Gov. Gibbons calls for a two-day special session
In a not too surprising turn of events, Nevada lawmakers and Gov. Jim Gibbons have reached a tentative agreement on how to deal with a revenue shortage by spending more money on another special session...
| Nevada economist says Feds fed housing bubble beast
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Economics Professor Tom Cargill of the University of Nevada, Reno
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Federal policymakers bear significant responsibility for turning the American Dream into an American nightmare, but Nevada will recover slowly after two more bad years. That was the message from Economics Professor Tom Cargill of the University of Nevada, Reno, who spoke to participants...
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Special Session preview: Minority Leader Gansert weighs tax hikes, future revenue shortages
Assemblywoman Heidi Gansert said Wednesday that state government borrowing and more taxation will be tough sells to Republicans and rural Nevadans, despite the urgency to save the state's financial system....
| Chancellor eyes ways to ease burden of budget crunch
School choice and a Permanent Education Fund are two ways Nevada can cope with its education finance troubles, according to University Chancellor Jim Rogers. The chancellor included these new ideas in his latest memorandum on state government's...
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Reno officials prepare for more cuts
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Reno officials say layoffs are possible if more budget cuts become necessary next month. The City Council on Wednesday will be asked to authorize City Manager Charles McNeely to immediately cut...
| Nevada gets failing grades in higher education
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- An independent report on American higher education gives mostly failing grades to Nevada. The biennial study by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education says Nevada deserves an "F" for...
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Top lawyer for Nevada Legislature endorses borrowing plan
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The Legislature's top lawyer has endorsed a plan that would let state government borrow money from Nevada cities, counties and schools to help cover its bills.
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| Governor's Conference on Tourism Canceled
Nevada's 25th Anniversary Governor's Conference on Tourism, scheduled to begin Dec. 8 in Reno, was canceled Tuesday. The event was called off "because of the extraordinary circumstances the state faces, particularly the financial challenges," Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki announced through an online news release posted on the Nevada Commission on Tourism's Web site Tuesday. A special session of the...
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Nevada lawmakers going from band-aids to triage
Band-aids work on nicks and gashes; deep cuts require tourniquets and triage. Nevada legislators, set to apply fiscal band-aids next week, will try to salvage a traumatized state budget next year.
| UNR town hall meeting leaves more questions
The University of Nevada, Reno's town hall meeting left the attendees with more questions about class sizes, layoffs and UNR's competitiveness than answers. Top level UNR officials met with hundreds of...
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Economic Forum produce revenue estimates
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- A panel of fiscal experts met Monday to produce revenue estimates that Nevada lawmakers must follow in preparing the state's budget for the coming two fiscal years.
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| Chancellor: Education cuts to hit minorities hard
Public education budget cuts would have a devastating impact on minorities in Nevada, according to University Chancellor Jim Rogers and advocacy groups across the state. "If there is a condition worse than overwhelming, that is the situation now confronted by our minorities," Rogers wrote in his weekly memo on the shrinking state budget and its impact on education...
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Gibbons and Buckley at odds ahead of special session
Governor Jim Gibbons addressed Nevada Thursday evening ahead of the special session of the legislature. He says he will not allow the legislature to raise taxes to deal with the looming $1 billion revenue shortfall...
| UNR President: Staff cuts "damaging" to school
University of Nevada, Reno announced Wednesday that it is issuing 40 "notice of non-reappointment" to non-tenure staff, that will be "damaging"and will "fundamentally alter the nature of our (UNR) institution" UNR president says...
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Governor Gibbons addresses Nevadans ahead of special session
Governor Jim Gibbons addressed Nevadans Thursday evening just ahead of Friday's special legislative session. Gibbons called the session to deal with the looming $1 billion revenue shortfall.
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| Gibbons to address Nevada live regarding special session
Governor Gibbons to address Nevada residents from his office in Carson City in a live T.V. and radio broadcast 6:30p.m., Thurs., to address one of the worst fiscal crises in the state's history...
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Governor Gibbons Considering Highway Shortfall Plan
Governor Jim Gibbons is holding a noon news conference Thursday to say he supports using revenue from hotel room taxes and entertainment levies to finance part of the state's shortfall in highway construction funds.
| Gibbons says he does not want "constant criticism" over his proposals
As Nevada lawmakers continue private talks on moneysaving plans in advance of their special session Friday, Gov. Jim Gibbons said Tuesday he wants to see those plans developed rather than hear "constant criticism" about his own proposals. The governor said on News 4's Nevada Newsmakers that he's working on a plan that will be...
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How did we get in our budget mess?
Assembly Democrats met behind closed doors Wednesday to tackle the worst money crunch our state has ever seen. The budget deficit is approaching one billion dollars and it may go even higher.
| CSN president discusses budget cuts with students, staff
With the abundance of crises currently affecting the state of Nevada, many are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best when it comes to addressing budgets....
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Gibbons will not raise taxes to solve budget crisis. "Period."
Governor Gibbons says he is looking forward to the 3-day special session to attempt to solve the budget crisis so long as he doesn't have to raise taxes. News 4's Victoria Campbell spoke with Gov. Gibbons Thursday to ask him a few questions regarding the upcoming session and what he thinks about comments made about his...
| Gibbons and lawmakers cannot agree on state budget shortfall amount
Gov. Jim Gibbons and Nevada lawmakers cannot agree Wednesday over estimates on a $1 billion-plus state revenue shortfall...
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UNR president says a "significant number" of cuts to be made
University of Nevada Reno President, Milton Glick, says a "significant number" of non-renewal notices may be given out during the next two weeks to meet budget cuts mandated by Governor Gibbons. During a campus meeting, Glick said non-tenured administrative and professional faculty...
| Gibbons: Only "moron" would suggest he's playing politics
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons says only a "moron" would accuse him of calling a special session as a political ploy...
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Waste panel will not look at education budget
Nevada's new anti-government waste panel won't look at K-12 and higher education budgets. Bruce James, the panel's chairman, said in a letter to other members that K-12 and higher education budgets are overseen by...
| Governor Jim Gibbons calls for special session
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons said Friday he's calling a special session of the Legislature to deal with the state's budget crisis and revenue shortfall expected to top $1 billion by mid-2009. The governor called the session, scheduled to start June 23...
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Gov. Gibbons orders Economic Forum to produce "prompt estimations" on revenue sources
Gov. Jim Gibbons told Nevada's Economic Forum Monday to take money-saving steps that could include delayed pay raises for government workers and educators...
| Nevada GOP: pay raises send "horrible and defeating" message
Nevada's Republican Party is applauding Governor Jim Gibbons' decision to call a special legislative session. Beginning June 23, lawmakers will convene in Carson City and discuss ways to...
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Gov. Gibbons press release calling for special session
Carson City, NV) -- Governor Jim Gibbons today announced he will call a Special Session of the Nevada Legislature to address the ever-growing financial crisis facing the state as a result of severe revenue declines...
| New poll gives Nevada Governor low marks
A new poll is giving Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons low marks for job performance, but not because of his messy divorce proceedings. Just 21 percent of likely voters said they thought the Republican governor was doing a good or excellent job, according to a survey...
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Lawmakers meet with Nevada Governor to deal with budget shortfall
Pledging to work together as a team, Republican and Democratic lawmakers met with Governor Jim Gibbons Thursday to deal with Nevada's growing budget shortfall. After more than an hour, the Governor emerged, telling reporters...
| Clark County commissioners fear that not even child welfare is safe from Gov. Gibbons
Clark County commissioners fear Gov. Gibbons will not spare child welfare programs from a possible $2.4 million cut event though the state is required to improve child safety. Commission Chairman Rory Reid and Vice Chairman Chip Maxfield say in a letter sent Thursday to the governor that just two years ago...
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Gov. Gibbons to hold an emergency budget meeting to discuss "worst fiscal crisis"
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is calling for an emergency budget meeting Thursday to discuss what he calls the "worst fiscal crisis in the state's history." The emergency meeting will include...
| Governor calls for emergency budget meeting
The governor is calling an emergency meeting Thursday in Carson City to talk about potential budget cuts and the state's growing shortfall. He's calling this the "worst fiscal crisis in the state's history."
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Sen. Raggio responds to Chancellor Rogers' letter on education cuts
Sen. Bill Raggio sent Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Jim Rogers a letter Monday expressing his support for higher education. Raggio told Rogers that if money is taken from the education system in budget cuts, the legislature can restore it...
| Krolicki says he is eager to sit down with Gibbons and discuss budget
Nevada Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki says he is eager to sit down with the Attorney General to discuss ways to save Nevada's budget. Krolicki had some ideas to save Nevada's shortening budget such as...
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