Political notebook for August 10, 2000

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000 | 10:05 a.m.

Cegavske to head academy

Assemblywoman Barbara Cegavske, R-Las Vegas, has been selected the first president of the Western Legislative Academy, which will provide training for representatives.

This year's academy was held Aug. 1-4 in Colorado Springs, Colo., with 38 legislators from Nevada, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Guam.

The academy, which was established in response to increased turnover because of term limits in Western states, provides training in communications, team building, legislative strategies, negotiations and time management.

Candidates' forum

The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas will host a political forum for candidates running for Congress and Clark County Commission District C.

The event will be hosted by columnist Jon Ralston on Sept. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Congregation Ner Tamid.

For more information call Congregation Ner Tamid at 733-6292 or the Jewish Federation at 732-0556. Weiner stops in LV

Weiner stops in LV

Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., was in Las Vegas to add support to the state's effort in combatting the college sports betting ban in Congress.

Weiner, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, campaigned with Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., today in her bid for re-election.