Displaying: 1 to 16 of 3650
"I don’t think a lot of people won in that session."
- John Oceguera, Former Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, Strategies 360, says of Nevada’s recent special legislative session. He adds that internal party tensions, a broad agenda, and extended timelines undermined consensus and effectiveness. - Friday, February 6, 2026.
"This isn’t a job elimination — it’s a job restructuring."
- Ben Thomas, President, Future Form Manufacturing, pushes back on fears that automation replaces workers. He explains that smart manufacturing increases demand for skilled operators, programmers, engineers, and maintenance technicians rather than reducing headcount. - Thursday, February 5, 2026.
"When Nevadans are hungry, crime goes up. When Nevadans are out of work, crime goes up. When Nevadans don’t have a place to live, crime goes up."
- Zach Conine, NV State Treasurer, says addressing the underlying root causes of crime is key to reducing property crime statewide. Now running for Attorney General, he explains that investments in housing stability, employment, and economic security strengthen public safety, while law enforcement resources should remain focused on violent crime. - Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
"The number one work issue right now for people coming into TRI is traffic and congestion and the ability to get the workforce to the job."
- Kris Thompson, Infrastructure Specialist, Gilman Commercial Real Estate, frames transportation access as a critical economic development issue, explaining reliable rail or transit options are essential to supporting continued job growth in the region. - Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
"What folks are trying to do is skirt the laws and infringe upon the rights of individual states to decide whether they should have gambling in their state or not."
- Joe Asher, Owner, Boomers Sportsbook, argues prediction markets are essentially gambling exchanges trying to bypass state-by-state gaming regulation. He frames it as a states’ rights issue, contrasting Nevada’s legal model with states like Utah that prohibit gambling. - Friday, January 30, 2026.
"If one person is saying it, and there's no one else saying it, sounds like opinion."
- Jody Baden, News Literate Community Initiative, offers a simple rule-of-thumb for evaluating claims, encouraging people to seek corroboration across multiple sources rather than treating a single confident voice as fact. - Thursday, January 29, 2026.
"We could never come up with any evidence based policy to address those, because you couldn't research cannabis, or it was very, very difficult because of its designation as a schedule one substance."
- Tyler Klimas, Leaf Street Strategies, argues that Schedule I status has blocked meaningful research, leaving policymakers without reliable data on concerns like potency, youth access, and traffic safety. He says rescheduling would open research pathways needed for clearer, research-backed regulation. - Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
"What you’re doing now isn’t working. There needs to be a pivot."
- Congressman Mark Amodei CD 2 says current federal enforcement efforts around immigration and border policy are failing to achieve their stated goals. He emphasizes that continuing the same approach without measurable results undermines public confidence and demands a clear shift in strategy. - Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
"We’ve gone nowhere. We’ve gone backwards on affordability."
- Greg Kidd, Democratic Candidate for CD 2, says in terms of economic safety, Nevada has gone backwards since 2024. He points to rising prices, tariffs, and declining affordability as pressures hitting everyday Nevadans. - Friday, January 23, 2026.
"The government that I teach is not what we see playing out in Washington, D.C."
- Kathy Durham, Democratic Candidate for CD 2, says she decided to run for Congress because she believes the erosion of separation of powers and accountability demands educators and everyday Nevadans step forward. - Thursday, January 22, 2026.
"I get contacted from veterans daily saying that they've had a service dog that saved their life. This will be a dispenser of hope for our veterans out there."
- Major General Ondra Berry, Air National Guard, Ret., CEO Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Dogs, explains how service dogs can be life-saving for veterans with PTSD and why the organization’s mission centers on restoring hope, dignity, and purpose. - Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
"That's not an investment I would make with my money. You probably wouldn't make that. Why would we do that to the people of Nevada?"
- Selena La Rue Hatch, Assemblywoman AD 25, explains her opposition to the film tax credit bill, citing fiscal staff projections that showed Nevada could face a $300 million budget shortfall by 2030—forcing either service cuts or tax increases. - Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
"Maybe turn Las Vegas into a little bit of Hollywood."
- Tommy White, Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer, Laborers International Union, Local 872, says film studios could have introduced a new kind of tourism to Las Vegas, drawing families, movie fans, and industry talent beyond the traditional resort experience. - Friday, January 16, 2026.
"We’re giving everybody bus passes, but no new buses."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, argues the Battle Born State Plan creates the illusion of healthcare coverage without increasing the number of providers, leaving patients underinsured and struggling to access care. - Thursday, January 15, 2026.
"Infrastructure, workforce, and housing are the three main things Nevada needs to continue growing."
- Jeff Sutich, Executive Director, NV Builders Alliance says large-scale projects can’t move forward without coordinated investment in utilities, skilled labor, and attainable housing to support workers and their families. - Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
"This moment calls for a mayor who’s experienced, ethical, and has the kind of leadership that knows how to get things done."
- Kate Marshall, former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada and candidate for Reno mayor, says the city is at a pivotal point where leadership matters most in tackling housing, affordability, and smart growth without losing what makes Reno special. - Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
