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"Healthcare should not be a divisive issue for either party."
- Mason Van Houweling, CEO, University Medical Center, says as long as we continue to improve access, improve quality and outcomes, and control costs, he thinks “we’re doing a good job.” He earlier explains Governor Lombardo has reached out to the healthcare community during his campaign and met with the association quite often, and they look forward to continuing that relationship. - Friday, April 14, 2023.
"This is about giving the power back down to the people."
- State Senator Dallas Harris (D) District 11 says of supporting the national popular vote. She explains it isn’t about getting Nevada’s vote, but rather the vote of people across the country, noting it would require “more nimble” presidential candidates in how they target who they would like to build a coalition with to win. - Thursday, April 13, 2023.
"Nevada has been a leader with protecting everybody’s right to choose."
- State Senator Melanie Scheible (D) District 9 explains SJR7, which proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to include a provision that protects the right to choose. She says this would strengthen the protection by “actually inserting language into the constitution that says that every person regardless of their age, sex, gender, sexuality, gender identity or orientation that they have the right to bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom here in the state of Nevada.” - Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
"We have friends on both sides of the aisle, and we have some challenges on both sides of the aisle."
- Paul Moradkhan, Senior VP, Government Relations, Las Vegas Metro Chamber, explains there are friends to the business community in the legislature, but they also have folks they “need to educate a little more on what our members do.” He says their members are the job creators of the state and the economic engine of the community, noting it’s “always upon us to make sure we’re telling that story.” - Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
"It’s like there’s more focus on the political elbowing than there is on solving the problem and dealing with the issues."
- Congressman Mark Amodei, CD 2, discusses why various environmental projects haven’t been accomplished. He says it’s “incredibly frustrating” when we’re trying to move into less carbon, responsible extraction of mineral resources and economic and strategic security but face steep hills to achieve these projects. - Friday, April 7, 2023.
"It’s going to be a huge economic impact."
- State Senator Pete Goicoechea (R) District #19 says of the Ivanpah Airport. He explains the need exists to have another airport in the area and also says he’s “confident” the Brightline project is going to move forward. - Thursday, April 6, 2023.
"When people want to end their suffering, they don’t want to die — this isn’t suicide — they want to live, but they can’t because their bodies are breaking down."
- Sara Manns, Compassion and Choices Action Network, discusses SB 239, the Nevada End of Life Options Act, adding that this choice is “much more protective of people’s freedom and their rights.” She explains that this would allow a legal process to end one’s life, with safeguards in place including needing to be an adult, be terminally ill with less than six months to live and have multiple provider assessments. - Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
"I think I was born to be at Adele’s."
- Charlie Abowd, Author, says the restaurant is “part of us.” His upcoming memoir, “Recipes and Rambles,” tells the story of forty years at Adele’s through Nevada politics, cuisine and history. Pre-orders are available on Amazon. - Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
"It is a complex issue, and it is one about price, convenience and availability."
- Will Adler, Principal, Silver State Government Relations, discusses marijuana sales in Nevada. He explains they’re educating the consumer to know what they’re choosing and to make the right choice when it comes to purchasing marijuana. - Friday, March 31, 2023.
"It’s really about the impact regionally, not just in a single county."
- Heidi Gansert, Senate Minority Leader, discusses an economic development bill that would change how future and current tax abatement monies — specifically Tesla in Storey County — would be handled. She explains the Governor’s Office is in talks with Storey County to find out what its needs, liabilities and expenses are, noting that this is a preliminary bill and she is “sure it will evolve.” - Thursday, March 30, 2023.
"No, we’re not rich, we’re not rolling in money."
- Austin Osborne, Storey County Manager, says they have a hard time with the public’s perception that while there are big businesses in the area, their budget is a “tiny fraction” compared to neighboring counties. With Tesla’s initial growth and recent announcement of an additional $3.5 billion into the area, he explains there are millions that need to go into projects including deferred maintenance, updating the antiquated water system, roads and more. - Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
"I think we will agree on a lot of things and I think there are some really important things that we won't agree on and I think we'll be able to work through those."
- Steve Yeager, Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, says that, so far, he has gotten along well with Governor Joe Lombardo. He explains the legislature hasn’t discussed a lot of the contentious issues yet — three major points being elections, schools vouchers and criminal justice reform — adding he thinks “those bills are still coming.” - Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
"There’s a lot of value to telehealth in any setting."
- Assemblyman David Orentlicher discusses AB 198 which would increase access to medical services by reducing some of the barriers to telehealth operators. - Friday, March 24, 2023.
"Nevada has a rich history of having a citizen legislature."
- Assemblywoman Sabra Newby thinks it’s good that people in local government can also be legislators. She says our legislators are not full-time, noting they have lives and jobs outside of this role, that they can then bring valuable perspectives to the legislature. - Thursday, March 23, 2023.
"We have made it a priority to get this in-state meat and poultry inspection program off the ground."
- JJ Goichoechea, Director, Nevada Department of Agriculture, says this was a campaign promise of Governor Lombardo and something he thinks is “definitely needed” in Nevada. He adds they hit the ground running and already submitted regulations to the USDA. - Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
"The big picture idea is to put libraries as the first front door."
- Tammy Westergard, Coordinator, Project SANDI, Governor’s Office on Economic Development, says this new workforce development program is accessible through libraries to gather information about the labor market and skills needed to compete in different fields. She explains there are also virtual reality resources for Nevada’s resilient industries — including advanced manufacturing, IT, skilled trades, logistics and healthcare — for individuals to digitally experience various career paths. - Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
