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Nevada News & Views – January 5, 2010
Jan 5th, 2010 by TMH
By: Chuck Muth
Nevada News and Views
TODAY’S NN&V HEADLINES
- Of Olympiads and World’s Fairs for Nevada (Michael Zahara) – I support the efforts of Reno/Tahoe for the 2022 Winter Olympics, and though no one is mentioning a World’s Fair in Las Vegas in 2020, I think we should go for that too!
- Economic Forum to Weigh in on State General Fund Budget on Jan. 22 (Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – The Nevada Economic Forum will meet Jan. 22 to provide its analysis of state general fund revenue collections for the remainder of the two-year budget to Gov. Jim Gibbons and the Legislature.
- Vegas Businesswoman Announces for State Senate (Michele Fiore) – My name is Michele Fiore and I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senate, District 9.
- Washoe County Commissioner Announces Bid for State Senate Seat (Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Washoe County Commissioner Bob Larkin announced today he is a candidate for the Nevada State Senate in District 2, saying he wants to continue the high level of service for residents of the district provided by outgoing Sen. Maurice Washington, R-Sparks.
- Two Americas: One Struggling – One Happy, Unionized, and in Government (Warner Todd Huston) – I know I’ve said it before, but unionism is antithetical to good government.
- No More Cruel and Unusual? (Paul Jacob) – In recent years there’s been a spate of so-called “zero tolerance” policies — actually, zero common sense policies — in our schools, especially after Columbine and 9/11.
Click here to read these stories at the Nevada News & Views site!
SURVEY SAYS!
Do you support or oppose the use of full body scanners at U.S. airports?
- Yes
- No
To cast your vote in today’s online survey, click here!
MUTHS TRUTHS
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Rory “Chip Off the Ol’ Block” Reid held a press conference yesterday to announce his proposals for fixing some of the major problems facing Clark County.
But the big question is why – since he’s been Chairman of the County Commission for, I think, four years or so – has he only NOW decided to streamline government, balance the budget and address the myriad problems at UMC?
Or a better question: Shouldn’t Rory Reid get his own county house in order before trying to fix the state house? I mean, if the county is this bad under this leadership, why should anyone think he’d do better for the state?
Actually, I have an even better question: Where were the Clark County and Nevada Republican Parties yesterday after this dog-and-pony show played out? No press releases, no statements from the chairmen, no criticism, no ridicule…..no nothing. I mean, if the GOP’s party machine can’t/won’t take advantage of a slam dunk opportunity handed to them on a silver platter like this one yesterday, what good are they?
TUBE TIPS
- Sig Rogich and Billy Vassilliadis go Face to Face with Jon Ralston tonight. The program airs at 4:00 pm Monday through Friday on KVBC Channel 3 in Las Vegas, as well as NBC affiliates in Reno and Elko. http://www.lasvegassun.com/videos/face-face/
- Sam Shad’s guests today on the Nevada Newsmakers program will be Chuck Muth, President, Citizen Outreach. The program airs on KRNV-TV Channel 4 at 12:30 pm in Reno and on Cox Cable Channel 123 at 4:30 pm and 11:35 pm in Las Vegas. http://www.nevadanewsmakers.com/
FAMOUS LAST WORDS
“House and Senate Democrats intend to bypass traditional procedures when they negotiate a final compromise on health care legislation, officials said Monday, a move that will exclude Republican lawmakers and reduce their ability to delay or force politically troubling votes in both houses.” – Associated Press, 1/5/10
CALENDAR
January 8: First Friday Happy Hour Brewhaha (we know, a week late – need to let people recover from their New Year’s Eve parties!). Among the expected guests: U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Robin Titus. Visit www.FirstFridayNevada.com
