CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

GOVERNOR MOURNS LOSS OF NEVADA SOLDIER IN IRAQ

CARSON CITY ? Gov. Kenny Guinn today released the following statement regarding the deaths of Army Pfc. Thomas C. Seikert, 20, of Lovelock on Tuesday, December 6, in Iraq:

?It is always tragic when a young person?s life is cut short. Our brave men and women in the military are sacrificing so much to defend our way of life, and each day face perils that many of us can only imagine. Dema and I grieve each time we hear of the passing of one of Nevada?s soldiers. Our hearts go out to the family members who must bear the weight of the sorrow and heartache of losing a loved one. ?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2005 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that he has named long-time Ely resident Kenneth Heinbaugh to fill a vacated seat on the White Pine County Commission. Raymond Urrizaga was forced to resign from the Commission for health reasons. The seat will be up for election in 2006.

“Ken’s background as an active community member and business owner will serve White Pine County well,” Gov. Guinn said. “He has a degree in business and has successfully run a local company in White Pine County for many years. His experience with accounting, finance and working with budgets are certainly assets that will assist the county with meeting its obligations.”

Heinbaugh, who has lived in White Pine County since his birth in 1937, owns and operates County Insurance and Financial Services. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance and Accounting from the University of Colorado.

“I am honored to be selected by Governor Guinn from among the many qualified candidates who applied for the vacancy,” Heinbaugh said. “I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners and serving the citizens of White Pine County.”

According to Nevada Revised Statutes 244.040, the Governor must appoint someone with the same party affiliation as the person who vacated the position.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

Read the response of President Bush to the irresponsible and false claims regarding pre-war intelligence.

Time Magazine has selected our Governor Kenny Guinn as one of the top 5 governors in the United States. A brief extract from the article:

While the economy has continued to thrive on his watch, Guinn has tried to leave Nevada with a broader and more solid foundation for the long-term future. Most notably, he established a Millennium Scholarship program to help high school graduates pay for college, and privatized the state's underfunded workers' compensation program—a move that took the $2 billion shortfall off Nevada's books and helped lower the insurance rates companies pay into the system. Along the way, Guinn helped fight the Federal Government's plan for a nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain; moved to diversify Nevada's gambling-dependent economy; and worked to address its many social ills, which include some of the nation's highest rates for suicide, teen pregnancy, youth violence and high school dropouts.

See the full article at http://tinyurl.com/7zyeh.

Paul F. Adams
Chairman
Chairman@NevadaGOP.org

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*1. Adams, Paul. 'A profile of NRP,' "A search of 'Nevada Republican Party,' on the Google.com," (November 27, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Ibid.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2005
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that Nevada is receiving $850,000 from the National Governor’s Association (NGA) as part of the organization’s High School Honor Grant funding. Nevada was approved for funding by the NGA in all three Phase II categories: (1) Expansion of Advanced Placement Participation, (2) Turn Around Low-Performing High Schools, and (3) Development of a Statewide Longitudinal K-12 Data System.

“I am exceptionally grateful for the assistance of the NGA as we work to improve our education system in Nevada for the benefit of all students,” Gov. Guinn said. “This grant funding will provide an opportunity to expand Advanced Placement courses and teacher training, thereby better preparing more of our high school students for college. The NGA funding will serve as an excellent partner to the highly successful Millennium Scholarship program.”

The NGA grant money will be administered by the Nevada Department of Education for the Expansion of Advanced Placement Participation and to improve disadvantaged students’ access to, and success in, college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Funding will also be directed to recruit more minority teachers for AP classes.

Nevada’s share of the Turn Around Low-Performing High Schools funding will pair successful high schools with low-performing schools that have similar demographics. Staff from selected high schools around the state will receive and provide peer collaboration and mentoring as part of the Successful Practices Network, along with receiving focused technical assistance, resources and support.

The third area of grant funding from the NGA, Development of a Statewide Longitudinal K-12 Data System, will assist Nevada in enhancing its current P-12 data system and to examine “Best Practices” other states have successfully implemented. The data is used to evaluate program effectiveness and the impact of improvement efforts on student performance.

Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Keith Rheault said, “Through the receipt of the three NGA grants, Nevada has been given a wonderful opportunity to improve the achievement of our high school students, reduce the achievement gaps that exist for some of our students and to graduate high school students that are better prepared for work and future educational pursuits.”

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2005
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today issued a proclamation in recognition of November as National Adoption Awareness Month in the State of Nevada.

“I am proud of the efforts of our state and local agencies to help find homes for deserving children, and equally proud of the dedicated and loving individuals who bring adopted children into their homes,” Gov. Guinn said. “The saying ‘every child deserves a home’ rings true, and these agencies and generous families are a living testament to the power of individual people to change the lives of children in need of a helping hand.”

Several events are planned at libraries statewide to coincide with Adoption Awareness Month. The Division of Child and Family Services will have agency representatives available at adoption information booths from 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the following county libraries: Winnemucca, November 7; Elko, November 8; Ely, November 9; Minden, November 10; Lovelock, November 16; Yerington, November 17; Carson City, November 21; and Fallon, November 22. Additionally, libraries in Austin, Hawthorne, Pahrump, Tonopah and Virginia City will have adoption information on display throughout November.

The library events are being sponsored by the Division of Child and Family services thanks to a generous donation from graphic designer jimmy.hazard. For more information about adopting a child, please contact Don Kamka or Melodie Masterson with the Division of Child and Family Services at (775) 687-4943, or call toll free 1-888-423-2659

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2005
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn and members of the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety will take possession of a Cessna 210 single engine aircraft being donated to the state by Washoe Valley rancher George W. Gillemot.

A ceremonial handing over of the keys will take place on Wednesday, October 26, at 10:00am at the Carson City Airport (2101 Arrowhead Drive), El Aero hanger.

The aircraft will be used by the Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Center Command to enhance traffic enforcement and to improve aerial surveillance during natural disasters and other events, and by the Department of Transportation to transport personnel to isolated locations in the state and to assist in conducting Federal Aviation Administration airport safety and security inspections.

The estimated value of the Cessna 210 is about $200,000

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT AWARDED TO THE NEVADA STATE HEALTH DIVISION'S BUREAU OF HEALTH PLANNING AND STATISTICS (September 30, 2005) (pdf)

Carson City ? The Nevada State Health Division is announcing a contract award in the amount of $371,080 to the Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics from the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) to establish the Electronic Death Registration (EDR) system.*1

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Reference

*1. Office of the Governor. 'A press release,' "A search of 'governor Kenny Guinn' on the Google.con," (October 21, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 5, 2005
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

LAS VEGAS – Gov. Kenny Guinn announced at a news conference in Las Vegas today that Nevada citizens will receive their tax surplus rebate checks in the next few days. Guinn said the checks were mailed out today from various post offices throughout the state.

“This is a historic day in Nevada; the first time the state has returned surplus tax money to its rightful owners, the people,” Gov. Guinn said. “I want to thank the Legislature for agreeing with me that after meeting the basic financial needs of the state, additional tax revenues should be returned to our citizens, who can best decide how that money should be spent.”

Gov. Guinn said that close to 1.9 million checks totaling nearly $272 million are being sent to Nevadans. Checks will range from a minimum of $75 to a maximum of $275 per vehicle, based on the 2004 registration fee paid. Persons over the age of 65 as of January 1, 2005, who did not register a vehicle but do have a Nevada identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will also receive a check for $75. Those over the age of 65 as of January 1, 2005, who possess a valid Nevada driver’s license but did not register a vehicle in 2004 are also eligible to receive a refund of $75, but those checks will not be mailed out until later this year, probably in December.

Nevadans looking for information about their rebate amount can go to www.dmvnv.com, enter their name and license plate number and view the exact amount being refunded. Several phone numbers are also available: Las Vegas 702-486-2339; Reno/Carson City 775-684-4948; and for all other areas 1-800-951-1874. An email address, rebate@dmv.state.nv.us, is also available.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2005

CONTACT: Rebecca Wagner (775) 684-5680; (775) 720-0395 – cell

CARSON CITY, NV– The Nevada State Office of Energy (“NSOE”) and the Nevada Housing Division (“NHD”) are joining forces to promote Energy Awareness Month throughout October by issuing weekly conservation and energy efficiency tips and other information to help consumers combat rising energy costs.

This year’s theme, Not In Use? Turn Off the Juice, promotes smart energy choices, reminding Nevadans to switch off unnecessary lights, unplug electrical drains, and use efficient ENERGY STARâ products. Additional energy conservation events will be announced throughout the month.

“As energy costs continue to rise, I am deeply concerned about the impact on Nevadans,” said Rebecca Wagner, Energy Advisor to Gov. Guinn and Director of the Nevada State Office of Energy. “The goal of Energy Awareness Month is to provide information to consumers so they can make smart energy choices.”

The NSOE is responsible for updating and implementing the Governor’s Comprehensive Energy Plan. One of the primary objectives of the Plan is to support and encourage the efficient use of energy. Additionally, the NSOE is the point of contact for Nevada for federal energy grants to support a variety of energy programs throughout the state.

The focus of the Nevada Housing Division’s Weatherization Program is to assist Nevada’s low income persons reduce their utility bills by providing for energy conservation improvements to their residences. Assistance is provided free of charge to homeowners or renters who reside in single-family homes, in apartment buildings, or in manufactured housing and whose annual gross incomes are at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines.

“For the low-income family, a significant amount of their total monthly income goes towards meeting the cost of rising utility bills. The Division’s sub grantees inspect applicant’s homes, and, after determining the applicant’s eligibility, inspect their residence for housing improvements needed for energy conservation,” said Charles L. Horsey, Administrator, Nevada Housing Division.

This week’s conservation tips are easy, no cost measures that can reduce monthly bills. By merely turning off lights, we can have a significant impact on our energy consumption.

ENERGY TIPS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3:

The No-Brainers: No Cost Tips to Save Energy

Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. Utilize the “sleep” setting on your computer as it can use as much energy as a refrigerator.

Set your thermostat to 68 degrees when home and set back to 60 degrees while sleeping or away from home for more than four hours.

Open window coverings on the sunny side of your home to take advantage of the sun. Be sure to close the coverings as the sun goes down.

Set your water heater to 120 degrees.

Keep your freezer as full as possible. Use plastic bottles with water to fill in the empty spaces.

Make sure food is cool and covered before it goes into the refrigerator.

Run full loads in your washer and dryer.

Vacuum your refrigerator coils and keep lights and lighting fixtures clean.

Unplug your televisions/DVD player/VCR when you’re on vacation.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today released the following statement regarding the deaths of Nevada National Guard soldiers Sergeant Dana Stewart and CW3 John Michael Flynn, both from Northern Nevada, on Sunday, September 25, in Afghanistan:

“These men paid the ultimate price in protecting the freedoms we enjoy in our nation each and every day. I have been in contact with their families and shared with their love one’s the heartfelt sadness Dema and I share for their profound loss. These men were Nevadans through and through: born, raised and schooled in Northern Nevada. Although we mourn the loss of any of our brave men and women serving their nation, it hits us all especially hard when it is one of our native citizens. I know their comrades in Company D, 113th Aviation Division out of Stead bear the grief of a heavy heart as they continue their valiant efforts here and abroad.”

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2005 Contact: Lisa Foster 775-684-5670 or
775-230-4177

CARSON CITY - Governor Kenny Guinn has received notification that Nevada’s request for a federal emergency declaration to assist hurricane evacuees has been approved. This declaration clears the way for the state and local governments to obtain reimbursement of costs to assist evacuees from hurricane Katrina from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

“Nevadans can be proud of their efforts to help people impacted by the hurricane,” Guinn said. “With the assistance of non-profit groups such as Catholic Charities, United Way, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the many others that have worked hard to assist the evacuees, Nevada has demonstrated our support for the victims of Katrina. Local governments and businesses have also generously dedicated their resources to further support Nevada’s efforts.”

A hurricane evacuee registration center is operating now in Las Vegas at 1501 North Las Vegas Blvd. This center is a central point where evacuees can register for assistance, receive information about jobs and housing, and inquire about other social services.

To date, Nevada has deployed over 225 Air and Army National Guard forces to the Gulf States, including police and security forces and 60 medics. Other Guard personnel have been deployed for light security duties, and a C-130 and two helicopters are assisting in recovery operations. Dozens of pallets of food, water and medical supplies have also been airlifted into the stricken region. Nevada dispatched two 50-bed disaster medical facilities obtained by the Nevada State Health Division's Public Health Preparedness Program, in partnership with the Nevada Hospital Association.

In addition, 103 state and local law enforcement officers are serving in the affected area to help with various security and recovery efforts.

Nevada Division of Emergency Management Director Frank Siracusa is the Governor’s Authorized Representative (GAR) for this emergency declaration.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

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555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

For Immediate Release: September 2, 2005

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Contact: Lisa Foster
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY — Gov. Kenny Guinn has announced his appointments to the Commission on Educational Excellence, a panel charged with furthering efforts to improve the achievement of pupils in elementary and secondary schools.

“The individuals I have selected have a formidable job ahead of them and an incredible opportunity to change the outcome of education in Nevada’s struggling schools,“ Governor Kenny Guinn said. “This Commission provides the ability to uncover teaching methods that have proven effective in enhancing our educational system. Additionally, the funding available through this legislation will allow schools to implement improvement plans already in place, as well as those they may develop in the future.”

In Governor Guinn’s State of the State speech, he announced his intention to promote legislation that would help change the direction of failing schools. SB 404, passed by the 2005 legislature, was the bill the Governor sponsored to accomplish this goal, and this Commission is a result of that legislation.

The Governor named the following individuals to the Committee:

Keith Rheault, the Superintendent of Public Instruction;

Max Brown, a teacher at Fay Herron Elementary School in Las Vegas;

Adriano Ocampo, a teacher at Sandy Miller Elementary School in Las Vegas;

Pete Hall, the Principal of Anderson Elementary School in Reno;

Bernice Servilican, a teacher at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno;

Roger Jacks, the Principal of Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas;

George Anne Rice, an Associate Superintendent with the Clark County School District;

Caroline McIntosh, an Assistant Superintendent with the White Pine County School District; and

Chanda Cook, a parent from Las Vegas

The bill specifies that the Commission must be comprised of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, two elementary school teachers, one secondary school teacher, one elementary school principal, one secondary school principal, one administrator from Clark or Washoe County, one administrator from a rural school district and one parent.

“With more and more of our schools being identified as needing improvement, we must do everything possible to assure our educators have the tools they need to succeed,” Governor Guinn said.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
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Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

I was both pleased and gratified to learn from state Treasurer Brian Krolicki that Moody’s, the national credit rating organization, has recently upgraded Nevada’s General Obligation bond rating. I am proud to report that the first improvement in our credit rating since 1977 is the result of our sound fiscal policy.

The Moody’s announcement points to the 2004-2005 biennium as a major turning point in Nevada’s economic outlook. It was during this time that we concentrated our efforts on strengthening and broadening our tax base and continuing to look for ways to streamline and better manage government.

Moody’s praises Nevada for displaying what it calls, “the hallmarks of conservative budget management,” and for our “ability to respond quickly to downturns and to react prudently during flush times.” The report points out that fiscally conservative elements of the enacted biennial budget (FY 06-07) have balanced our efforts to broaden and enrich the state’s tax base. It highlights the work we’ve done to replenish the state’s Rainy Day Fund, restoring its balance to more than $200 million, as a sign of proactive long-range planning and is supportive of Nevada’s decision to forgo permanent tax reductions in the face of a large budget surplus. Indeed, Moody’s praises our decision to return a portion of this surplus to our taxpayers in the form of a one-time $300 million tax rebate, while leaving the current tax structure in place and using conservative revenue assumptions for future planning.

The upgraded rating is truly exciting news for Nevada and means that future funding for large public works projects can be secured at a much lower interest rate. The lower interest rate allows the state to make the most of its precious tax dollars. The increased rating attracts more potential buyers and allows us to issue bonds at an attractive price; both of which serve to lesson the fiscal impact on taxpayers.

Through careful long-range planning, diligent fiscal oversight and a willingness to be flexible in our decision-making, we have made tremendous improvements to Nevada’s current and future economic outlook. I am proud of our accomplishments and the Moody’s announcement is proof that Nevada’s financial practices are drawing the respect and attention they deserve.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 69, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 49 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2005 Contact: Greg Bortolin
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY – Governor Kenny Guinn released the following statement today regarding the death of Marine 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey, 24, of Reno, who was killed in action Sunday, August 21, near Al Karmah, Iraq:

“It was with a heavy heart that I learned of the tragic loss of 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey. Like all of America’s brave armed service men and women, James answered his nation’s call to duty and risked his own life to help guarantee the freedom of others; sadly this act of heroism cost a promising young man his life. Dema and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Cathey. Today, I ask that all Nevadans take a moment to honor this brave young man and the many other brave Nevadans who have laid their lives on the line in the name of freedom. For each of their sacrifices, Nevada is eternally grateful.”

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Studies show that motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for Nevada’s teens. In order to combat this trend, the state of Nevada has enacted new laws that will make our roadways safer. These new laws, which were enacted when I signed Assembly Bill 52, will ensure that Nevada’s young drivers are given the training they need to become safe and responsible behind the wheel, while reducing the distractions that prove dangerous for young motorists. The changes include:

§ The additional requirement of a formal driving log. Beginning October 1, 2005, drivers under the age of 18 applying for a full license will be required to submit a formal written log of the dates and times of their behind-the-wheel experience. These forms are available online at dmvnv.com and at each DMV office.

§ The nighttime driving requirement. Now, as a part of the mandatory 50 hours of guardian supervised behind-the-wheel driving experience, teen drivers must complete a minimum of 10 hours under nighttime driving conditions.

§ Requiring all drivers under the age of 18 to hold an instructional permit for a minimum of six months. During this time, the driver must not be found at fault in an accident and must not be convicted of any moving violation or alcohol/controlled substance offense.

§ Raising the minimum age to apply for a Nevada Driver’s License from 15 years and 9 months, to 16 years. This change holds true for all teen drivers, regardless of when their instructional permit was issued.

§ Increased teen driving restrictions. Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from transporting any passenger under the age of 18, except for immediate family members, within the first three months of obtaining their license. Additionally, drivers under 18 may not drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless they are traveling to or from a scheduled event such as school or work. Law enforcement has the prerogative to ask for satisfactory evidence of such an event. This restriction applies to all drivers under age 18, regardless of when their license was issued.

By improving and expanding upon teen driver training, working to limit driving distractions and placing tighter driving restrictions on Nevada’s young motorists, we will improve the overall safety of Nevada’s roadways. Operating a motor vehicle is a significant milestone in a young person’s life and is also an important responsibility. Reckless, careless and aggressive actions behind the wheel can prove fatal, so it is our duty to ensure that our young people have the training and supervision they need to become responsible drivers. With these new additions to Nevada’s teen driving laws, we can now hand the keys over to our children with a renewed sense of confidence and peace

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 68, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 48 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

As many of you are already aware, recently I led a delegation of Nevada legislative and military leaders to Clovis, N.M., to take part in a regional hearing on the possible closure or realignment of two of Nevada’s military installations. The hearing was part of the bipartisan Base Closure and Realignment Commission’s (BRAC) evaluation of changes proposed by the Department of Defense. I am pleased to announce that our testimony has proven successful.

The Nevada delegation made the trip with the hope of convincing the commission to re-evaluate recommendations for the closure and realignment of the 152nd Airlift Wing of the Nevada Air National Guard and the Hawthorne Army Depot. Thanks to the efforts of Nevada’s delegation at Clovis, as well as the ongoing role that Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has taken from the beginning of this process, Commissioner Philip Coyle of the BRAC commission is visiting both sites today. We are hopeful that once the commission has a clear picture of how important these sites are to both Nevada and to our nation, it will be convinced that these installations must be left intact. Both sites are clearly strategically and technologically unique and therefore tremendously valuable to the state and the nation.

As I stated in my testimony, we feel that the Department of Defense’s recommendations to close the Hawthorne Army Depot and to realign the Air Guard’s 152nd Wing were made hastily and without the application of any objective criteria. We believe the recommendations regarding changes in Nevada were made using inaccurate and misleading data, creating the false perception that these alterations would improve national defense and have a minor negative impact on Nevada. The reality is that this realignment would exact a heavy toll on our state, weakening Nevada’s Homeland Security efforts and disaster preparedness. In addition, it would debilitate the surrounding Hawthorne economy.

The commissioner’s visit is great news for the Reno Air Guard and the Hawthorne Army Depot. While it is not a definitive sign that these sites will be preserved, it is certainly a signal that the federal government is open to state input and is trying to ensure that the process is done with great thought and transparency. It is hoped now that the commissioner and his fellow members will recognize the inherent value of these sites and their importance to our state and to the nation.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 68, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 48 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670
CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn will hold a media briefing regarding the forecast for the 2005 wildfire season on Thursday, June 23, in his office in the State Capitol at 2 p.m. Fire officials from the Nevada Division of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management will also be in attendance.

What: Gov. Kenny Guinn to hold media briefing regarding forecast for 2005 wildfire season.

Where: Governor’s Office, State Capitol.

When: Thursday, June 23.

Time: 2 p.m.

Office of the Governor
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Fax: 775-684-7198
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"Please know that I irrevocably stand by my personal commitment to diversity issues in this state and that my sense of patriotism and faith in America stems from its embrace of that diversity." --A. William Maupin
"As Mayor, I will continue to devote my energies into the preservation and improvement of the standard of living enjoyed here in the City of Las Vegas." --Oscar B. Goodman
"It is only with the dedication and commitment of good people like yourself that I will achieve my goal of becoming Governor of this great state. Dema and I can't thank you enough for your assistance and your positive activivities in the community." --Kenny C. Guinn

Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn announces internal revenue service ruling regarding $300 MILLION rebate to citizens of nevada
By Office of the Governor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that his $300 million vehicle registration rebate for the vast majority of Nevadans is not taxable income in any amount, based upon a letter he has received from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He said the IRS letter reaffirms his plan for the vehicle registration rebate, and that it is the best course of action for the greatest number of Nevadans.

Conversely, the letter said another plan based upon a driver’s license rebate is considered income in all circumstances for every recipient.

“All along I have felt that the rebate should be based on what Nevadans paid in vehicle registration,” Gov. Guinn said. “It is important that individuals who paid something in get something back. This is the best way to accomplish this. We must get this money into the pocketbooks of the citizens of Nevada.”

Gov. Guinn said he believed that the vehicle registration rebate continues to be the best avenue for rebating the most money to the most Nevadans, as it benefits most families and small businesses with multiple vehicles.

Gov. Guinn said he was pleased the IRS was deliberate and thoughtful in its ruling.

“We thought the best avenue for defining the tax consequences for our citizens was to speak directly with the IRS,” he said. “We’re very appreciative that the IRS has given us their guidance. They were extremely helpful and I can’t thank them enough for their assistance.”

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Fax: 775-684-7198
Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

During my State of the State Address, I presented a plan to help the troubled schools of Nevada. Nearly 200 schools in our state are either on the failing list or are on the “watch list” for the federal No Child Left Behind law. To remedy this situation, I proposed the creation of the Commission on Educational Excellence, a blue-ribbon commission that would be charged with dispensing $100 million in remediation funding for schools that most clearly deserve this extra help. The $100 million is an unprecedented and much-needed infusion of money into Nevada public education, and can be used in a variety of ways, depending on priorities set forth in a school’s individual improvement plan. The $100 million and the creation of Commission on Educational Excellence is intended to serve as a stimulus to get these once-dormant improvement plans off the shelf and fully implemented as quickly as possible.

I am pleased to report that the mechanism for my plan has been finalized, and that we are very close to seeing it fully realized. Senate Bill 404 creates a nine-member commission, including two principals and two teachers from schools that are showing us the way – schools that have overcome the odds and are meeting or exceeding current federal standards. The participation of these education professionals is critical to the plan’s success, as I truly believe the front-line perspective of talented and motivated principals and teachers will help give the program an incomparable amount of energy, common sense and vision. The commission’s charge will be to set guidelines for application for funding, provide evaluation of each school’s improvement plan, and then determine the final grant award. Other commission members will include two school district administrators, a parent, the state superintendent of public instruction and a teacher-training representative.

The plan has many positives. One of its most striking features is its flexibility. We all know that different schools have different needs. If, for example, a school has determined in its annual improvement plan that it needs additional ESL instruction, professional development, or all-day kindergarten, a request may be submitted to the commission for additional funding in these or any other areas that are deemed vital by the school. As I said in January, the plan also carries with it strict accountability. The commission will also have the ability to make recommendations for change in leadership at schools that, even with additional funding, continue to lag behind federal standards.

SB 404 will soon go before the Senate Finance Committee and the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. I strongly urge continued support of this important plan, one that promises to get money and resources quickly to our troubled and failing schools. These are schools that for too long have been left in the budgetary shadows of public school funding. SB 404 is an important step forward, and I urge all Nevadans to support it.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 68, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 48 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Governor Kenny Guinn presented a proclamation recognizing May 4, 2005 as National Children's Mental Health Summit Day. This day honors the public and private partnerships in Nevada that recognize the complex mental health needs of children, youth and families.

Nationwide, one in five children and youth experience a mental health problem, and the same holds true for Nevada.

The proclamation honoring Children's Mental Health Summit Day represents an import time for families, decision-makers, and the public to consider the mental health needs of children and how to effectively address those needs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn today announced the latest calculations for the state’s excess funds, revenue projections and other adjustments during a press conference in the Capitol. Based on Monday’s figures from the Nevada Economic Forum, the state budget office estimates that lawmakers will have approximately $92 million in reoccurring “new money,” based on revenue projections and other adjustments, as well as approximately $83 million in “one-shot” excess funds.

“It is important to note that this approximate figure of $175 million stands above and beyond what is already accounted for in my proposed budget,” Gov. Guinn said. “The proposed budget for the next biennium meets the needs of the people – it already funds much-needed property tax relief, invests a record amount in K-12 and higher education, saves the Millennium Scholarship, provides money to make sure that our failing schools meet the needs of our children, puts $200 million into Nevada’s savings account for a rainy day and also funds my proposal for a $300 million rebate for the citizens of Nevada. As we have met the obligations and demands of our people, the citizens of Nevada have every right to expect a dividend of some sort from the state. The responsible course of action would be for the Legislature to pass a budget that includes a rebate for our taxpayers. I am confident that the remaining $175 million provides ample opportunity for lawmakers to fortify projects and initiatives that will benefit the citizens of Nevada.”

With many of the state’s top priorities already met in the Governor’s proposed budget – including a $200 million infusion into the Rainy Day Fund, the $300 million rebate as well as budgeted monies to perpetuate the Millennium Scholarship well into the next decade and perhaps further – the Governor said it is imperative that if any of the remaining $175 million is spent, it should be spent wisely. Gov. Guinn said he has not wavered in his conviction that the $300 million rebate to the citizens of Nevada is the right thing to do.

“I can’t in good conscience tell our people that they don’t deserve some of this windfall that the state is currently enjoying,” he said. “In business, companies that have a good year reward their shareholders with a dividend. Nevada has had a great year, and our citizens certainly deserve something tangible in return.”

The state has seen one of its most remarkable economic periods over the past year, with Nevada’s job growth leading the entire nation. This month’s figures from the Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation have further fortified Nevada’s place as the nation’s employment leader – we continue to create jobs at a faster pace than any other state in the nation. Overall, the state’s employers have created more than 75,000 new jobs in the past year. March alone showed an increase of 13,600 new jobs. And, for the third month in a row, the state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate has held firm at 3.9 percent, a full 1.3 percent lower than the national unemployment rate.

There are a number of positive trends for Nevada as we head into mid-spring, traditionally a time of year when job growth spikes for our state. Of particular note: each of the major industry groups, with the exception of the information industry, has created at least one thousand new jobs in the past year; the construction industry continues to create the most jobs of any industry, with nearly 20,000 in the past year; the mining industry is enjoying a favorable climate for growth in our rural areas, which in turn appears to be creating momentum for our rural employment numbers. And, it is projected that next month’s report will show a good increase in the Leisure and Hospitality sector, propelled in large part by the Wynn mega-resort opening in Las Vegas. No wonder that in the May 2005 issue of Inc. Magazine, our two largest cities – Las Vegas and Reno – were ranked in the nation’s top 15 cities for “Best Places for Doing Business in America 2005.” Reno ranked No. 1 and Las Vegas ranked No. 14.

Nevada’s positive economic climate is a clear point of pride for all of us. The state’s over-the-year job growth rate of 6.8 percent is more than four times the national average. This growth has meant that we stand in contrast to a somewhat more mixed national economic picture. Over the past year, Nevada has not just become a nice place to do business – it has become the place for a whole host of diverse companies to do business. In light of where we stood in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Nevada has become a focal point and a reminder to the nation that with prudent planning, a uniform and fair tax base and a diversified business sector, a state’s economy can rebound with record-setting results.

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 68, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 48 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

Dear Nevada Governor Honorable Kenny Guinn,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA

request the honor of your presence
as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter*1
at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
at the Paris Hotel and Casino
3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Participants: About 500 people.
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com.
Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before Friday, April 22, 2005.

*1. We received Greetings Letters from U. S. President George Bush, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, California Governor Gray Davis, U. S. Senator Barbara Boxer, U. S. Congressman Pete Stark, City Mayor of Sunnyvale Julia Miller, among others for the 26th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) in 2003.

*****The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) will hold its 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel (3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109). Our theme for this year is the Future Development of TBAA, a topic that reflects our commitment to pass on our traditions and legacies to Taiwanese Americans in the United States. We would be very honored if you would join us at the Opening Ceremony on July 30, 2005 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the TBAA currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Our members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U.S China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasely focused on working with the mainstream of American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire us as we move forward to achieve our goal.

Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely yours,

Wendy Yu-ping Wu
Chairman, TBAA Convention Committee
Sue Phelps
Chairman of T.B.A.A.-L.V.
Lo-Yu Sun
Board Advisor
Hui-Ching Chen
Director of Secretary Division

***Although we have sent out just a few invitations at the time being, but the responses from them are enthusiastic. Nevada Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald will be very pleased to attend. She will also present us the Proclamation of Clark County Commission. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber felt honored to be invited by us. She will attend ours with great pleasure. Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas will be in Hawaii, but he promised to grant us a significant Greetings Letter. Regional Representative Liane Lee is collecting detail information about TBAA, TBALV, and their leaders from Dr. Tony Lei for U. S. Senator Honorable Harry Reid to write a Greetings Letter for our 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. ............