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Supreme Court strengthens shield law, quashes attempt by lawyers to smear journalist
Remember this case? Despite an attempt by Jeff Guinn and his lawyers to tarnish journalist Dana Gentry's reputation with a "when did you stop beating your wife?" type of inquiry, the state Supreme Court has quashed the attempt and in so doing likely strengthened Nevada's shield law. The decision is attached.
What some prominent Nevadans will give thanks for Thursday
So what will high-profile Nevadans be giving thanks for on Thursday? I happen to know:
ACU names true conservatives, liberals in Legislature
There are six real conservatives and the same number of "true liberals" in the Nevada Legislature, according to one of the older conservative rating groups in the country. The American Conservative Union used 18 Assembly votes and 15 Senate votes, counting votes for taxes, gay marriage and the big NV Energy bill against lawmakers. The full report, attached here, found no one had a 100 percent rating. The conservatives named were: State Sens. Don Gustavson and James Settelmeyer and Assemblymen Wes Duncan, John Ellison, Pete Livermore and Jim Wheeler.
Heck meets with broad array of groups, presents immigration draft bill
Rep. Joe Heck, who has been pummeled by progressives on immigration reform, met Monday evening with a broad spectrum of groups and presented his own bill.
Lowden's Reno event features Siena investor, Raggio's daughter, business leader DiLoreto, ex-Treasurer Cafferata
Lieutenant governor hopeful Sue Lowden has a Reno fundraiser featuring daughters of two recently deceased political icons, old-time city business players, an independent-minded assemblyman and an ousted assemblyman.
Former chancellor: UNLV must look outside for next president, regent "ignorant" for suggesting hiring of insider
UPDATE, 11/23/13:
Nevada GOP rebrand continues: Clark County Republicans have birther highlighting holiday party
UPDATE, 11/23/13:
Chancellor, regent chair: "We will attract the bold and dynamic leadership" to UNLV
This just went out, a letter to the community from Chancellor Dan Klaich and Regent Chair Kevin Page, but more a note of reassurance after the sudden announcement of UNLV President Neal Smatresk's departure: November 21, 2013 To the UNLV Community: Yesterday we all heard news that our President at UNLV would be taking another job. First, we want to congratulate the University of North Texas on securing a great leader and thank Neal and Debbie for seven outstanding years of service to UNLV, our region and our state.
Gov. Sandoval and Obamacare: What a long, strange trip it's been
“Nevada Health Link would like to thank each family, individual and small business that has signed up for health insurance. We will be mailing out enrollment information very soon.”
Steve and Sheldon: Together again, after all these years, in the NRA
Wynn Resorts, which has been absent from the Nevada Resort Association for years, is a lone wolf no more. I've confirmed that Steve Wynn's company has joined the pack, which includes Station Casinos, Boyd Gaming, Caesers Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and....Las Vegas Sands.