Local Govt & Politics Stories for November 2011
Stories for Monday, November 28
BLOG: 170 Nevadans join group fighting excessive federal regulation
A group established by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) to fight against excessive federal regulations now has 170 members in Nevada and 1,000 nationwide, the organization announced this week. The coalition Small Businesses for Sensible Regulations says its mission is protecting small businesses and American jobs from the impacts ...
Stories for Friday, November 18
BLOG: Economic diversification report provides roadmap for Nevada job creation
A report outlining how Nevada can grow and diversify its economy says much more could be done now in the areas of health and medical services, and that clean energy and aerospace/defense are emerging sectors that could bring skilled jobs to the state. The report, a joint effort by the ...
Northern Nevada government and business leaders gather to push forward on economic development
RENO – Officials and business leaders attending a regional summit on economic development here on Thursday emphasized the need to work together regionally to bring in new employers and create jobs. The summit, called ReCharge Nevada, was attended by about 300 government officials and business representatives to help create a ...
Stories for Thursday, November 17
BLOG: Brookings EconDev report just mumbo-jumbo gumbo
Everyone on the left and many in the middle are fawning over the recent study by the liberal Brookings Institute on how to fix Nevada's economy. For example, liberal pundit Jon Ralston gushed in a tweet: "I was skeptical, but this report on NV and economic diversification is a must-read ...
Stories for Tuesday, November 15
Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza honored as public official of the year
RENO—Tomorrow at the Reno City Council meeting, David Fraser, Executive Director of the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities, will present a trophy to Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza. Sferrazza was named Public Official of the Year for 2011 at the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities Annual Conference held last month ...
Stories for Wednesday, November 9
Gov. Sandoval pleased with new political maps
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he is pleased with the political boundaries created by a court-appointed panel of special masters, and does not anticipate a legal challenge to the new lines drawn for the 63 legislative and four congressional districts for the 2012 general election. “I want ...
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