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Sandoval-Lowden? That's the ticket

It's disingenuous. It's shameless. And it's good for Sue Lowden.

RJ/SUN partner to go boldly where no journalism has gone before

"Press on, Southern Nevada. It's a new beginning." And so it, ahem, begins, the new ad for the still-alive Joint Operating Agreement between the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the one with the worst web site in the country, and the Las Vegas Sun, the one run by the would-be med pot baron and that prizes nightclub selfies. "We are fighting for you every day." Apparently by cutting staff. "And always remember, Press On." Although, with the soon-to-be-web-only Sun, it may be press off. Note: This is not a parody.    

Why is Clark County acting before the state in med pot licensing?

I’m not a suspicious guy. OK, strike that. I admit it: I’m a very suspicious guy. Anyone who covers politics should be. And being around government in Nevada for almost 30 years, I think I’ve earned the right.

Hutchison ties Lowden to Reid in new ad

Lieutenant governor hopeful Mark Hutchison has taken his social media campaign against Sue Lowden to television, with an inevitable ad assailing his primary campaign rival for her contributions to Sen. Harry Reid. The ad even uses a truncated clip of Lowden's mea culpa web ad "explaining" those Reid contributions. Not nice.

Mesquite residents: No checkpoints since BLM left, but militia presence is “creepy” and “unsettling"

Three Mesquite residents say they have not seen any checkpoints in town as described by Rep. Steven Horsford but find the militia forces protecting rancher Cliven Bundy "creepy" and "unsettling."

Nevada Democrats willing to stand for nothing to win

News item: Clark County Democratic Party convention takes a pass on The Education Initiative, opposes Common Core

MY COLUMN: The Nevada delegation meets

I have obtained a transcript of the latest Nevada congressional delegation meeting that took place in the office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid last week: Reid: Welcome, everyone. Congressman Horsford is running a few minutes late. He’s on some MSNBC show. Dina Titus: Why do they always call him? I’m a damn professor. I’m not happy. Reid: Oh, stop it, Dina, or I’ll get Rory to run for something you want. Dean Heller: I don’t understand why I’m not on FOX more.

My thoughts on the AFL-CIO opposing The Education Initiative

AFL-CIO backs resolution to oppose margin tax

UPDATED: I'm reliably told the vote was 229-78. That's closer to three quarters. If Culinary and Bartenders had not abstained and voted against the resolution, it would have fallen just under two-thirds.   Only slightly amended (the last phrase) from what I previously posted. I'm told Culinary took a pass. Here it is:  

NV Energy asks for lowest rate increase in 13 years

I've confirmed that NV Energy today will ask for its lowest general rate increase since 2001. The overall increase sought from the Public Utilities Commission is .9 percent, resulting in a 1.9 percent residential monthly increase. The total amount is just under $21 million. This is a dramatic change from 2011, when the company asked for a $250 million general rate increase, or 15 percent on everyone. If approved, the new rates would take effect Jan.1 I hope to have Warren Buffett on "Ralston Reports" before that date....