Democrat Benitez-Thompson sees her shot in Nevada's 2nd U.S. House District race -- and takes it
News - April 8, 2026

"We're going to see some real challenges on the Republican side and perhaps an uninspired electorate that's really frustrated with this President and frustrated with this administration and that they're going to under-perform." Democratic CD-2 candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson

Not expecting Trump's endorsement, Settelmeyer runs for Congress on his extensive political record
News - April 5, 2026

"I've been very fortunate. You know, I grew up in agriculture my whole life -- fourth generation Nevadan." James Settelmeyer of Douglas County, who resigned as director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources last month to run for Congress.

Sparks Mayor Lawson, honest while seeking re-election, says property taxes need to increase
News - April 1, 2026

"Our expenses over the last five years have gone up 55 percent. Revenues have gone up 35 percent. We have a broken system." Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson

Bybee cites two major disagreements with Sparks mayor in campaign to replace him
News - March 30, 2026

"I'm not saying he (Mayor Lawson) doesn't (communicate well), but I think, his communication skills ... his communication skills are not as strong as mine are. And I hear that from voters at the door, other people who are frustrated, frustrated with a lot of things, a lot of challenges that we're facing right now." Sparks mayoral candidate Charlene Bybee, current city council member

Family legacy leaves indelible mark on Clark Commission candidate Mack
News - February 25, 2026

"My grandfather was really my North Star in everything," Albert Mack, speaking of grandfather Jerry Mack, a banking and real estate pioneer of Las Vegas

Amodei's retirement was well-kept secret; his Capitol Hill staff 'didn't even know,' Rep. Titus says
News - February 22, 2026

"I'm never comfortable. I follow the ol' Richard Bryan theory, where he says, 'You either run scared or you run unopposed.'" U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, talking about the upcoming 2026 election and referring to former Nevada Gov. & U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan

AG candidate Conine says protecting citizenry against violent crime should come before lowering retail-theft felony thresholds
News - February 12, 2026

"Whether or not the (retail theft felony) threshold goes up or down, people could argue it either way. But they (law enforcement) want to make sure they've got the resources to take care of violent criminals and make sure we keep violent criminals off the street." Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine, running for attorney general

'Prediction markets' pose threat to Nevada's legal sportsbooks, says Joe Asher, CEO of Boomer's Sportsbook
News - February 10, 2026

"These betting exchanges are directly competing with regulated and tax-paying sports books." Joe Asher

Longtime sports-betting expert Asher expands his Boomer's Sportsbook into Reno market
News - February 9, 2026

"We're expecting to open there (Bonanza) the middle of the month. I think we're going to have a soft opening around February 13th or so, and then a grand opening event February 17." Joe Asher, talking about expanding Boomer's Sportsbook into the Reno area, at the Bonanza Casino    

ICE needs overhaul of culture, Rep. Amodei says: 'What you're doing now isn't working'
News - January 29, 2026

"What you're doing now isn't working. There needs to be a pivot, not a go-away." U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, on the ICE strategy in Minneapolis

U.S. House will have floor vote on new healthcare bill before Christmas, Rep. Amodei says
News - December 16, 2025

"Like, hey, this dog ain't hunting. We got to get a new dog. I mean, nobody wants expensive health care." Rep. Mark Amodei, talking about a need to overhaul the heathcare-insurance system

Embattled Speaker Johnson has a friend in Northern Nevada's Rep. Amodei
News - December 14, 2025

"I don't think he's in any trouble. I don't think he's in any trouble at all." Rep. Mark Amodei, on House Speaker Mike Johnson

LVCVA battles 'headwinds' it can't completely control in marketing Las Vegas, CEO Hill says
News - December 11, 2025

"I say this at the LVCVA all the time: You're almost never completely in control of what you want to achieve. You know, you don't control all the variables out there in any aspect of what your goals are. Steve Hill, CEO, president of LVCVA

Las Vegas' Formula One race of 2025 should exceed economic impact of 2024 race, LVCVA's leader says
News - December 10, 2025

"They sold more tickets. The attendance was somewhat higher this year than it was last year. Room rates were stable and moving up as we got closer to the race, which was different than what we saw in Year Two." Steve Hill, LVCVA president and CEO

Gov. Lombardo should not include movie-studio bill in anticipated special session, Rogich says
News - November 9, 2025

"I think it's a mess.I don't think it's good for our state. I call it a big boondoggle." Sig Rogich, president, Rogich Communications, on Summerlin Studios project

State senate minority leader won't support transferable tax credits for movie studio if governor makes it part of special session agenda
News - October 21, 2025

"There's really a possibility we won't have a special session until the governor figures out what he's going to call it for and he has the votes for those things. Now, we'll move along faster if they finally decide to leave the film tax out." Dr. Robin Titus, state senate minority leader

Amodei doesn't endorse Trump taking $400 million jet from Qatar
News - September 24, 2025

"That might have been one of the areas where if you were given a do over, maybe the (Trump) administration ought to take a do over. But it's pretty clear. I don't think that's the way they're headed." Rep.Mark Amodei, R-Carson City

Trump's 'OBBB' includes 'many bad things for Nevada,' may lead to special session of Legislature, Rep. Susie Lee says
News - September 18, 2025

"We're in for a world of hurt as a result of this bill." Susie Lee, D-LV, Nevada's 3rd U.S. House District representative