Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, local employers talk about importance of Recovery Act

Posted in Blog | 02/16/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Tomorrow marks the anniversary of passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the rhetoric has already ramped up from Republicans both nationally and in Nevada. But at an event honoring ARRA’s anniversary, Nevada Democrats discussed how crucial this legislation has been in creating and saving jobs – including those of teachers, police, renewable energy and construction workers and gaming employees across the state – and in cutting taxes for the middle class. Today, the Nevada State Democratic Party,…

Nevada Democrats Remember JoAnn Orange

Posted in Blog | 02/15/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Democrats across Nevada are mourning the loss of our friend and Executive Board member JoAnn Orange, who passed away on Monday, February 15th. “JoAnn was a passionate advocate for Democrats across Nevada,” said Nevada State Democratic Chair Sam Lieberman. “She was an especially strong voice for Nevada’s rural Democrats, but she will be missed by all.  She was an extraordinary woman by any measure.  Our thoughts and prayers are with JoAnn’s husband Bud, and their family.”

Democrats Delivering for Nevada: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Posted in Blog | 02/03/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Last week the Nevada State Democratic Party celebrated the anniversary of passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, championed by Sen. Harry Reid and signed by Pres. Barack Obama a year ago. The act is another step toward ensuring equal pay for equal work. The legislation ensures that  if a worker discovers disparities between his or her salary and another worker who performs the same work, that worker has 180 days from the most recent paycheck, not the date…

Democrats Delivering for Nevada: The DREAM Act

Posted in Blog | 02/02/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Paulina, a high school student, talks of being inspired by Sen. Harry Reid and Nevada Democrats' support of the Dream Act, which will help her realize the American dream. This week the Nevada State Democratic Party released the first in a series of testimonial videos featuring real Nevadans who have benefited from the funding, policies and programs in place thanks to the hard work of Sen. Reid, Congresswomen Dina Titus and Shelley Berkley and other Nevada Democrats. Today’s video features…

Nevada Democrats launch new Web site, video series

Posted in Blog | 01/31/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Please watch this video, where Sean Sabatini talks about benefiting from the first-time home buyer tax credit championed by Sen. Harry Reid and Nevada Democrats. Today the Nevada State Democratic Party launched its newly remodeled Web site, www.nvdems.com, and a video series highlighting what Nevada’s Democratic delegation, led by Sen. Harry Reid, has done to improve the lives of Nevadans in the last year. NSDP released the first in a series of testimonial videos featuring real Nevadans who have benefited…

Democrats: Delivering for Nevada

Posted in Blog | 01/29/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Celebrating the Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act The Nevada State Democratic Party is celebrating the anniversary of passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a championed by Sen. Harry Reid and signed by Pres. Barack Obama a year ago today. The act is another step toward ensuring equal pay for equal work. The legislation ensures that  if a worker discovers disparities between his or her salary and another worker who performs the same work, that worker…

Remembering Delia Martinez

Posted in Blog | 01/26/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party It is with a heavy heart that the Nevada State Democratic Party marks the passing of loyal party activist Delia Martinez, president of the Henderson Democratic Club and treasurer of the Clark County Democratic Hispanic Caucus. She will be missed.   Viewing:  La Paloma Funeral Services     Thursday, January 28, 2010     4:00pm - 7:00pm     Address:  5450 Stephanie Street, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89122     Phone: (702) 732-7070   Funeral Mass:  Holy Family Catholic Church     Friday, January…

Oceguera Calls On Gibbons to Lift Gag Order On State Agencies

Posted in Blog | 01/15/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Assembly Majority Leader John Oceguera today sent a letter to Gov. Jim Gibbons urging him to rescind his order that state agency heads should not respond to requests from legislators without the governor's personal approval. The letter can viewed here.  

Senator Woodhouse Responds to Gov. Gibbons’ Proposed Education Cuts

Posted in Blog | 01/08/10 | by Nevada Democratic Party Watch Senator Woodhouse get interviewed by Channel 8 about Gov. Gibbons' proposed draconian cuts to education.  

AMA Endorses Senate Health Bill

Posted in Blog | 12/21/09 | by Nevada Democratic Party According to NPR, the American Medical Association has endorsed the Senate Health bill, stating the legislation "will bring our nation close to the finish line on health reform." "All Americans deserve affordable, high-quality health coverage so they can get the medical care they need -- and this bill advances many of our priority issues for achieving the vision of a health system that works for patients and physicians," AMA President-elect Cecil B.Wilson said in a statement released by the AMA.…