Morning News Digest: Friday, November 14, 2008

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Renewable energy tax credits finally here, but too late

During the depths of the congressional stalemate this fall over extending a popular renewable energy tax credit, Nevada Sen. John Ensign confidently predicted the bill would become law before Election Day. (Lisa Mascaro, Las Vegas Sun)

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/14/renewables-tax-credits-finally-here-too-late/

State agencies told to prepare for more cuts

State agencies have been told to prepare for additional budget cuts this year of up to 11 percent. (Geoff Dornan, Nevada Appeal)

http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20081114/NEWS/811139973/1070&ParentProfile=1058&title=State%20agencies%20told%20to%20prepare%20for%20more%20cuts

Krolicki considering run against Reid

Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki said Thursday he's considering a run against U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., in 2010. (Associated Press)

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/13/krolicki-considering-run-against-sen-reid/

North Las Vegas eyes foreclosure solution

North Las Vegas wants to spend about $7.6 million of foreclosure crisis aid money to buy and demolish a failed apartment complex, the only idea of its kind among the plans for the $54 million allocated to Southern Nevada. (Las Vegas Sun)

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/14/foreclosure-solution/

Bad economy catches up with giant slot maker

International Game Technology, the world’s largest maker of slot machines and casino systems, will lose about 300 workers at its Reno headquarters through buyout or layoffs, company officials said Thursday. (Ray Hagar, Reno Gazette Journal)

http://rgj.com/article/20081113/NEWS18/81113042&OAS_sitepage=news.rgj.com%2Fbreakingnews

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