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"The political scientist in me wants knowledge to matter, experience to matter."
- Fred Lokken, Professor of Political Science, TMCC, says voters often face a tension between choosing experienced candidates and seeking political change. He argues public frustration with government can fuel support for outsiders, even though governing effectively often depends on experience and institutional knowledge. - Friday, June 26, 2026.
"We all have to make our profit."
- Rachel Dahl, Publisher, Fallon Media, says local journalism must operate as a sustainable business rather than relying solely on nonprofit funding. She argues strong community newspapers are built through advertising, subscriptions, and local support that allows newsrooms to invest in their staff and long-term coverage. - Thursday, June 25, 2026.
"It's not the most important reason why people come here."
- Rick Velotta, Tourism and Gaming Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, says gaming is no longer the primary driver of tourism in Las Vegas. He explains visitors are increasingly coming for professional sports, entertainment, dining, conventions, and other experiences beyond the casino floor. - Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
"The new data centers are not the data centers of old."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, says public concerns about data centers deserve to be addressed, but she believes newer facilities are becoming more efficient in their use of water and energy. She adds that she supports data centers, but does not support any government subsidies for the facilities. - Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
"Fernley will be the next large growth area in Northern Nevada. Why? Because it's open."
- Rick Nelson, Senior VP Northern Nevada Mark IV Capital, says the region's available land, infrastructure investments, and development capacity position Fernley for significant long-term growth. He argues the community is uniquely situated to accommodate the housing, workforce, and industrial expansion occurring across Northern Nevada. - Friday, June 19, 2026.
"We don't have enough engineers being trained today in the U.S.."
- Tom Weller, Dean, College of Engineering, UNR, says workforce shortages are becoming a challenge across industries ranging from semiconductors and aerospace to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. He warns that engineering positions could go unfilled in the coming years without increases in training and recruitment. - Thursday, June 18, 2026.
"You're shooting yourself in the foot, and in this case, you're shooting yourself in the head."
- Danny Thompson, Principal, Thompson Alliance Group, says efforts to halt new data center development would damage Nevada's economy and cost the state thousands of construction and support jobs. He argues the facilities are critical infrastructure that support modern commerce while generating long-term investment and tax revenue for local communities. - Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
"The sooner the state of Nevada can find alternative sources of domestic fuel, the better off we're going to be."
- Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association, says Nevada's heavy reliance on California for fuel leaves the state vulnerable to supply disruptions and higher prices. He argues expanding fuel sources from states such as Utah and Wyoming would improve Nevada's long-term energy resilience. - Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
"We have a deficit of people who have ever made a payroll making decisions in the legislature."
- Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada, says Nevada would benefit from having more business owners and entrepreneurs serving in elected office. He argues firsthand experience running a business can provide valuable perspective when lawmakers are considering economic and workforce policies. - Friday, June 12, 2026.
"Voters say they want change. When they're sitting around the coffee table, but I think when they get to the ballot box, they're scared of change."
- Mike Draper, Partner, Argentum Partners, says election results often demonstrate that voters prefer familiar candidates despite expressing frustration with the political status quo. He argues incumbents and established candidates continue to benefit from perceptions of stability and electability. - Thursday, June 11, 2026.
"The bad guys were able to sweet talk the IT department into handing over the keys to the castle."
- Ira Victor, Digital Forensic Analyst, DiscoveryTechnician.com, says many major cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error and poor internal processes rather than sophisticated hacking techniques. He points to recent high-profile attacks as examples of social engineering exploiting organizational weaknesses. - Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
"If we close that door, if we make it so difficult that it's not worth it, they will go somewhere else."
- Clay Mitchell, Storey County Commissioner, District 1, says Nevada is well-positioned to attract data center investment because of its land availability, tax structure, and energy resources. He argues communities should carefully weigh potential impacts without losing sight of the industry's economic benefits. - Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
"We need to get everybody together and discuss what the real issues are."
- Rob Benner, Secretary/Treasurer Northern Nevada Central Labor Council. AFL-CIO, says concerns about water, power, and noise should be addressed through public discussions and clear regulations rather than a moratorium. He argues communities should focus on facts when evaluating the future of data centers in Northern Nevada. - Friday, June 5, 2026.
"A moratorium sends a signal that we're not open for business."
- Kathleen Taylor, Candidate for Reno Mayor, says Reno should continue developing data center regulations without pausing projects altogether. She explains a moratorium could discourage future investment and economic development throughout the region. - Thursday, June 4, 2026.
"There’s only three ways you leave this business: you die, you get fired, or you call your own shot."
- Congressman Mark Amodei, CD 2, says his decision not to seek reelection was driven by timing and a desire to leave public office on his own terms. After nearly 15 years in Congress, he says the timing felt right to step away and make the announcement early enough to avoid a last-minute scramble among potential candidates. - Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
"We alone can’t conserve in a vacuum."
- Tera Anderson, Candidate CD 3 says Nevada’s long-term water security depends on all seven Colorado River Compact states adopting stronger conservation measures. She argues Nevada has led the way on water stewardship, but says neighboring states must meet the same standards to protect the region’s shared resources. - Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
