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Elon Musk's underground 'people-mover' technology could someday spread across Las Vegas, says LVCVA chief
News - December 23, 2019

"We also see it as a real opportunity to solve some of the congestion problems in Las Vegas going forward. So it is helpful to start at the convention center, make sure that it works, work the kinks out and then look at the opportunity of moving into the city." Steve Hill, LVCVA president and CEO

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Las Vegas' Rogich, back-channel diplomat to China, worries protests may doom Hong Kong's strong banking sector
News - December 23, 2019

"We all agree that we need each other to co-exist on this thing called the Planet Earth," 'Sig' Rogich, on diplomatic relations with Chinese counterparts

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Clark school board candidate Wachter wants to boost student achievement
News - December 13, 2019

"The big thing the teachers are asking for is a reduction in class sizes. The biggest thing parents are asking for is a reduction in class sizes. But we have made no concentrated effort in the last several (legislative) sessions to address that issue. Bryan Wachter. Clark County school board candidate

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Memories sparked by new Mob movie, Harry Reid & Gov. List recall danger of battling mobsters in Las Vegas
News - December 11, 2019

"Lefty Rosenthal was the only person I was ever afraid of. I was not afraid of him physically. I was afraid of what he would do." Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

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State regulators' legal pursuit of ex-gaming mogul Wynn questioned by former Gov. List
News - December 11, 2019

"...I question their (gaming regulators) right to go after Steve at this point. He has sold all of his stock. He has resigned his position and has nothing whatsoever to do with the company anymore." Former Gov. Robert List, on legal action of state gaming regulators againt former Wynn Resorts chairman and CEO Steve Wynn

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State regulators' legal pursuit of ex-gaming mogul Wynn questioned by former Gov. List
News - December 11, 2019

"...I question their (gaming regulators) right to go after Steve at this point. He has sold all of his stock. He has resigned his position and has nothing whatsoever to do with the company anymore." Former Gov. Robert List, on legal action of state gaming regulators againt former Wynn Resorts chairman and CEO Steve Wynn

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Ivanpah commerical airport near Las Vegas could open within 10 years, Clark Commission chair says
News - December 2, 2019

"I hope to see it (Ivanpah Airport) in my term. And I could serve about 10 more years." Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Commission chair

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With Nothern Nevada expected to pay for I-80 expansion, RTC director seeks help from California
News - November 21, 2019

"To me, the real cost is going to be the opportunity cost by California for not coming to the table and helping us move our products and our good efficiently to Northern California." Lee Gibson, executive director, RTC of Washoe County.

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Nevada hits point of 'critical mass' on issue of water scarcity, state director of natural resources says
News - November 18, 2019

"To be blunt, I think we are already at that (critical mass) point, quite honestly. We are up against that much strain in our water resources across the state." Brad Crowell, director of NV Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources

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Amodei, others in U.S. House try to 'break the ice' on immigration issue by backing bill focused on agriculture
News - November 7, 2019

"Let's just take the ag (agriculture) issue and try to do something on that as a way to break the ice, if you will." Rep. Mark Amodei

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