DA Steve Wolfson, who is up for reelection this fall against Raymond “Jim” Duensing (btw–his trial is still on for October 28, 2014), wants DUI marijuana laws changed. [RJ]
The Ninth Circuit will hear oral arguments on the gay marriage cases today related to gay marriage bans in Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii. [Las Vegas Sun] The oral arguments begin at 1:00 pm and can be watched lived on the 9th Circuit website. [Live Stream]
Among the Plaintiffs in the Nevada suit to overturn the gay marriage ban are Las Vegas attorney Tara Newberry and Reno attorney Mikyla Miller. [RGJ]
Jon Ralston has an in-depth look at how the Tesla deal was done. [Ralston Reports]
Next year the Nevada legislature will likely consider whether Clark County schools should start later in the day. [RJ]
Another look at Nevada ballot question #1 this fall which proposes the creation of a court of appeals. [Las Vegas Sun]
Let's see if some right winger will try to block the Tesla deal. Heaven forbid that we provide a tax incentive for a business to come to Nevada and bring 6,500 jobs with it. (Because Second Amendment!)
This is a great deal for Tesla. Kudos to Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, for playing five states against each other and getting such a great deal for his company. Well played.
And it’ll be great for the estimated 6,500 people who will be working on the project and the contractors who will build the factory.
Now why in the world would a "right winger" try to block free enterprise and commerce? That is the job of the liberal wind of the Democrat party. I just can't wait to see what happens when they discover that Tesla cars are largely coal powered. Coal creates the majority of the energy that will be used to make the factory, run the equipment and then charge up these wonderfully sleek and expensive electric cars. More jobs digging coal, transporting coal and profiting from coal by selling the batteries to run coal powered cars. But then, why not let a little common sense capitalism play havoc with your Hoplophobic sensibilities.
I am super confused. The Second Amendment states, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
What does that have to do with the Tesla factory? Will the new Model S have guns like a James Bond car. Sorry if this question is stupid, but I do not see the connection.
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September 8, 2014 6:20 pm
The Tesla deal – struck behind closed doors with no public or legislative involvement – was announced on Thursday. And in the span of a few hours on Wednesday, less than a week later, citizen legislators are supposed to review it, assess it, scrutinize it and approve it?
Why can’t legislators and taxpayers have at least 72 hours to read the contract before being called into special session to approve it? What’s the rush?
Maybe this really is a solid deal that will ultimately be very beneficial to the state. Then again, maybe not.
Seriously, why is this deal being forced upon us sight unseen so quickly? Why can’t the special session be called a week or so AFTER the full agreement is released and posted on the Internet for public and legislative review?
Unreal. As many people here called it, Jones dragged this thing out all the while collecting on the taxpayers dime (absent the slap on the wrist from the Commission for three months no pay). So out of this whole thing he will lose a total of six to seven months pay (depending on when he has to resign), resign from office (which doesn't mean squat as he didn't run for reelection and is out at the end of the year), give up his law license, serve less than 2 years, and he will stay have his pension. So in the end the taxpayer gets hosed for a judge that didn't work all this time, plus the costs of having senior judges filling in, and the Judicial Commission made itself look even more inept than before. Who says crime doesn't pay.
Although the observations of 4:06 are all true and accurate, may I suggest that we look at the bigger picture. It is so difficult to remove a public official from office, that when it is finally accomplished, that is where the emphasis should be placed. We shouldn't get too distracted with the fact that until they plead guilty or are found guilty, that they continue to collect their pay. Of course that seems unjust that they continue to benefit financially, but it will continue to be the case unless you are suggesting we overhaul the entire system. When a public official, or even a police officer, is suspended pending a criminal prosecution and/or ethical procedure, they usually will continue to be paid pending final resolution.
MORRISON: CONSULTANT KEEPS TITLE OF ‘JUDGE MAKER,’ DESPITE ALLEGATIONS Political consultant David Thomas retained his nickname as “judge maker” on election night despite one judicial candidate’s claim that Thomas had offered a bribe to protect incumbent Judge Rob Bare. http://erj.reviewjournal.com/ct/uz5494296Biz2308284
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September 9, 2014 10:08 pm
"Will the new Model S have guns like a James Bond car. "
I would buy the shit out of this car, if that were the case. Just sayin'.
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September 9, 2014 10:40 pm
3:08 PM: Thank you for this comment. Just laughed hard out loud.
Let's see if some right winger will try to block the Tesla deal. Heaven forbid that we provide a tax incentive for a business to come to Nevada and bring 6,500 jobs with it. (Because Second Amendment!)
This is a great deal for Tesla. Kudos to Elon Musk, the company’s CEO, for playing five states against each other and getting such a great deal for his company. Well played.
And it’ll be great for the estimated 6,500 people who will be working on the project and the contractors who will build the factory.
For the rest of us though, not so much.
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1010969/c4d2d2b764/1465616947/63cfa0d7f3/
Now why in the world would a "right winger" try to block free enterprise and commerce? That is the job of the liberal wind of the Democrat party. I just can't wait to see what happens when they discover that Tesla cars are largely coal powered. Coal creates the majority of the energy that will be used to make the factory, run the equipment and then charge up these wonderfully sleek and expensive electric cars. More jobs digging coal, transporting coal and profiting from coal by selling the batteries to run coal powered cars. But then, why not let a little common sense capitalism play havoc with your Hoplophobic sensibilities.
I am super confused. The Second Amendment states, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
What does that have to do with the Tesla factory? Will the new Model S have guns like a James Bond car. Sorry if this question is stupid, but I do not see the connection.
The Tesla deal – struck behind closed doors with no public or legislative involvement – was announced on Thursday. And in the span of a few hours on Wednesday, less than a week later, citizen legislators are supposed to review it, assess it, scrutinize it and approve it?
Why can’t legislators and taxpayers have at least 72 hours to read the contract before being called into special session to approve it? What’s the rush?
Maybe this really is a solid deal that will ultimately be very beneficial to the state. Then again, maybe not.
Seriously, why is this deal being forced upon us sight unseen so quickly? Why can’t the special session be called a week or so AFTER the full agreement is released and posted on the Internet for public and legislative review?
Something’s not right here.
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/1010969/7f878ca275/1465616947/63cfa0d7f3/
Steven Jones is taking a plea deal–will resign from bench and get less than 2 years in prison. http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/story/steven-jones-plea-deal-vegas-court-fraud-federal/WCcbNVpVBkqNLAwSMgUYRA.cspx
So we can disbar him now, right? Right?
Unreal. As many people here called it, Jones dragged this thing out all the while collecting on the taxpayers dime (absent the slap on the wrist from the Commission for three months no pay). So out of this whole thing he will lose a total of six to seven months pay (depending on when he has to resign), resign from office (which doesn't mean squat as he didn't run for reelection and is out at the end of the year), give up his law license, serve less than 2 years, and he will stay have his pension. So in the end the taxpayer gets hosed for a judge that didn't work all this time, plus the costs of having senior judges filling in, and the Judicial Commission made itself look even more inept than before. Who says crime doesn't pay.
*still have his pension, I meant.
Although the observations of 4:06 are all true and accurate, may I suggest that we look at the bigger picture. It is so difficult to remove a public official from office, that when it is finally accomplished, that is where the emphasis should be placed. We shouldn't get too distracted with the fact that until they plead guilty or are found guilty, that they continue to collect their pay. Of course that seems unjust that they continue to benefit financially, but it will continue to be the case unless you are suggesting we overhaul the entire system. When a public official, or even a police officer, is suspended pending a criminal prosecution and/or ethical procedure, they usually will continue to be paid pending final resolution.
MORRISON: CONSULTANT KEEPS TITLE OF ‘JUDGE MAKER,’ DESPITE ALLEGATIONS Political consultant David Thomas retained his nickname as “judge maker” on election night despite one judicial candidate’s claim that Thomas had offered a bribe to protect incumbent Judge Rob Bare. http://erj.reviewjournal.com/ct/uz5494296Biz2308284
"Will the new Model S have guns like a James Bond car. "
I would buy the shit out of this car, if that were the case. Just sayin'.
3:08 PM: Thank you for this comment. Just laughed hard out loud.