“Let’s give a round of applause to our legislators that worked so hard Friday to get the job done.” As the applause erupted at this morning’s Washoe Democrats Jefferson Jackson brunch, I shared a glance with my colleague Assemblyman Bernie Anderson at the next table. We both grimaced. Friday’s special session was a painful day [...]
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Update from Carson City
Good morning from Carson City. Here are some links to coverage of the latest on the budget situation and the negotiated package to address it. BIPARTISAN PLAN: $275 million more cuts: Lawmakers set for special session today BUDGET CRISIS: Buckley slams Gibbons in follow-up speech BUDGET CRISIS: Gov lists special session options Here is the [...]
Budget shortfall: Where we are
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A “Distinguished Deed” from the Nevada Conservation League
The Nevada Conservation League has released its 2007 legislative scorecard. In addition to including two of my bills (AB 178 – Renewable Energy and AB 217 – Conservation seat for the State Environmental Commission) in their ratings, I’m honored to have been recognized under “Distinguished Deeds”: Assemblyman David Bobzien (D – Reno), in his first [...]
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project award
I’m proud to be the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project’s (SWEEP) 2007 Energy Efficiency Award winner. I share this honor with Senator Michael Schneider for our work enacting AB 178, specifically the provision setting energy efficiency standards for light bulbs sold in Nevada. As related by the organization, “SWEEP is honoring the two of you for [...]
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