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Mayor criticizes Gibbons' direction

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman continued to be vague Thursday about whether he'll run for governor. But he was clear on one subject -- he thinks Nevada is headed in the wrong direction and that waves of budget cuts at the state level won't solve any problems.

"You can cut and cut ... and then you end up with more mediocrity," Goodman said when asked about the latest round of cuts called for by Gov. Jim Gibbons. "I don't want that in my community." (Review-Journal, Alan Choate)

Link: http://www.lvrj.com/news/19003684.html

Christensen not seeking reelection?

LAS VEGAS-Jon Ralston is reporting in his RalstonFlash that Republican Assemblyman Chad Christensen has informed party leaders that he will not seek reelection. (PolitickerNV.com, Joseph K. Cooper)

Link: http://www.politickernv.com/jkcooper/1487/christensen-not-seeking-reelec...

Repeal of gay union ban in Nevada no small task

Opponents of same-sex marriages are not fearful that the California Supreme Court's ruling Thursday will sway Nevada residents who twice voted to prohibit the unions.

Organizations pushing for the legalization of gay marriages would have to amend the state constitution, a task that Richard Ziser, a vocal opponent of same-sex unions, called a "large undertaking." (Review-Journal, Adrienne Packer)

Link: http://www.lvrj.com/news/19003654.html

Ex-president to represent wife in Reno

Former President Clinton is scheduled to speak at Saturday's state Democratic convention in Reno on behalf of his wife's campaign, sources said Thursday.

The campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were each asked to send a representative to the convention, which is the final stage of the process that began with the Jan. 19 caucuses. (Review-Journal, Staff)

Link: http://www.lvrj.com/news/19003659.html

JOHN L. SMITH: After brief foray into political arena, prosecutor Daskas back on the job

Robert Daskas is back on the job in the Major Violators Unit of the district attorney's office following his abbreviated foray into politics.

Citing family concerns, Daskas recently aborted his challenge of Rep. Jon Porter in the 3rd Congressional District after raising approximately $500,000. His spot on the Democratic slate was quickly filled by state Sen. Dina Titus. (Review-Journal, John Smith)

Link: http://www.lvrj.com/news/19003639.html

Dems likely to send split convention delegation

As the contentious battle for the Democratic presidential nomination wages on nationally, Nevada Democrats will gather Saturday for a convention that likely will result in a split delegation to the national convention in August. (Gazette-Journal, Anjeanette Damon)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080515/NEWS18/80515092

Nevada term limit battle expands

Two more local school trustees faced challenges Thursday from Nevada's top election official as part of a move that could trigger a court battle over the state’s voter-approved term limits. (Gazette-Journal, AP)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080515/NEWS18/80515061

Reid for, Ensign against farm bill headed to Bush

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., hailed passage of the farm bill Thursday, saying it will provide many important benefits to people throughout Nevada. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., said he voted against it partly because it expands subsidies to wealthy farmers. (Gazette-Journal, AP)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080515/NEWS18/80515056

Secretary of State says McKenna can’t run for school board

The Secretary of State on Thursday challenged John McKenna’s right to run for another term on the Carson School District Board of Trustees, saying the trustee is barred by term limits from doing so. (Nevada Appeal, Geoff Dornan)

Link: http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080516/NEWS01/234622357