Jim Gibbons

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New spokesman named for attorney general’s office Edie Cartwright has been named Public Information Officer for the attorney general’s office. New personnel director named Teri Thienhaus has been named Personnel Director for...

Oneida County Office Building temporarily closed

UTICA, N.Y. -- County officials believe they found asbestos in the basement of the Oneida County Office Building. The discovery was made Tuesday morning while crews were doing a regular maintenance check. In a news conference...

Industry leader talks solar power

BY MATT FARLEY • mfarley@rgj.com • November 11, 2008 A small group of locals gathered recently at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City to discuss alternative energy with one of the country’s largest solar...

Solar power tour makes way to Reno, Carson City

BY MATT FARLEY • mfarley@rgj.com • November 12, 2008 A small group of locals gathered recently at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City to discuss alternative energy with one of the country's largest solar...

Governor signs executive order to 'protect and preserve sage-grouse habitat'

Staff Report • November 12, 2008 Gov. Jim Gibbons has signed an executive order outlining state policy on the conservation of the greater sage grouse and protection of its habitat in Nevada. The executive order states that "it...

Nevada board proposes property tax rebate cut

CARSON CITY, Nev. - 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 Gov. Jim Gibbons, voted...

On Veterans Day and Every Day, Goodwill Puts Vets to Work

Successful Efforts Require Holistic Approach ROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - November 11, 2008) - Goodwill Industries International is leading the effort among community service organizations helping veterans find meaningful work....

Photos: This Holiday Season, Goodwill Industries(R) and Caring Corners(R) Team Up to Help...

Tuesday November 11, 8:00 am ET The Carton of Caring® Donation Program helps children experience the joy of giving ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This first-of-its kind partnership between toy-maker, Learning Curve...

Governor favors state pay cuts over layoffs

BY BRENDAN RILEY • Associated Press Writer • November 10, 2008 Pay cuts for state employees — including a cut in his own salary — would be a better option than layoffs to deal with a growing revenue shortfall, Nevada Gov. Jim...

Washoe school district institutes hiring freeze

BY michael martinez • mmartinez@rgj.com • November 11, 2008 The Washoe County School District announced Monday a hiring freeze, explaining the move was necessary to effectively respond to state-mandated budget cuts....