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Jane Ann Morrison
writes on topics from politics to human interest. Her column appears Monday, Thursday and Saturday in the Nevada News section.
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'JANE ANN MORRISON' COLUMNS - 2008

Dec 04: Krolicki planted seed of doubt, but facts and figures speak for themselves
Dec 01: Grumpy Guide's 'dam' tour brings to mind alternate spelling
Nov 29: These future stars didn't shine much as high school classmates
Nov 27: One blessing to count: caring for Mama at nursing facility
Nov 24: Accident victim's medical bills raise questions about anesthesiologist
Nov 22: MGM Mirage chief Lanni needs a lesson in building a truthful resume
Nov 20: After 19 months in media glare, Halverson should be yesterday's news
Nov 17: Indictment clouds hang over doctor in ongoing 'referral scheme' probe
Nov 15: U.S. attorney position likely will see new face, but it won't be a Reid
Nov 13: Goodman only sounds like eager beaver in possible gubernatorial bid
Nov 10: Barrick Lecture Series becomes UNLV afterthought after donor's death
Nov 08: It was a bright and not-so-stormy election night for secretary of state
Nov 06: The Mac takes responsibility, shows style, grace in concession speech
Nov 03: Winners must seize their opportunities, not any false sense of entitlement
Nov 01: Memory lapse about Rosenthal reflects poorly on Goodman's honesty
Oct 30: 'Lefty' Rosenthal was an FBI snitch
Oct 27: Brown denies Weber's charge he is sexist because of his 'idiot' remark
Oct 25: Halverson may have helped electorate improve caliber of the judiciary
Oct 23: From cats to shoes, clear-cut differences emerged at Palin appearance
Oct 20: Love her or loathe her, columnist Maureen Dowd gets people stirred up
Oct 18: Spilotro was merely a killer; Lefty mastered the more frightening Glare
Oct 13: Union Plaza made name for itself with legendary stockholders
Oct 11: Columnist considers costly consequences of chewing crunchy caramel
Oct 09: For Ruvo, brain institute honors dad and helps others avoid his fate
Oct 06: Dream a little dream: LV officials hope to curtail city worker salaries
Oct 04: Unveiling of museum logo renews debate on whether mob ran Las Vegas
Oct 02: Proposed budget cuts are deep enough to be felt by almost anyone
Sep 29: Everyday Heroes think of co-workers when it comes to layoffs
Sep 27: Candidate forums: One way to avoid voting for a clown
Sep 25: Loux has another chance to explain disturbing raises; then he must go
Sep 22: Former Desai clinic has a new name but no involvement with old owner
Sep 20: Smoother, edgier Obama does better job addressing Nevada issues
Sep 18: Second bill for colonoscopy that forced blood test adds insult to injury
Sep 15: Know-it-all bankruptcy judge tough on attorneys, law firms
Sep 13: This marks first and last time that O.J.'s trial makes my column
Sep 11: New office tied to Desai not for treating patients, attorney says
Sep 08: Despite one complaint, it's still worth putting freeze on credit reports
Sep 06: War hero's story surpasses the promises of presidential candidates
Sep 04: Lawyer chastised for committing 'courtesy' puts legal community on notice
Sep 01: Returning civility to public discourse an exalted if improbable goal
Aug 30: Despite talk of Palin initiating momentum, skepticism remains
Aug 28: Case of relentless stalker illustrates how haphazard life can be
Aug 18: Disabled children under age 3 will feel cuts from program's budget
Aug 16: If only all the choices on the ballot could be this difficult
Aug 14: Maybe citizens did their homework before voting in 2008 judicial races
Aug 11: Ex-control board member Siller reflects on making the system work
Aug 09: Morass of misery in Rimer case includes glimmer of something hopeful
Aug 07: Dinner with Maheu showed softer side of powerful Hughes stand-in
Aug 04: Suggestions for fixing medical disciplinary system should be welcomed
Aug 02: Court's benefits ruling might help ease life for other Nevada families
Jul 31: Justice not served if we become victims in society fearful of retaliation
Jul 28: 'Superhero to a little girl' will witness happy ending to her tragic tale
Jul 26: Couple persevere trying to help octogenarian only to get caught in red tape
Jul 24: Only the imagination can sense the suffering of children trapped in vehicles
Jul 21: It's so easy for public servants to get carried away going to conferences
Jul 19: There's some real bitchiness in the 'Greatest American Dog' competition
Jul 17: Columnist blames everyone for a term-limit message that's not clear
Jul 14: Fear factor might be clearing a political path for Harry Reid's son
Jul 12: It's hard to fix airport signage problem that officials say doesn't exist
Jul 10: Doctors', technicians' complaints about Dipak Desai were ignored
Jul 07: Sad tale of Jason Rimer, forgotten by family and society
Jul 05: Quick fixes can eliminate annoyances with little or no pain
Jul 03: End of legislative career propels O'Connell to different deserving pursuits
Jun 30: People with jobs can feel grateful while rest only feel powerless
Jun 28: Speaker declares war on governor, days after he called her a moron
Jun 26: Special session will have a void without longtime planner/lobbyist Porter
Jun 23: Panel looking for government savings must be mindful of implementation
Jun 21: Budget cutters should spend a day with a family with disabled kids
Jun 19: State Bar grievance means Noel Gage may not be out of the woods yet
Jun 16: Channel 8 newsman gets ready to speak his mind in retirement
Jun 14: Only way it could be worse for Gibbons is if he were under indictment
Jun 12: Challengers making the most out of judge's 'old Vegas' antics, ethics
Jun 09: Maxfield leaves the political stage with a record demanding an encore
Jun 07: Sweet stanzas about cowboy culture the reward for long ride to Elko
Jun 05: Snail-paced process shouldn't extend beyond election in Halverson case
Jun 02: Evidence in Gibbons vs. Gibbons divorce painfully dribbles in
May 31: City abandons Fremont medallion 'fun facts,' mob museum's sense of fun
May 29: In Gibbons vs. Gibbons, someone is lying, but we don't know who
May 26: To tell the truth, maybe society couldn't handle truth all the time
May 24: So it's neon and the mob, it's still Las Vegas culture, as are other projects
May 22: Two visits -- a school, a party for Brittney -- provide lesson in optimism
May 19: State will pay new judges' salaries, sticking county with tab for staffs
May 17: Check out old Vegas in all its nostalgic glory -- at a cut-rate price today
May 15: State high court race makes up for lack of drama with importance
May 12: A tale of two enemies, some wine, a young woman and an accusation
May 10: County lockup a lot brighter these days, but it's still a gloomy place to be
May 08: Library district's lawsuit against volunteer group an unnecessary chapter
May 05: Foundation's good works, good will among casualties of UMC debacle
May 03: Dina Titus says time is right for her to battle Porter for a seat in Congress
May 01: While thinking of greater good, first lady also must think of her dignity
Apr 28: Foreclosure crisis generates some crazy, costly scams for unwary renters
Apr 26: Greatest story never confirmed is tale of great mensch-ness
Apr 24: A look at the campaign finance balance sheet for Rep. Dean Heller
Apr 21: With fake nugget or 440 layoffs, MGM Mirage has credibility problem
Apr 19: Death threat to Cable Guy raises question of whether apology is in order
Apr 17: Reservist nurse sees stint in Afghanistan as 'culmination' of career
Apr 14: Medical board appointees don't let malpractice lawsuits get them down
Apr 12: Tempest in teapot, maybe, but candidate should expect ethics complaint
Apr 10: Former county recorder expected to cop a plea in corruption case
Apr 07: Polygamist wife offers perspective, but one could argue vision still blurred
Apr 05: Atop One Queensridge Place: Imagination dances in unbridled opulence
Apr 03: Nevadans benefit from Terri Schiavo's legacy with Living Will Lockbox
Mar 31: With some prodding, medical boards start to see light about records
Mar 29: Bringing doctors, osteopaths under one board would improve the process
Mar 27: Doctor pays a price for coming forward about his wrongdoing
Mar 24: Gibbons throws good doctor under bus to score political points
Mar 22: Wife worries about response to LV police officer husband's exposure to ricin
Mar 20: Judge wrong to discourage jurors from talking in aftermath of Gage trial
Mar 17: Nevadans might have let ex-New York governor Spitzer off the hook
Mar 15: 34 years of trust between library groups lost over demands for a contract
Mar 13: Lawyers play waiting game in medical conspiracy investigation
Mar 10: Hepatitis counterpoint: Carrier says treatment not worth side effects
Mar 08: Las Vegas grandmother shines her light on the darkness of hepatitis
Mar 06: Beauty regimen, epiphany, testimony will not spark respect for surgeon
Mar 03: Endoscopy Center scandal goes far beyond a matter of negligence
Mar 01: If only people knew what the Nevada Cancer Institute does
Feb 28: If you don't ask about malpractice, Board of Medical Examiners won't tell
Feb 25: Even if cooling tower looks like a fountain, it still might not waste water
Feb 23: Case of botched surgery is tale of greed, selfishness, self-preservation
Feb 21: Museum isn't Las Vegas flashy, but it's accurate -- just ask the children
Feb 18: Taxicab board asserts authority over member of governor's inner circle
Feb 16: Professor helps explain why woman would resume relationship with abuser
Feb 14: Del Vecchio returning to a position he knows well: perennial candidate
Feb 11: Women, picking the right name can enhance your political career
Feb 09: New watchdog of government ethics continues enforcing vital unwritten law
Feb 07: Judge will make sure government has a case in doctor conspiracy trial
Feb 04: Judges get around pay inequity by serving on library commissions
Feb 02: Monte Carlo fire may have been an accident, but it didn't have to happen
Jan 31: Help wanted in the Gibbons administration: Any old candidate need apply
Jan 28: Judges playing musical chairs could leave taxpayers, voters standing
Jan 26: Memories of deadly hotel fires spark feelings of fear, disgust
Jan 24: Halverson's Web site still lays claim to endorsements from 2006 bid
Jan 21: Culinary union's failure to serve up its members for Obama raises questions
Jan 19: A few glitches and gripes aside, caucus puts national spotlight on Nevada
Jan 17: Democrats take a risk not heeding the fury of a Culinary scorned
Jan 14: Initial here if you know who takes heat in doctor-lawyer malpractice case
Jan 12: How many laws does a judge have to violate before removal?
Jan 10: As the nomination fight continues, political assumptions wither away
Jan 07: Judge's attempt to shield former colleague was ruled just plain wrong
Jan 05: The Palazzo reeks of luxury, sophistication and contemporary chic
Jan 03: No mystery which Democrat will get the nod, but GOP field is wide open

Jane Ann Morrison

Some historical perspective on allegations against state treasurer
Taking an optimistic outlook, I see there’s been an 81-year hiatus between criminal charges being filed against Nevada treasurers. Guess that’s a good thing. After Wednesday’s...

Posted on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 at 07:56 PM

Further fallout for Lanni from his falsified resume
Terry Lanni’s decision not to remain on the board of MGM Mirage, announced Wednesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, won’t stop us from wondering why. But the...

Posted on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 at 05:57 PM

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