Nearly two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by water, but a mere three percent is suitable for human consumption. Fresh water on our planet is limited.

Some students would like to be able to carry their concealed weapons on campus and some don’t want guns anywhere near their school. In what you might call a compromise, the Nevada State Legislature is considering a bill that would allow guns to be kept in cars on school campuses.

Nevada Treasurer Dan Schwartz and Controller Ron Knecht, two fiscal conservatives swept into office by the Republican wave, have released an alternative Nevada budget to rival GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval’s spending plan.