Nevada
Democracy Dies In Darkness: Nevada Democrats Refuse Ethics Reforms – Nevada Globe
By design, Nevada’s legislative body is exempt from open records requests, further shielding lawmakers from scrutiny or transparency. In 2015, legislators approved a bill cementing their immunity, which shields their calendars, emails and communications from public records requests.
As a result, numerous ethical scandals have plagued legislative Democrats, forcing three state legislators to vacate their reelection campaigns. Despite the “Culture of Corruption,” not one Democratic official or candidate will support reforms that would inspire transparency, trust, and accountability.
For background, as reported extensively by The Globe, are the 2023 lowlights:
Assemblywoman Michele Gorelow (AD-35) was the first Democratic lawmaker who decided not to run for re-election when it was revealed that $250,000 was funneled to Arc of Nevada, a nonprofit where Gorelow accepted a job as a director after she voted for the “Christmas tree bill.” In total, the bill directed $100 million to various Democrat-aligned nonprofits. Gorelow is only one of two employees for the organization. According to financial reports, the largest, single donation to this nonprofit is $50,000, so this $250,000 is five times more than any donation the organization has received since its founding.
Adding to the grift is Gorelow’s Democratic colleague Tracy Brown-May (AD-42) who serves on the board of Arc and voted to approve the appropriation without disclosing her association with the organization. To date, Brown-May is absent in that she has not commented or publicly acknowledged the scandal and deleted her X account. Brown-May is running for reelection.
Assemblyman C.H. Miller (AD-7) also announced he was dropping out of his re-election campaign after it was exposed by the Review-Journal that he failed to disclose that he was hired as the President and CEO of the Urban Chamber of Commerce before he voted to appropriate $100,000 on Chamber’s behalf.
Assemblywoman Bea Duran (AD-11), a Culinary Union activist, announced she was dropping her re-election bid in order “to spend more time with her family” after she came under pressure for voting on a “Christmas Tree” bill that allocated $25 million to the Culinary unknown for an unknown “capital improvement project.”
Senator Marilyn Dondero-Loop (SD-8) suddenly scrubbed any mention of her affiliation with the United Way of Southern Nevada from her legislative bio after the Review Journal exposed that she and the Chair of the Nevada Democratic Party, Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno admitted that they “sat down and compared notes to determine which organizations would get money.” Monroe-Moreno further admitted admitted she was “instrumental” in the formation of the Christmas Tree bill and the distribution of funds. The United Way of Southern Nevada received $1.2 million for “public health, education, and improving economic mobility.”
Speaker Steve Yeager voted for a bill to benefit his law firm without disclosing his conflict of interest.
Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui works for a “progressive” public relations firm and doesn’t disclose her clients.
Senate Leader Nicole Cannizzaro sponsored a bill giving $25 million to her unregistered lobbyist husband’s union client without disclosing it.
Assemblywoman Shea Backus served on the board of an organization that defrauded the state of Nevada and didn’t disclose her role until she got caught.
David Colborne of the Nevada Independent did a little digging and found that Assemblywoman Venicia Considine (AD-18) voted in favor of bills that directed over $4,250,000 to the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada where she works as the director of Development and Community Relations.
The Review-Journal reported that Democratic Senator Dina Neal (SD-4) was under investigation after a College of Southern Nevada professor claimed she had pressured him to direct federal money toward businesses that didn’t meet grant requirements, including one owned by her friend. Later that month, the Review-Journal reported that North Las Vegas city officials met with law enforcement regarding concerns Neal had used campaign funds to pay a $20,000 lien on her home. Neal has since created a legal defense und and made her X account private.
Due to these ethics scandals, the Las Vegas Review-Journal asked every incumbent and candidate this question:
“Should the Legislature be subject to the open meeting law and the Nevada Public Records Act? Why or why not?”
Not one Democrat incumbent said yes and most refused to respond, with the exception of Shea Backus who said “no.”
Those hoping for answers from Democratic candidates seeking to join the legislature will be equally disappointed. Ryan Hampton, Jennifer Atlas, Sharifa Wahab, and Joe Dalia all refused to answer the question.
“Nevadans are sick of corrupt politicians who profit off public life and put themselves before the people who elected them,” said Better Nevada PAC spokesman John Burke. “Democrats in our legislature won’t change and the candidates they’ve recruited will only continue to service their corrupt status quo. Remember their names. Vote them out.”
Nevada
Nevada vs. Colorado State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 2 – Bleacher Nation
The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Colorado State Rams square off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Mackay Stadium in a battle of MWC teams.
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Nevada’s 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Score/Tickets |
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8/24/2024 | SMU | Home | L 29-24 |
8/31/2024 | Troy | Away | W 28-26 |
9/7/2024 | Georgia Southern | Home | L 20-17 |
9/14/2024 | Minnesota | Away | L 27-0 |
9/21/2024 | Eastern Washington | Home | W 49-16 |
10/5/2024 | San Jose State | Away | L 35-31 |
10/12/2024 | Oregon State | Home | Tickets |
10/18/2024 | Fresno State | Home | Tickets |
10/27/2024 | Hawaii | Away | Tickets |
11/2/2024 | Colorado State | Home | Tickets |
11/9/2024 | Boise State | Away | Tickets |
11/23/2024 | Air Force | Home | Tickets |
11/30/2024 | UNLV | Away | Tickets |
Colorado State’s 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Score/Tickets |
---|---|---|---|
8/31/2024 | Texas | Away | L 52-0 |
9/7/2024 | Northern Colorado | Home | W 38-17 |
9/14/2024 | Colorado | Home | L 28-9 |
9/21/2024 | UTEP | Home | W 27-17 |
10/5/2024 | Oregon State | Away | L 39-31 |
10/12/2024 | San Jose State | Home | Tickets |
10/19/2024 | Air Force | Away | Tickets |
10/26/2024 | New Mexico | Home | Tickets |
11/2/2024 | Nevada | Away | Tickets |
11/15/2024 | Wyoming | Home | Tickets |
11/23/2024 | Fresno State | Away | Tickets |
11/29/2024 | Utah State | Home | Tickets |
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Crash blocks traffic on north Nevada in northeast Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Colorado Springs police are looking into what caused a crash that left traffic backed up on a busy road Sunday night.
It happened on Nevada, near Mt. View Lane, just south of the Nevada and Garden of the Gods intersection.
Police told 11 News it involved two cars and happened when one vehicle turned left in front of another vehicle. So far, they said they are not sure whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
They said no one was taken to the hospital, but it did cause some backups, with a detour in place at Nevada and Winters drive.
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Oregon State favored for the fifth time in six games as Beavers head to Nevada
Oregon State is favored by six points over Nevada in its second road game of the 2024 season.
The Beavers and Wolf Pack play at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Mackey Stadium in Reno, Nevada.
Oregon State is coming off a 39-31 win over Colorado State in double overtime, while Nevada fell to San Jose State 35-31.
Oregon State (4-1) has been favored in five of six games this season. The Beavers are 2-3 against the spread.
This is Nevada’s fourth home game of the season. The Wolf Pack are 1-2 in Mackey, beating Eastern Washington 49-16, while losing to SMU 29-24 and Georgia Southern 20-17.
Oregon State’s last trip to Reno resulted in a 37-35 loss in 2018.
–Nick Daschel can be reached at 360-607-4824, ndaschel@oregonian.com or @nickdaschel.
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