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“So are you going to run again?” It’s a question I’ve been getting ever since the end of session last summer. In the euphoria of feeling like I had just finished a marathon with flying colors, the answer came easy, “of course.”

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 energy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

A special early release of the video I put together with some volunteers for the Washoe County Democratic Convention… “Voter Contact.” Enjoy!

Lisa and I just watched the news conference delivering the sad news about Brianna. For the past few weeks, the search for Brianna, and her attacker, has been front and center in the minds and hearts of Northern Nevadans. My wife Lisa typically parks for work near the house where Brianna was taken, and Lisa’s […]

I was on the statewide broadcast (KUNR and KNPR) of “State of Nevada” this morning. The topic? “Democratic Divide: on the political, social and economic attitudes between Northern and Southern Nevada.” Check out the audio (mp3) from this morning’s show.

So how much chaos was there?

View a slide show of highlights from our year.