The Nevada Independent Nevada lawmakers will not move forward during the regular legislative session on a bill aimed at bringing the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas through public financing of up to $380 million to help fund the construction of a new baseball stadium. But with backing from Gov. Joe Lombardo, lawmakers could still reconsider a public funding package for the A’s … [Read more...]
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Nevada is starting to address it
By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent They are found in nonstick cookware. They are in food wrappers, outdoor gear, furniture, rugs and toys. They are found throughout our environment, in our water and in our bodies. Since the 1940s, businesses have used a class of water and grease-repellent chemicals — per- and polyfluoroalkyl, better known as PFAS — in a wide … [Read more...]
Legislature adjourns without passing final budget bill
By Jacob Solis, Tabitha Mueller and Sean Golonka The Nevada Independent Democratic leadership and Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration came to an agreement on all but one of the five major state budget implementation bills, with the measure funding state public works and construction faltering in the Senate in the final hours of the session and a special session on the … [Read more...]
Lifelong Sparks resident was city’s longest standing mayor
Last Thursday on June 1, 2023, City of Sparks’ longest-standing mayor Geno Martini died. The lifelong resident served on city council from 1999 until he became mayor in February 2005-November 2018 until the late Ron Smith took his place. He was 77. During his time with the City, Mayor Martini was instrumental in helping build out the Sparks Marina, redevelop Victorian Square … [Read more...]
What bills died at the Legislature’s second house passage deadline
By Sean Golonka The Nevada Independent While dozens of bills will likely be left behind in the 2023 legislative wasteland when the clock strikes midnight on June 6, last Friday’s second house passage deadline marked the last opportunity for lawmakers to kill unwanted bills before sine die. The penultimate deadline of the 120-day session came and went with the passage … [Read more...]
Officials stress public to use caution around Truckee River this summer
A week ago, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch in the Sierra Nevada that was in place through May 30. Even though the weather has warmed up quite a bit in the region, the NWS warned that slow moving rain showers and thunderstorms moving through the Northern Nevada region will create flash flooding. Excessive snow and water runoff from the mountaintops this past … [Read more...]
Rehab project on downtown Sparks neighborhood begins this week
The City of Sparks recently began a street rehabilitation project in a neighborhood in downtown Sparks on May 30 and the project is expected to be completed by fall of this year. Sierra Nevada Construction is completely reconstructing the roadways on Wright Way, 5th Street, 6th Street, 7th Street, and E Street east of Pyramid Way between Victorian Avenue and Prater Way. These … [Read more...]
A home away from home for veterans seeking medical care
By Tim Lenard The Nevada Independent Just across the street from the Reno Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, the Veterans Guest House opens its doors to anyone with military affiliation in town seeking treatment. CEO Sylvia Froslie said she likes being next to but independent from the VA. It affords them flexibility in who they can serve. “We don’t care about … [Read more...]