Nevada and Las Vegas Politics

NEVADA AND LAS VEGAS POLITICS

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 2:01 AM EST2012-02-21 07:01:03 GMT
    The campaign season is in full swing. U.S. Rep. Joe Heck (Nevada-R) kicked off his re-election campaign with a fundraising event Monday evening. His main opponent, Democrat John Oceguera, turned up at the same venue - trying to upstage the event.

  • The high rate of unemployment and foreclosures in Nevada are among the topics that Anchor Paula Francis discusses with President Barack Obama. Watch the entire interview.

  • Saturday, February 11 2012 4:20 PM EST2012-02-11 21:20:53 GMT
    In Southern Nevada's two most competitive congressional races, Republican Rep. Joe Heck and Democrat Steven Horsford entered this election year with substantial fundraising advantages over their chief opponents.

  • Wednesday, February 8 2012 1:47 AM EST2012-02-08 06:47:18 GMT
    Rick Santorum has delivered a stinging blow to front-runner Mitt Romney, winning political caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and a non-binding primary in Missouri in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 10:28 PM EST2012-02-08 03:28:16 GMT
    State Senator Ruben Kihuen has withdrawn from the race for Congressional District 1. He was vying to become the first Hispanic elected to Congress from Nevada. He was running for the Democratic nomination in a field that includes former Congresswoman Dina Titus.

  • Tuesday, February 7 2012 10:19 AM EST2012-02-07 15:19:00 GMT
    Following the issues with the Nevada GOP caucus, some voters are questioning whether a primary would be better. Saturday's GOP caucus was paid for by the state Republican party. A primary would be paid for by taxpayers, if the Nevada Legislature approved the change.

  • Monday, February 6 2012 4:57 PM EST2012-02-06 21:57:29 GMT
    Long lines, voter fraud complaints and angry Ron Paul supporters are turning a special caucus for religious voters who honor the Saturday Sabbath into a circus.

  • Sunday, February 5 2012 7:39 AM EST2012-02-05 12:39:02 GMT
    Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has declared victory in Nevada's caucuses. He thanked Nevada voters for their confidence in him and vowed to take it all the way to the White House.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 7:24 PM EST2012-02-03 00:24:17 GMT
    Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum disappointed a handful of supporters who had waited anxiously at the Omelet House in Henderson, Nevada Thursday morning. Santorum was ill so his daughter took his place.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 7:05 PM EST2012-02-03 00:05:29 GMT
    An 8 News NOW/Las Vegas Review-Journal poll shows Mitt Romney leading in Nevada with 44.5 percent among registered Republicans. Newt Gingrich trails at 24.2 percent. Rick Santorum and Ron Paul come in third and fourth.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 11:28 AM EST2012-02-02 16:28:45 GMT
    Nevada is in the campaign spotlight this week. Our Republican caucus is three days away, and all four candidates are in the state stumping for votes, including front-runner Mitt Romney who held a rally Wednesday night.

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 8:59 PM EST2012-02-02 01:59:21 GMT
    Before Venetian owner Sheldon Adelson and wife Dr. Miriam Adelson donated $10 million in January to a super political action committee supporting Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, three of their family members contributed a combined $1 million to the same PAC.

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 6:45 PM EST2012-02-01 23:45:53 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul visited the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center Wednesday morning. He chose this location, hoping to reach out to the Latino community

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-02-01 21:53:07 GMT
    Republican Mitt Romney raised more money in Nevada last year than any other presidential candidate but President Barack Obama posted the state's strongest fundraising in the final quarter of 2011.

  • Wednesday, February 1 2012 12:37 AM EST2012-02-01 05:37:17 GMT
    Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross won his recall election over Byron Goynes Tuesday. Ross secured 70% of the vote. Goynes received 30%.

  • Tuesday, January 31 2012 9:57 PM EST2012-02-01 02:57:32 GMT
    Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination.

  • Tuesday, January 31 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-01-31 23:05:30 GMT
    GOP presidential hopefuls are laying out their plans for campaigning in Nevada prior to Saturday's caucus. Ron Paul and Rick Santorum will be at events Tuesday evening in Las Vegas and Mitt Romney arrives on Wednesday. There is no word yet on any events by Newt Gingrich.

  • Tuesday, January 31 2012 6:03 PM EST2012-01-31 23:03:57 GMT
    When registered Nevada Republicans hold their statewide presidential caucuses Saturday they'll be doing more than deciding the fate of 28 delegates to the Republican National Convention.

  • Tuesday, January 31 2012 1:29 PM EST2012-01-31 18:29:40 GMT
    The Republican presidential race has gotten nastier, five days removed from Nevada's GOP caucus. Florida voters head to the polls Tuesday. Then, the candidates bring their fight to Nevada, and some voters are already suffering from election fatigue.

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 7:18 PM EST2012-01-27 00:18:26 GMT
    After spending 17 hours in Las Vegas, President Obama is on his way as he continues a three-day sweep through five battleground states.

  • Neighborhoods: Green Valley/Summerlin

    From his Wednesday night arrival through his Thursday speech at UPS, we have followed President Barack Obama from Summerlin to Green Valley. We will update this photo gallery throughout the morning.

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 10:31 AM EST2012-01-26 15:31:37 GMT
    President Obama's motorcade traveled from McCarran International Airport to Summerlin Wednesday night. President Obama is spending the night at an eco-friendly hotel before delivering a speech at a Las Vegas UPS Thursday morning.

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 2:00 AM EST2012-01-26 07:00:48 GMT
    Only one person welcomed President Obama to Las Vegas when he stepped off Air Force One Wednesday night: Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

  • Nevada Campaign 2012

    Wednesday, January 25 2012 8:22 PM EST2012-01-26 01:22:54 GMT
    Former Rep. Dina Titus enjoyed a huge fundraising advantage over fellow Democrat Ruben Kihuen as of Sept. 30 in their bid to represent Nevada's 1st Congressional District, while Republican Reps. Joe Heck and Mark Amodei also have substantial nest eggs.

  • Nevada Campaign 2012

    Wednesday, January 25 2012 8:04 PM EST2012-01-26 01:04:02 GMT
    It's likely the large GOP field will be narrowed Tuesday night but the candidates will have primary contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida before they come to Nevada next month.

  • Nevada Campaign 2012

    Wednesday, January 25 2012 8:03 PM EST2012-01-26 01:03:56 GMT
    The Nevada GOP is considering changing its presidential caucus date for a third time after casino titan and Newt Gingrich supporter Sheldon Adelson raised concerns about the contest being held on the Jewish Sabbath.

  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 7:22 PM EST2012-01-26 00:22:47 GMT
    Three Republican primary contests and three different winners. In less than two weeks, Nevadans will weigh in during their own GOP caucus.

  • Wednesday, January 25 2012 3:17 PM EST2012-01-25 20:17:15 GMT
    President Obama during his Las Vegas visit in Oct. 2011.
    President Barack Obama is expected to pay tribute to environmentally friendly delivery trucks that run on liquefied natural gas when he visits a United Parcel Service facility near McCarran International Airport Thursday morning.

  • Neighborhoods: Northwest

    Early voting for the Jan. 31 Special Recall Election in Ward 6 will take place Jan. 26 and 27. 

  • Neighborhoods: Northwest

    Las Vegas voters wanting to take part in the recall election of Councilman Steve Ross have until Saturday to register.

  • Tuesday, January 3 2012 6:24 PM EST2012-01-03 23:24:22 GMT
    As Republican presidential candidates are making headlines in Iowa, Democrats across the country, including those in Nevada, are mobilizing their base to re-elect President Obama in November.

  • Friday, December 23 2011 12:37 PM EST2011-12-23 17:37:32 GMT
    Clark County Republicans are protesting several proposed changes to Nevada's election laws that could take effect next week.

  • Neighborhoods: Henderson

    One of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's five sons is the new city attorney in Henderson.

  • Friday, December 16 2011 6:19 PM EST2011-12-16 23:19:44 GMT
    The Nevada Supreme Court says former Gov. Jim Gibbons must describe dozens of emails he refused to make public and explain why they are not subject to the state's public record laws.

  • Neighborhoods: North Las Vegas

    Leaders of a drive to recall North Las Vegas Mayor Shari Buck say they're abandoning the effort because of a lack of signatures.

  • Neighborhoods: Green Valley

    In a district that hasn't re-elected an incumbent in more than a decade, newcomer Steve Kirk will challenge incumbent Shirley Breeden.

  • Neighborhoods: Henderson

    A Henderson City Council member says she'll step down from her elected position Jan. 1 to spend more time with her children and her job directing a charity for homeless teenagers.

  • Wednesday, November 23 2011 7:07 PM EST2011-11-24 00:07:49 GMT
    What are Nevada's elected officials doing to help relieve the foreclosure mess and make sure it doesn't happen again? Members of Congress admit programs created to help families stay in their homes have not worked as planned.

  • Neighborhoods: North Las Vegas

    State Sen. John Lee is bowing out of Nevada's congressional race for a newly created seat.

  • Friday, November 11 2011 1:31 PM EST2011-11-11 18:31:14 GMT
    State Sen. Barbara Cegavske of Las Vegas says she'll seek election to Nevada's new 4th Congressional District seat.

  • President Barack Obama's grass roots organization plans to open another local office Thursday.

  • Tuesday, November 8 2011 12:31 PM EST2011-11-08 17:31:11 GMT
    The secretary of state's office is pursuing fines levied in 2003 against former Nevada Assemblyman Wendell Williams for campaign reporting violations.

  • Friday, November 4 2011 1:09 AM EDT2011-11-04 05:09:57 GMT
    Two Nevada Democrats kicked off their campaigns for Congress Thursday. Former U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and State Sen. Ruben Kihuen will face each other in the Congressional District 1 primary. Titus touts her experience, while Kihuen says he has a better understanding of the people of District 1.

  • Monday, October 24 2011 7:49 PM EDT2011-10-24 23:49:15 GMT
    Nevada Republicans say President Obama's visit to Nevada was nothing more than a campaign stop to court Hispanics. With Nevada playing a pivotal role in the presidential election, the GOP is pushing hard to get Latino support.

  • Wednesday, October 19 2011 3:04 PM EDT2011-10-19 19:04:33 GMT
    Prominent New Hampshire Republicans are warning Mitt Romney and other GOP presidential candidates that they could lose key endorsements and votes if they side with Nevada in the standoff over the nominating calendar.

  • Wednesday, October 19 2011 10:48 AM EDT2011-10-19 14:48:56 GMT
    The leading Republican presidential candidates clashed in a debate at the Venetian Hotel and Casino. Many subjects unique to Nevada, from foreclosures to Yucca Mountain, became heated topics.

  • Tuesday, October 18 2011 4:10 PM EDT2011-10-18 20:10:22 GMT
    Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is endorsing Nevada's jump ahead in the Republican presidential nominating calendar and is telling New Hampshire to back off.

  • Tuesday, October 18 2011 3:54 PM EDT2011-10-18 19:54:55 GMT
    A Democratic group is airing TV ads in Spanish and English to persuade southern Nevada voters that the health care overhaul signed into law by President Barack Obama is lifting up small businesses and workers.

  • Tuesday, October 18 2011 1:49 PM EDT2011-10-18 17:49:41 GMT
    Former chair of the Ways and Means Committee Morse Arberry plead guilty to one misdemeanor today, reducing his charges from felonies.

  • Tuesday, October 18 2011 10:40 AM EDT2011-10-18 14:40:32 GMT
    Herman Cain has risen fast. Now the question is: Will he fall? As Republican presidential hopefuls were preparing for a debate here Tuesday night, Cain has been facing more and more intense scrutiny as his poll numbers have jumped upward.

  • Monday, October 17 2011 12:55 PM EDT2011-10-17 16:55:18 GMT
    Look no further than Nevada -- and this swing voting city -- to understand why President Barack Obama may not win re-election next fall.

  • Thursday, October 13 2011 1:57 PM EDT2011-10-13 17:57:38 GMT
    A White House official says Obama will visit three states later this month: Nevada, California and Colorado. He's expected to make stops in the Las Vegas and Los Angeles areas on Oct. 24, in San Francisco on Oct. 25, and in Denver on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26.

  • Wednesday, October 12 2011 4:55 PM EDT2011-10-12 20:55:10 GMT
    New Hampshire's secretary of state on Wednesday called Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 "realistic options" for the state's presidential primary unless Nevada backs up its caucus to Jan. 17.

  • Tuesday, October 4 2011 5:18 PM EDT2011-10-04 21:18:07 GMT
    Democratic strategists say rapid population growth in the West means Colorado, Montana, Nevada and New Mexico will be major battleground states during the 2012 elections.

  • Monday, October 3 2011 12:54 PM EDT2011-10-03 16:54:27 GMT
    Nevada is preparing for its Cinderella moment. While Iowa and New Hampshire hog the spotlight, Nevada is quietly forcing candidates to rack up frequent flier miles and set up shop in the state months before next year's primary contests.

  • Sunday, October 2 2011 12:23 AM EDT2011-10-02 04:23:13 GMT
    New York City police say about 700 protesters have been arrested after they swarmed the Brooklyn Bridge and shut down a lane of traffic for several hours.

  • Friday, September 30 2011 2:16 PM EDT2011-09-30 18:16:34 GMT
    Florida will hold its presidential primary on Jan. 31, a decision that is expected to prompt other states, including Nevada, to move up their primary and caucus dates.

  • Wednesday, September 21 2011 5:48 PM EDT2011-09-21 21:48:44 GMT
    The Nevada GOP has filed an ethics complaint that claims Democratic Congresswoman Shelley Berkley has tried to help her husband financially.

  • Wednesday, September 14 2011 10:29 AM EDT2011-09-14 14:29:18 GMT
    Republican Mark Amodei has defeated Democrat Kate Marshall in the special election to fill Nevada's vacant Congressional District 2 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Tuesday, September 13 2011 8:44 PM EDT2011-09-14 00:44:52 GMT
    Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is backing Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential bid.

  • Monday, September 12 2011 2:29 PM EDT2011-09-12 18:29:16 GMT
    Republican voters are trouncing their Democratic counterparts in Nevada's House special election.

  • Wednesday, September 7 2011 9:38 PM EDT2011-09-08 01:38:38 GMT
    A recent poll puts Texas Governor Rick Perry in the lead over Mitt Romney in the GOP race to the White House. The I-Team's Steve Sebelius explains why voters can't rely on the polls alone.

  • Wednesday, August 31 2011 9:51 PM EDT2011-09-01 01:51:58 GMT
    State Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford has not made any definitive statements about running for higher office, but the I-Team's Steve Sebelius points out indications that he might be.

  • Wednesday, August 31 2011 2:39 PM EDT2011-08-31 18:39:44 GMT
    Nevada Democrats want to keep control of the state Senate and grow their majority in 2012.

  • Timothy Hacker has been recruited to take over next month for outgoing Acting City Manager Maryann Ustick.

  • Still to be determined is whether the deal will be sufficient to keep two city recreations center from closing.

  • Wednesday, August 17 2011 10:47 PM EDT2011-08-18 02:47:56 GMT
    A petition with enough signatures to recall Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross  has been turned into the City Clerk's Office. Ross was re-elected two years ago, but some residents want him out of his council seat.

  • Wednesday, August 17 2011 4:46 PM EDT2011-08-17 20:46:19 GMT
    Hundreds of veterans are in Las Vegas for the annual Blinded Veterans Association at the Golden Nugget. Wednesday's speakers included Senator Dean Heller and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

  • Tuesday, August 16 2011 10:11 PM EDT2011-08-17 02:11:43 GMT
    Former President Bill Clinton is throwing his weight behind Nevada Treasurer Kate Marshall in her bid for a vacant U.S. House seat.

  • Friday, August 12 2011 11:23 AM EDT2011-08-12 15:23:59 GMT
    Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross was reelected two years ago, but now some residents in his district, Ward 6, are trying to undo that election. As the I-Team's Steve Sebelius reports, Ross is the subject of a recall effort that has almost enough signatures to put his future back on the ballot.

  • Wednesday, August 10 2011 1:15 PM EDT2011-08-10 17:15:57 GMT
    Las Vegas businessman Bryon Georgiou dropped out of the U.S. Senate race this morning after lagging polling numbers and pressure from established democratic support in Washington, D.C.

  • Tuesday, August 9 2011 12:56 PM EDT2011-08-09 16:56:45 GMT
    The mining industry is a big part of the state of Nevada, but the state isn't making any money off of it. In short, Nevada's mine have a zero taxable value. The I-Team's Steve Sebelius outlines the connection, or lack thereof, between gold mines and tax revenues.

  • Tuesday, August 9 2011 7:44 AM EDT2011-08-09 11:44:46 GMT
    Assemblyman Kelvin Atkinson has announced his intent to run for the Nevada Senate.

  • Wednesday, August 3 2011 9:26 PM EDT2011-08-04 01:26:04 GMT
    The fallout of the debt deal vote earlier this week may be yet to be seen. Republican Sen. Dean Heller voted no. In fact, he was the only Nevadan to vote no. Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley voted yes. The I-Team's Steve Sebelius explores why they voted the way they did and their upcoming challenges ahead of the 2012 Senate race.

  • Monday, August 1 2011 11:37 AM EDT2011-08-01 15:37:18 GMT
    The I-Team's Steve Sebelius outlines details of a debt deal reached between the White House and Congressional leaders Sunday night in Washington, D.C.

  • Friday, July 29 2011 3:01 PM EDT2011-07-29 19:01:24 GMT
    Taxpayers in North Las Vegas have paid more than $100,000 since a city councilman lost the race by one vote, said Mayor Shari Buck.

  • Friday, July 29 2011 2:06 PM EDT2011-07-29 18:06:16 GMT
    Nevada officials say the state can weather a temporary delay in federal funding should the stalemate in Congress over the debt ceiling stretch into next week and halt payments to states.

  • Former U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle is discussing her interactions with the media during the 2010 campaign, but her recollection of one encounter left out a few details. 

  • Thursday, July 28 2011 12:47 PM EDT2011-07-28 16:47:47 GMT
    The Senate's Democratic and Republican leaders traded blame for the debt standoff Thursday, as the House prepared to vote on the GOP's plan to raise the nation's borrowing limit before a Tuesday deadline.

  • Wednesday, July 27 2011 10:19 PM EDT2011-07-28 02:19:11 GMT
    Democrat Kate Marshall is preaching conservative spending in two ads designed to portray her as the fiscally prudent choice in Nevada's special election to fill a vacant U.S. House seat.

  • Wednesday, July 27 2011 9:51 PM EDT2011-07-28 02:51:46 GMT
    Time is running out for lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to reach a deal on the nation's debt and raising the debt ceiling. That raises the question: What is the debt ceiling? It's just one of many questions you're asking.

  • Wednesday, July 27 2011 10:02 AM EDT2011-07-27 15:02:46 GMT
    Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says a Republican plan to raise the debt limit is so weak it won't survive the House.

  • 2011 is shaping up to be the Year of the Pledge. Public figures are signing pledges on taxes, marriage, congressional earmarks, the health care law and abortion, just to name a few. But, one pledge could surpass them all.

  • Thursday, July 21 2011 12:57 PM EDT2011-07-21 17:57:00 GMT
    On Monday, Assembly Speaker John Oceguera announced he will run for Congress in 2012, even though the new district's boundaries are not yet drawn.  On Tuesday, former Congresswoman Dina Titus announced she wants to go back to Washington, D.C. too. There are too many democrats.

  • Wednesday, July 20 2011 8:10 PM EDT2011-07-21 00:10:44 GMT
    The race for Nevada's 2nd congressional district continues to ratchet up. The nation's debt and security issues are quickly becoming the main talking points for candidates.

  • Wednesday, July 20 2011 12:44 PM EDT2011-07-20 16:44:33 GMT
    Another campaign ad attacking President Barack Obama is hitting the airwaves Wednesday -- and the Republican National Committee is aiming this one just at Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico.

  • Tuesday, July 19 2011 1:00 AM EDT2011-07-19 06:00:51 GMT
    Assembly Speaker John Oceguera announced Monday he's running for Congress. Former Congresswoman Dina Titus is expected to do the same soon. But, where they will be running is still an open question. Imagine running for office without knowing where the district lines are, how many voters are registered republican or democrat, or even who your opponent might be.

  • President Barack Obama is celebrating a personal milestone. The president is turning 50 years old, and he may see some interesting birthday presents from some of his colleagues.

  • Friday, July 15 2011 8:59 AM EDT2011-07-15 13:59:12 GMT
    Nevada Congressman Joe Heck is pushing legislation that could kick-start the clean-up of an abandoned manganese mine in a southern Nevada city.

  • Wednesday, July 13 2011 9:57 PM EDT2011-07-14 02:57:41 GMT
    A high-speed train between Las Vegas and Victorville, California, is one step closer to becoming reality. But, as 8 News Now Political Analyst Steve Sebelius reports, once riders get to California they may be stuck.

  • Tuesday, July 12 2011 10:37 PM EDT2011-07-13 02:37:52 GMT
    Voters are trying to recall a rural Nevada elected official who sent emails blasting Hispanic workers. Nye County Clerk Sam Merlino says three voters have launched an effort to unseat county Assessor Shirley Matson.

  • Tuesday, July 12 2011 2:02 PM EDT2011-07-12 18:02:41 GMT
    A Carson City judge will appoint a panel of special masters to oversee the redrawing of Nevada voting districts and complete the task left unresolved by the Nevada Legislature.

  • Monday, July 11 2011 10:02 PM EDT2011-07-12 03:02:52 GMT
    Conservatives from around Las Vegas gathered at the M Resort this weekend to hear from some big names in their movement. A straw poll of 179 attending the Annual Conservative Leadership Conference showed some surprising results.

  • Potential new districts for the Clark County Commission will be on display at a meeting tonight at county headquarters.

  • It appears presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann and former U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle share the same political consultant. Both say they take political direction from God.

  • Friday, June 17 2011 6:47 PM EDT2011-06-17 22:47:55 GMT
    Nevada is known as the "First in the West" when it comes to presidential politics. The race is already on for a growing list of Republican candidates seeking the nomination to take on President Obama.

  • Monday, June 13 2011 6:40 PM EDT2011-06-13 22:40:17 GMT
    One vote could change the winner of last Tuesday's Ward 4 council seat in North Las Vegas. Richard Cherchio lost to Wade Wagner by a single vote that Clark County election officials now call a "mistake" by a poll worker.

  • Monday, June 13 2011 1:27 PM EDT2011-06-13 17:27:57 GMT
    The Democrat with the best shot at winning a northern Nevada congressional district is a state officer who isn't reluctant to slam President Barack Obama.

  • Friday, June 10 2011 8:27 PM EDT2011-06-11 00:27:35 GMT
    Once-United State Senate and House hopeful Sharron Angle is hitting the press circuit this week as an author, promoting her new book Right Angle. In it, she explains her loss to Senator Harry Reid and makes intriguing accusations about fraud and corruption.

  • Friday, June 10 2011 1:44 PM EDT2011-06-10 17:44:52 GMT
    Roughly 350 Republican leaders will decide the GOP nominee for Nevada's special election to fill a vacant House seat.

  • Thursday, June 9 2011 4:25 PM EDT2011-06-09 20:25:36 GMT
    Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is returning to Las Vegas to collect more campaign donations.

  • Wednesday, June 8 2011 10:08 AM EDT2011-06-08 15:08:08 GMT
    The city of Las Vegas has a new mayor. Carolyn Goodman, the wife of term-limited Mayor Oscar Goodman, won the race.

  • Tuesday, June 7 2011 2:00 AM EDT2011-06-07 06:00:50 GMT
    A frantic pace, heartfelt goodbyes and a looming deadline marked the final hours of the 2011 legislative session Monday night. Some controversial bills died. Others came down to the wire.

  • Monday, June 6 2011 7:59 PM EDT2011-06-06 23:59:07 GMT
    It's the final day of business for lawmakers in Carson City and lawmakers will get done on time for the first time in a decade. But not every bill expected to pass will make it.

  • Henderson residents can cast their vote at any of 12 Vote Center locations throughout the city for the General Election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

  • Monday, June 6 2011 2:39 PM EDT2011-06-06 18:39:46 GMT
    It's a busy day for candidates running for office. Monday is their last day to campaign before the Tuesday municipal elections. Inside, a link to voting information.

  • Thursday, June 2 2011 6:10 PM EDT2011-06-02 22:10:04 GMT
    With a budget deal in place, state lawmakers are preparing for  adjournment on Monday. However, the budget agreement doesn't mean the cuts are being applauded.

  • Thursday, June 2 2011 5:27 PM EDT2011-06-02 21:27:07 GMT
    A joint poll conducted by 8 News NOW and the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows Carolyn Goodman leading Chris Giunchigliani in the race for Las Vegas mayor.

  • Critics of a bill aimed at watering down Nevada's smoking ban say it violates the public's will and increases health risks for bar patrons and workers. But, the ban has done little to clear the air in Nevada bars and taverns.

  • The Senate Ethics Committee report on former U.S. Sen. John Ensign's extramarital affair and steps he allegedly took to cover it up reads like a best-selling novel.

  • Thursday, May 12 2011 6:55 PM EDT2011-05-12 22:55:16 GMT
    The Senate Ethics Committee's investigation into former Sen. John Ensign found that Ensign broke federal law.

  • Thursday, May 12 2011 2:01 AM EDT2011-05-12 06:01:05 GMT
    Thousands of young illegal immigrants are hopeful after learning U.S. Senate Democrats have re-introduced the DREAM Act. The act would give undocumented immigrants - who came to this country at a young age and go to college or serve in the military - a chance at legal status.

  • Wednesday, May 11 2011 4:01 PM EDT2011-05-11 20:01:25 GMT
    Nevada Republican Dean Heller is joining three Senate committees in his first week in office.

  • Monday, May 9 2011 2:31 PM EDT2011-05-09 19:31:22 GMT
    Nevada has a new U.S. senator with the swearing-in of Republican Congressman Dean Heller today.

  • Thursday, May 5 2011 4:55 PM EDT2011-05-05 20:55:38 GMT
    The Nevada Republican Party is suing the state over its decision to hold an open contest for its September special election to replace Republican Congressman Dean Heller.

  • Friday, April 29 2011 7:36 PM EDT2011-04-29 23:36:01 GMT
    Gov. Brian Sandoval says he intends to call for a special election for Congressional District 2 on September 13, 2011.

  • Friday, April 29 2011 4:42 PM EDT2011-04-29 20:42:03 GMT
    Tea party favorite Sharron Angle says she is running as a Republican in Nevada's first-of-its-kind special election to replace U.S. Rep. Dean Heller.

  • Friday, April 29 2011 10:52 AM EDT2011-04-29 14:52:07 GMT
    Real estate tycoon Donald Trump delivered a profanity-laden speech in Las Vegas Thursday night. Trump, who is considering a run for president, addressed a packed house at Treasure Island.

  • Thursday, April 28 2011 10:15 AM EDT2011-04-28 14:15:15 GMT
    Nearly 200 positions are on the line as Clark County commissioners try to balance the county's budget. Juvenile Justice and Family Services departments may feel the brunt of deep budget cuts.

  • Wednesday, April 27 2011 11:44 PM EDT2011-04-28 03:44:23 GMT
    Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has announced his intention to appoint Congressman Dean Heller to the Senate seat vacated by John Ensign.

  • A cut of the cards will decide the second-place winner of a tied primary election in North Las Vegas. The City Council is holding a special meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday for candidates Tanya Flanagan and Linda Meisenheimer to draw from a deck of playing cards to determine who'll advance to the June 7 general election against Pamela Goynes-Brown.

  • Wednesday, April 20 2011 2:00 AM EDT2011-04-20 06:00:55 GMT
    Nevada Assembly lawmakers met Tuesday night to discuss Gov. Brian Sandoval's budget proposal and his plan for public schools. The talks stretched late into the night with no deal in sight between Democrats and Republicans.

  • Tuesday, April 19 2011 9:59 AM EDT2011-04-19 13:59:42 GMT
    The federal government shut down several major online poker sites Friday, charging 11 executives with bank fraud, money laundering and violation of gambling laws. The crackdown reignites the debate over whether Internet betting should be legal.

  • Friday, April 15 2011 2:52 PM EDT2011-04-15 18:52:43 GMT
    President Barack Obama will hold a town hall meeting in Reno on Thursday to discuss his budget-deficit reduction plan.

  • Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

    Friday, April 15 2011 2:25 AM EDT2011-04-15 06:25:14 GMT
    Legislative action picked up in Carson City on Thursday. With a deadline approaching, the pieces are falling into place on bills covering issues such as child sexting, prescription drugs and more. The budget battle, however, still looms.

  • Thursday, April 14 2011 11:37 AM EDT2011-04-14 15:37:29 GMT
    Reno, Nevada resident Kirk Lippold announced Thursday he will run for Congress.

  • Thursday, April 14 2011 11:25 AM EDT2011-04-14 16:25:11 GMT
    Congresswoman Shelley Berkeley will run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Nevada Republican John Ensign.

  • Saturday, April 9 2011 2:00 AM EDT2011-04-09 06:00:57 GMT
    Military families and government agencies are breathing easier now that a federal government shutdown has been averted. Reaction came quickly in Nevada from elected leaders and those who would have been severely affected.

  • Friday, April 8 2011 2:09 AM EDT2011-04-08 06:09:15 GMT
    Budget cuts are affecting every Clark County agency, but one department says it has cut enough. District Attorney David Roger says he may not be able to carry out his duties if he's forced to slash anymore.

  • Carolyn Goodman and Chris Giunchigliani will face off in the general election to determine Las Vegas' next mayor. It's a match-up for the ages that pits the irresistible force against the immovable object. 

  • Gov. Brian Sandoval is being courted as a possible running mate for the 2012 Republican nominee for president. Becoming a 2012 running mate, however, could be the biggest mistake of his career.

  • Wednesday, April 6 2011 5:53 PM EDT2011-04-06 21:53:02 GMT
    Caroyln Goodman and Chris Giunchigliani will be battling it out for the Las Vegas mayor's seat in June. Goodman won the mayoral primary Tuesday night, but not by enough to eliminate the need for a runoff in the general election.

  • Wednesday, April 6 2011 3:51 PM EDT2011-04-06 19:51:24 GMT
    A Republican organization is scheduling a debate for GOP presidential candidates Oct. 18 in Las Vegas.

  • Wednesday, March 30 2011 4:52 PM EDT2011-03-30 20:52:46 GMT
    A federal court has postponed arraignment of a former aide to Nevada Sen. John Ensign on charges that he illegally lobbied the Republican senator and his staff.

  • Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

    Friday, March 25 2011 1:43 AM EDT2011-03-25 05:43:12 GMT
    U.S. Sen. John Ensign's one-time friend and political right-hand man Doug Hampton has been indicted. A federal grand jury alleges Hampton broke the law by violating a one-year cooling off period for former staffers. 8 News NOW I-Team Reporter Jonathan Humbert has more on the rules in play and what it means for Ensign.

  • Tuesday, March 22 2011 10:19 PM EDT2011-03-23 02:19:23 GMT
    If a player sits down at a slot machine and wins a few bucks but never cashes out, after the ticket expires, the casino gets to keep those winnings. But a proposed Nevada Assembly bill wants that money to go to the state.

  • Tuesday, March 22 2011 8:57 AM EDT2011-03-22 12:57:10 GMT
    A local panel of experts Monday night discussed the aftermath of the Japanese nuclear accident. The panel looked at whether a similar disaster could happen at two nuclear plants in California.

  • Monday, March 21 2011 6:27 PM EDT2011-03-21 22:27:48 GMT
    Clark County election officials say they'd save a $1 million by combining municipal and national elections.

  • Monday, March 21 2011 10:26 AM EDT2011-03-21 14:26:35 GMT
    Tea party favorite Sharron Angle will step up her profile Monday, a week after announcing her plans to run for Congress again.

  • Sharron Angle is once again running for political office despite her claim last year that she is not a career politician. 

  • Thursday, March 17 2011 10:50 AM EDT2011-03-17 14:50:54 GMT
    Nevada is positioned to become a defining force in the 2012 GOP presidential race, with the Silver State scheduled to host the nation's third contest behind Iowa and New Hampshire next year for the first time.

  • Thursday, March 17 2011 2:00 AM EDT2011-03-17 06:00:50 GMT
    Sharron Angle is running for Congress in 2012. Angle announced her candidacy Wednesday, five months after losing a bitter race for U.S. Senate to Sen. Harry Reid. Now, the Tea Party favorite hopes to make a comeback by winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Tuesday, March 15 2011 1:35 PM EDT2011-03-15 17:35:41 GMT
    Three-term Congressman Dean Heller says he will run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Nevada Republican John Ensign.

  • Tuesday, March 8 2011 10:36 AM EST2011-03-08 15:36:27 GMT
    A new 8NewsNOW / Review-Journal poll of voters shows that most think Las Vegas city firefighters are paid too much.

  • Monday, March 7 2011 6:19 PM EST2011-03-07 23:19:17 GMT
    Nevada Senator John Ensign announced Monday he will not run for re-election in 2012. Ensign said he won't put his family through another "ugly" campaign. Inside, watch Sen. Ensign's announcement to not seek re-election.

  • Sunday, March 6 2011 10:59 PM EST2011-03-07 03:59:58 GMT
    The leading candidates vying for the Las Vegas mayor's seat talked about job creation, downtown redevelopment and making Las Vegas more family-friendly during a one-hour forum on 8 News NOW. Inside, a link to watch the WEB EXTRA video of the forum.

  • Friday, March 4 2011 9:13 PM EST2011-03-05 02:13:29 GMT
    Serious allegations were leveled Friday against former gubernatorial hopeful Rory Reid. The political action committees under his control funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars back into his campaign.

  • Tuesday, March 1 2011 10:40 AM EST2011-03-01 15:40:45 GMT
    Hundreds of people voiced their concerns to state lawmakers Monday night regarding proposed cuts to K-12 education. The meeting comes as Nevada faces an estimated $2.5 billion budget deficit.

  • Tuesday, March 1 2011 2:01 AM EST2011-03-01 07:01:06 GMT
    A new report commissioned by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce shows Nevada has some of the highest paid public workers in the country. The report comes as lawmakers tackle a tight budget and consider a plethora of cuts.

  • Friday, February 25 2011 10:22 AM EST2011-02-25 15:22:50 GMT
    U.S. Senator Harry Reid says it's time to have an adult conversation about the legal sex trade, and that conversation is starting to happen in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and candidates for mayor are weighing in on the prostitution debate.

  • He's held the titles of Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Representative, Gaming Commissioner, State Assemblyman and, of course, U.S. Senate Majority Leader. But, Harry Reid can now add a new title to his resume: Media Maestro.

  • Wednesday, February 23 2011 2:00 AM EST2011-02-23 07:00:55 GMT
    State lawmakers heard dramatic stories Tuesday from families affected by distracted driving accidents. The testimony came as state leaders consider limiting cell phone use behind the wheel, which some studies show can be as dangerous as drunk driving.

  • Tuesday, February 22 2011 2:01 AM EST2011-02-22 07:01:01 GMT
    State lawmakers are scheduled Tuesday to discuss bills that target cell phone use while driving. Distracted driving caused nearly 3,000 crashes in 2009. According to AAA, 40% of drivers cite cell phones and texting as the top reasons they feel unsafe on the road.

  • Public workers in Wisconsin have picked up their picket signs and pitchforks and voiced their outrage regarding efforts to strip public employee unions of their collective bargaining rights. If you think it can't happen in Nevada, however, think again.

  • Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

    Thursday, February 17 2011 2:00 AM EST2011-02-17 07:00:56 GMT
    Allegations surfaced Wednesday that claim a Las Vegas City Council candidate is skirting the law by living outside her district. The I-Team uncovered, however, that those making the accusations may not have all the facts.

  • Tuesday, February 15 2011 3:38 PM EST2011-02-15 20:38:36 GMT
    Manny Pacquiao is a knockout in the nation's capital. The boxer who has won eight world titles -- and has been elected to Congress in his native Philippines -- received the royal treatment on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, February 15 2011 3:25 PM EST2011-02-15 20:25:54 GMT
    Rep. Dean Heller is considering a bid for the Senate seat of fellow Nevada Republican John Ensign.

  • Friday, January 28 2011 2:17 AM EST2011-01-28 07:17:00 GMT
    Immigration is once again taking center stage. This time, the fight centers around children born to illegal immigrants. Two hotly contested measures are on the table. One of them is federal. The other is in Arizona.

  • Thursday, January 27 2011 1:39 PM EST2011-01-27 18:39:17 GMT
    Is tea party favorite Sharron Angle flirting with a run for president?

  • Wednesday, January 26 2011 2:00 AM EST2011-01-26 07:00:16 GMT
    Democratic volunteers who helped elect President Obama two years ago gathered Tuesday night to watch the president's State of the Union speech.

  • Tuesday, January 25 2011 9:52 AM EST2011-01-25 14:52:54 GMT
    Governor Brian Sandoval says Nevadans are being confronted on all sides by bad news. The governor gave his State of the State Address in Carson City Monday night, and the outlook was grim. Inside, a WEB EXTRA of the entire State of the State Address.

  • Tuesday, January 25 2011 9:50 AM EST2011-01-25 14:50:01 GMT
    Nevada's Republican House members will sit with the state's lone Democratic representative in a show of unity during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address tonight.

  • Tuesday, January 25 2011 7:10 AM EST2011-01-25 12:10:46 GMT
    Former U.S. Rep. Dina Titus will return a favor from more than 20 years ago when she pays the filing fee for Bob Coffin's candidacy for Las Vegas City Council.

  • Tuesday, January 25 2011 2:00 AM EST2011-01-25 07:00:12 GMT
    Governor Brian Sandoval's State of the State speech is sparking strong opinions. An Impact Nevada focus group of Clark County voters watched the governor's address and sounded off about the governor's ideas.

  • Tuesday, January 25 2011 2:00 AM EST2011-01-25 07:00:12 GMT
    While Democrats tried to respond with a bipartisan tone to Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the State speech, educators reacted more harshly. In his speech, Sandoval called for deep budget cuts and slashes in teacher salaries.

  • Tuesday, January 25 2011 2:00 AM EST2011-01-25 07:00:12 GMT
    Democrats in the Nevada Legislature are facing criticism for installing a new exercise gym at the legislative building.

  • Wednesday, January 19 2011 6:21 PM EST2011-01-19 23:21:33 GMT
    The Republican-controlled House has voted to repeal the health care law President Barack Obama signed last year.

  • Wednesday, January 19 2011 3:25 PM EST2011-01-19 20:25:58 GMT
    Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval took in more than $677,000 in campaign contributions during the last three months of 2010 when his election was secure.

  • Tuesday, January 18 2011 6:34 PM EST2011-01-18 23:34:19 GMT
    The nose dive the Las Vegas has taken over the last few years continues to take it's toll on the restaurant industry. Many have been forced to close their doors while others are barely hanging on.

  • U.S. Sen. John Ensign is forging ahead with his bid for re-election despite numerous factors working against him. He says if U.S. Sen. Harry Reid can win, so can he. But, Ensign may want to rethink that stance.

  • Friday, January 14 2011 5:43 PM EST2011-01-14 22:43:38 GMT
    The Tucson shooting created questions about how safe public Congressional meetings are. Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley held her own public event Friday morning with people looking for help. This time there was extra security.

  • Wednesday, January 12 2011 1:46 AM EST2011-01-12 06:46:43 GMT
    Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman delivered his final State of the City address Tuesday night. The term-limited mayor reflected on the changes Las Vegas experienced since he first took office 12 years ago. He also shared more of his vision for the city's future.

  • Tuesday, January 11 2011 9:20 PM EST2011-01-12 02:20:31 GMT
    In just two weeks, Las Vegas residents with aspirations to become the city's next leader will be able to officially file to run for mayor. Mayor Oscar Goodman's reign as mayor will come to an end this year due to term limits.

  • Monday, January 10 2011 8:43 PM EST2011-01-11 01:43:45 GMT
    Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is releasing the salaries of the 16 staffers in his office.

  • Friday, January 7 2011 6:07 PM EST2011-01-07 23:07:23 GMT
    The Supreme Court will consider a Nevada case that weighs the right of an elected official to vote on business that comes before him against the state's interest in having an ethical government.

  • Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

    Wednesday, January 5 2011 9:55 PM EST2011-01-06 02:55:27 GMT
    Just two days into Brian Sandoval's term as governor and there is already frustration and near-rebellion by some of his biggest supporters. This all comes as the Agriculture Department's director resigned under fire and budget cuts loom large.

  • Wednesday, January 5 2011 3:33 PM EST2011-01-05 20:33:03 GMT
    In a statement issued today, Nevada State Senator Bill Raggio has announced he is retiring. Raggio says his resignation will be effective on January 15.

  • Wednesday, January 5 2011 1:36 PM EST2011-01-05 18:36:41 GMT
    As the new session of Congress gets underway, it was swearing in day for Nevada's senior senator and newest representative.

  • Tuesday, January 4 2011 2:14 AM EST2011-01-04 07:14:32 GMT
    Inauguration day in Carson City was full of pomp and ceremony as Brian Sandoval took the oath of office, becoming Nevada's 30th governor.

  • Monday, January 3 2011 10:20 AM EST2011-01-03 15:20:41 GMT
    The state Board of Agriculture will hold a special meeting this week to respond to Nevada Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval's mandate to get rid of its director.

  • Friday, December 31 2010 6:28 PM EST2010-12-31 23:28:32 GMT
    It's nearly the eve of Governor-Elect Brian Sandoval's tenure in Carson City and already some controversy over his budget reduction plans.

  • Friday, December 31 2010 4:32 PM EST2010-12-31 21:32:05 GMT
    Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval has named three more Nevada government veterans to his administration.

  • Friday, December 31 2010 10:18 AM EST2010-12-31 15:18:38 GMT
    Parents of children with autism will have more access to screening and treatment under a new Nevada law that takes effect Jan. 1.  The law passed by the 2009 Legislature and signed by Gov. Jim Gibbons requires health insurers to provide coverage for autism disorders up to a cap of $36,000 a year.

  • As the calendar turns to 2011, many people are making their annual New Year's resolutions. Politicians are no different.

  • Wednesday, December 29 2010 10:04 PM EST2010-12-30 03:04:15 GMT
    Governor-Elect Brian Sandoval is making the final tweaks to his budget and preparations for his inauguration on Monday. On Wednesday, he sat down with reporters and talked about what he sees ahead.

  • Wednesday, December 29 2010 2:27 PM EST2010-12-29 19:27:55 GMT
    Nevada Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval has named four veteran administrators to complete his cabinet choices in his administration.

  • Much like Harry Reid in 2010, John Ensign faces the battle of his political life in 2012. One group, however, could help Ensign survive if he embraces it.

  • Tuesday, December 21 2010 8:23 PM EST2010-12-22 01:23:17 GMT
    Nevada will be getting a fourth congressional seat in 2013. Numbers from the recent census shows Nevada was the fastest growing state in the country. The major political parties say they were expecting the announcement of the added seat.

  • Friday, December 17 2010 1:13 AM EST2010-12-17 06:13:03 GMT
    The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the tax cut and unemployment benefits extension bill. The measure now heads to the president for approval.

  • Tis the season of giving, and some of Nevada's public figures have earned special holiday gifts this year.

  • U.S. Sen. John Ensign confirmed to Politico this week that he will run for re-election in 2012. The Senate race promises to be one of the most highly anticipated contests in the country.

  • Twas the night before election. And all through the state, the candidates were stumping, no time for debates.

  • Election Day is Tuesday, November 2. Before you vote, know your rights and keep an eye out for possible efforts by some to suppress your vote.

  • CNN and Time Magazine, why are you even polling the Nevada Senate race? Headlines all across the country used your most recent poll as a benchmark for how the Sharron Angle vs. Harry Reid race is going. But you only polled whites over 50?

  • Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle is facing criticism for her use of a decoy to avoid the media. But, was it a decoy or Angle's secret clone? 

  • Since she announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate, Sharron Angle has upset numerous groups with her gaffes and controversial positions.

  • An estimated half a million people watched the live debate between U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and Republican challenger Sharron Angle. While the best moments are replaying on every cable news channel, one subtle moment escaped the attention of the national pundits.

  • Republican State Sen. Minority Leader Bill Raggio endorsed U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, a Democrat, over Republican challenger Sharron Angle on Thursday. What began as a simple endorsement has turned into a full-fledged civil war in the Nevada Republican Party.
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