced. Team members from The Ferraro Group and WGU Nevada will work together to increase awareness and enrollment for the competency-based online university, which is endorsed by Governor Brian Sandoval. At the … [Read more...]
VEA Launches Optical Fiber Broadband Service in Southwestern Nevada
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, Nevada, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service in southwestern Nevada at the Pahrump Community Library. The library is the first facility to receive service through VEA’s advanced … [Read more...]
Shackling Children in Court Now Banned in Nevada
The NCJFCJ resolution states shackling is contrary to the goals of juvenile justice Reno – A new bill, passed in June by Governor Brian Sandoval, will take effect that puts an end to the practice of shackling children appearing in court in the state of Nevada. The bill means that Nevada will join D.C. and 22 other states that have ended the practice either by law, rule or … [Read more...]
Homeland Security and Defense in the Silver State
Regardless of what a grumpy traveler delayed by airport checkpoints may tell you, Homeland Security provides an important framework that ensures that key elements of Nevada’s economy continue to thrive. During the first seven months of this year, approximately 11.5 million people came through security checkpoints on their way to board flights at McCarran International … [Read more...]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Cultivating a New Industry in Nevada
Seeking to benefit from the anticipated, widespread commercial use of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) nationwide, Nevadans have been working diligently to cultivate an industry around this type of aircraft. Integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the U.S. would create more than 100,000 jobs and have an economic impact of $82 billion nationally by 2025, estimated the … [Read more...]
Prominent Business and Policy Leaders Join WGU Nevada Advisory Board
Prominent Business and Policy Leaders Join WGU Nevada Advisory Board Nonprofit, online university appoints eight key Nevada leaders to board Las Vegas / Reno, Nev. – WGU Nevada Chancellor Dr. Spencer Stewart announced this week that eight prominent business, education, policy, and healthcare leaders have joined the governor-supported, nonprofit university’s Advisory … [Read more...]
The Honorable Egan Walker Joins NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Reno, Nev. – The Honorable Egan Walker of the Second Judicial District Court, Family Division, Washoe County, has joined the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) as a member of the board of directors. Judge Walker was appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval to serve as the presiding judge in Department 2 on March 10, 2011, and then elected to the … [Read more...]
Dermody Properties’ LogistiCenter Cheyenne Poised to Capitalize on Opportunities in Las Vegas Industrial Market
With industrial vacancy shrinking in Las Vegas, Dermody Properties, a national industrial development firm headquartered in Reno, Nev., has committed to filling the gap. On May 12, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval joined Dermody Properties, United Construction Company and Hillwood Investment Properties to celebrate the start of construction on LogistiCenter Cheyenne, a … [Read more...]
Death and Taxes: With Some Revision, Sandoval’s Tax Hikes Not Necessary
In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” — Benjamin Franklin Had Benjamin Franklin been living in 21st century Nevada, his famous quote might have read something like this: In Nevada, nothing seems certain, except death and tax increases. It appears that — regardless of who is elected, which party holds the majority, or how hard those in … [Read more...]
Nevada Taxes Reaching Deeper
Hall of Fame baseball player Yogi Berra once said it is deja vu all over again. He wasn’t wrong if he was describing Nevada politics and biennial efforts to create a tax code that can better withstand economic recessions. Nevada lawmakers have recently been debating another proposed tax increase geared towards adding funds to the state’s woeful educational system. In total, … [Read more...]
A New Hope: Power Poll 2015
With the recession having reaffirmed Nevada’s “Battle Born” motto, this recovery has added a new twist on another name for this state, the Silver State. Company owners and executives are seeing the silver lining in a tough economy as businesses grow and are leaner and more efficient than ever. And, while hopeful of the sustainability of this growth, executives remain cautious, … [Read more...]
