Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons will give the second State of the State address of his term at 6 p.m. this evening, January 15. His speech will be delivered from the Assembly Chamber in the Legislature Building in Carson City. It's going to be test of sorts to see how Gibbons plans to reconcile shrinking revenues with proposed budget expenditures. The $8.2 billion needed to maintain current levels of government services just don't jive with revenue projections of $5.8 billion. This situation is a drastic turnaround from the flush coffers and vibrant economy Gibbons was handed when he took office in 2007. Meanwhile, the 75th Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature, with Democratic majorities in both houses after the last election, will convene on February 2. I'm looking for some interesting interaction as the Republican Governor Gibbons and the Democratic Legislature wrangle over how to handle the diminished treasury.
Following Gibbons' address, Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley will deliver the Democrats' rebuttal. The speech will be broadcast on Reno's channels 2, 4, and 8. On the radio, tune to KOH 780 AM. On the Web, go to the Nevada State Legislature website.
President Bush Farewell Address Today: President Bush is scheduled to give a farewell address to the nation at 5 p.m. this evening, local time. His speech will be televised on the major network channels. Bush's final term is in its final days, leading up to the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20th.
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