For many Spanglish it seems to be a hybrid language which is inevitable when living in a bicultural country, while for others it is the impairment of the Spanish language.

In 1787, as the Constitutional Convention recessed having completed its work, an anxious lady asked Benjamin Franklin: “So Dr. Franklin, what kind of government are we to have?”

Every state government has shortcomings, challenges, and weaknesses. Rarely, though, does a state identify, acknowledge and improve upon those problems in ways that are responsive and forward thinking. During this year's legislative session, Nevada broke the mold. It invested in itself. It sought to overcome a serious problem — consistent shortfalls in the receipt of federal funds. It began a process that would not simply position Nevada to get its fair share of federal funds, but also deliver needed benefits to residents across the Silver State.

Rene L. Valladares has been reappointed as federal public defender for Nevada, according to a statement from the U.S. Courts for the Ninth Circuit.