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"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.
"They were 60 days from filing bankruptcy."
- George Ogilvie, Managing Partner, McDonald Carano describing the position MGM was in when they got into a 5-year fight with Tutor Perini, the contractor for The Harmon tower that resulted in a nearly $190 million dollar settlement for Tutor Perini. The settlement was confidential and resolved all disputes without any party admitting wrongdoing. - Friday, May 29, 2026.
"The Webster dictionary terminology for esports is a multiplayer competitive game, but it's been more than that. Now it's been communities of gamers all getting together."
- Hieu Van Le, President/Founder, Nevada eSports Education League, says esports is fundamentally about building connections between people with shared interests. He believes the industry’s growth is being driven not only by competition, but also by the sense of belonging and community it creates. - Thursday, May 28, 2026.
"If I had a magic wand and had one wish, it would be that we'd be able to open up more land for development."
- Tina Frias, Esq. CEO, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, says Nevada’s limited supply of developable land remains one of the biggest obstacles to housing affordability. Frias says the region could run short of available land within the next decade and is encouraged by ongoing efforts to streamline the federal land disposal process. - Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
"Prediction markets are just a fancy word for a betting exchange, and it’s sports betting, simple enough."
- Joe Asher, Owner, Boomers Sportsbook, argues platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are effectively operating as sportsbooks under a different name. He says the overwhelming majority of activity on these platforms centers on sports wagering and should be subject to the same regulatory framework as traditional sports betting operators. - Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
