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Archive for March 28, 2007

Nevada governor tells agencies to cut $112 million from budgets: AP; CARSON CITY, Nev. - Saying he's concerned about weaker-than-projected tax revenues, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons told state agencies Wednesday to chop nearly $112 million from their budget requests now being considered by legislators.; 11:50 a.m.

Jeff Haney on the newly designed 'poker superstructure' and other improvements at this year's World Series of Poker: World Series of Poker commissioner Jeffrey Pollack detailed some of the new wrinkles for poker's biggest event - including a schedule moved up nearly a month - on a recent conference call.; 7:10 a.m.

LOOKING IN ON: UNLV FOOTBALL: Quarterback Rocky Hinds, running back David Peeples and receiver Casey Flair accounted for the bulk of UNLV's offense last season. Kicker Sergio Aguayo was the Rebels' second-leading scorer.; 7:10 a.m.

Jon Lovitz: ILLUSTRATION BY CHRIS MORRIS; 7:10 a.m.

FLASHPOINT for Mar 28, 2007: Love that report this week in the wrapping paper for the Sun that revealed a new study showing the governor's budget blows through the limits set by Bob Beers' Tax and Spending Control initiative. I ...; 7:09 a.m.

Jon Ralston on the depressingly low number of people who are voting: It's not that you can't count that high, folks; it's that you can't count that low.; 7:09 a.m.

Editorial: Las Vegas City Council seat: Reese, a barber, has forged a respectable record in his three terms in office representing Ward 3, which includes eastern Las Vegas and much of downtown.; 7:09 a.m.

Editorial: Protecting the environment: Assembly Bill 115, introduced by Assemblywoman Sheila Leslie, D-Reno, calls for adding two new inspectors to the Nevada Environmental Protection Division. The additional staff will allow the agency to increase inspections - including unannounced visits ...; 7:09 a.m.

Letter: It's difficult for Bush to get away with choices: As an American who reads and listens to a lot of current news, I believe my priorities are similar to most other Americans regarding priorities in Iraq:; 7:09 a.m.

Letter: Government should stay out of our lives: They also use misleading statistics to make the issue more credible, such as not taking into account the number of deaths that occur on the road by those not wearing seat belts who are drunk ...; 7:08 a.m.

Letter: New McCarran flight path ruins a life: In my case, it has ruined my life. I'm fortunate enough to be right in the flight path of at least 50 to 60 flights a day and night, as they make a right turn ...; 7:08 a.m.

Editorial: Why withhold documents?: Normally the position of college construction boss does not garner much of a public profile. But today Gilbert finds himself the subject of allegations regarding college equipment and his personal dealings with college subcontractors.; 7:08 a.m.

Pony up for libel, jury tells School District: By Emily Richmond; A District Court jury has ordered the Clark County School District to pay $161,024 in damages for libeling a software company that provides online classes to educators.; 7:08 a.m.

GOP: Oh, no, what if we do caucus early?: Michael J. Mishak; Conservative activist Chuck Muth has almost single-handedly persuaded Nevada Republicans to move their 2008 presidential caucus to the same day as the Democratic contest.; 7:07 a.m.

Dealers stand little chance of keeping others' mitts off tips: CARSON CITY - How many casino dealers does it take to persuade Nevada lawmakers to protect their tips?; 7:07 a.m.

LOOKING IN ON: CITY HALL: Las Vegas' fleet of alternative fuel vehicles is about to get two big additions.; 7:07 a.m.

Looking back at a 'new' idea: By Emily Richmond; In the mid-1990s, when Brian Cram was superintendent, the Clark County School District was experimenting with "site-based management." Individual school principals were given more control over budgets, curriculum and staffing.; 7:07 a.m.

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