Panel of Masters to Draw Nevada Voting Districts

Panel of Masters to Draw Nevada Voting Districts

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  • Thursday, May 10 2012 2:30 AM EDT2012-05-10 06:30:14 GMT
    LAS VEGAS - Many Las Vegas Democrats are praising President Obama's decision to endorse same-sex marriage, but many Republicans were quick to say marriage should be reserved for one man and one woman.
    Many Las Vegas Democrats are praising President Obama's decision to endorse same-sex marriage, but many Republicans were quick to say marriage should be reserved for one man and one woman.
  • Sunday, May 6 2012 2:51 PM EDT2012-05-06 18:51:26 GMT
    SPARKS, Nev. (AP) -- Supporters of Ron Paul's long-shot presidential bid trumped presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney in Nevada's delegate count, taking 22 delegates to the GOP national convention
    Supporters of Ron Paul's long-shot presidential bid trumped presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney in Nevada's delegate count, taking 22 delegates to the GOP national convention in August. Romney got three.
  • Thursday, May 3 2012 5:20 PM EDT2012-05-03 21:20:38 GMT
    CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The Nevada chairman of Ron Paul's president campaign takes exception to a Republican National Committee lawyer who said the state's delegation might not be seated at the national
    The Nevada chairman of Ron Paul's president campaign takes exception to a Republican National Committee lawyer who said the state's delegation might not be seated at the national convention if too many Paul supporters are elected as delegates.
  • Thursday, May 3 2012 7:53 AM EDT2012-05-03 11:53:23 GMT
    LAS VEGAS (AP) -- After 14 years in Washington, Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is reintroducing herself as a champion for veterans with her first TV ad in Nevada's U.S. Senate campaign. The 30-second
    After 14 years in Washington, Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is reintroducing herself as a champion for veterans with her first TV ad in Nevada's U.S. Senate campaign.
  • Wednesday, May 2 2012 4:58 PM EDT2012-05-02 20:58:35 GMT
    NEW YORK (AP) -- An independent group backing Republican Mitt Romney's presidential candidacy has placed a $4.3 million advertising buy in nine battleground states. Restore Our Future announced Tuesday
    An independent group backing Republican Mitt Romney's presidential candidacy has placed a $4.3 million advertising buy in nine battleground states.
  • Wednesday, May 2 2012 2:30 PM EDT2012-05-02 18:30:09 GMT
    LAS VEGAS (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama is visiting Nevada as part of a four-state campaign push across the West for her husband. She's scheduled to attend a fundraiser and meet with supporters in
    First Lady Michelle Obama visited Nevada Tuesday as part of a four-state campaign push across the West for her husband.
  • Wednesday, April 25 2012 4:24 PM EDT2012-04-25 20:24:08 GMT
    U.S. Sen. Harry Reid says he will meet with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to discuss the possibility of moving District Court Judge Elissa Cadish's nomination to the federal
    U.S. Sen. Harry Reid says he will meet with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to discuss the possibility of moving District Court Judge Elissa Cadish's nomination to the federal bench forward, despite objections from fellow Nevada Sen. Dean Heller.
  • The I-Team's Steve Sebelius continues his discussion with State Senator John Lee, (D) North Las Vegas, and touches on a number of topics including higher education. This is Part 2 of the interview as seen Sunday morning.
  • The I-Team's Steve Sebelius interviews State Sen. John Lee, (D) North Las Vegas, on 8 News Now Sunday morning. Part 1 of the interview highlights a number of issues, including Lee's legislation allowing Nevada to withdraw from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. 
  • Friday, April 20 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-04-21 03:08:11 GMT
    Nevada's U.S. Sens. Harry Reid and Dean Heller are in a standoff over the nomination of Clark County District Judge Elissa Cadish to the federal bench.
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  • Thursday, May 24 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:00:22 GMT
    LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas show producer says allegations against him are bogus, and he's willing to put one million dollars on the line to clear his name. Five performers with Stripper 101 are suing David
    A Las Vegas show producer says allegations against him are bogus, and he's willing to put one million dollars on the line to clear his name.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 10:49 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:49:09 GMT
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people seeking unemployment aid changed little last week, signaling modest job growth. The Labor Department says weekly unemployment benefit applications dipped by 2,000
    The number of people seeking unemployment aid changed little last week, signaling modest job growth.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 10:07 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:07:09 GMT
    Representatives for Elton John say performances for his show, "The Million Dollar Piano" have been cancelled. The following dates have been called off:  Thursday, May 24; Saturday, May 25 and Sunday,
    Representatives for Elton John say performances for his show, "The Million Dollar Piano" have been cancelled. The following dates have been called off:  Thursday, May 24; Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 27.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 9:22 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:22:39 GMT
    LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Clark County officials are issuing an air quality alert as smoke from a wildfire in northern Nevada clouds the skies. Officials say ozone and particulates have reached unhealthy levels
    Clark County officials are issuing an air quality alert as smoke from a wildfire in northern Nevada clouds the skies.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:00:22 GMT
    LAS VEGAS - Michael Hunter, Jr. grew up in Las Vegas. He is the son of former heavyweight boxer Michael "The Bounty" Hunter. "I was a daddy's boy," he said. "Then one day, he just decided, ‘I'm going
    Hundreds of the world's top athletes are heading to London for the Olympic Games, including a boxer from Las Vegas. Michael Hunter will be one of 286 boxers competing for Olympic gold. His dream stayed alive because of a tragedy in the family.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 1:48 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:48:00 GMT
    LAS VEGAS - A community pulled together Wednesday night for a 15-year-old who lost his leg after being hit by an accused drunk driver. While the alleged drunk driver remains in jail awaiting trial, Conan
    A community pulled together Wednesday night for a 15-year-old who lost his leg after being hit by an accused drunk driver.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 1:26 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:26:01 GMT
    LAS VEGAS - Police are investigating an accident that hospitalized an 80-year-old woman. The accident happened at 6 p.m. at Flamingo Road and McLeod Drive. Police say the woman ran a red light and collided
    Police are investigating an accident that hospitalized an 80-year-old woman. The accident happened at 6 p.m. at Flamingo Road and McLeod Drive.
  • Thursday, May 24 2012 12:56 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:56:28 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police have arrested an ROTC advisor for sexual misconduct with a student. Police say 49-year-old Douglas Young was arrested on Wednesday. Young is an ROTC advisor at Sunrise High
    Las Vegas police have arrested an ROTC advisor for sexual misconduct with a student. Police say 49-year-old Douglas Young was arrested on Wednesday. 
  • Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:49 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:49:11 GMT
    ESTERO, Fla. - The Florida Everblades have defeated the Las Vegas Wranglers to claim the ECHL Championship. Florida won Game Five 3-2 to capture the Kelly Cup. 8 News NOW will have highlights and reaction
    The Las Vegas Wranglers' quest for the Kelly Cup ended Wednesday night. The Florida Everblades defeated the Wranglers 3-2 in overtime to win the best of seven series and the ECHL championship.
  • Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:05:23 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- A piece of Nevada history, credited with ending the Cold War, came crashing down Wednesday. The "Bare Reactor Experiment Nevada" or BREN tower was built in 1961, but because of safety and
    A piece of Nevada history came crashing down Wednesday. The "Bare Reactor Experiment Nevada" or BREN tower was built in 1961, but because of safety and maintenance issues, it had to be destroyed with explosives.

CARSON CITY, Nev.  -- 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.

During a half-hour hearing Tuesday, District Judge James Russell says he wants to limit the panel to three or four people who will emphasize demographics over politics.

He suggested the voter registrars from Clark and Washoe counties, and Carson City. Russell also gave lawyers for the Democratic and Republican parties until July 20 to submit issues that should be addressed in the process or resolved before the panel begins its work.

Two maps drawn and approved by the Democratic majority in the 2011 session were vetoed by Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval, who called them illegal.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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