Cy Ryan

Carson City Bureau Chief

Cy has been a reporter at the state capitol in Carson City for a half-century. He has reported on nine governors. He has worked for the Sun 21 years.

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After decade on job, Nevada parks director set to retire: Monday, June 17, 2013; David Morrow, administrator of the state Division of Parks for the past 10 years, is retiring and he jokes it's because of "old age."
Nevada justices may be growing weary of inmate's frequent appeals: Monday, June 17, 2013; A state prison inmate is getting under the skin of Nevada Supreme Court justices.
Sandoval says yes to tax-free comped meals, no to legislative committee: Thursday, June 13, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval wrapped up his work Thursday on bills passed by the 2013 Legislature, signing six into law, including the agreement that the state could not collect sales or use tax on complimentary meals given to some players in casinos or on the free food provided to their employees.
Bill allows sales tax hike to pay for police: Thursday, June 13, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval Thursday signed the five bills enacted during a special session of the Legislature, including the one permitting an increase in the sales tax in Clark County to pay for police.
Governor vetoes gun bill, says it would erode rights: Thursday, June 13, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed a bill requiring background checks for gun sales between private parties, saying it “imposes unreasonable burdens and harsh penalties upon law-abiding Nevadans, while doing little to prevent criminals from unlawfully obtaining firearms.”
Governor signs bill that could raise gasoline prices in Clark County: Thursday, June 13, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed bills to allow an increase in the gasoline tax in Clark County and to continue an increased payroll tax on businesses.
Court upholds conviction of man in 2007 Las Vegas slaying: Thursday, June 13, 2013; The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Adrian McKnight, convicted of robberies and the death of a 62-year old tourist in Las Vegas in 2007.
Nevada, targeted in ACLU's patient-dumping suit, cites changes at psychiatric hospital: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; Responding to a lawsuit by the ACLU, Nevada officials have said they've made changes at the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas in the treatment and transportation of patients out of state.
Governor signs bills to close power plant, renovate UNLV arena: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; NV Energy must start shutting down its coal-fired Reid Gardner power plant, and the state is going to issue tax credits to filmmakers who come to Nevada, under bills signed Tuesday by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Bonds OK’d for affordable-housing project in Henderson: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; The state Board of Finance on Tuesday cleared the way for construction of a 210-unit apartment complex in Henderson for moderate- and low-income families.
Governor’s office swamped with calls over gun background checks: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval’s office has been flooded with telephone calls for and against a bill expanding gun background checks, but the governor is standing firm on his promise to veto the legislation. On Monday alone, there were 44,000 calls — 33,000 of them against the bill.
Governor OKs $19 billion to run state, restores employee pay: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; Governor Brian Sandoval has approved bills to spend $19 billion in the next two years to run state government, conduct an audit on the cost of the death penalty and restore pay to state workers.
Nevada turns to private firms to finance widening of I-15 in Las Vegas: Monday, June 10, 2013; The state Transportation Board made an important decision Monday on the $1.6 billion Interstate 15 widening project in Las Vegas, agreeing that a private group or groups would finance, construct and maintain the roadway.
Bill expected to raise gas tax 3 cents a gallon in Clark County: Monday, June 10, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval said Monday he will sign a bill permitting the Clark County Commission to raise the gasoline tax.
There were estimates in the Legislature that this could raise the tax about 3 cents per gallon starting in January.
Marijuana dispensary bill must clear $2 million hurdle: Monday, June 10, 2013; State Sen. Tick Segerblom says he’s optimistic Gov. Brian Sandoval will sign his medical marijuana dispensary bill, even though it could cost Nevada some $2 million.
Nevada casino revenue steady at $854 million in April: Monday, June 10, 2013; Nevada casino revenue dipped slightly in April but is holding strong for the first 10 months of the fiscal year.
Sandoval's veto benefits small Nevada energy provider: Friday, June 7, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed a bill that would have brought the 45,000 member Valley Electric Association of Pahrump under the authority of the state Public Utilities Commission that sets rates and service territories.
Clash over rural water grab enters another chapter: Friday, June 7, 2013; Las Vegas squares off again next week in the continuing water battle with two rural counties, Native American tribes, the Mormon Church, environmental groups and scores of ranchers and farmers.
Medical marijuana bill might have unexpected extra $2 million cost for state: Governor approves two other laws, promises to veto another; Thursday, June 6, 2013; There may be a $2 million unanticipated cost to the state in the bill to create a distribution system for medical marijuana in Nevada.
Was this state contract decided by email?: Thursday, June 6, 2013; Allegations surfaced Thursday that secret Internet negotiations took place to continue a firm’s contract that, in part, manages the $611.7 million savings account of more than 11,000 state workers.
Sandoval signs series of health-related bills: Thursday, June 6, 2013; One bill that will save some cancer patients thousands of dollars and another to require the state to pay extra for kidney dialysis have been signed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Federal agency investigation: Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital meeting national standards: Thursday, June 6, 2013; The Rawson-Neal mental hospital in Las Vegas, plagued by criticism, is meeting national standards in the treatment of its patients. The Joint Commission on Accreditation inspected the hospital in May and released its report this week.
Hooters license recommended for approval: Wednesday, June 5, 2013; The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended approval Wednesday for the final license for Larry Jean Woolf of Navegante Gaming, which manages Hooters.
Report: Las Vegas has big parks, but poor access to them: Wednesday, June 5, 2013; Las Vegas has some large parks but access to them is below the national average, according to a report released Wednesday.
Nevada Supreme Court denies petition of convicted killer: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected the petition of Alfred Centofanti, who was sentenced to consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for the murder of his ex-wife in Las Vegas.
Going to miss the Nevada Legislature? You're in luck: Sessions could become annual: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; The 2013 Legislature, which cost $20 million, could not complete its business by the 120-day time limit and were called into special session. But on the final day of the regular session, the lawmakers were able to complete work on a constitutional amendment that permits annual sessions and scraps the prohibition they be paid for only 60 days during the regular meetings.
State housing administrator demoted after prostitution arrest: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; The director of the state Housing Division, caught in a prostitution sting in Reno, will be suffering a $10,000 loss in salary.
Governor signs bill banning sports kiosks in small casinos: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; A bill stopping small casinos and slot bars from running sports and race books has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Four Nevada laws that politicians adopted but Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed: Tuesday, June 4, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed four bills including a measure to require some restaurants to post nutritional information and another on ward-only voting.
Lawmakers OK money for Thomas & Mack upgrades, Nevada State College: Monday, June 3, 2013; More money has been poured into construction for UNLV and the Nevada State College in Clark County by the Legislature that also gave the go-ahead for a study for building a large events center at UNLV.
Washoe County schools legislation is approved: Monday, June 3, 2013; The bill to allow Washoe County to raise its property and sales tax to make repairs on its aging schools cleared the Senate 16-4 Monday on the last day of the Legislature.
$2.5 billion school funding bill OK'd, sent to governor: Monday, June 3, 2013; The Assembly approved a bill directing $2.5 billion to public schools to reduce class sizes and handle inflation and higher enrollments in the next two years.
Committee gives green light to extension of tax increases: Monday, June 3, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval’s plan to prolong tax increases imposed in 2011 has gained approval of a key Senate Committee.
In effort to reduce class sizes, bill would send more money to districts: Sunday, June 2, 2013; Senate Bill 522 will raise the state’s average support per pupil from the present $5,374 to $5,590 next school year and to $5,676 in fiscal 2015.
Clark County could get more clout on state Transportation Board: Sunday, June 2, 2013; The Senate Finance Committee on Sunday unanimously approved a bill to allow the governor to appoint another representative to the seven-member board, at the same time removing the state attorney general as a voting member.
Plans to renovate Thomas & Mack outlined: Saturday, June 1, 2013; A plan to spend $57.7 million to renovate the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV was outlined Saturday to the Senate Finance Committee without drawing any opposition.
Teach for America money clears Senate, but prospects in Assembly uncertain: Saturday, June 1, 2013; A program to set aside $1 million a year to recruit 50 teachers for high-risk schools in Clark County easily passed the Senate 20-1 on Friday.
Sandoval vetoes employment discrimination bill, says it ‘goes too far’: Friday, May 31, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval has exercised his first veto of the 2013 Legislature, killing a bill to award damages victims of employment discrimination.
Two businessmen who say they lost $100 million over defamation lose appeal: Thursday, May 30, 2013; The Nevada Supreme Court Thursday rejected the appeal of two men who claim in their Las Vegas suit they lost more than $100 million because of defamatory statements made by a national accounting firm.
Nevada justices say courts at all levels must have power to run their own offices: Thursday, May 30, 2013; The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that courts have the inherent authority to manage their own offices under the separation of powers doctrine.
Senate OKs measure to initiate study of death penalty costs: Thursday, May 30, 2013; By a party-line vote, the Senate has passed a bill calling for an audit of the cost of prosecution, appeals and imprisonment of those sentenced to death.
Bill capping costs for cancer treatment pills headed to governor: Thursday, May 30, 2013; The state Senate put the final touches on a bill Thursday to eventually lower the cost for cancer patients who take a pill instead of intravenous chemotherapy.
Embattled mental hospital to get more money: Thursday, May 30, 2013; The Legislature is agreeing with Gov. Brian Sandoval to set aside additional money for the criticized Rawson-Neal Mental Hospital in Las Vegas and to divert funds to pursue a drone research project for Nevada.
Bill would change mining taxes but not increase revenue: Thursday, May 30, 2013; A bill that changes the way mining is taxed but does not generate more revenue appears on its way to passage.
Governor won't comment on housing official's prostitution arrest: Wednesday, May 29, 2013; Gov. Brian Sandoval is keeping mum on the citation issued to his state housing administrator for soliciting prostitution in downtown Reno.
Bill establishing marijuana dispensaries breezes through Nevada Senate: Wednesday, May 29, 2013; A bill to allow medical marijuana dispensaries easily passed the Senate on Wednesday. Backers said the measure, approved 17-4, establishes procedures to comply with a constitutional amendment approved by the voters in 2000 that allows the use of medical marijuana.
Truant students may find themselves walking to destination: Tuesday, May 28, 2013; The Legislature put the finishing touches Tuesday on a bill to penalize high school students who continually miss classes.
Legislature passes bills to help pay off unemployment debt: Tuesday, May 28, 2013; Nevada owes the federal government an estimated $540 million that was borrowed to cover unemployment checks issued to the jobless during the recession. The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved two bills to pay off the debt and restore the state’s unemployment fund to solvency.
Bill to fund Teach For America educators moves forward in Senate: Tuesday, May 28, 2013; The Senate Finance Committee has approved spending $2 million during the next two years to recruit teachers for high-risk schools in Clark County. Each of the next two years, $1 million will go to the nonprofit Teach For America to supply teachers for a two-year period.
Nevada's taxable sales increase for 33rd consecutive month: Tuesday, May 28, 2013; Nevada’s taxable sales — one indicator of the economy — grew by 5 percent in March, the 33rd consecutive month of an increase.