Nevada Newsmakers

Residence Inn coming to Tamarack Casino in Reno; Marriott hotel also considered for Carson Valley, Pegram says
News - December 13, 2022

"I think we will be very successful with that (Marriott) brand. Any time you can team with Marriott -- as a matter of fact -- we're in discussions right now to add another (Marriott) product in the Carson Valley. It will be in the 100-room range." Mike Pegram, co-owner, Tamarack Casino, Carson Valley Inn

Nevada 'in driver's seat' for electric energy future, with lithium mining, battery production and recycling, Business & Industry leader says
News - December 12, 2022

"We are going to go to the full cycle of being able to mine, produce and recycle (lithium). We're going to have all of those components within our state. That's a game changer for Nevada. And we'll be the only state in the United States that has that." Terry Reynolds, director, NV Dept. of Business and Industry

Southwest Airlines considers 'incredible expansion' in Las Vegas, state Business & Industry director says
News - December 9, 2022

..."We talked to Southwest Airlines and I know they are looking at an incredible expansion on the number of flights that they have coming into Las Vegas..." Terry Reynolds, Director, Nevada Department of Business and Industry

Ahern would love to welcome A's proposed ballpark to north Las Vegas Strip 'neighborhood'
News - November 3, 2022

"What is clear to me is that these younger generations, younger than me, are really involved in sports. It's a sports world. I don't think there is any end to it. I think they can put as many stadiums as they want in this town and just keep on coming with it all." Don Ahern, owner of the Ahern Hotel and Ahern Equipment Rentals

Las Vegas Mayor critical of Gov. Sisolak's mandate to close schools during pandemic
News - October 31, 2022

"All of our kids were behind to begin with, children in every grade level. And now they are another year-and-a-half behind from they were before, which is why we are ranked now as far down as 50th." Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, on why she opposed the shuttering of Nevada schools during covid pandemic

Acting chancellor of Nevada's higher education system says he'll retire 'at the end of this job'
News - October 6, 2022

"This is my last job in public service." Dale Erquiaga, acting chancellor of Nevada System of Higher Education



Amodei swings, misses on Fallon Naval Air Station expansion, hopes U.S. Senate can do better
News - October 5, 2022

"You know, they haven't passed a (Nevada) lands bill since Harry Reid was in the Senate." U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Carson City

Horsford relishes victory as U.S. House passes his 'Break the Cycle of Violence Act'
News - October 4, 2022

"I lost my father to gun violence when I was 19. I was a college student at the University of Nevada, Reno. And I got the call that so many families, constituents that I hear from, you know, don't want to hear. And that was the call that my father was shot." Rep. Steven Horsford, D-North Las Vegas

Bye-bye bipartisanship? Rep. Lee concerned about future of Problem Solvers Caucus
News - September 29, 2022

"Too often in Washington, you stand at either side of the room and you say, 'This is the line I'm not going to cross.' Well, no one crosses the line and nothing gets done." U.S. Rep. Susie Lee

U.S. should look at China as a competitor, not an enemy, Rep. Titus says
News - September 28, 2022

"The relationship between the U.S. and China has gotten very unstable and that is one of the reasons why the President didn't necessarily want Nancy Pelosi going to Taiwan. It might send the wrong kind of message. But you can't back away from your friends." U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas  

If Sen. Graham's bill is approved, Nevadans would lose voter-approved access to abortion, Sen. Rosen warns
News - September 27, 2022

"I think we have to take them at their word: Watch what they (Republicans) said in the past, not what they are trying to say now. They know it is unpopular, particularly unpopular in Nevada. And they all will vote with Sen. Graham on this." Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nv.

Burning Man strives to work with government agencies, although relationships have been strained at times, BM's director of government affairs says
News - August 31, 2022

"The first time Burning Man took place in Nevada was 1991 and it was a small group of people who were looking to disrupt the system. When Burning Man first arrived in Washoe County and Pershing County, that was a real collision of values." Marnee Benson, Burning Man director of government affairs



Reno Bowling Stadium could become home for major esports tournaments, UNR esports, bowling teams, Mayor Schieve says
News - August 26, 2022

"If cities are not looking at ways that you can bring in new demographics, then they are really going to lose out. The cities that will have the competitive advantage are those who are looking at the technology, innovation and esports." Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve

Amy Tarkanian defends her support of 2 Democrats, calls GOP's Fiore, Chattah 'unhinged,' 'vindictive'
News - August 12, 2022

"She needs to think twice about what comes out of her mouth and I don't care if that's how people in Israel talk. I have friends and family in Israel. They don't talk like that. And her words, that Aaron should be hung by a f-ing crane ... who would even think that is remotely OK?" Amy Tarkanian, speaking about GOP nominee for attorney general, Sigal Chattah

GOP challenger Chattah warns AG Ford not to start race war, denies Ford's 'racist' claims
News - August 10, 2022

"Getting into race wars with me would not be wise because Aaron Ford stood by BLM (Black Lives Matter) and didn't denounce the fact that they were carrying signs (that read) "From the river to the sea,' which we all know what it means to Israelis and it means to wipe Israel off of the map." Sigal Chattah, GOP nominee for Nevada attorney general

Democratic nominee for secretary of state critical of Nye County's plan for hand counting all-paper ballots for election
News - August 8, 2022

"You talk about education. You talk about the roads. You talk about infrastructure. You talk about healthcare. Those things deserve investment, not spending every single dollar the county has on paper ballots and hand counting." Cisco Aguilar, Nevada Democratic Party nominee for secretary of state

Speed of Macau's rebound from covid lockdown depends on Chinese government, former Gaming Control chairman says
News - August 3, 2022

"I might be speaking out of turn but I think that the spigot doesn't just go back on. It is totally up to Beijing and whatever internal politics exist. And that may mean a gradual, incremental increase, not due to covid but due to politics." A.G. Burnett, former chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board

AG Ford calls remark by GOP's Chattah 'racist,' won't debate her before election
News - July 28, 2022

"She wants to see me hanging from a f*&king crane. And I'm sure you will bleep that out but that is her quote. She doesn't respect my dignity as a human, or my humanity and I don't believe I owe her, therefore, any time of the day, at the end of the day." Nevada AG Aaron Ford, speaking about GOP general-election opponent, Sigal Chattah.


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