NEVADA FOCUS: Blogs, Alternative Energy, Groups and Events
Blogging Nevada:
Blue Sage Views
LeftyBlogs Nevada is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Nevada.
My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada News Clippings
Some Stories of interest:
Nevada Headline Roundup: All Manner of Cuts, Cuts, Cuts, and More Cuts. Let me tell you, the same thing is happening in New York State. This is going to be really bad for everyone.
PLAN's Plan: Reforming Nevada's Regressive Tax Structure. This is also a debate going on in NY State.
County Employees Salaries
House votes to widen child health care: This is what you get when you elect more Democrats: Better health care for America's kids...And on a related note: Heller (R-NV) Votes Against SCHIP -- Again. Why do Republicans hate our kids?
Jobs on the Rez? Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing Scheduled
Economist: Las Vegas economy has further to fall...And on a related note: Forecast 2009 in Reno: Recovery a long way off, experts say. Bush's legacy of economic collapse will be haunting us for some time.
A good sign: Environmental, labor groups join forces during tough times
Renewable Nevada: Working to bring sustainability to Las Vegas
Millions in Medicaid Cuts May Cause Reduced Care: The lasting impact of Republican mismanagement of America...and more of Bush's legacy: Nevada jobless claim system overloaded
Titus named to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Selfish Nevada Republicans Put Saudi Arabia Ahead of America...yet again
Another Corrupt State Board?
Biodiesel from Coffee Grounds!
Bills to watch: 2009 Nevada Legislative Session
From Daily Kos comes this rundown of the 2010 elections in Nevada:
Nevada Lt. Governor Indicted on Four Felony Counts! Another corrupt Republican destined for conviction? And this is the guy who wanted to run for Senate against Reid!
Alternative Energy in Nevada:
Bently Biofuels: Producing and Selling AMERICAN Fuels in Nevada
Bently Biofuels Company is dedicated to the research, development, production, and distribution of renewable fuels in order to preserve the environment and free our nation from the problems of imported energy. We feel this is the right thing to do for ourselves and for future generations.
Retail Station Now Open
The Bently Biofuels Outpost, our first retail store opened to the public on Tuesday September 30th 2008. The station is located at 1350 Buckeye Road in Minden, Nevada (location map) a short distance from our biofuel plant and is open for fueling 24/7. The station sells various blends of biodiesel and ethanol for all vehicles along with an assortment of healthy foods and eco-friendly products. For store hours and additional information visit Bently Biofuels Outpost.
Bulk Fuel Sales
Bently Biofuels Company produces biodiesel from a variety of recycled and non-food sources of vegetable oil. Bulk fuel blends are available for purchase at our plant by appointment or for delivery to your job site or business.
Fleet Solutions
Our retail station accepts ProFleet, our fleet card solution for local businesses wanting to green their transportation fleet. A fleet card application and additional information is available at PCS4fuel.
For information on our products and services click here. You may contact us by leaving a message at 775-783-0123 or by emailing us.
Sunrise Susutainable Resource Group, Reno, NV
Sunrise has worked for over ten years to educate and advocate for a sustainable future. As we have seen the adoption of so many sustainable concepts over the last few years, it becomes important that we not loose site of the real sustainable future – one where all 6.7 billion people on earth can have their needs met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Our Mission:
The Sunrise mission is to empower Nevadans to use resources responsibly through education, advocacy and community development.
Our Affiliations:
Sunrise is a member of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.
Las Vegas Alternative Energy Group: Whether you want to inform yourself or are a Pro, Discuss various forms of energy procuration, why it makes sense for the community, the world and, of course, your pocket book!
A Greener Las Vegas: Green Home, Housing, Home Remodeling, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development
Groups and Events in Nevada:
The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) is a non-profit organization formed in 1994 to bring people and organizations together to build a better Nevada. We are more than two-dozen groups dedicated to working for social, economic, and environmental justice. Our member groups include anti-poverty activists, people of color, children’s advocates, disabled persons, environmentalists, lesbians and gay men, and labor unions.
Las Vegas Democratic Party Meetup Group A large and active group organizing Las vegas.
Southern Nevada Stonewall Democratic Club
P O Box 72858
Las Vegas, Nevada 89170-2858
702 250-2070
www.stonewalllv.org
Stonewall Democrats of Northern Nevada serves the greater Reno/Sparks/Carson City area of Northern Nevada, meetings seem to be first Monday of each month. For more info: 775-787-0890, StonewallDemNN_at_yahoo.com
Here are some Democracy for America groups in Nevada for those who want People Powered Politics:
Las Vegas Democracy For America: Las Vegas Democracy For America is working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level.
Our goal is to create a vibrant, unified Democratic Party in our counties and state. In addition work with other states to promote unity and take back our country in 2008. Sign up here to help.
DFA Reno/Democracy for Nevada: We are the Northern Nevada non-campus DFA affiliate Sign up here for more info.
Henderson NV Democracy For America: Henderson NV & Las Vegas Democracy For America are working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level. Sign up here for more info.
And for those who like to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally groups in Nevada:
Boulder City, Nevada
* Last Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Boulder Dam Brewing, 453 Nevada Hwy
* Hosted by Valerie McNay, Lynn Goya, Dave Kreamer and Matt Di Teresa, bouldercity (at) drinkingliberally.org
Fernley, Nevada
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Truck Inn, (upper level of restaurant)
* Hosted by Joe Slabbinck and Robert Gleason, fernley (at) drinkingliberally.org
Northwest Las Vegas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Tenaya Creek Restaurant & Brewery, 3101 N. Tenaya Way
* Hosted by Betsy Meinhold, lasvegas (at) drinkingliberally.org
Southeast/Henderson
* Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Gin Mill, 2561 Windmill Parkway (SE corner Windmill Parkway & Pecos)
* Hosted by David Black-Downes and Karen Kostoff, henderson (at) drinkingliberally.org
Reno
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
* Sage Creek Grill, 5851 S Virginia St (next to Wild Oats)
* Hosted by Kevin and Allison Edwards
Blue Sage Views
LeftyBlogs Nevada is the place to find out what's happening in the progressive blogosphere across Nevada.
My Silver State: Where Progressive Nevadans Unite
Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada News Clippings
Some Stories of interest:
Nevada Headline Roundup: All Manner of Cuts, Cuts, Cuts, and More Cuts. Let me tell you, the same thing is happening in New York State. This is going to be really bad for everyone.
PLAN's Plan: Reforming Nevada's Regressive Tax Structure. This is also a debate going on in NY State.
County Employees Salaries
House votes to widen child health care: This is what you get when you elect more Democrats: Better health care for America's kids...And on a related note: Heller (R-NV) Votes Against SCHIP -- Again. Why do Republicans hate our kids?
Jobs on the Rez? Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing Scheduled
Economist: Las Vegas economy has further to fall...And on a related note: Forecast 2009 in Reno: Recovery a long way off, experts say. Bush's legacy of economic collapse will be haunting us for some time.
A good sign: Environmental, labor groups join forces during tough times
Renewable Nevada: Working to bring sustainability to Las Vegas
Millions in Medicaid Cuts May Cause Reduced Care: The lasting impact of Republican mismanagement of America...and more of Bush's legacy: Nevada jobless claim system overloaded
Titus named to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Selfish Nevada Republicans Put Saudi Arabia Ahead of America...yet again
Another Corrupt State Board?
Biodiesel from Coffee Grounds!
Bills to watch: 2009 Nevada Legislative Session
From Daily Kos comes this rundown of the 2010 elections in Nevada:
Endangered Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dodged two major bullets this past year (well, he helped stop one of them) and looks quite a bit better for reelection than he did a year ago. From a purely electoral standpoint, he's seen several strokes of good luck of late; since November 4, pretty much everything has come up Reid in Nevada.
It was widely rumored in 2007 that Reid's polling numbers against Republican Rep. Jon Porter were looking very bad - indeed, Research 2000 polled Porter against Reid after the election and found Reid ahead 46-40.
This being the case, Reid recruited Democrat Dina Titus into the NV-03 congressional race (after candidate Robert Daskas dropped out) specifically to get rid of Porter. It worked, as Titus took out the incumbent in November, defeating him 48-42.
On the same day, two other possible Reid opponents - State Senators Bob Beers and Joe Heck - both lost their own bids for reelection.
This left Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki as the likeliest challenger - until Krolicki was indicted on four felony counts of misappropriating state funds.
So we're now back to a weakened Porter as the leading Republican candidate. Reid is hardly super popular in Nevada - or among the netroots - but he's now favored to win reelection.
Democrats, meanwhile, will have their eyes on taking out woefully unpopular Governor Jim Gibbons (having taken the Nevada Senate in fine style in November). Gibbons may in fact receive a GOP primary challenge from Second District Rep. Dean Heller, who would be twice the candidate Gibbons would in 2010. For the Democrats, there's no presumptive nominee since Titus - the 2006 nominee - was elected to Congress. Several politicians will no doubt consider the race, probably including State Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley.
Nevada Lt. Governor Indicted on Four Felony Counts! Another corrupt Republican destined for conviction? And this is the guy who wanted to run for Senate against Reid!
Alternative Energy in Nevada:
Bently Biofuels: Producing and Selling AMERICAN Fuels in Nevada
Bently Biofuels Company is dedicated to the research, development, production, and distribution of renewable fuels in order to preserve the environment and free our nation from the problems of imported energy. We feel this is the right thing to do for ourselves and for future generations.
Retail Station Now Open
The Bently Biofuels Outpost, our first retail store opened to the public on Tuesday September 30th 2008. The station is located at 1350 Buckeye Road in Minden, Nevada (location map) a short distance from our biofuel plant and is open for fueling 24/7. The station sells various blends of biodiesel and ethanol for all vehicles along with an assortment of healthy foods and eco-friendly products. For store hours and additional information visit Bently Biofuels Outpost.
Bulk Fuel Sales
Bently Biofuels Company produces biodiesel from a variety of recycled and non-food sources of vegetable oil. Bulk fuel blends are available for purchase at our plant by appointment or for delivery to your job site or business.
Fleet Solutions
Our retail station accepts ProFleet, our fleet card solution for local businesses wanting to green their transportation fleet. A fleet card application and additional information is available at PCS4fuel.
For information on our products and services click here. You may contact us by leaving a message at 775-783-0123 or by emailing us.
Sunrise Susutainable Resource Group, Reno, NV
Sunrise has worked for over ten years to educate and advocate for a sustainable future. As we have seen the adoption of so many sustainable concepts over the last few years, it becomes important that we not loose site of the real sustainable future – one where all 6.7 billion people on earth can have their needs met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Our Mission:
The Sunrise mission is to empower Nevadans to use resources responsibly through education, advocacy and community development.
Our Affiliations:
Sunrise is a member of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society.
Las Vegas Alternative Energy Group: Whether you want to inform yourself or are a Pro, Discuss various forms of energy procuration, why it makes sense for the community, the world and, of course, your pocket book!
A Greener Las Vegas: Green Home, Housing, Home Remodeling, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development
Groups and Events in Nevada:
The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN) is a non-profit organization formed in 1994 to bring people and organizations together to build a better Nevada. We are more than two-dozen groups dedicated to working for social, economic, and environmental justice. Our member groups include anti-poverty activists, people of color, children’s advocates, disabled persons, environmentalists, lesbians and gay men, and labor unions.
Las Vegas Democratic Party Meetup Group A large and active group organizing Las vegas.
Southern Nevada Stonewall Democratic Club
P O Box 72858
Las Vegas, Nevada 89170-2858
702 250-2070
www.stonewalllv.org
Stonewall Democrats of Northern Nevada serves the greater Reno/Sparks/Carson City area of Northern Nevada, meetings seem to be first Monday of each month. For more info: 775-787-0890, StonewallDemNN_at_yahoo.com
Here are some Democracy for America groups in Nevada for those who want People Powered Politics:
Las Vegas Democracy For America: Las Vegas Democracy For America is working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level.
Our goal is to create a vibrant, unified Democratic Party in our counties and state. In addition work with other states to promote unity and take back our country in 2008. Sign up here to help.
DFA Reno/Democracy for Nevada: We are the Northern Nevada non-campus DFA affiliate Sign up here for more info.
Henderson NV Democracy For America: Henderson NV & Las Vegas Democracy For America are working to build our membership, register new voters, work to see our votes are protected and help elect Progressive Democrats at every level. Sign up here for more info.
And for those who like to combine social events with politics, here are the Drinking Liberally groups in Nevada:
Boulder City, Nevada
* Last Friday of each month, 6:00 pm onward
* Boulder Dam Brewing, 453 Nevada Hwy
* Hosted by Valerie McNay, Lynn Goya, Dave Kreamer and Matt Di Teresa, bouldercity (at) drinkingliberally.org
Fernley, Nevada
* Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Truck Inn, (upper level of restaurant)
* Hosted by Joe Slabbinck and Robert Gleason, fernley (at) drinkingliberally.org
Northwest Las Vegas
* Every Thursday, 6:30 pm onward
* Tenaya Creek Restaurant & Brewery, 3101 N. Tenaya Way
* Hosted by Betsy Meinhold, lasvegas (at) drinkingliberally.org
Southeast/Henderson
* Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm onward
* The Gin Mill, 2561 Windmill Parkway (SE corner Windmill Parkway & Pecos)
* Hosted by David Black-Downes and Karen Kostoff, henderson (at) drinkingliberally.org
Reno
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
* Sage Creek Grill, 5851 S Virginia St (next to Wild Oats)
* Hosted by Kevin and Allison Edwards
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