David McGrath Schwartz

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Budget cut deal near

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Republicans and Democrats are close to a deal to balance the budget, said Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno after briefing Gov. Jim Gibbons and his staff.

National Guard: Fossett search prolonged by Gibbons (UPDATED)

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Economic Forum sides with bleaker view of the state budget mess (UPDATED)

Friday, June 20, 2008

Down to one candidate, Berkley endorses Obama

Friday, June 20, 2008

In the latest sign that Hillary Clinton supporters are getting over their candidate's loss and moving on, Rep. Shelley Berkley announced her support for Barack Obama today after the two spoke about a number of issues, including Yucca Mountain, Social Security and Medicare, the economy, health care reform and the Middle East.

Gibbons to sign order for special session

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Budget crisis figures get worse

Monday, June 16, 2008

Arberry upset by governor's call for special legislative session (UPDATED)

Friday, June 13, 2008

CARSON CITY -- Gov. Jim Gibbons has called a special June 23 session of the Legislature to deal with the budget crisis.

Legislature finally approves Gibbons' budget cuts (UPDATED)

Friday, May 23, 2008

Initiative petition signatures submitted (UPDATED)

Monday, May 19, 2008

Supporters of two Las Vegas Sands-backed initiatives today submitted tens of thousands of signatures to the Clark County registrar of voters.

If Woodbury can't run, others stand ready

Friday, May 16, 2008

Woodbury re-election bid faces legal challenge (UPDATED)

Friday, May 16, 2008

Nevada's 2008 ballot is in chaos.

On the final day candidates may file to run for office, Clark County Commissioner Bruce Woodbury's bid for a final term is likely to be challenged by the state's top election official, sources say.

State now facing still more cuts

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Titus' congressional run alters others' political plans

Thursday, May 1, 2008

State Sen. Dina Titus' entrance today into the congressional race against Rep. Jon Porter could trigger a number of changes in state legislative contests.

Titus said ready to take on Porter

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

State Sen. Dina Titus is expected to announce Thursday that she will enter the 3rd Congressional District race.

Attorney General won't say whether governor not living in Governor's Mansion violates law

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

The fact that marital problems are keeping Gov. Jim Gibbons from living
in the Governor's Mansion in Carson City has caused some consternation.

Republicans "worried about ... Titus"

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Republicans must be worried about the 3rd Congressional District race.

Others interested in Porter race if Titus doesn't run

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

State Sen. Dina Titus is playing it coy right now as to whether she will step in to run against Rep. Jon Porter in the 3rd Congressional District race.

Sales tax revenue dips, but no budget cuts needed -- for now

Friday, April 25, 2008

There's more grim economic news for Nevada's budget, though additional cuts won't be necessary right now.

Gibbons prefers Carson City to D.C.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons has no plans to move to Washington, even if presumptive Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain wants him on the ticket.

Gerhardt won't seek re-election

Friday, April 18, 2008

Democrats' hopes of getting a veto-proof majority in the state Assembly just got a little tougher.

Democrats' do-over convention smoother, but changes little (UPDATED)

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Although less chaotic than January's caucus and February's first try at a Clark County convention, Saturday's Democratic Party do-over ended up not changing much in the battle between U.S. Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton

Fed health inspectors being dispatched to help here

Friday, March 7, 2008

The federal government is sending inspectors to Nevada, and the state is hoping neighboring states also send inspectors to deal with sinking faith in the state's medical system.

Super delegates

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008

But where do you sit when you drink?

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008

Hizzoner to greet President Bush

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

State, County Dems: OK, we’ll get along now

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

Judge: At-large precincts are OK

Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008

Bill and the counting game

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

Obama Aide: Clinton Is 'Prohibitive Favorite' in Nevada

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

Hispanic state legislator goes Obama

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008

Federal court hearing Thursday on Strip caucus sites

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008

A lawsuit waiting to be heard

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

Dems: Please caucus, even if it's the Republican caucus

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008

Berkley endorses Clinton

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008

Why Wyoming?

Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008

Romney wins! OK, it's Wyoming. But there are interesting parallels to Nevada's Republican caucus on Jan. 19. Wyoming moved up its caucus to get more attention. It was largely ignored by all the candidates, save Mitt Romney and his sons who campaigned there. And there was scant media attention paid to the run-up.