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"I smile because I can see the president looking at it from a real estate perspective."
- Colonel Kris Thompson, (Rtd) US Army/National Guard, says at first thought, it’s not a good idea for the president to threaten Greenland—a NATO ally—with taking over some of its territory, but looking at it differently, it can be a very valuable area in natural resources and oil reserves as the snow melts and sea passages open. - Friday, January 31, 2025.
"Nevada has done a relatively poor job of funding our state."
- Jesse Wadhams, Partner, Black and Wadhams, Attorneys at Law, says the state leaves education, healthcare, and social safety nets “a little bit more threadbare than they should be.” - Thursday, January 30, 2025.
"We look at the projects that are out there, the potential things that we can bond for, and we look at the needs of the state."
- Zach Conine, Nevada State Treasurer, explains the process of deciding how much money they can—and should—bond for projects and priorities of the state. He explains that a common misconception is that bonding creates new money when it doesn’t, describing it as a time machine where they’re bringing money from the future into the present. - Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
"I don't know why Democrats continue to side with the teachers union and not the kids."
- Randi Thompson, Political Consultant, says it seems like every action the Democrats are taking is to protect underperforming teachers, not what’s going to help underperforming students. - Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
"They’ve got some issues to work out."
- Helen Foley, President, Foley Public Affairs, says the budget deficit is “all on the governor” this time because Lombardo was the governor during the last legislative cycle through now. She adds there are good things the governor proposed in his State of the State address, highlighting mental health and addressing homeless issues, but adds that “the devil is in the details.” - Friday, January 24, 2025.
"He said what he was going to do, and so far, he's kind of done it."
- Peter Guzman, President Latin Chamber of Commerce, says of President Trump. He adds that he is sensitive to the immigration issue and will be monitoring the situation closely. - Thursday, January 23, 2025.
"There has to be a stronger delineation between the three branches of government."
- Mary Lau, President, CEO, Retail Association of Nevada, says it would be in the best interest of the United States to stop blending those positions together. - Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
"Economic diversification is very beneficial to the state."
- Jay Parmer, Nevada Manufacturers Association, explains that while Nevada will always be a tourism driven state, manufacturing is a very helpful part of employment opportunities in terms of wages and benefits. He adds that around 50 percent of manufacturing jobs require a high school diploma, so for kids who aren’t college bound, manufacturing provides a great opportunity for employment after high school. - Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
"I think that's something that everyone in Carson City desperately has been looking for."
- Bryan Wachter, Senior Vice President, Retail Association of Nevada, says there is a strong desire for more accountability in education on where the state funding dollars are going and what local districts are choosing to do with their time and attention. - Friday, January 17, 2025.
"We need to make sure we have accurate information going to young people."
- Annette Magnus, Founder, AM Solutions, explains they need to be more strategic with ensuring they’re reaching the youth vote and educating them with good information, especially on social media. She adds that it’s incumbent upon all of us to do a better job when we’re looking at how we’re communicating with young voters. - Thursday, January 16, 2025.
"The Biden administration did not do a good job, and so they got fired."
- Orrin Johnson, Attorney, says there was “no doubt that Trump was going to win and win fairly decisively in Nevada.” He explains people were able to compare the two administrations and decided that the former president was better to bring back. - Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
"I think it's going to be very contentious."
- Lindsay Knox, VP Government Affairs and Advocacy, McDonald Carano, says while originally she thought Nevada’s next session was going to be low key, there has been a shift and is now expecting it to be very political. - Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
"These horses are a symbol of Nevada."
- Kris Thompson, Business Development and Transaction Specialist, L Lance Gilman Commercial Real Estate Services, says as the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center matured, the support for wild horses from the tech companies also grew. He explains Lance Gilman would show off the wild horses to the buyers coming into the area and when they would see the horses, “it just kind of touched their heart.” - Friday, January 10, 2025.
"Hughes then, from this perch at the Desert Inn, begins to buy Nevada."
- Geoff Schumacher, VP, Exhibits and Programs, The Mob Museum, says Howard Hughes bought mining claims, property, and casinos, ultimately becoming the biggest investor in Nevada history. - Thursday, January 9, 2025.
"Howard Hughes has been someone I've been obsessed with for a long time."
- Geoff Schumacher, VP, Exhibits and Programs, The Mob Museum, discusses the business magnate’s life and influence. He later explains how Hughes used his wealth to influence politics, including attempts to halt nuclear testing in Nevada. - Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
"We are focused on early care and learning, and we are very excited about the momentum around universal pre-kindergarten."
- Holly Welborn, Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Alliance, says they have been advocating for full day pre-K for a number of years. - Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
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