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"We are looking at several substantial projects in Nevada right now."
- Mansoor Ghori, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Petros PACE Finance, notes that until the new statute is implemented on a local level, he can’t mention the projects in further detail. The company provides sustainable development finance for energy retrofits, redevelopments and new construction of commercial properties. - Thursday, February 10, 2022.
"The training center in Fallon has been imperative to Naval aviation readiness and training since the ’50s."
- Zip Upham, Public Information Officer, NAS Fallon, talks more in-depth on the Top Gun fighter program, the United States Navy’s premier air-to-air and air-to-ground training facility. - Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
"It really fits the theme with Churchill County, a county that’s still very heavily agricultural-based."
- Jim Barbee, Churchill County Manager, shares the latest updates on the Rafter 3C Arena. Located at the fairgrounds, this new rural event space is expected to be an economic driver to the community bringing in livestock events, auto and equipment shows and concerts. - Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
"Other parts of it are from you and me."
- Brenda Hunt, Watershed Program Manager, says the main type of pollution in the Carson River Watershed is called non-point source pollution, meaning it doesn’t come from a pipe or a factory, rather, it's from humans. Through a series of films called Watershed Moments, the organization is showing people simple actions they can take to keep the watershed healthy, including reducing urban runoff, promoting pollinators and recycling motor oil. - Friday, February 4, 2022.
"There are some concerns about that for the City of Fernley and the potential impact that it might have on our community."
- Daphne Hooper, Fernley City Manager, talks about the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s plan to renovate the canal, which she and attorney David Rigdon said would ultimately affect the city’s municipal water supply. - Thursday, February 3, 2022.
"We’re providing a lot of opportunity for musicians, artists and filmmakers across the state and Intermountain West to come together and celebrate the rich film history of Ely."
- Shadrach Robertson, Chair, Ely Film Festival, says the event is one of the largest cultural arts events in the area that features films dating back to the 1920s, art contests and live music. - Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
"We’re trying to take a role of really being involved and active in our community."
- Cody Wagner, Chair Fernley Community Foundation, says that while raising funds is important, the goal is to make a better quality of life for people of all ages in Fernley through improved community facilities, culture and recreation. - Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
"When you increase those felony thresholds, all you’re doing is inviting more and more theft because these people know exactly what they can get away with and can’t get away with."
- Bryan Wachter, Senior VP, Government and Public Affairs, Retail Association of Nevada, says organized retail crime is a huge problem not only in California, but also in Nevada. He says the amount of crime is blatant and puts both customers and employees at risk. - Friday, January 28, 2022.
"The question is going to be: How hard will the Republican opponent work?"
- Marsha Berkbigler, Former Washoe County Commissioner, says it’s not impossible for a Republican to take congressional seats after redistricting. She notes that the state is still grassroots and responds well to candidates knocking on doors. - Thursday, January 27, 2022.
"I have been devoted to connecting people with opportunities to get more civically engaged and more civically-minded, and really ensuring that folks have the opportunity to make sure that their voices are heard."
- Nnedi Stephens, Democratic candidate for Senate District 13, explains her focus is on communities that aren’t typically reached out to during the election cycle. She is a first-time candidate running against former Assemblyman Skip Daly. - Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
"I see the trajectory of the state of Nevada, and it’s very scary where this state is going."
- Sigal Chattah, Republican candidate for Attorney General, says the Silver State needs to get back on the right track from having a progressive AG in office. She notes her biggest problem with the current administration is a lack of transparency. - Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
"Demand is part of it, but the reality is, we have a labor shortage across the board, that is really, I think, the issue at hand."
- Paul Enos, CEO Nevada Trucking Association, explains that it’s not only a truck driver shortage — which is 30% higher than before the pandemic — but also issues in other links in the supply chain including ports, warehouses and grocery stores. - Friday, January 21, 2022.
"I am not a politician, but I am definitely a leader from the things that I’ve done."
- Tony Grady, Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor, says on his run for the position and how his qualities would benefit the state. - Thursday, January 20, 2022.
"Without question, we need to make sure that if someone wants to vote and has the right to vote, we keep that open."
- Kristopher Dahir, Republican Candidate for Secretary of State, says this is an important role of the office he’s running for. He explains that our accountability processes shouldn’t remove someone from voting, rather ballots should be accessible and reviewed if brought into question. - Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
"I owe this country a debt that will never be repaid."
- Sam Kumar, Republican candidate for Assembly District 25, says running is a ‘mere thank-you’ to a country that means a lot to him as a Generation Zero immigrant. - Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
"The Las Vegas area has seen a near uninterrupted streak of record prices every month for the last year and a half."
- Eli Segall, Real Estate Reporter, LVRJ, talks about the residential housing market in Southern Nevada. While the market briefly screeched to a halt during the pandemic, he says the area then saw a huge acceleration in sales velocity, volume and prices. - Friday, January 14, 2022.
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