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2010 governor's race begins to take shape

With the next election cycle already shaping up to be one of the most exciting in Nevada's history, some observers are looking toward a 2010 governor's race that could end up being one of the most interesting races in the nation. (PolitickerNV.com, Ben Breir)

Link:  http://www.politickernv.com/benbreier/2036/2010-governors-race-begins-ta...

NORM: Gov. Gibbons is man about town

You couldn't miss beleaguered Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event Saturday.

He was seated on the apron of the octagon, near the judges, and in full view from most camera angles.

Later, he was spotted on the dance floor at Tao nightclub at The Venetian, chatting with former Nevada Attorney General George Chanos and "Titanic" actor Billy Zane. (Review Journal,

Link: http://www.lvrj.com/news/24307417.html

Titus touts fundraising tally

State Sen. Dina Titus has raised more than $575,000 in the first two months of her run for Congress, a number the Democrat touted Wednesday as a sign of enthusiasm for her candidacy.

"I feel excited, I feel encouraged, I feel like there is a real message in this that people are wanting change," Titus said of the fundraising total she is reporting to the Federal Election Commission for the quarter that ended June 30. Titus announced her candidacy in April. (Review Journal, Molly Ball)

Link: http://www.lvrj.com/news/24307409.html

Was Reid’s slur on coal an impolitic truth?

Washington — Sen. Harry Reid has a knack for blurting out the one thing nagging in the back of some people’s minds — the thing few people of his stature dare to say, for fear of looking off kilter.

Last week the majority leader did it again when he told Fox Business News that “coal makes us sick.” (Las Vegas Sun, Lisa Mascaro)

Link: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/jul/10/was-reids-slur-coal-accident...

Reid testifies for bill to allow development along Reno railroad trench

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid testified Wednesday before a subcommittee considering legislation to remove a restriction that hinders development of lands along the downtown Reno railroad trench. (Gazette Journal, Staff)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080709/NEWS18/80709072

Woman linked to Gibbons investigated in alleged hit-and-run

Leslie Sferrazza Durant, the woman who’s been seen stepping out with Gov. Jim Gibbons in recent weeks, is under investigation in connection with a hit-and-run accident on her southwest Reno street over the Fourth of July weekend. (Gazette Journal, Anjeanette Damon)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080709/NEWS18/80709064

Expert tells Nev. panel that death penalty is more costly than life sentence

Only 8 percent of criminals sentenced to death in Nevada have been executed in the past 25 years, and almost as many condemned inmates die from natural causes as from execution, a state panel has been told. (Gazette Journal, Staff)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080709/NEWS18/80709033

Nev. officials project deepest budget cuts since Great Depression

The next round of budget cuts will make the past round seem mild, with Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons’ senior staff projecting a shortfall of more than $1 billion in the two-year budget cycle that starts next July. (Gazette Journal, Staff)

Link: http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080709/NEWS18/80709015

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