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"That would be a good evaluation of where we’re at."
- Howard Stutz, Gaming Reporter, Nevada Independent, says, if possible, he would like to see casino numbers reported on a monthly basis. He explains there won’t be another abstract until January 2023, which will only have half of the calendar year in terms of non-gaming spend. - Thursday, June 16, 2022.
"There’s a demand here in the U.S., and people are going to find a way to fill it."
- Assemblyman Tom Roberts (R) District 13 says fentanyl is a very large issue in both the Las Vegas community and overall in the U.S. He says there’s a need to educate the public on the dangers of this drug. - Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
"China is just not a place to go right now."
- Don Ahern, President and CEO, Ahern Equipment Rentals, explains why companies are pivoting away from the country. He says that even with great prices and the Trump tariff, there are enormous dumping fees and high rates on freight. - Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
"It’s absurd to believe that you and I — citizens — are going to vote for a guy or a girl because they’re on TV shooting at something."
- George Harris, Publisher, Liberty Watch, comments about a Facebook post he made calling out politicians for continuing to run gun-related ads after the deadly shooting at the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. He says that it’s horrible messaging and that politicians should have more respect. - Friday, June 10, 2022.
"There’s no end to it that I see yet for how far this is going to go."
- Former State Senator Patricia Farley comments on the rising costs of gas, groceries and materials and the effects inflation has on the construction industry and her employees. - Thursday, June 9, 2022.
"What we’re doing right now is not working. It’s chaos."
- Peter Guzman, President, Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, says on immigration policies in the U.S. He says it’s to the point where it’s causing more division, hatred and racism, adding that we need to make sure our elected officials know we are tired of it. - Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
"People will be able to see a new landmark in Las Vegas."
- Rick Velotta, Tourism and Gaming Reporter, Las Vegas Review-Journal, explains the MSG Sphere, a multi-sensory entertainment arena coming to the city’s skyline at the end of 2023. The venue will seat over 17,000 people and has screens wrapped all the way around, both on the interior and exterior. - Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
"It is a complete travesty, and it's an embarrassment."
- Mary Beth Sewald, President/CEO Vegas Chamber, responds to the Nevada Board of Regents accepting the resignation of the state’s higher education chancellor, Melody Rose. She explains that Rose was highly qualified and there were internal politics that kept her from doing a good job. - Friday, June 3, 2022.
"I think the big story here out of this cycle will be the vote of Black Americans and Hispanics."
- Sig Rogich, President Rogich Communications, says he thinks these groups are trending in a way we’ve never seen before to the Republican side, noting that less government is best government. He explains the numbers he’s seen are significant. - Thursday, June 2, 2022.
"Quite often it is called corporate welfare, depending on who you are talking to and I don't see it that way."
- Joe Lombardo, Clark County Sheriff and front-running Republican candidate for governor, says he would continue to offer tax incentives to lure out-of-state businesses to Nevada. He explains there’s a need to diversify the state’s economy, especially in Southern Nevada where the economy depends on gaming and tourism. - Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
"If we’re not trying to get our information out to our citizens early, we’re not doing our job at the county level."
- Wendy Leonard, Candidate for Washoe County Commission District #5, says she sees ways to improve communication to include all citizens, not just those who are the youngest and online. - Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
"The wonderful thing about outdoor recreation is how many different kinds of benefits it has to the public, to Nevadans and to our visitors."
- Colin Robertson, Administrator, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, says Nevada has about a $4 billion economic impact from outdoor recreation annually. He explains his office works closely with federal and state management partners to balance protecting public lands with tourism by advocating for responsible recreation. - Friday, May 27, 2022.
"I’m not going to infer that the governor had personal knowledge of it, but I’m also going to say this: the buck stops with the boss."
- Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill, District 40, responds to the Propublica article from Anjeanette Damon that found state and local officials across Nevada signed agreements with a COVID testing lab that missed 96% of cases and was run by men who had local political connections. He says the governor is the boss and has to take responsibility, later noting that he believes this should be an automatic criminal investigation. - Thursday, May 26, 2022.
"It’ll be the best cowboys in the world and the best horses in the world in Fallon."
- Darci Spero, Skiver Bootmaker, talks about the new Battle Born Broncs event she and Ty Skiver created, happening June 15 at the new Rafter 3C Arena. She says this is a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) sanctioned event for bareback and saddle broncs and is expected to draw about 2,300 spectators. - Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
"We’re kind of the incubator of the steaks you’re going to be eating down the road."
- Doug Busselman Executive VP Nevada Farm Bureau, explains that a majority of Nevada’s beef production is from calves that are sold or fed elsewhere. He also says cows and calves account for about 45% of the Silver State’s overall agricultural receipts. - Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
"We do have to grapple with, how do we go forward?"
- Lina Tanner, Tanner Law & Strategy Group, explains that while there are still issues with renewable energies, the future of using these resources needs to weigh positives, negatives, and what's going to be left behind to get us where we need to be. - Friday, May 20, 2022.
