Gubernatorial candidates spar over education funding at bipartisan forum

Low education funding and the state's $750 million share of the Raiders stadium cost were key topics at a gubernatorial candidate ... [GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES SPAR OVER EDUCATION FUNDING AT BIPARTISAN FORUM]( [Low education funding and the state's $750 million share of the Raiders stadium cost were key topics at a gubernatorial candidate forum hosted by a group of faith and nonprofit organizations. Democratic candidates and Clark County Commissioners Chris Giunchigliani and Steve Sisolak split Tuesday night on the value of the state's portion of the stadium tab. Giunchigliani has criticized the deal at a time when Nevada is struggling to fund education, as has Republican Dan Schwartz, the state's treasurer who is also vying to replace term-limited Gov. Brian Sandoval.]( [GOLDEN KNIGHTS UNFAZED ABOUT HAVING TO START NEXT PLAYOFF SERIES ON ROAD]( [It's been a season of firsts for the Golden Knights, and now they approach another. For the first time in franchise history, Vegas will start a playoff series on the road. The Golden Knights had home-ice advantage in each of their first two series and took full advantage.]( [DOWNTOWN CASINO PROJECT WAITING ON FAA APPROVAL]( [The Las Vegas Planning Commission Tuesday considered the development plan for the 18 Fremont hotel-casino project downtown but postponed the matter until next month's planning commission meeting because of height and airspace concerns.]( [EDITORIAL: RELATIONSHIP WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA ONLY HELPS CLARK COUNTY STUDENTS]( [At a time when it's becoming harder and harder to find talented teachers for the nation's public schools, the Clark County School District is fortunate to have a partner in Teach For America. Every year, the nonprofit TFA brings in as many as 100 teachers to help fill the school district's personnel pipeline.]( [Q+A: UNLV MED SCHOOL DEAN GRATEFUL FOR OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT]( [The turmoil surrounding UNLV President Len Jessup in recent weeks spilled directly into the university's School of Medicine, where Dean Barbara Atkinson found herself facing uncertainty over whether she would be allowed to remain at the head of the school. That uncertainty went away last week, when it was announced that Atkinson had received a one-year contract.]( MOST READ: [Girl, 10, among bystanders shot outside east valley shopping center]( [Golden Knights warn fans of fake tickets ahead of conference finals]( [Suspected impaired driver arrested in death of Las Vegas bicyclist]( [Police: Suspects in Henderson store robbery beat elderly clerk]( [UFC fights will be streamed on ESPN Plus starting in January]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [About our service provider]( Sent by thesundaily@lasvegassun.com