Washington, DC…April 1, 2013 – The U.S. will continue to conduct military exercises such as Foal Eagle 2013 with South Korea as part of its commitment to that nation and its desire to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said here today. Speaking to […]
Carson City, NV…Governor Brian Sandoval today announced that as a result of increased funds in the state budget, Sandoval will add an additional $25 million to K-12 education over the next biennium, geared toward English Language Learners and All-day Kindergarten. This additional funding will bring the total new commitment to ELL and All-day K in […]
Carson City, NV…(March 29..Dr. James Guthrie today tendered his resignation as Superintendent of Public Instruction, effective immediately. “Dr. Guthrie moved to Nevada and helped the state reform how we approach education,” Governor Brian Sandoval said. “While we continue this work, I thank him for his service to our great state and I wish him the […]
Washington, DC…Hi, everybody. For millions of Americans, this is a special and sacred time of year. This week, Jewish families gathered around the Seder table, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and the triumph of faith over oppression. And this weekend, Michelle, Malia, Sasha and I will join Christians around the world to celebrate the Resurrection […]
Stateline, NV – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Executive Director, Joanne S. Marchetta, was named Public Servant of the Year earlier this week at the 59th annual Community Awards dinner hosted by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and Chamber of Commerce. “I just carry the baton, I carry it for all of you,” she […]
Reno, NV…Mike Haley, Sheriff Washoe County, Nevada, is a supporter of Mayors Against Illegal Guns and supports todays National Day to Demand Action to bring awareness of the need to responsibly address and bring an end to gun violence. While members of Congress are home during the Easter/Passover recess, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, in conjunction […]
Incline Village, NV…The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District recently purchased new vehicle extrication tools through grant funds awarded to the fire district through the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety’s Zero Fatalities Program. The Zero Fatalities Program utilizes the Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan http://zerofatalitiesnevada.com to educate citizens and increase awareness regarding safe driving practices […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA – On Monday morning, March 25th, 2013, Officer Travis Cabral was conducting an investigation related to 29-year-old Ryan Marino, an ex-felon and member of the local Brotherhood Motorcycle Club, trafficking in methamphetamine. From prior contacts with the police, Marino is known to possess weapons concealed on his person. Officer Cabral witnessed […]
Carson City, NV….Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval proclaimed March 24th as TB Day in Nevada. His proclamation is below…
Sacramento, CA…The California Transportation Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Andre Boutros as Executive Director at its March 2013 meeting. Mr. Boutros comes to the position of Executive Director with more than 28 years of direct involvement in the development and preservation of California’s transportation infrastructure. Prior to joining the Commission, Andre held numerous technical, […]
