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"Gas prices are really hitting them in the heart."
- Peter Guzman, President, Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, comments on what he’s hearing from members on how inflation is affecting them. - Thursday, March 24, 2022.
"The technology is evolving."
- Cheryl Blomstrom, Political Consultant, talks to host Sam Shad about the potential of using nuclear as a renewable energy source in Nevada. She says there is much more efficient and safer use of nuclear energy than there was in the past. - Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
"I am very comfortable standing in front of voters, saying why we did what we did and what our accomplishments are."
- Congressman Mark Amodei, CD 2, said on the upcoming debate airing April 12 on Nevada Newsmakers with primary-election rival Danny Tarkanian. The debate will also air in Reno on the CW channel at noon and on MYLVTV in Las Vegas. - Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
"Politicians can do whatever they want when they’re not competitive, and they’ll never face the pressure from voters."
- Orrin Johnson, Attorney, calls the redistricting in Nevada ‘atrocious’ explaining that the vast majority of legislative seats are now not competitive. - Friday, March 18, 2022.
"Election integrity is the number one issue that I hear people talking about."
- Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner, District #26, notes she talks to a lot of people including Democrats, Republicans and nonpartisans, in which she says people feel there were irregularities in the presidential election. - Thursday, March 17, 2022.
"“If gas prices go too high, that will hit the tourist market."
- Congresswoman Dina Titus, CD 1, says the rising gas prices, which are mainly the result of the U.S. and ally sanctions against Russia, will not only affect locals in Nevada, but could also impact the tourist market on the Las Vegas Strip. - Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
"It’s a total tragedy."
- Helen Foley, President, Foley Public Affairs, responds to the crisis in Ukraine. She says we’re all just standing and watching when the threat of nuclear weapons is very severe. - Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
"For America to become strong and truly strategically independent again, it will take sacrifice."
- Sam Brown, Republican Candidate for US Senate, responds to a conversation on returning manufacturing to the U.S. and the price hikes Americans would see. He also says it’s time to acknowledge the human rights standpoint of what we consume cheaply here in the U.S. from other countries, noting it’s not what American principles and values stand for. - Friday, March 11, 2022.
"We need to be a very difficult place if you’re going to be homeless and you don’t want help. We need to be a great place if you’re homeless and you want help."
- State Senator Don Tatro, District 16, explains that there isn’t one solution that will fix homelessness, but there are a lot of little things that can be done as a community, and it’s crucial to have programs and people in place to help this population. - Thursday, March 10, 2022.
"Ely punches above its weight class."
- Nathan Robertson, Mayor of Ely, explains how the city is an integral part of the Silver State. While Ely is known for mining, he says they have diversified their economy and now have greater visibility with tourists from around the world, especially with the Great Basin National Park and Northern Nevada Railway Museum. - Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
"Our people that work really, really hard are not going to be able to make it, and we need to start focusing on them."
- Abbi Whitaker, The Abbi Agency, says she’s most concerned about the working poor during the incredible boom happening in Northern Nevada, and that we need to come together to see affordable workforce housing in the area. - Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
"We are not handling this correctly. We should be referring to Putin as the modern day Adolf Hitler."
- George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government, says on the response to the crisis in Ukraine. - Friday, March 4, 2022.
"This benefits the entire region."
- Alan Olive, CEO Sierra Medical Center, speaks about the new full-service medical center being built in southern Reno and its convenient access to healthcare both near the freeway and McCarran Boulevard. The facility is expected to open this month. - Thursday, March 3, 2022.
"Being closer to California is a good thing."
- Par Tolles, Tolles Development Company, talks about the developer’s recent large property purchase of 140 acres in Jean, Nev., where they have drawn plans for a 1.9 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution complex. He explains the logistics benefits for truckers coming in from Southern California to drop off products in a one-day round trip to the complex versus having to stay the night in Las Vegas. - Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
"That speech was more about pander all than it was about the concept of giving a State of the State."
- State Senator James Settelmeyer, District 17, says Nevada Governor Sisolak’s off-year State of the State Address was more of a campaign appearance. He says the timelines for the promises outlined were based on the next election, instead of using the covid funds to accomplish things now. - Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
"Medicare Advantage is one of those rare areas where you see very strong bipartisan support."
- Kristine Grow, Coalition for Medicare Choices, says representatives in the House and Senate see the value that this program offers through cost effectiveness for taxpayers and seniors and that it can take steps to help improve health equity. - Friday, February 25, 2022.
