For the past two weeks I have basked in the numbers shining forth from the gallon and dollar counters at my local gasoline pump.
News Columns
President-elect Barack Obama wants Congress to “act boldly and act now” to fix the economy. Sounds as if he needs Jack Bauer on his economic team.
Nevada’s newest Gaming Control Board member, Mark Lipparelli, is serving the shortest term in the board’s history — a mere 25 days. Lipparelli’s quirky term began Jan. 1 and ends Jan. 25.
This week readers want to know about the construction on Serene Avenue in Henderson; when Grand Montecito Parkway in the northwest valley is going to be opened; and what route will the F Street protest march take through downtown this morning?
The difference between locals and tourists: When the bill for lunch in the Encore coffee shop comes and it’s $50 for two for a frittata and a pizza, and iced tea is $4.50, the tourist doesn’t blanch.
More than a few people are worried about a lawsuit filed two weeks ago to stop the ongoing Interstate 15 north widening project.
Retiring Nevada Supreme Court Justice Bill Maupin found that quote tucked away in an old legal volume in the court. He believes the elegant handwriting belonged to one of his predecessors, Cameron Batjer. “He left it there. I don’t know why, but I kept it and look at it every day before I go to work,” Maupin said. “It’s a statement on the restraint judges should exercise in handling matters that come before the court.”
This week readers want to know what the Las Vegas Beltway and Summerlin Parkway interchange will look like when it’s done and when Hollywood Boulevard near Sahara Avenue be opened. And the Road Warrior offers some New Year’s resolutions.
Motive? The prosecutors who indicted Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki don’t need to prove no stinkin’ motive.
