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"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.
"Energy storage isn’t going anywhere."
- Denis Phares, CEO Dragonfly Energy, says that while energy policy shifts with different administrations, rising demand from data centers and AI continues to drive long-term need for battery storage technologies. - Friday, January 9, 2026.
"We need a place to do this."
- John Strahan, Chairman, Post Building Committee, says Virginia City needs a dedicated VFW post home to provide private, professional services like benefits assistance, counseling referrals, and veteran support programs. While the post has already purchased a lot in Virginia City, additional donations and sponsorships are still needed to finish the project. - Thursday, January 8, 2026.
"This is not fiction. This is real and happening now."
- Ira Victor, Digital Forensic Analyst, DiscoveryTechnician.com, warns that cybercriminal teams are using AI-generated identities to get hired into legitimate tech roles, allowing them to quietly infiltrate businesses and their customers. - Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
"We’re talking about how to manage a limited supply of water where the top scientists in the nation are telling us there’s going to be less in the future."
- Kyle Roerink, Executive Director, Great Basin Water Network, says Colorado River negotiations are growing more complex as some states commit to conservation while others push to expand use despite a declining supply. - Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
"Managed care has never been in rural Nevada."
- Dr. Tracey Green, Chief Medical Officer, Caresource NV, says their statewide rollout brings new provider networks, transportation services, and telehealth access to rural communities previously underserved by Medicaid. - Friday, January 2, 2026.
"That is the only pathway to peace in that part of the Middle East."
- Jill Derby, Trustee, American University of Iraq in Kurdistan, says Arab nations are increasingly united around the need for a recognized Palestinian state as part of any lasting peace negotiations. - Thursday, January 1, 2026.
"This has a cascading domino effect across the entire economy."
- Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada, warns that rising costs—from health care to housing and tariffs—are pulling money out of discretionary spending, impacting retail, auto sales, and the broader service economy. - Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
"I was a no on the film tax bill."
- State Senator Angie Taylor (D) #15 says uncertainty around risk, long-term costs, and benefits for Northern Nevada ultimately made the proposal too difficult to justify to constituents. - Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
