I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to comment on my blog, call me, or send me email. It’s times like these that require everyone to work together, and I appreciate all the input I’ve received about the state’s budget shortfall. So where are we? The Governor has delayed the [...]
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Budget situation: what are your thoughts?
This evening, I’ll be in Las Vegas meeting with legislative leaders to discuss the budget situation ahead of next week’s special session. I wanted to provide you with an update ahead of that meeting, and will provide further updates afterward. Six days after the Governor’s surprise decision to call a special session, I still question [...]
Discussion on proposed Nevada social studies standards
At tomorrow’s meeting of the Council to Establish Academic Standards, discussion will likely focus on proposed updates to Nevada’s social studies standards. Concerns expressed about the proposed standards include that they are overly broad, and somewhat vague (example: “Explore the lure (emphasis added) of the West, and the reality of life on the frontier as [...]
Special Session
As you’ve probably heard by now, the Governor is calling for a special legislative session. I’ll be posting more on this in the days to come.
Public Lands Committee hears proposal for OHV titling/registration
As an alternate to the Legislative Committee on Public Lands, I heard at last Friday’s meeting in Elko a proposal for ending Nevada’s status as the only western state without a titling/registration program for OHVs (off-highway vehicles.) A coalition of sportsmen, ranchers, conservationists and law enforcement presented the following principles for a program: Registration of [...]
Burros on a Boat: a look at wild horses in Nevada
With all the conversations I have with my neighbors in Assembly District 24 about improving education and health care, it’s important to remember how many other issues face our state. One particular issue we spend time on in the Assembly Natural Resources Agriculture and Mining committee is the issue of wild horses. Check out this [...]
An Earth Day perspective on Nevada’s renewable energy future
Ahead of this Earth Day 2008, on Friday I joined with representatives of Sierra Pacific and Black Rock Solar to discuss the state of solar energy in Nevada. Check out the audio from the KUNR broadcast. As I mentioned on the show, this past week marked an important event in the evolution of Nevada’s renewable [...]
NDOT meeting on McCarran widening
As your representative to state government, I’d like to pass on the following meeting notification regarding McCarran Boulevard: The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), is holding a meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the McQueen High School Cafeteria, 6055 Lancer St., Reno to provide information and receive comments [...]
On Continuous Innovation and How You Can Help
Tomorrow marks an important day in my freshman career as a legislator. After almost a year and a half from when the idea was brought to my attention, Nevada’s living will lock box will be launched (press release, PDF). With this new service, Nevadans wishing to take charge of their medical futures will be able [...]
Nevada NewsMakers
Check out my interview from yesterday’s Nevada NewsMakers where I discuss the Governor’s budget cuts, renewable energy and the need to diversify Nevada’s economy with Sam Shad and Scott Craigie. Nevada NewsMakers, March 3, 2008: Zipped wmv, 56mb, Zipped wmv, 8mb
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