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One of the most rewarding aspects of legislating is watching the progression of passed legislation and their results. In the next few days, “Renewable Generations”, a rebate program that combines new wind rebates with the wildly successful Solar Generations program, will open for business. A result of AB 178 that I sponsored and passed last […]

A big thank you to all of you who supported me in yesterday’s Democratic Primary for Assembly District 24- a key step in my first re-election campaign. Final numbers from the Washoe County Voter Registrar after the jump…

Primary Day is here! For coverage of the Assembly District 24 Democratic primary check out the recent Reno Gazette Journal article.
Thank you for your support today!

I want to thank everyone who came to the “Heckuva Lotta Friends for David Bobzien” campaign party. It was a rousing success, and a great show of community support as we head into the fall campaign season. With your help, I can return to Carson City in 2009 to keep fighting for our families, our […]

Join A Heckuva Lotta Friends for David Bobzien
as we celebrate the re-election campaign this Wednesday!
“Bobzien has built a strong campaign organization in the district.”
– Inside Nevada Politics, Reno Gazette-Journal, 5/17/08
Wednesday, July 30th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Food, drink, and live music from DWC
Cathexes Architecture, 250 Bell Street, Reno
RSVP: ashley@davidbobzien.com, 775-313-8049

Suggested contribution: $100.
Can’t join us? Please consider […]

With the June voter registration numbers being reported by the Nevada Secretary of State, Assembly District 24 is now more Democratic than ever. In my first election in 2006, there were 6.7% more Democrats than Republicans. Now, with the 2008 election right around the corner, the advantage has almost doubled to 12.3%. What does that […]

I’ve received news of two more endorsements of my re-election campaign in recent days: support from university faculty and conservationists.
The Nevada Faculty Alliance represents educators at the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. I’m honored to have the support of so many neighbors and friends in the higher education community, a particularly strong constituency in […]

“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 for Nevada. […]

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 Governor’s proclamation (pdf).
Watch this […]

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 special session […]