Megan Barth, Author at Nevada Globe

To Rebuild The GOP, Nevada Needs Money Not Moderates

November 22, 2022 8:10 pmNovember 30, 2022 4:39 pm

After the predicted red tsunami turned out to be more of a red trickle, there has been no shortage of opinions and blame. Many of these opinions conclude that conservatives can’t win in Nevada and moderate Republicans are the answer to a winning GOP ticket. Seemingly, every time a Republican...

Long-shot Libertarian Candidate Loses, Hands Democrats Super Majority in Nevada Assembly

November 21, 2022 12:48 pmFebruary 1, 2024 2:47 pm

After a failed Republican run for Congressional District 3 in 2020 (losing in the Republican primary to Dan Rodimer), “television personality” Mindy Robinson tried to hone her political chops as a Libertarian candidate and run for Assembly District 35. Her challengers were two-term incumbent Democrat Michelle Gorlow and Republican Tiffany...

Joey Gilbert Applies for Trustee on Washoe County School Board

November 21, 2022 8:11 amNovember 22, 2022 8:10 pm

Reno attorney Joey Gilbert has applied for an open trustee position (District E) on the Washoe County School Board (WCSD). The position is open after former trustee Angie Taylor won her race for Assembly District 27. Gilbert came in second in his bid for Nevada governor and made education a...

‘Staffing Constraints’ Delay Open Records Request For Reno Public Safety Center Budget

November 18, 2022 11:17 amNovember 29, 2022 1:51 pm

Back in October, The Globe broke the story related to the ballooning budget of the Public Safety Center in Reno. A source within the city informed The Globe that Phase One of the project was $14 million over budget. The City of Reno had previously approved a $34.5 million budget...

Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones Leads Drew Johnson By 336 Votes

November 17, 2022 2:54 pmNovember 18, 2022 11:18 am

Only 336 votes separate incumbent Democratic Commissioner Justin Jones and GOP challenger Drew Johnson. In District F, Johnson saw an early *2,494 -vote lead evaporate by Saturday. Johnson told The Globe this morning: “I’m grateful for the unbelievable outpouring of support for our campaign. We are in the process of...

Eddie Lorton Concedes Reno Mayoral Race to Incumbent Hillary Schieve

November 16, 2022 3:17 pm

This morning, Reno Mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton conceded to his opponent, incumbent Hillary Schieve. Mayor Schieve received 59 percent of the votes (51,859 votes) compared to 41 percent for Lorton (35,966 votes). Lorton posted his concession statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday morning saying: It has been my honor...

Governor-Elect Joe Lombardo Announces Transition Team

November 16, 2022 12:34 pmNovember 25, 2022 4:58 pm

Today, Nevada Governor-Elect Joe Lombardo announced his transition team and working committees ahead of taking office in January. “I’m excited to announce my transition chair and team today,” said Governor-Elect Joe Lombardo. “I have asked Ryan Erwin to chair my transition team, and he has graciously agreed. With his steadfast...