Kenny Guinn

Last updated: Wednesday, Aug. 24 2011 2:41 p.m. MDT

Ann Romney, Mitt's wife, visits northern Nevada

The wife of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was in northern Nevada on Wednesday to meet with party loyalists and seek support for her husband's White House bid as the Silver State prepares for its early role in the 2012 presidential contest.

Published: Aug. 24, 2011

GOP holds Nevada budget trump cards

Democrats may hold slim margins in the Nevada Senate and Assembly, but halfway through the 2011 session it's Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval and the GOP minority who are holding the trump cards. Elected on a no tax platform, the first term governor has pledged to balance the state budget with existing revenue — and deep cuts to education and social programs that Democrats find onerous.

Published: April 10, 2011