Brian Duggan/Nevada AppealGov. Jim Gibbons arrives at the state Capitol Saturday for more closed door meetings with lawmakers to close an $888 million budget gap.
The optimism of a potential close to the 26th Special Session today was palpable Friday night, but maybe no longer after a no-show by the governor staff at a meeting this morning with legislative leaders
Today is day five of the special session called on by Gov. Jim Gibbons to close an $888 million budget gap.
After meetings on Friday, lawmakers and the governor said progress had been made, but sticking points still remained, including how much to cut from education and a potential veto for a bill that would make the state eligible for federal Race to the Top education grants.
Lawmakers and the governor also say they have a tentative deal to keep state furloughs at eight hours rather than increasing them to 10 hours.
Stay informed about today's events with reporters Brian Duggan and Geoff Dornan as they report live from the capital.