By now, the instant post-mortems on Election 2009 results will have been written, either overstating (most likely) or understating their significance for Campaign ...
One year before the 2008 election, GOP Rep. Jon Porter seemed like a good bet for reelection. Stories written at the time focused ...
After dragging its feet, Gibbons administration will help renewable energy developers After the Las Vegas Sun reported last week on complaints from legislators and potential renewable energy developers that were directed at Gov. Jim Gibbons, we commented Sunday on the slow pace ...
By Jon Ralston It all depends on what the defi nition of ÒbachelorÓ is. Gov. Jim Gibbons technically isnÕt one but he will be part of a charity auction Saturday in Reno. Gibbons will auction off dinner for 12 — one woman ...
Congestion in Las Vegas, poor roads cost Nevadans too much in terms of time, money The stateÕs inadequate and poorly maintained roads and highways, coupled with rush-hour traffic, cost Nevadans $1.8Êbillion a year in extra vehicle operating costs and lost time, according ...
In announcement day sit-down, candidate for governor critiques incumbent lasvegassun.com | Hear Rory Reid discuss his vision for Nevada as he officially kicks off his campaign for governor. ÒI donÕt think anybody believes the gaming industry will take us to the promised ...
Energy commish named, but industry says itÕs lost ground with stateÕs delays CARSON CITY With the announcement this week that Gov. Jim Gibbons has filled a top energy post, renewable energy advocates said they hope the long months of state inertia on ...
Forced resignation for sharing public information is a disgrace for Gibbons, board Jean Stoess quit the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners last week after Gov. Jim Gibbons, the boardÕs president and its executive director called for her resignation. Her crime? Stoess violated ...
Doctors are confused about what the law regulating injections says. The board that regulates physicians is confused about nearly everything. And the governor, as usual, is not only confused, but by his actions has confused the situation even more. There is a ...
ItÕs coming, but not when and perhaps not for what Gibbons announced WASHINGTON The $45Êmillion that the governor claimed was headed to Nevada to help pay for a maglev rail project wont arrive any time soon, federal officials said Wednesday, and in ...
CARSON CITY — The hourly wage for most workers on public construction projects will rise by a dollar or two on Oct. 1. State Labor Commissioner Michael Tanchek has released the prevailing wage rates for nonresidential public construction projects based on information ...
Republican has voted for tax hikes, but says now isnÕt time for them CARSON CITY Make no mistake: Democrats fear Brian Sandovals entrance into the race for governor. But before he can face a Democrat, the now former federal judge with an ...
