Jim Gibbons

Carson agency announces 2008 Christmas ornament

Staff and wire reports • November 14, 2008 The latest in a series of Christmas ornaments depicting local historical buildings is now available. The Carson City Redevelopment Authority funds the creation of the historical...

Solar power industry leader talks alternative energies

By Matt Farley • mfarley@carsontimes.com • November 14, 2008 A small group of locals gathered this week at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada to discuss alternative energy with one of the country's largest solar energy...

Proposed tax rebate cut would affect seniors

The Associated Press • November 14, 2008 Nevadans age 62 and older who get property tax rebate checks may see those checks cut by about 3 percent, under a plan endorsed by the state Board of Examiners. The board, chaired by...

Idea to lower gambling age in Nevada appears dead

A proposal to lower Nevada’s gambling age to 18 appeared dead Thursday, after the top Democrats in the Legislature said they opposed the idea and an aide said Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons wouldn’t support it.

Charity leaders offer tips for tough economy, holiday season

Recession questions, housing bailouts, stock market tumbles, growing job losses -- faced with troubling economic news at seemingly every turn, many Americans' first thoughts may be of their own finances before charitable giving.

No shame in tuition hike, tobacco plan

Raising tuition always meets resistance. Under the current economic pressures, there is no shame in doing it now. There were no fireworks coming out of the latest meeting with Gov. Jim Gibbons, Chancellor Jim Rogers and Board...

County office building will reopen on Thursday

A discovery of what appeared to be asbestos in the basement of the Oneida County Office Building caused officials to close the doors for nearly 48 hours until test results could confirm if there was any real danger. Our Jim...

Jim and Dawn Gibbons put Reno home up for sale

Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons and first lady Dawn Gibbons, in the midst of a divorce, have put their Reno home up for sale. The couple are asking nearly $1.5 million for the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, where the governor has...

Purdue Grant Will Help Farmers With Disabilities Adapt, Cultivate New Skills

ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - November 12, 2008) - Purdue University has awarded Goodwill Industries International, Inc.® a four-year AgrAbility grant, $130,000 per year, as part of its Breaking New Ground (BNG) Outreach Program...

Re-Elect Steve Sanson for Clark County E-Board District C

Re-Elect Steve Sanson for Clark County E-Board District C Steve Sanson strong commitment to his country and his community has been demonstrated through his leadership and service in the United States Marine Corps in Saudi...