Nevada Clips 12.7.11

2012 ELECTION

  • AP – Heller supports American Latino museum – LINK
  • AP – Payroll tax debate divides Nev. Senate candidates – LINK
  • LV Sun – Democrats relying on ‘girl power’ to help win Senate – LINK
  • LV Sun – Ralston: It’s boilerplate vs. ethics in federal races – LINK

REDISTRICTING

  • RGJ – Redistricting means some Northern Nevada candidates might need more time and money for campaigns, be at odds with constituents – LINK

CONGRESS

  • RJ – “Occupy” protesters stage sit-ins at Heller, Heck offices – LINK

EDITORIALS/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

  • RJ – Letter: Aggressive handbillers hide behind ‘free speech’ – LINK
  • RJ – Pearl Harbor – LINK
  • RJ – Support staff deal – LINK
  • LV Sun – Nation could use a unified effort like that of the Greatest Generation – LINK
  • LV Sun – Letter: Paying legislators more not solution – LINK

ECONOMY/GAMING

  • RJ – Gaming growth seen at 5 percent in U.S., greater in Asia-Pacific region – LINK
  • AP – Group: Web poker won’t hurt state lotteries – LINK
  • LV Sun – Job fair gives Chaparral students glimpse of market – LINK
  • LV Sun – Spirit Airlines to launch twice-daily flights from McCarran to Mesa, Ariz. – LINK
  • LV Sun – Revenue, losses down at Las Vegas Hard Rock – LINK
  • LV Sun – Analysts project brighter 2012 for casino industry – LINK
  • LV Sun – Southwest, Allegiant passenger numbers on the rise – LINK
  • RGJ – The ‘Day of Infamy’ lives at USS Arizona Memorial – LINK

STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  • RJ – Clark County Commission OKs ethics policy – LINK
  • RJ – State unemployment tax to remain the same – LINK
  • RJ – Ordinance would exempt electric cars from city parking fees – LINK
  • RJ – Union leader says governor was caught off guard on prison – LINK
  • RJ – Court rules inquests don’t violate officers’ right – LINK
  • RJ – Henderson tightens ordinance on massage businesses – LINK
  • RJ – Nevada, California plan joint inquiries into mortgage fraud – LINK
  • LV Sun – Construction defects law under the microscope – LINK
  • LV Sun – Henderson City Council moves forward on Galleria Pedestrian Bridge – LINK
  • LV Sun – Judge: Officers’ rights not violated by new inquest process – LINK
  • LV Sun – After 2 years not paying on fine, former assemblyman sends state a check – LINK
  • LV Sun – County Commission passes a new lobbying policy without a fight – LINK
  • RGJ – Reno Recreation and Parks Commission votes to close Moana Stadium; City Council has final decision – LINK
  • Elko Daily Free Press – Limited budget impacts road maintenance – LINK
  • Nevada News Bureau – Report Outlining Tax And Spending Decisions By 2011 Legislature Now Available- LINK

ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT

  • RJ – Handful of consumers charged up over smart meters – LINK
  • RGJ – Public voices doubts over smart meter program – LINK

EDUCATION

  • RGJ – Scott Kelley: Positive audit, bond rating a tribute to retired CFO’s stewardship – LINK
  • RGJ – Report: Nevada has room to improve data use – LINK
  • RGJ – Meetings set to discuss school start-time changes – LINK
  • RGJ – Clean Energy: TMCC launches renewables curriculum – LINK

HEALTH CARE

  • LV Sun – Nevada Cancer Institute bankruptcy put on fast track – LINK