Nevada Should Join Utah and Arizona in Still Another Bid to Grab Federal Land »

(Thomas Mitchell/4TH ST8) The Utah Legislature has approved legislation demanding that the federal government cede certain federally controlled lands to the state. A resolution accompanying the bill says such things as: “WHEREAS, the enabling acts of the new states west of the original colonies established the terms upon which all such states were admitted into the union, and contained the same promise to all new states that the federal government would extinguish title to all [...]

Heck Applauds Natural Resources Committee Passage Of Three Kids Mine Bill »

(Washington, DC) – As he continues working to improve the economy and get southern Nevada working again, Congressman Joe Heck (R-NV-03) today applauded the Natural Resources Committee’s passage of H.R. 2512, The Three Kids Mine Remediation and Reclamation Act. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Heck in July, would allow the City of Henderson to reclaim the abandoned Three Kids Mine site and form a public-private partnership for cleanup and redevelopment while eliminating Federal government liability at [...]

Former Nevada Gov. Bryan Chastises Rep. Amodei For Yucca Mountain Remarks »

(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Former U.S. Sen. and Nevada governor Richard Bryan today described Rep. Mark Amodei’s recent comments about Yucca Mountain not being dead as a site to dispose of the nation’s nuclear waste was as “unfortunate.” “The great majority of Nevadans, dating back more than 30 years ago when I was governor, have taken a position that Yucca Mountain threatens the health and safety of Nevadans,” Bryan said in an interview with Sam [...]

Reid War Wagon Gets A Flat »

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(Lori Piotrowski) – It’s official. Mark Amodei trounced Kate Marshall. The nebulous “they” said it couldn’t be done. And yet, Marshall couldn’t even win her home county.

SoS Miller Seeks $539K To Pay Counties For CD2 Election »

(Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau) – Secretary of State Ross Miller is seeking more than half a million dollars from a legislative contingency fund to pay the counties for the cost of the Sept. 13 special election in the 2nd Congressional District. The request for $539,137 from the Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee Contingency Fund would reimburse counties for all costs and expenses to conduct the special election to pick a replacement for Dean Heller, who was [...]

Nevada Subcontractors Associates Hosts Amodei And Marshall »

(Michael Chamberlain/Nevada Business Coalition) – In their first joint appearance since being nominated by their parties, former State Senator Mark Amodei and current State Treasurer Kate Marshall appeared at the Nevada Subcontractors Association annual meeting. At the NSA’s last annual gathering gubernatorial candidates Rory Reid and Brian Sandoval engaged in an impromptu debate. No such surprises occurred yesterday but both candidates highlighted their past accomplishments and future plans. Marshall touted her experience as Nevada State [...]

Southern Hills Republican Women Welcome Amodei »

(Lori Piotrowski) – Last Thursday, July 28, more than 70 members of the Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club and their guests met at the Buckhorn Tavern for their monthly luncheon meeting. In addition to a variety of speakers, they were attending to learn more about Mark Amodei, candidate for the Second Congressional District in the upcoming special election on September 13. Darryll Ann Carter, president, called the meeting to order and began to introduce a [...]

Citizen Outreach Challenges Marshall To Sign Pledge »

(Lori Piotrowski) – Today, Dan Burdish, chief executive office of Citizen Outreach, sent a letter to State Treasurer Kate Marshall asking her to put into writing what her ads claim. If you haven’t yet seen the new campaign ads put out by Marshall’s staff, here’s a brief recap: “Amodei voted to raise taxes.” And “I saved Nevadans money by cutting expenses, renegotiating contracts, and increased services by not increasing taxes.” Say what? While looking into [...]

Clark County GOP Elects New Board »

(Clark County Republican Party) – Las Vegas, Nevada– July 20, 2011 – Last evening, July 19, more than 300 members of the Clark County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) gathered at the Silverton Lodge Casino to elect a new executive board. Welcomed to the podium to introduce the new board and conclude the meeting was newly elected Chairman David Gibbs, who has served on the executive board since 2006. Joining him on the stage were Vice [...]

CLC Speaker Roster, Agenda Released »

When it comes to conservative pow-wows mixing politics, networking, drinks, food and fun (not necessarily in that order!) – nobody does it quite like Citizen Outreach.