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"You're spending our money. You're not spending your money."
- Bruce Parks, Chair, Washoe County Republicans, says Republicans and Democrats in Washington have failed to exercise sufficient fiscal restraint. He argues elected officials should treat taxpayer dollars more carefully and scrutinize government spending more aggressively. - Friday, September 4, 2026.
"We're going broke as a state."
- Craig Madole, CEO, Nevada AGC, says Nevada's fuel-tax system is no longer generating enough revenue to keep pace with the state's transportation needs. He explains the state is trying to fund a growing highway system with a funding mechanism that has not been adjusted since 1992, while construction and labor costs have continued to rise. - Thursday, September 3, 2026.
"We have an individual who wants to choose their voters rather than the voters choosing the elected, and that's not how this country works."
- Cisco Aguilar, Nevada Secretary of State, argues that access to voting is under threat and criticizes federal actions he believes could interfere with voter participation. Aguilar says the right to vote should be protected equally regardless of a person's income, education or access to resources. - Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
"The base should come from a place of strength, not one from doubt."
- Brian Sandoval, President of the University of Nevada, Reno, says voters should have confidence in Nevada's election system and the safeguards surrounding it. He explains misinformation has contributed to public doubt and encourages voters to see election procedures and security measures for themselves. - Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
"We're probably going to be out of that by about 2030."
- Cameron Belt, Senior Economist, RCG Economics, says Southern Nevada could run out of land available for large-scale development around 2030. He argues federal land ownership and limits on developable acreage could increasingly constrain the region's ability to add jobs, housing and employment centers. - Friday, August 28, 2026.
"Right now we're kind of closed for business."
- Summer Pellet, Candidate for Reno City Council, Ward 2, says she wants Reno to quickly establish regulations addressing the impacts of data centers and end the city's current moratorium. She says data centers can generate significant tax revenue if requirements around water, noise, power and proximity to residential areas are addressed. - Thursday, August 27, 2026.
"There's no way that it's going to be the same for every person who comes before a court."
- Garrit Pruyt, Candidate for Carson City Justice of the Peace, says sentencing should account for the circumstances and needs of each individual. He explains judges should balance accountability, the interests of victims and putting defendants in the best position to successfully move forward. - Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
"It doesn't matter who's in the White House."
- Adriana Guzman Fralick, Republican Candidate for Nevada Attorney General, says the office should focus on protecting Nevadans regardless of which political party controls the federal government. She argues decisions about litigation and other actions should be based on Nevada's interests rather than partisan politics. - Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
"In my mind, this is bigger than any one person."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, discusses her endorsement of Republican CD2 nominee David Flippo following Congressman Mark Amodei's decision not to endorse him. Titus says she respects Amodei's position but believes Republicans need to unite behind Flippo to hold the congressional seat. - Friday, August 21, 2026.
"Today's data center is not yesterday's data center."
- Joe Hardy, Mayor, Boulder City, says concerns about power, water and noise can be addressed through requirements placed on modern data center development. He points to closed-loop water systems and power agreements as ways Boulder City could mitigate impacts while benefiting financially from a project. - Thursday, August 20, 2026.
"If a candidate isn't willing to do that, then they don't respect you."
- Teresa Benitez Thompson, Democratic candidate for CD2, says candidates should be willing to participate in debates, interviews and other opportunities for voters to hear directly from them. She contrasts her willingness to debate with Republican opponent David Flippo, who has been invited to appear individually and debate on Nevada Newsmakers. - Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
"The solution that the Board of Pharmacy has gone with is really the nuclear option."
- Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada, says proposed pharmacy staffing requirements and prescription limits could force retailers to consolidate or close locations. He argues the changes could reduce access to medications and create new pharmacy deserts in Nevada. - Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
"No agreement, no plan of action, nothing in writing is going to stop these people from trying to get a nuclear weapon."
- Colonel Kris Thompson, US Army (Rtd), argues agreements and sanctions will not prevent Iran from pursuing a nuclear weapon and believes the U.S. must act to stop it. Dr. Jill Derby, Trustee, American University of Iraq in Kurdistan, responds that, according to international inspectors, Iran had not been making progress toward developing a nuclear weapon and argues U.S. military action has instead caused significant costs without accomplishing its stated goals. - Friday, August 14, 2026.
"For a while we told generations that the only respectable path was a four-year degree, and we're paying for that now."
- Kelly Gaines, President/CEO Nevada Subcontractors Association, says Nevada's construction industry is facing a workforce shortage after decades of steering young people toward college instead of skilled trades. She points to expanded trades education as one way to build the next generation of Nevada's construction workforce. - Thursday, August 13, 2026.
"It saves some souls. It really does."
- Terry Lane, Lane Bros Boxing, Let’s Get It On Promotions, says boxing can provide young people with discipline, purpose and an opportunity to find a different path. He says the sport requires tremendous hard work and courage from fighters who ultimately step into the ring on their own. - Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
"The job's not done. We've got to pass it again this year."
- Dave Gibbs, Repair the Vote, says their voter ID initiative returns to Nevada voters as Question 7 after receiving 73% support in 2024. He explains the measure must be approved by voters a second time before becoming part of the Nevada Constitution. - Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
