Gecol Named as Nevada Energy Commissioner Oct 13, 2009
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has appointed Dr. Harice Gecol as the state's commissioner of energy. Gibbons said in a release Monday that Jim Groth, a chief warrant officer in the Nevada National Guard, will replace Gecol as director of the state Office of Energy. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada Stimulus Reports won't be Public for Weeks Oct 10, 2009
"The info is being submitted by dozens of agencies/groups, (and) it is submitted in a variety of formats with different types of information," Dan Burns, spokesman for Gov. Jim Gibbons, said in an e-mail. Those submissions, he said, will then be reviewed by Harvey and others, as well as federal officials, and be made available on the federal Web site and state site at the same time. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Ling Resigns from Nevada Medical Board Oct 10, 2009
Board member Jean Stoess resigned at the urging of Gov. Jim Gibbons after sharing a confidential memo to a member of the media. The board has been under scrutiny following a flap over medical assistants and whether or not they can give flu shots. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Heck Announces Bid for NV's 3rd Congressional Seat Oct 7, 2009
Heck faced a tough Republican field for governor that includes incumbent Gov. Jim Gibbons, former U.S. District Judge Brian Sandoval and North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon. Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid is running for the Democratic nomination for governor, and does not currently have a primary opponent after Nevada Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley said last month that she would not run. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Senator Ensign Under Intense Pressure as Investigation Looms Oct 6, 2009
We wish you would not have done it, but we are going to forgive him as we have forgiven a lot of politicians,'" he said. Some Republican sources say the senator will resign, but after mid-2010 after it's too late to get candidates for a general election. That way Governor Jim Gibbons can appoint a replacement that will serve the rest of the senator's term to 2012. In a one-sentence statement, Senator Ensign says he, "remains focused on working hard for his Nevada constituents. " You must be... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Agencies Report Stimulus Spending Directly Oct 6, 2009
After political sparring over Nevada's stimulus director, the man picked for the job by Gov. Jim Gibbons says state agencies will report their spending directly to the federal government, instead of through his office. Charles Harvey says he is working with agencies to make sure their reports are filed by the Oct. 10 deadline. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Gov. Recommends Lower Unemployment Taxes Oct 2, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons is recommending a state panel lower taxes paid by employers to fund Nevada's unemployment insurance trust account, despite having to borrow about $100 million a month from the federal government to pay benefits. Gibbons says lowering the unemployment insurance tax would help retain jobs and create new ones. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Furlough Exemptions Extended at NV Prisons Oct 1, 2009
The Board of Examiners, chaired by Gov. Jim Gibbons, extended the exemption through November to give legal staff and prison administrators more time to research possible alternatives. Department of Corrections Director Howard Skolnik has said requiring correctional officers to take one day off a month without pay would further strain his understaffed agency and jeopardize staff and inmate safety. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Statewide Sales Tax Down Double-Digits Sep 25, 2009
"The increasing unemployment rate and sluggish consumer spending have had a continuous profound effect on Nevada's revenue collections which continue to decline in comparison to the prior month last year," said Governor Jim Gibbons. Humboldt and Churchill counties were the only two to not report a decline. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Controller says No Duplicate in Stimulus Roles Sep 24, 2009
Assistant Controller Mark Taylor says Gov. Jim Gibbons, by his executive order in August, took control of the $2. 2 billion in federal stimulus money Nevada is expected to receive and is "100-percent responsible" for filing required reporting documents by Oct. 10. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Judge Issues Temporary Order Blocking Med Reg Sep 22, 2009
The medical board, meeting in Reno on Friday, passed the emergency measure sought by Gov. Jim Gibbons, who feared there wouldn't be enough health care professionals to inoculate people during the upcoming flu season unless the regulations were clarified. But Las Vegas lawyer Jacob Hafter challenged the approval. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
I-Team: Former Federal Judge Enters Governor's Race Sep 17, 2009
Less than a full day after his retirement from the federal bench, Brian Sandoval begins his campaign for Nevada governor, anointed already by some political insiders as the favorite to defeat Republic incumbent Jim Gibbons in the primary. Judicial ethics prevented Brian Sandoval from engaging in political activity while on the bench, so he's quick to point out he has yet to develop a focused platform. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Seeks $264 Million for Jobless Benefits Sep 16, 2009
The letter and other correspondence from Gov. Jim Gibbons urging a waiver of interest fees was first reported Tuesday on the Las Vegas Sun Web site by columnist Jon Ralston ... In a letter to Nevada's congressional delegation, Gov. Jim Gibbons says Nevada expects to borrow more than $1 billion in 2010, and he urges them to support legislation eliminating interest charges after the interest-free grace period sunsets Dec. 31, 2010. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada soldier killed in Iraq to be buried in Fernley Sep 16, 2009
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons ordered flags at the Capitol Complex to be flown at half staff on to honor Lyons. Lyons' mother and stepfather, Jeanna and John Flint, live in Fernley. (KRNV.com, NV)
A stink over plan to haul trash to Nevada desert Sep 16, 2009
sent a letter to Gov. Jim Gibbons urging him to reject the plan and calling it a "threat to Nevada's sovereignty and dignity.". Adam Alberti, a spokesman for Recology, said the firm, which collects trash in 50 communities in California, chose the Winnemucca site because of its proximity to a rail line and because of its distance from residences and businesses. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
NV Governor Orders Flags Lowered for Soldier Sep 12, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons issued the order on Friday to honor Army Pfc. Thomas Lyons. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada state senator to seek Reid's seat Sep 10, 2009
The GOP brand in Nevada has struggled recently, with Gov. Jim Gibbons undergoing a divorce amid allegations of infidelity. He is also being accused of assault in a lawsuit filed by a Las Vegas woman. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Reid to NV Governor: Deny Permits for Garbage Dump Sep 10, 2009
Harry Reid is urging Gov. Jim Gibbons to "use every available authority" to block a proposal by a California company to dispose of tons of household trash from the San Francisco area in a landfill near Winnemucca. In a letter Wednesday, the Senator Majority Leader called the proposal by Recology a "threat to Nevada's sovereignty and dignity," and urged Gibbons to direct the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to deny permits for the project. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Gov. Opposes Higher Tax to Fund Jobless Claims Sep 10, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons says he's opposed to higher taxes on employers to help fund jobless benefits. The state's unemployment trust fund will have to begin borrowing $100 million a month from the federal government once its unemployment fund is depleted. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
NV Prisons Chief says CA Riot Fuels Furlough Fear Sep 9, 2009
The first exemption was granted in July, when the board, chaired by Gov. Jim Gibbons, asked that Skolnik submit a plan showing which of his more than 1,800 staffers could or couldn't take time off. Skolnik on Tuesday told the board, which also includes Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto and Secretary of State Ross Miller, that prison medical staff has since been incorporated into the furlough program, as well as upper-ranked prison officers. (KLAS-TV)
Nevada Gov. Gibbons to create crime commission Sep 6, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons has announced plans to create a Nevada Crime Commission ... (AP) -- Gov. Jim Gibbons has announced plans to create a Nevada Crime Commission. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
NV Governor Lowers Flags in Honor of Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has ordered flags at all state buildings be flown at half-staff in remembrance of U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy. (KLAS-TV)
Nevada controller says she'll work with governor Aug 26, 2009
Governor Jim Gibbons explains why he feels the IFC's vote Monday was unnecessary ... Wallin says she's committed to working with Gov. Jim Gibbons and his appointed stimulus director, Harvey Charles. (KRNV.com, NV)
Federal Stimulus Money Will Fund 10 Nevada Programs Aug 25, 2009
Wallin on Monday said her office released the programs after receiving a written opinion from Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto that said Gov. Jim Gibbons acted within his authority when he signed an executive order claiming a potential loss of life or property if the programs are not released. Projects to be funded range from law enforcement training programs and repairing leaking underground storage tanks to homeless assistance and upgrading the state's unemployment claims system. (KLAS-TV)
ON THE ROPES: Polls show potential GOP challengers would beat Harry Reid... Aug 24, 2009
In August, 15 percent of respondents viewed Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons favorably, 54 percent unfavorably and 30 percent were neutral. Those numbers were within a point or two of last month s poll results. (The Drudge Report)
Reid too big to fail? Aug 21, 2009
Robert Uithoven, a political consultant and former aide to incumbent Nevada Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons , is not convinced. Thats always been Reids pitch, he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gibbons Appoints Harvey as Stimulus Director Aug 19, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons has appointed a county employee from Las Vegas as Nevada's new stimulus director, charged with overseeing the $2. 2 billion in federal funds designated for the state. (KLAS-TV)
Israeli officials: New West Bank proj00002CE8ects frozen Aug 18, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons, chairman of the three-member panel, questioned why the spending was necessary given predictions from Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid and President Barack Obama that the proposed dump 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas is dead. State officials say that until the licensing application is withdrawn by the U.S. Department of Energy or denied by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nevada has to proceed as if it's on track. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Rainmakers get budget ax in Nevada Aug 18, 2009
A spokesman for Gov. Jim Gibbons said they should contact the Board of Regents, which sets priorities for the state's higher education system. "Our state budget is just hanging on. It's up to regents how that money is spent," said Dan Burns, acknowledging that regents are challenged by the budget crunch. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Many Expect Sandoval to Challenge Gov. Gibbons Aug 17, 2009
A number of Republicans say Judge Brian Sandoval's decision to resign from the federal bench is a sign he's going to challenge Gov. Jim Gibbons in a Republican primary next year. Retired state archivist Guy Rocha says no other federal judge in Nevada has given up the lifetime appointment for politics. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Gibbons defies state board to create stimulus czar Aug 15, 2009
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons during a press conference Friday, where he announced an executive order to create a stimulus czar position to manage federal recovery funds ... Governor Jim Gibbons held a news conference Friday in Sparks, Nevada, where he announced he would defy an earlier decision made by a state board by creating his own stimulus czar position. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada gov takes control of state's stimulus funds Aug 15, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons signed an executive order Friday taking control over federal stimulus money coming into Nevada, fueling his fight with the Democrat-controlled Legislature by challenging them to sue. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Power play arises over stimulus fund distribution in Nevada Aug 14, 2009
Governor Jim Gibbons' office says that despite state legislators' decision to shift responsibility for Nevada's federal stimulus funds to a new position in the state controller's office, the governor must still play a role in monitoring the money. "This is not just reporting, and shame on us for not being able to explain that to the legislature, said Gibbons' Chief of Staff Robin Reedy.The governor asked the state's Interim Finance Committee to create a new cabinet level position in his office... (KRNV.com, NV)
State of Nevada Plans to Map Broadband Coverage with GIS Technology Aug 8, 2009
With the goal of increasing broadband access, Connected Nation will assist the Nevada Broadband Task Force, appointed by Nevada governor Jim Gibbons, with mapping that supports broadband stimulus grant applications. A statewide map identifying rural and remote areas that can be targeted for infrastructure grant funding is already available. (PR Newswire)
Nevada money panel OK's stimulus manager Aug 4, 2009
An interim legislative panel has approved the hiring of a coordinator to oversee the $2 billion in federal stimulus money flowing into Nevada but also decided that Gov. Jim Gibbons, who proposed the position, would not control it. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Governor to senator: 'Put up or shut up' on Yucca Aug 1, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons challenged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday to "put up or shut up" about working to stop Yucca Mountain from being used as the nation's nuclear repository ... -- Gov. Jim Gibbons challenged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday to "put up or shut up" about working to stop Yucca Mountain from being used as the nation's nuclear repository ... "Jim Gibbons has done very little as governor to advance the state's fight against Yucca Mountain," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Former Gov. List: Gov. Gibbons might ditch plans for re-election Jul 29, 2009
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons ... Former Republican Governor Bob List says he wouldn't be surprised if Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons changed his mind about running for re-election next year. (KRNV.com, NV)
NV "Stimulus Czar" Goes to Legislative Panel Jul 29, 2009
The Board of Examiners has forwarded Gov. Jim Gibbons' proposal to fund a "stimulus czar" to keep tabs on money coming from federal stimulus grants to the Legislature's Interim Finance Committee. Without a specific endorsement, the three-member panel chaired by the Republican governor voted unanimously to forward Gibbons' recommendation to the legislative panel that meets Aug. 3. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Stumbling Governors Signal Trouble for Dems Jul 28, 2009
None of them is tarred by scandal or not up to the job, as seems to be the case with the nation's lowest-rated governors, Nevada Republican Jim Gibbons and New York Democrat David Paterson. I take all this as evidence -- not conclusive evidence, but significant evidence -- for the proposition that economic distress does not predispose voters to favor bigger government. (Townhall.com)
WSJ: Denver OK, Vegas a no-go Jul 25, 2009
Among them is Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, a Republican, who has been feuding with President Barack Obama since the president made remarks in February regarding companies receiving federal bailouts staging lavish events. "You can't get corporate jets, you can't go take a trip to Las Vegas or go down to the Super Bowl on the taxpayer's dime," Obama said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Deputy: No plans to investigate Roethlisberger Jul 24, 2009
Dunlap is the former county district attorney who also represents Nevada first lady Dawn Gibbons in divorce proceedings against Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons. Dunlap refused to discuss the woman's whereabouts. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Nev., Fla. officials protest federal 'blacklist' Jul 24, 2009
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, a Republican, said Thursday that the Obama administration "seemed to be completely unaware of the damage they are causing" by such policies. U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada countered that President Obama was reversing such policies that began during the Bush administration. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Man Who Spurred Gibbons Probe Facing Casino Debt Jul 24, 2009
A software designer who alleged Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons took bribes from a Reno-based defense contractor is accused of failing to repay $1 million in casino debts to a Las Vegas Strip casino. A lawyer for Dennis Montgomery, 56, said Thursday that Montgomery intends to fight criminal charges that he failed to repay Caesars Palace for checks written Sept. 27. (KLAS-TV)
Horse Advocates Rally Against NV Administration Jul 23, 2009
A spokesman for Gov. Jim Gibbons says the criticisms are being looked into by the agriculture department and the state attorney general's office. Agriculture department spokesman Ed Foster says the agency did rescind some contracts with horse groups, but has retained others based on their results. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Gov. Gibbons Visits Nevada Troops in Iraq Jul 21, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons visited over the weekend with Nevada troops serving in the Basra region of Iraq. Gibbons is touring the region with the Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Gov. Gibbons Traveling Overseas to Undisclosed Location Jul 17, 2009
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has left the state on a weeklong trip overseas -- likely Afghanistan, although aides wouldn't confirm that. Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki confirmed that he is acting governor until Gibbons' scheduled return next Thursday. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Moneysaving Panel Continues Efforts Jul 16, 2009
Only about half of the privately funded Spending and Government Efficiency Commission's suggestions so far have become law or been adopted by Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, who established the 14-member panel last year. Bruce James, head of the SAGE Commission, said then that he hoped to get grants from foundations and other sources to cover costs estimated at $500,000 a year. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff Leaving Jul 16, 2009
Mendy Elliott, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons' deputy chief of staff, is leaving amid an office reorganization to take a job in another state agency. Robin Reedy, who just took over as chief of staff after Josh Hicks resigned from that post, says Elliott is hiring on at the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, filling a post being vacated by Jim Campos. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Ensign, Gibbons to Both Seek Re-election Jul 15, 2009
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons is also running for re-election. He launched his website Tuesday. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Senate Floor Offers Refuge for Embattled Ensign Jul 10, 2009
The key players to watch in Nevada Republican circles will be Gov. Jim Gibbons, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and Rep. Dean Heller. (Roll Call)
The reality show that is American politics Jul 10, 2009
That scandal didnt seem to hurt Ensign much in the polls, perhaps because voters in his state have been distracted by the shenanigans of their governor, Jim Gibbons. Gibbons was kicked out of the governors mansion by his wife, who accused him of having a bunch of affairs, including one with a former Playboy model. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Newspaper seeks governor's e-mails. Jul 8, 2009
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons ... (AP) -- A Reno newspaper wants the Nevada Supreme Court to force Gov. Jim Gibbons to turn over 104 e-mails he sent to various individuals in early 2008. (KRNV.com, NV)
Assembly OKs drug program bill Jul 5, 2009
Before it can become law, Hardy's bill needs the approval of the Senate and the signature of Gov. Jim Gibbons. So do the more than 40 other bills approved by the Assembly in a more than three-hour floor voting session Wednesday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
ERIN NEFF: 'The start of something big' Jul 5, 2009
Gov. Jim Gibbons didn't get Kihuen's name right during his State of the State welcome to legislative freshmen. The Mexican-born UNLV graduate pronounces his name in a way that reflects how Democrats now view his election in Assembly District 11: Key-Win. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)
THE R-J GOES TO A PARTY: Massachusetts scientist honored by Desert Research Institute Jul 5, 2009
This was the 20th annual Nevada Medal event and was chaired by Gov. Jim Gibbons and first lady Dawn Gibbons, although they did not attend the Las Vegas dinner. The governor's proclamation naming April 11 a day for honoring Lindquist and the medal were presented by Dr. Stephen Wells, president of the Desert Research Institute in Las Vegas, and representatives from AT. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
nevada spending plan: Budget back in black Jul 5, 2009
Now, the nearly $7 billion spending plan proposed by Gov. Jim Gibbons is slightly in the black, Clinger and other state officials said at a media briefing. Advertisement. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
New Legislation Protects Businesses by Updating Nevada PEO Laws Jul 3, 2009
Legislation signed into law by Gov. Jim Gibbons provides for flexibility in obtaining workers' compensation coverage and ensures uniform financial standards. This will allow more security to the thousands of Nevada small businesses who outsource human resource management, employee benefits, payroll and workers' compensation to a PEO.. (PR Newswire)
Lawsuit Against Gibbons to Proceed Jul 2, 2009
A lawsuit against Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons can go forward. A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit brought by a former waitress against the governor. (KLAS-TV)
Judge refuses to toss lawsuit against Nevada gov. Jul 2, 2009
A federal judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit by a former cocktail waitress who accuses Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons of accosting her outside a Las Vegas restaurant in October 2006 and of orchestrating a cover-up when she went public. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
• Idaho, Nevada governors, legislators convene in Three Creek for ride Jul 1, 2009
Idaho, Nevada governors, legislators convene in Three Creek for ride By Kimberly Williams-BrackettTimes-News correspondent ROGERSON - Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and Gov. Jim Gibbons of Nevada were joined Monday by a convoy of legislators, federal and state representatives, and others to discuss wild land issues during a trail ride along the Idaho-Nevada border. Otter's Special Assistant for Energy John Chatburn said the Idaho governor chose the Three Creek area in south Twin Falls County for... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New courts tailored to war veterans Jul 1, 2009
But in Nevada - where Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons signed the state's measure into law in May - the American Civil Liberties Union opposed the bill, saying it wrongly emphasized some criminal offenders' "status" in society. Unlike drug courts, which are for those who have committed drug crimes, or mental-health courts, which are for those with diagnosed conditions, veterans' courts are based on who offenders are, said Allen Lichtenstein, general counsel for the ACLU of Nevada. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lawmakers Fail to Fund Volunteer Program Jun 30, 2009
Nevada's AmeriCorps volunteer program is threatened because Gov. Jim Gibbons and lawmakers didn't approve $365,000 in state funds to qualify for $7. 5 million in federal money. (KLAS-TV)
Groups sue over new Tahoe fuel-reduction process Jun 29, 2009
Jeremy Rowland, Bion's Chief Operations Officer, stated, " Stiffer rules could speed cleanup Is the Valley air district doing all it can to clean the air? Could it be more aggressive? Five years ago, when The Fresno Bee published a report exposing government neglect in the fight for clean air, officials at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District said they were doing everything possible. But judges and lawmakers disagreed. Court decisions and new state laws forced the district to... (Fresno Bee -- State)
New Laws Take Effect Jun 28, 2009
-- SB395, sought by Gov. Jim Gibbons, encourages renewable energy development, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and requires state buildings to adopt energy and water efficiency standards. SB395 also requires that at least 25 percent of electricity sold to consumers by energy companies be from renewable sources by 2025, and makes it easier for renewable energy companies to come to Nevada by allowing more utility companies to sidestep part of a lengthy permitting process. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Hard times, tough luck for Perdue Jun 28, 2009
Comparing polls assessing the performance of governors is imprecise at best, but apparently only three governors -- Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, David Paterson of New York and Jim Gibbons of Nevada -- have lower job-approval ratings than Perdue. In response, Perdue has hit the campaign trail again, hoping to revive an administration that has been battered by the state's worst fiscal crisis in generations. (News & Observer)
