Nevada's two U.S. Senators, both Democrats, has joined Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's call for tips to be exempted from income tax. A joint press release was issued Friday. It follows: U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced they have joined the No Tax on Tips Act to fully exempt tipped wages from federal income tax. … [Read more...]
Mustang roundup nets 300+ horses
The BLM District in Ely — just one of many districts in Nevada — contains a million acres of land with about 1,000 wild mustangs. The BLM reports it just completed a round up using food and water as bait, capturing about 300 wild horses, which will now be adopted out. … [Read more...]
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Reno neighborhood receives ballots with incorrect races on them
The Nevada Independent A neighborhood just south of San Rafael Park in Reno was sent mail ballots reflecting incorrect races after a miscategorization during the most recent redistricting process. The Washoe County Registrar’s Office acknowledged the error in a press release on Tuesday and said they will send a letter to affected voters in the 5020 precinct explaining the … [Read more...]
Clark, Washoe election officials hope new technology will speed up ballot processing pace
By Eric Neugeboren The Nevada Independent Nevada’s two largest counties plan to use improved technology in this year’s elections that officials say will help process mail votes faster. In a meeting last week of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections, county and state elections officials provided lawmakers with how their 2024 … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the May 13, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements/ Presentations Mayor Ed Lawson proclaimed the following: Interim City Manager Chris Crawforth announced the following vacancies: Council approved: … [Read more...]
New academy preps students for municipal, wildland firefighting careers
By Amy Alonzo The Nevada Independent Madison Ellison peered at a sausage patty in her MRE — the prepackaged, instant ration soldiers and firefighters consume while out in the field — before poking it cautiously with a plastic utensil. The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) senior took the tiniest of nibbles — and immediately spit the sausage out. “This … [Read more...]
Washoe school board extends superintendent job offer to longtime district leader
By Rocio Hernandez The Nevada Independent Washoe County School Board has tapped a longtime district educator and leader as the district’s next superintendent. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to nominate Chief Continuous Improvement Officer Joe Ernst for its top role. He has been with the district since 1996, according to his resume. During his nearly 30-year tenure … [Read more...]