Nevada governor, legislative leaders told of more revenue problems Nov 8, 2008
(AP) - Faced with more bad news about increasing state revenue shortfalls, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons said Friday that "nothing is off the table" in discussions on possible solutions - even if that may mean tax increases. The Republican governor, a longtime opponent of new or increased taxes, commented following discussions with legislative leaders and fiscal experts for both the administration and the lawmakers. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Gibbons appoints Thienhaus Director of Personnel Nov 8, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons Friday announced his selection of Teri Thienhaus as the new director of the State Department of Personnel. Thienhaus will be moving from her post at the Nevada Attorney General's office to the Department of Personnel, according to a press release issued from Gibbons spokeman Ben Kieckhefer Friday. (KRNV.com, NV)
Runway Ready Nov 8, 2008
By donating to Goodwill, people are making an investment in their local communities, says Jim Gibbons, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. Each donated sweater or coat will help us earn the funding we need to provide valuable job training to those who need it most in local communities. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
States consider billions in cuts as deficits widen... Nov 7, 2008
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons and the Legislature have cut spending by $1. 2 billion because of declining tax revenue, but Gibbons warned lawmakers they might have to cut another 14 percent when they go into session in February. (The Drudge Report)
Nevada business leaders weigh impact of Democratic leaders Nov 7, 2008
The panel was quick to offer what could be described as "silver-lining perspective": President-elect Barack Obama will govern from the center; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may lose her robust majority on key issues due to "blue dog" Democrats; Gov. Jim Gibbons will still stonewall state taxes; state Sen. Bill Raggio remains a force despite minority status. (KRNV.com, NV)
Local GOP Looks to Regroup Nov 6, 2008
Governor Jim Gibbons will also be up for re-election and the voters will have their say if they want the Democrats to keep control of Congress. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
GOP Gov. Gibbons must deal with Democrats now running Nevada Legislature Nov 6, 2008
(AP)-Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons and Nevada's legislative leaders are scheduled to discuss the state's growing budget crisis on Friday -- and he may find himself doing more listening than talking now that voters have put Democrats in charge of both the Assembly and Senate for the first time since 1991. Two losses Tuesday by Republicans seeking re-election flipped the bare 11-10 GOP control of the Senate to a 12-9 margin for Democrats; and a one-seat gain in the Assembly gave Democrats a... (KRNV.com, NV)
Historic art project to benefit children with autism Nov 6, 2008
"This is an incredible opportunity for us to do two things," Gov. Jim Gibbons said. "One is to assist with and help with this terrible disease that affects so many children, and two to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Governor's mansion of Nevada.". (KRNV.com, NV)
Nev. governor may sue accuser over federal probe Nov 4, 2008
- Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, cleared by the Justice Department in a corruption investigation that clouded half of his first term, said Monday his "thoughts remain open" to suing the person whose accusations led to the probe. The investigation of the former Republican congressman involved claims that he improperly received gifts from a software company that received military contracts while he was in Congress. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Governor Gibbons Cleared in Corruption Probe Nov 3, 2008
An attorney for Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons tells Eyewitness News Gibbons has been cleared in an F-B-I corruption probe. Federal prosecutors started investigating when questions were raised into whether Gibbons accepted unreported gifts or payments from a comp 000029A7 any that was awarded secret military contracts when Gibbons was in congress. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Governor of Nevada is cleared in an inquiry on gifts, his lawyer says Nov 3, 2008
Governor Jim Gibbons of Nevada has been cleared by the Justice Department of any wrongdoing in connection with an inquiry into whether he helped a friend win military contracts in exchange for gifts, Gibbons's lawyer said. The lawyer, Abbe Lowell, said the lead prosecutor in the case informed him on Friday that no charges would be filed and that the investigation, related to Gibbons's work as a congressman before he was elected governor in 2006, had been closed. (International Herald Tribune)
Are there other options for storing nuclear waste? Oct 31, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons has yet to replace Bob Loux, the former Executive Director of the Nevada Nuclear Projects Agency, who recently resigned from his position. Are there other options for storing nuclear waste. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada Assembly speaker says lawmakers to hold special budget meetings Oct 29, 2008
(AP) - The Nevada Legislature's Interim Finance Committee will hold several special meetings in coming weeks to get a jump start on a review of a pared-down budget proposal that Gov. Jim Gibbons is preparing for the lawmakers' 2009 session. Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, asked Assemblyman Morse Arberry, who chairs the committee, 00001BA6 to schedule the special hearings in late November or early December. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Budget Cuts May End Halloween Sex Offender Checks Oct 29, 2008
He blames Governor Jim Gibbons' budget cuts, "He said that budget cuts would not affect public safety and we know now that budget cuts are so bad this it is affecting public safety.". Operation Scarecrow has 00004000 now been moved up one day which some think defeats the entire purpose. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Community college funding mix proposed Oct 29, 2008
Another letter was from Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons and it referred to a telephone conversation with Rogers in which such ideas were discussed. "I look forward to working with your office, the Legislature, and with our local governments to examine whether an alternative funding system will work for our community colleges," he wrote. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada governor accused of libel in text-message controversy Oct 24, 2008
(AP) - Gov. Jim Gibbons was hit Thursday with a retraction demand for alleged comments about a staffer who said she was forced from her job because he thought she leaked details about his private text-messaging on a state cell phone. Mary Keating, represented by attorney Cal Dunlap, demanded similar retractions from her former employer, state budget chief Andrew Clinger, and from Gibbons spokesman Ben Kieckhefer. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Governor proposes Nevada housing help pilot program Oct 23, 2008
Carson City, NV - A pilot program aimed at helping people buy foreclosed homes in Nevada neighborhoods hit hard by the housing downturn was proposed Wednesday by Gov. Jim Gibbons. Also announced was a federal funding allocation plan by the state that might spark controversy with officials from different locales in Nevada. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada governor, first lady divorcing, but will do Halloween together Oct 22, 2008
(AP) -- Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons and his wife, Dawn, are getting a divorce but they'll be together on Halloween at the governor's mansion handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Hundreds of children usually visit the mansion on that night to get treats and to have their picture taken with the governor. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada Chancellor seeks counsel of neighboring state executives Oct 22, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons of Nevada is a Republican who has issued statements opposing new taxes. However, Rogers says he will work with Gibbons administration officials, as best he can, to cope with falling revenues. (KRNV.com, NV)
Heller, Derby face off in televised debate Oct 21, 2008
The pair have faced each other before in the same contest in 2006, when Jim Gibbons vacated his 2nd District seat to become governor. No Democrat has won the seat since it was created in 1980. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada Governor Sued for Second Time in a Week Oct 18, 2008
The woman says one of her employees told her last year that Gov. Jim Gibbons used his state cell phone to send more than 860 personal text messages over several weeks. The plaintiff, Mary Keating, then told her boss, state budget chief Andrew Clinger. (Fox News)
Nevada Supreme Court delivers on budget cuts Oct 18, 2008
(AP) -- The Nevada Supreme Court says it went well over the budget cut percentages sought by Gov. Jim Gibbons from most government agencies last fiscal year in returning about $2 million to the state general fund. Gibbons asked agencies to cut their spending by 4. (KRNV.com, NV)
Proposed Nevada budget cuts will hurt elderly, disabled, children Oct 18, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons, adamantly opposed to higher taxes, told agency directors last summer to prepare the spending plans that are 14 percent below funding levels approved by the Legislature in 2007. The current two-year state general-fund budget is roughly $7 billion. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nev. high court cuts costs Oct 18, 2008
The state's high court did it by cutting back on spending, and it has exceeded Gov. Jim Gibbons' request to cut back - by five times. The money saved will go into the state's general fund. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nev. governor sued, allegedly threatened rape Oct 16, 2008
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons was sued in federal court by a woman who claimed he made advances and threatened to rape her after having drinks at a Las Vegas restaurant just before the 2006 election. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Nevada governor accused of threatening rape Oct 16, 2008
Woman says Jim Gibbons made advances after having drinks at restaurant in 2006 ... LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons was sued in federal court by a woman who claimed he made advances and threatened to rape her after having drinks at a Las Vegas restaurant just before the 2006 election ... Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons denies any wrongdoing in an incident that happened before his 2006 election victory. (CNN -- US)
Cocktail Waitress Sues Nevada Governor Oct 15, 2008
The Las Vegas cocktail waitress who accused then gubernatorial candidate Jim Gibbons of assault two years ago is suing the governor. Chrissy Mazzeo claims, in October of 2006, Gibbons pushed her against a wall and propositioned her in a parking garage. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Governor sued in alleged assault case Oct 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons was sued in federal court on Tuesday by a woman who had claimed he assaulted her after they and others had drinks just before the November 2006 elections. The lawsuit filed by Chrissy Mazzeo two years and a day after the alleged incident names Gibbons, longtime political operative Sig Rogich and Pennie Mossett-Puhek, who were with Gibbons and Mazzeo at a popular Las Vegas bar the night of the alleged incident. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Union representing Nevada prison guards call for director's resignation Oct 15, 2008
Skolnik said the guards' frustrations stem from the budget cuts ordered by Gov. Jim Gibbons because of lagging state revenues. He said the cuts "are just more than some of them can take.". (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nev. governor sued for allegedly threatening rape Oct 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons was sued in federal court by a woman who claimed he made advances and threatened to rape her after having drinks at a Las Vegas restaurant just before the 2006 election. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Nevada by an attorney for Chrissy Mazzeo accuses Gibbons of battery, false imprisonment and second-degree kidnapping, as well as lying about the incident later. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Nevada museum faces closure after renovations Oct 14, 2008
The move is in response to Gov. Jim Gibbons' request for agencies to cut another 14% from their budgets for the coming 2-year budget cycle, starting in July 2009. Barton says there are no plans to close any of the six other state museums at this time, but the state will indefinitely delay the opening of the new Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas because of a lack of $5. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Gibbons in Washington, D.C., all week Oct 14, 2008
(AP) -- A spokesman for Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons says the governor is in Washington, D.C., all this week, planning on meetings with Interior Secretary Dick Kempthorne and other Interior Department officials. Ben Kieckhefer said the governor wants to discuss issues including public lands and sage grouse habitat with the Interior officials. (KRNV.com, NV)
Budget crunch: Officials plan railroad museum closure Oct 14, 2008
The move is in response to Governor Jim Gibbons' request for agencies to cut another 14 percent from their budgets for the upcoming two-year budget cycle starting in July 2009. No plans are in place to close any of the other six state museums, according to officials. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada governor says economic crisis may warrant another special session Oct 11, 2008
(AP) - Gov. Jim Gibbons says another special session of the Nevada Legislature may be needed after the November elections because of the state's severe economic decline that mirrors a national crisis. The governor said a special session may be necessary if decisions on major budget-cutting steps and other economies can't wait until the regular 2009 session. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
UPDATE: Alleging fraud, authorities raid ACORN in Vegas; canvassers filled out forms with fake names... Oct 10, 2008
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons, also a Republican, said the ACORN problem was evidence Nevada needs a law requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls. Assembly Minority Leader Heidi Gansert, R-Reno, has proposed such a bill to be considered by the 2009 Legislature. (The Drudge Report)
Geothermal Energy Gathering Steam Oct 8, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons said 80 percent of the federal acres leased for geothermal projects in the nation are in Nevada, which issues an average of 60 drill permits an 00004000 nually for geothermal projects. That's why he is pressing state and U.S. officials to expedite the leasing process. (CBS News)
Geothermal energy backers expect rebirth Oct 8, 2008
"Push to quicken permitsGov. Jim Gibbons said 80 percent of the federal acres leased for geothermal projects in the nation are in Nevada, which issues an average of 60 drill permits annually for geothermal projects. That's why he is pressing state and U.S. officials to expedite the leasing process."When it takes eight to 13 months to get a geothermal drill permit approved and only 30 days to get an oil well drill approved, we have our work cut out for us," he said.Yoram Bronicki, president of... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Chancellor seeks Nevada state budget input from department heads Oct 8, 2008
Rogers, repeating his view that Gov. Jim Gibbons and he have similar goals despite differences on how to achieve them, wrote to administration leaders at the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, Public Safety and Corrections seeking budgeting assessments. In his weekly , he took the long view. (KRNV.com, NV)
Athletic Commission members reappointed Oct 8, 2008
(AP) -- Raymond "Skip" Avansino and T.J. Day were reappointed Tuesday to the Nevada Athletic Commission by Gov. Jim Gibbons. The five-member commission oversees boxing and mixed martial arts in Nevada, and Gibbons said the success of those activities "are critical to tourism in Nevada." He added that Avansino and Day are committed to ensuring Nevada's status "as the gold standard in regulating these sports.". (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada share in bank foreclosure settlement: $219 million Oct 8, 2008
"Nevada is part of the settlement," said Figueroa, acknowledging he knew Gov. Jim Gibbons earlier Monday called for a cooperative effort between the governor's the attorney general's offices to follow up and get a similar deal. "I have no comment on the governor's press release.". (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada Assembly Speaker seeks overhaul input Oct 7, 2008
It means more budget cuts are being proposed for the 2009 session by Gov. Jim Gibbons. Some Republicans are dismissive about the Democrat's forums, which also will be held in other Nevada communities, on the assumption she intends to run for governor in 2010 and is building toward that bid for higher office. (KRNV.com, NV)
German Delegation Visits Nevada Seeking Renewable Energy Technology, Ventures for Geothermal, Municipal Waste Oct 6, 2008
Tuesday morning while Saxony State officials and their renewable energy staff are talking with Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons and his renewable energy staff, German scientists, economists, business owners and industry representatives will meet with their Nevada counterparts in workshops at the Desert Research Institute. The workshops feature 10 speakers from DRI and the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as German speakers, covering geothermal, wind, biomass, and municipal waste, including... (PR Newswire)
Economists forecast continued slump Oct 4, 2008
The Economic Forum, made up of five private citizens, must tell Gov. Jim Gibbons by Dec. 1 how much money he can spend on the 2009-11 state budget. Thursday's meeting was the first for the panel to start preparing those projections. (KRNV.com, NV)
Chancellor sees light in Gibbon's letter Oct 4, 2008
Chancellor Jim Rogers of the Nevada System of Higher Education said he sees light at the end of the tunnel regarding state budget cuts after reading a letter from Gov. Jim Gibbons. He said he will meet with the governor and staff at any time, noting he sees prospects that there may be some common ground despite divergent views. (KRNV.com, NV)
eTreppid, former designer, reach settlement in Nevada lawsuit Sep 24, 2008
Over the past two years, Montgomery had told various media outlets that Trepp had given Gov. Jim Gibbons money, casino chips and had taken him on a Caribbean cruise while he served in Congress in exchange for helping eTreppid land lucrative defense contracts. Both Trepp and Gibbons have denied any wrongdoing. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada prison chief outlines prison camp closure plan Sep 24, 2008
Skolnik said the closures, which must be approved by the 2009 Legislature, are needed to meet a 14 percent budget reduction sought by Gov. Jim Gibbons because of declining tax revenues. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada Assembly speaker plans public meetings on state finances Sep 23, 2008
State lawmakers and Gov. Jim Gibbons agreed in June on major budget cuts to deal with a a projected revenue shortfall of nearly $1. 2 billion this fiscal year. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada jobless rate spikes to 23-year high Sep 20, 2008
"Nevada's rising unemployment underscores the economic turbulence seen throughout the nation and the effect it's having here in Nevada," said Gov. Jim Gibbons. "Raising taxes now would just lead to more layoffs and hamper Nevada's economic recovery.". (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada's 7.1 percent jobless rate worst since 1985 Sep 20, 2008
Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons issued a statement saying jobs for Nevadans must be preserved and that higher taxes aren't the answer because that would just lead to more layoffs and hamper Nevada's economic recovery. Total employment statewide during August was about 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
I-Team: State Lawmakers Seek Removal of Nuke Chief Sep 19, 2008
So Beers and other state senators want to take the power from the nuclear agency and give it to Governor Jim Gibbons. "Clear accountability so we voters know who to hold responsible when things go wrong," he said. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Governor names Nevada public defender by elevating interim state PD Sep 19, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons appointed Diane Crow as Nevada State Public Defender effective. Monday. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada a leader when it comes to women in policy posts Sep 17, 2008
Nevada's current administration, headed by Gov. Jim Gibbons, has women in important roles. Among them is Mendy Elliott, Gibbon's deputy chief of staff, who formerly was his director of Business and Industry. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada labor commissioner may drop apprenticeship training oversight Sep 17, 2008
Gov. Jim Gibbons would support whatever new legislation Tanchek thinks is best, according to a spokesman. Tanchek said an alternative to dropping the apprenticeship oversight at the state level would require apprenticeship programs to pay a fee to keep the council going. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada heavyweights weigh in on education cuts, prosperity prospects Sep 17, 2008
Rogers opposes education cuts advocated by Gov. Jim Gibbons. Rogers released the letters with his latest memo in that crusade. (KRNV.com, NV)
Nevada heavyweights talk budget cuts, state revenue Sep 17, 2008
Latest Local Headlines. John Barrette - Sunbelt Digital Media. (KRNV.com, NV)
Treasurer: mortgage takeover helping Sep 13, 2008
In a response to Gov. Jim Gibbons, who asked whether the Nevada deposits were threatened, Marshall said that as of Thursday the market value of the state's Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae collateral had increased nearly 4 percent since the takeover on Sunday. "These increases in value are due mainly to the change in the guarantor of these assets from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to the United States government," Marshall said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Director of Nevada Tourism resigns after less than 2 years Sep 13, 2008
(AP) -- State Tourism Director Tim Maland resigned Friday after less than two years on the job, telling Gov. Jim Gibbons he'd be available if needed to help in the transition to a new director. Maland, who's expected to go into his family's financial services business, is a veteran of three decades in the tourism industry. (KRNV.com, NV)
Treasurer says federal takeover of mortgage giants improved Nevada collateral Sep 13, 2008
State Treasurer Kate Marshall, in a response to Gov. Jim Gibbons who asked whether the Nevada deposits were threatened, said the market value of the state's Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae collateral increased nearly 4 percent since the takeover on Sunday. The Nevada Collateral Pool overseen by Marshall's office is utilized by many state and local government entities. (KRNV.com, NV)
Gibbons asks for resignation from Head of Nuclear Projects Agency Sep 12, 2008
(AP) -- Gov. Jim Gibbons said Wednesday the head of the agency fighting a planned federal nuclear waste dump in Nevada should resign because he gave himself and other staffers unauthorized pay increases of up to 16 percent. Bob Loux, head of the state Nuclear Projects Agency, apologized on Tuesday to the lawmakers' Interim Finance Committee -- whose chairman, Assemblyman Morse Arberry, D-Las Vegas, said Loux could be jailed because "it's unlawful for any state officer to do what he's done.". (KRNV.com, NV)
Head of anti-nuclear dump agency says he has made no decision on resigning Sep 12, 2008
(AP) -- The head of Nevada's anti-nuclear dump agency said Thursday he's made no decision on whether to comply with Gov. Jim Gibbons' insistence that he resign for giving himself and other staffers pay increases far above authorized amounts. Bob Loux (lux), head of the state Nuclear Projects Agency, said he wants to meet with members of the state Commission on Nuclear Projects, headed by Richard Bryan, a former governor and U.S. senator before making a decision on Gibbons' call for him to step... (KRNV.com, NV)
Ethics panel: Governor's tax break OK Sep 12, 2008
(AP) -- A Nevada Ethics Commission panel concluded Thursday that there's no evidence to support a claim by a state Democratic Party official that Republican Gov. Jim Gibbons pressured a county assessor to get an unwarranted property tax break. The panel agreed with a commission investigator who said there was no evidence that Gibbons used his position to obtain "unwarranted privileges" in the form of a low agricultural use assessment. (KRNV.com, NV)
Record-Setting Attendance Expected at Geothermal Events in Reno Sep 10, 2008
Speakers for the Opening Session on Monday include Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons, Dan Reicher, Director of Climate and Energy Initiatives at Google. org, Barry Andrews, President of Chevron Geothermal, and Yoram Bronicki, President of Ormat. (PR Newswire)
Jobs mantra repeated in latest chancellor's memo Sep 10, 2008
This reference to Gov. Jim Gibbons followed the chancellor's opening, in which he expressed amazement regarding the small amount of analyses of the "catastrophic effects a 16 percent cut" would have on higher education and "the economic engines that drive Nevada's entire economy.". Accompanying the memo, one in a series the chancellor has issued, were a missives from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) president and two lawmakers. (KRNV.com, NV)
Gibbons orders flags at half-staff on September 11 Sep 10, 2008
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday to honor those killed on September 11, 2001. "While the terrorist attacks of 9/11 shook our country to the core, they also awoke the fundamental principles that sparked the creation of our nation and made the United States the greatest country on Earth," Gibbons said. (KRNV.com, NV)
Gibbons to host event for new governors Sep 10, 2008
CARSON CITY, NV (AP) - Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons is hosting a seminar in November aimed at helping newly elected governors prepare for their new jobs -- and he has plenty of information, not all of it positive, about the "fishbowl life" of a chief executive. The seminar is held after every election by the National Governors Association. (KRNV.com, NV)
