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"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.
"That average, unfortunately, is about seven times it takes to leave a situation."
- Kristen Kennedy, Executive Director, Domestic Violence Resource Center, says it often takes survivors multiple times to fully leave an abusive situation. She says we must understand how brave people are when they walk through their doors and the importance of helping them with the next steps in their journey. - Friday, July 25, 2025.
"The true strength of my father is, he was a visionary. He could see things and he could make them happen."
- Donny Gilman, GM Lance Gilman Real Estate Services, says about his father, Lance Gilman, and his foresight in building the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, even when it was just rolling hills and sagebrush. - Thursday, July 24, 2025.
"They’re protecting their client who’s being charged with the death penalty, but it’s to the detriment of all of their other clients."
- Gabriel Urza, Attorney and Author of The Silver State, shares a moral dilemma his characters face: how defending one high-stakes case can compromise justice for everyone else in an overburdened public defense system. - Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
"There are some real egregious stories out there."
- Ken Gray, (R) Assemblyman, AD 39, says there are companies taking advantage of veterans by charging them for help filing benefits claims. He explains his bill aimed to protect veterans from exploitation and increase awareness of no-cost resources. - Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
"Nevada really is in the driver’s seat."
- Caleb Cage, President, Arc Dome Strategies, says that while the United States is behind right now, we’re seeing an “incredible amount of industry and innovation around catching up.” He explains Nevada is uniquely positioned to lead the charge because it’s the only state in the nation with all stages of the EV supply chain, and home to the country’s only operating lithium mine. - Friday, July 18, 2025.
"It’s common sense that you can’t outgrow your natural resources."
- Tera Anderson, Candidate for CD 3, explains we need to attract businesses and industries that are well-suited for the area and mindful of resource consumption, especially water. She says infrastructure must support smart growth so we’re expanding cost effectively, otherwise consumers end up bearing the brunt. - Thursday, July 17, 2025.
"We have to make homeownership not seem so far-fetched."
- State Senator Angie Taylor (D) #15 says we need to not only make it easier for homeownership, but also help people understand that it is attainable. - Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
"It was just a very sound bill that would have made our communities safer, in my opinion."
- Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney, reflects on the Governor’s crime bill, which he helped craft and supported. Although it didn’t pass, he emphasized that the bill addressed retail theft, child victim protections, issues with bail, and habitual criminal issues that would have helped everyday victims in our community. - Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
