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"We go through these cycles all the time."
- Stavros Anthony, Lt. Governor, Nevada, says dips in tourism are nothing new for Nevada and believes adjusting prices and broadening their appeal will help keep the state a top destination. He explains we always need to constantly move and pivot and make sure we’re providing something people want to experience, adding he thinks “we’re going to be in great shape in the future.” - Friday, August 22, 2025.
"We know there are drugs coming through the airport."
- Acting US Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah says there are no narcotics-sniffing dogs at Harry Reid International Airport and is working to change that. - Thursday, August 21, 2025.
"The majority of people in our state are saying, ‘Wait a minute here—I’m not really an R, I’m not really a D."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, says Nevada’s largest voter group is now nonpartisan, a shift that she believes should reshape how lawmakers approach messaging and representation. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
"If we’re going to continue to grow as a state at the pace that we are growing, we have to professionalize the legislature."
- Sandra Jauregui, Assembly Majority Leader, says Nevada’s current legislative model places barriers on working-class people and risks losing great talent due to financial sacrifice. - Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
"There is a lot of money that is anxious to invest in real estate, but they’re waiting."
- Par Tolles, CEO, Tolles Development Company, says there’s a lot of money sitting on the sidelines as investors wait for interest rate cuts and greater economic stability. He believes 2025 into 2026 could bring a “nice move in the economy.” - Friday, August 15, 2025.
"The mushroom cloud that was going to be over this country economically so far hasn’t materialized."
- Congressman Mark Amodei CD 2 says while tariffs caused initial panic, the catastrophic economic fallout many feared has yet to appear. He also cautions it’s too early to declare victory on trade, with unresolved issues and ongoing negotiations still in play. - Thursday, August 14, 2025.
"Tourism is down in Nevada because we’re charging a ridiculous resort fee, we’re charging for parking, and we’re charging $35 for a martini."
- George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government, says soaring fees—not immigration policy—are what’s really hurting the state’s tourism industry. - Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
"This is going to be one of the most adventurous live performances we’ve seen ever, anywhere."
- John Katsilometes, Daily Entertainment Columnist Las Vegas Review Journal, says the upcoming Wizard of Oz production at the Sphere will feature immersive effects like haptics, fragrances of hay, and even 16-foot flying monkeys. He says you’ll feel “like you’ve been propelled to Oz in that dream, just like Dorothy was.” - Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
"I think the gaming regulators, at the time, decided to take a better to be safe than sorry approach, as it pertained to the gaming licensees."
- Terry Johnson, Adjunct Professor, Boyd School of Law looking back at the legalization of marijuana in Nevada and the potential problems with the Federal government and nearby states that could have caused major issues for Nevada’s casino industry. - Friday, August 8, 2025.
"Our trauma system at Renown, just as it is at UMC, is really a well-oiled machine."
- Dr. Brian Erling, CEO/President, Renown Health is an emergency medicine physician by training and has dealt with multi casualty events. This situation occurred after a multiple shooting event at a Reno casino valet. - Thursday, August 7, 2025.
"She was a healer in every way."
- John Mason, Entertainment Attorney and author of Crazy Lucky, reflects his nearly 50-year friendship with Olivia Newton-John. In part two of his interview, he opens up about their bond, how she grew into her own as an artist and humanitarian, and how his daughter Olivia was named in her honor. - Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
"I’ve felt a lot better being a guide, to guide my clients through the crazy forest that we call show business."
- John Mason, Entertainment Attorney and author of Crazy Lucky, reflects on his decades-long career representing major artists from Brian Wilson to Shakira. He shares why he chose to have a very limited number of clients and offer a more personal, hands-on approach. - Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
"It really empowers the local jurisdictions to prepare for these big projects so that they can be welcomed and be successful."
- Clay Mitchell, Storey County Commissioner, says new legislation, originated by Storey County, encourages greater participation from local governments in the abatement process by requiring early notification of large-scale projects. - Friday, August 1, 2025.
"It’s going to be the largest public works project in Nevada history."
- Rick Velotta, Tourism and Gaming Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, says about the proposed Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport. He explains “there’s a lot of work to be done” for the multibillion-dollar project, which includes not only the terminal building and runways, but also new freeway exits, flood control, and more. - Thursday, July 31, 2025.
"People are people. Everyone right now, I think, is trying to figure out how on earth they stay afloat."
- Ross Kinson, Chair, Washoe Dems, says people want to have conversations and find solutions to everyday issues, whether they’re on the right or the left. He explains they’re creating a space for younger generations to gather, feel comfortable, and have collaborative conversations. - Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
"We are a nation of immigrants."
- Dale Erquiaga, Author of A Soldier’s Road, reflects on his own family's journey to the U.S. from the Basque Country. He says he has great empathy for today’s immigration conversations, because they're the same ones this country has faced before and will face again. - Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
