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Bybee cites two major disagreements with Sparks mayor in campaign to replace him
News - March 30, 2026

"I'm not saying he (Mayor Lawson) doesn't (communicate well), but I think, his communication skills ... his communication skills are not as strong as mine are. And I hear that from voters at the door, other people who are frustrated, frustrated with a lot of things, a lot of challenges that we're facing right now." Sparks mayoral candidate Charlene Bybee, current city council member

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Family legacy leaves indelible mark on Clark Commission candidate Mack
News - February 25, 2026

"My grandfather was really my North Star in everything," Albert Mack, speaking of grandfather Jerry Mack, a banking and real estate pioneer of Las Vegas

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Amodei's retirement was well-kept secret; his Capitol Hill staff 'didn't even know,' Rep. Titus says
News - February 22, 2026

"I'm never comfortable. I follow the ol' Richard Bryan theory, where he says, 'You either run scared or you run unopposed.'" U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, talking about the upcoming 2026 election and referring to former Nevada Gov. & U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan

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AG candidate Conine says protecting citizenry against violent crime should come before lowering retail-theft felony thresholds
News - February 12, 2026

"Whether or not the (retail theft felony) threshold goes up or down, people could argue it either way. But they (law enforcement) want to make sure they've got the resources to take care of violent criminals and make sure we keep violent criminals off the street." Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine, running for attorney general

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'Prediction markets' pose threat to Nevada's legal sportsbooks, says Joe Asher, CEO of Boomer's Sportsbook
News - February 10, 2026

"These betting exchanges are directly competing with regulated and tax-paying sports books." Joe Asher

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Longtime sports-betting expert Asher expands his Boomer's Sportsbook into Reno market
News - February 9, 2026

"We're expecting to open there (Bonanza) the middle of the month. I think we're going to have a soft opening around February 13th or so, and then a grand opening event February 17." Joe Asher, talking about expanding Boomer's Sportsbook into the Reno area, at the Bonanza Casino    

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ICE needs overhaul of culture, Rep. Amodei says: 'What you're doing now isn't working'
News - January 29, 2026

"What you're doing now isn't working. There needs to be a pivot, not a go-away." U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Carson City, on the ICE strategy in Minneapolis

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U.S. House will have floor vote on new healthcare bill before Christmas, Rep. Amodei says
News - December 16, 2025

"Like, hey, this dog ain't hunting. We got to get a new dog. I mean, nobody wants expensive health care." Rep. Mark Amodei, talking about a need to overhaul the heathcare-insurance system

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Embattled Speaker Johnson has a friend in Northern Nevada's Rep. Amodei
News - December 14, 2025

"I don't think he's in any trouble. I don't think he's in any trouble at all." Rep. Mark Amodei, on House Speaker Mike Johnson

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LVCVA battles 'headwinds' it can't completely control in marketing Las Vegas, CEO Hill says
News - December 11, 2025

"I say this at the LVCVA all the time: You're almost never completely in control of what you want to achieve. You know, you don't control all the variables out there in any aspect of what your goals are. Steve Hill, CEO, president of LVCVA

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