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The Dangers of Texting While Driving |
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Senator Shirley Breeden
August 6, 2009
 Recently, there have been many reports in the news on the dangers of texting while driving. Three new university studies, two from Virginia Tech's Transportation Institute and one from the University of Utah, show that texting while driving is much more dangerous than talking on a cell phone while driving.
As your State Senator and a mother of three and grandmother of three, I find these statistics especially startling. This is why I introduced Senate Bill 136 in the 2009 session of the Nevada Legislature. This legislation would have prohibited a person from using their cell phone to write or read electronic messages while driving.
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IBEW: Leading NV Towards a Green Future |
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Senator Shirley Breeden and Senator Joyce Woodhouse
May 12, 2009
 The hard work and training that is going on at the IBEW training and apprenticeship program is amazing. This past Saturday, we had the opportunity to meet with the members of IBEW. We broke bread, ate some delicious fish at the fish fry, and most importantly, we got the opportunity to tour IBEW's apprenticeship training center and the home of the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) of Southern Nevada. The JATC coordinates with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to create local programs that offer training and apprenticeships in the electrical field. Over the past 68 years, the National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee has trained over 350,000 apprentices to journeymen status without cost to taxpayers. At a moment when Nevada has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, programs like these are essential in putting Nevadans back to work.
To learn more about the legislation that will make Green Jobs a reality, click here
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Red Rock Loop: Senate Bill 240 |
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Senator Shirley Breeden
May 12, 2009
 As many Nevadans know, we have a national treasure in our backyard called Red Rock National Conservation Area. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas is the most-visited attraction managed by the Federal Bureau of Land Management. Red Rock Canyon actually has more visitors each year than the majority of America's 58 National Parks!
It is estimated that nearly one million people from all over the world visit Red Rock Canyon each year. Visitors include hikers, rock climbers, bicycle riders, marathon runners, bird watchers, and photographers. Regardless of their varying interests, the primary attraction of Red Rock Canyon to the general public is its incredible display of natural wonders and scenic beauty.
To learn more about Senate Bill 240, click here
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