By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette Journal, December 27, 2023 Ben Kieckhefer is out as Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s chief of staff, and Ryan Cherry is in. Lombardo announced the news Wednesday in an … [Read more...] about Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo replaces Chief of Staff Ben Kieckhefer with Ryan Cherry
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Lombardo administration pitches bill aimed at ‘modernizing’ state government
By Sean Golonka, The Nevada Independent, April 26, 2023 Officials from Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration described Nevada’s government Wednesday as slow and rife with inefficiencies, with outdated … [Read more...] about Lombardo administration pitches bill aimed at ‘modernizing’ state government
Lombardo says he does not support bill capping health care cost growth
by Tabitha Mueller, The Nevada Independent, February 23, 2023 In a letter obtained by The Nevada Independent, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office said it does not support two bills proposed by the … [Read more...] about Lombardo says he does not support bill capping health care cost growth
Lombardo announces gaming commissioner, former state senator as chief of staff
By Sean Golanka and Tabitha Mueller The Nevada Independent Ben Kieckhefer, a former state senator and Nevada Gaming Commissioner, will serve as chief of staff for Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo. A … [Read more...] about Lombardo announces gaming commissioner, former state senator as chief of staff
Carson City leaders tap ex-Assemblyman Robert Weise for Kieckhefer’s seat in state Senate
Washoe County can still overrule Weise's nomination ahead of critical special session focused on redistricting James DeHaven Reno Gazette Journal November 4, 2021 Carson City leaders have … [Read more...] about Carson City leaders tap ex-Assemblyman Robert Weise for Kieckhefer’s seat in state Senate