State Senator Bill Raggio announces retirement
``I am today announcing my retirement as state senator. I am submitting my resignation effective January 15, 2011. This will allow the Board of County Commissioners to appoint a successor to serve in the forthcoming 2011 Nevada Legislative session,`` Sen. Raggio announced in a statement.
In an informal interview with News 4, just before the beginning of business in the Senate, Senator Bill Raggio said he expects the special session to end today.