Pendulum of U.S. climate-change policy now swings too far right, former Southern Nevada water czar says
News - July 6, 2017

"We've got to get serious about this (climate change). But we need to look very carefully about how we embark on this journey. As we put people out of jobs, what are we really doing to give them a sense of a future? It is not about achieving the end goal, as much as it is about developing a journey that is manageable for the population." Pat Mulroy

Titus still considers U.S. Senate run; setting up potential primary battle with Rosen, who is backed by Harry Reid
News - July 5, 2017

"It is not child play when you are running for a (U.S.) Senate seat, especially when it is a seat that they (Republicans) have to hold. So I know it will be war and I know it will be brutal." Dina Titus, on possible run for U.S. Senate

Tarkanian revels in defending Trump as Fox News contributor, notices change in Fox 'tone'
News - June 27, 2017

"I'm enjoying my position of being the voice who does support the POTUS. The media does not want to favor that side so I like being that one sore thumb, I guess you could call me." Former Nevada State GOP chair Amy Tarkanian, seen regularly on Fox News and Fox Business

Noah's Animal House, which cares for abuse victims and their pets, will open Reno shelter after 10-year run in Las Vegas
News - June 26, 2017

"I have gone through difficult times in my life and my two dogs were my rock. They are excited to see you and sit there and stay by your side. And I thought how can a woman, or a woman with children who had the courage to leave an abusive situation be expected not to bring their pet with them and have them by their side when they needed them the most?" Staci Alonso, Founder/President, Noah’s Animal House.

Nevada still needs another $1 billion for public education, teachers' union president says
News - June 21, 2017

"I would say an additional $1 billion (is needed) to make sure our schools are accountable, that we have enough resources and programs to meet the needs of the students and that we have enough educators -- not only teachers but support professionals, bus drivers to get students around and para-educators to make sure our teachers and children have the support they need." NSEA's Ruben Murillo

Macau gaming revenues surging with easing on China's anti-corruption campaign, Union Gaming executive says
News - June 20, 2017

Macau gamblers remain 'laser-focused' on the games, Grant Govertsen says: "You get these gorgeous restaurants, you don't even need a reservation half the time because you can just walk up and there you go. Gamblers, they don't want to take the time."

Construction workers needed for Las Vegas' $15 billion building boon, Boyd Gaming executive says
News - June 19, 2017

"We are going to wish we have those 100,000-plus construction workers back because I think there is going to be a real boon for the needs of all kinds of construction trades to get all these projects off the ground in the next 36 to 48 months." Bill Noonan, Boyd Gaming

Las Vegas Mayor touts Cashman as her field of dreams, says its an ideal place for Raiders stadium
News - June 15, 2017

"We were hopeful they (Raiders) would would locate at Cashman because the infrastructure is already there, the access points. We've got garage space, we'll have 40,000 (parking spaces). Once Project Neon is finished, we'll have seven access points coming off the 95 and the I-15. Plus, light rail is going to be coming from the airport, past UNLV, straight to downtown and Cashman."

Washoe commissioner: Reno mayor pushed late amendment at Legislature so former city council members could run for mayor
Commentary - June 6, 2017

"Look, there is no question, Jessica Sferrazza would like to run. But she is doing financially very, very well where she is at. So why would she give up her good business, a very powerful business, to run to be the city mayor? But I think there are some other people who were thinking about that." Washoe Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler

Washoe commissioner critical of sheriff, wants monthly reports from him after RGJ's jailhouse investigation
News - June 5, 2017

"Frankly, he's not very good at working with the commission," Berkbigler said of Chuck Allen. "Neither was his predecessor (Mike Haley)."

Rep. Amodei says he will run for re-election to Congress, shuns idea of running statewide
News - May 30, 2017

"Everything we are doing is in anticipation of being a candidate to continue to represent CD2 in the 2018 election," Amodei says

You've been hacked and you probably don't even know it, cyber-security expert Ira Victor says
News - May 29, 2017

"The cyber criminals are breaking into networks with such frequency and such ease that they don't always exploit that network right away," Ira Victor says. So it is time to protect the most valuable information -- "the crown jewels."

We're not leaving Carson City without funding Education Savings Accounts, Sen. Hammond says
News - May 25, 2017

Hammond said Gov. Sandoval assured him that he'll veto any budget that does not include Educational Savings Accounts, the Republican hill-to-die-for in the 2017 Legislature

O.J. Simpson stands good chance for gaining parole, Clark County chief deputy public defender says
News - May 23, 2017

Hall-of-fame football star is up for parole this year at Lovelock prison for his role in 2007 robbery at the Palace Station in Las Vegas. O.J. could be out by October if he is granted parole.

'Sunny' Sandoval will 'go to the mattresses' over Education Savings Accounts, Nevada treasurer says
Commentary - May 22, 2017

"Based on my conversation with him, which admittedly was a very short one, I think he will go to the mattresses on this," Schwartz said of Sandoval.

'The system' overcomes Nevada's richest man's use of attorney general as his errand boy, Democratic senator says
Commentary - May 19, 2017

Gov. Sandoval's past experience -- as the Nevada attorney general, U.S. District Court judge and chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission -- gave him a multi-dimensional view of the issue. He saw all angles and made the smart play.

Laxalt's effort to help casino billionaire will be gubernatorial campaign issue in 2018, Nevada treasurer says
News - May 17, 2017

Treasurer Schwartz says Nevada AG 'sold himself cheap' for going 'to the darkside' on behalf of Adelson; considers GOP gubernatorial run against Laxalt

Commentray: Change in DUI marijuana testing is improvement, yet poses concerns
Commentary - May 12, 2017

Blood tests appear better than urine tests for DUI marijuana testing. Still, blood tests may not be that accurate, either, according to key study