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"In my mind, this is bigger than any one person."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, discusses her endorsement of Republican CD2 nominee David Flippo following Congressman Mark Amodei's decision not to endorse him. Titus says she respects Amodei's position but believes Republicans need to unite behind Flippo to hold the congressional seat. - Friday, August 21, 2026.
"Today's data center is not yesterday's data center."
- Joe Hardy, Mayor, Boulder City, says concerns about power, water and noise can be addressed through requirements placed on modern data center development. He points to closed-loop water systems and power agreements as ways Boulder City could mitigate impacts while benefiting financially from a project. - Thursday, August 20, 2026.
"If a candidate isn't willing to do that, then they don't respect you."
- Teresa Benitez Thompson, Democratic candidate for CD2, says candidates should be willing to participate in debates, interviews and other opportunities for voters to hear directly from them. She contrasts her willingness to debate with Republican opponent David Flippo, who has been invited to appear individually and debate on Nevada Newsmakers. - Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
"The solution that the Board of Pharmacy has gone with is really the nuclear option."
- Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada, says proposed pharmacy staffing requirements and prescription limits could force retailers to consolidate or close locations. He argues the changes could reduce access to medications and create new pharmacy deserts in Nevada. - Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
"No agreement, no plan of action, nothing in writing is going to stop these people from trying to get a nuclear weapon."
- Colonel Kris Thompson, US Army (Rtd), argues agreements and sanctions will not prevent Iran from pursuing a nuclear weapon and believes the U.S. must act to stop it. Dr. Jill Derby, Trustee, American University of Iraq in Kurdistan, responds that, according to international inspectors, Iran had not been making progress toward developing a nuclear weapon and argues U.S. military action has instead caused significant costs without accomplishing its stated goals. - Friday, August 14, 2026.
"For a while we told generations that the only respectable path was a four-year degree, and we're paying for that now."
- Kelly Gaines, President/CEO Nevada Subcontractors Association, says Nevada's construction industry is facing a workforce shortage after decades of steering young people toward college instead of skilled trades. She points to expanded trades education as one way to build the next generation of Nevada's construction workforce. - Thursday, August 13, 2026.
"It saves some souls. It really does."
- Terry Lane, Lane Bros Boxing, Let’s Get It On Promotions, says boxing can provide young people with discipline, purpose and an opportunity to find a different path. He says the sport requires tremendous hard work and courage from fighters who ultimately step into the ring on their own. - Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
"The job's not done. We've got to pass it again this year."
- Dave Gibbs, Repair the Vote, says their voter ID initiative returns to Nevada voters as Question 7 after receiving 73% support in 2024. He explains the measure must be approved by voters a second time before becoming part of the Nevada Constitution. - Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
"Our mindset is we have to win your street first. Win your street, then win your neighborhood, then win your county, then win your state."
- Jack Finn, Spokesman, Turning Point Action Nevada, says the conservative organization is building a permanent grassroots presence in Nevada focused on reaching disengaged and low-propensity Republican voters. He says the group is hiring within local communities to build relationships with voters rather than relying on traditional campaign outreach. - Friday, August 7, 2026.
"All data centers aren't the same."
- Congresswoman Dina Titus CD 1 says Nevada needs data centers to support everything from cloud storage to artificial intelligence, but argues projects should be evaluated individually with appropriate oversight. She says local requirements for water, power and community impacts should be in place before development moves forward. - Thursday, August 6, 2026.
"I am not endorsing Mr. Flippo."
- Congressman Mark Amodei CD 2 says he does not plan to endorse Republican nominee David Flippo in the race to succeed him. Amodei says he will decide closer to early voting whether to support another candidate in the race. - Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
"Women in every single category are outpacing men."
- Jill Tolles, CEO, Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, says Nevada women now lead men across educational attainment measures ranging from high school graduation and certifications to bachelor's and advanced degrees. She notes those gains, however, have not yet translated into equal earnings across the workforce. - Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
"There's a lot of very good original music in Las Vegas."
- John Katsilometes, Daily Entertainment Columnist Las Vegas Review Journal, says the city's entertainment scene extends well beyond its headlining residencies. He points to a thriving community of local musicians creating original work across a wide range of genres. - Friday, July 31, 2026.
"Let's manage the state like it's a business."
- George Harris, Candidate for State Senate #8, says state government should approach budgeting with the same financial discipline expected of successful businesses. He believes careful spending — without losing the heart to help people — is essential to serving taxpayers. - Thursday, July 30, 2026.
"We can find answers and we can find solutions that work."
- Bob Sweetin, Powerline Law, says Nevada's collaborative approach allows communities, utilities, and industry leaders to work through complex issues surrounding data center development. He believes open dialogue is key to balancing economic opportunity with community concerns. - Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
"We'll help you find these dollars, and we'll also help you train the folks that can get this funding into your community."
- A'Keia Sanders, Director, Governor’s Office of Federal Assistance, says many rural communities lack the staff and technical capacity to pursue federal grants. She explains her office works directly with local partners to build long-term grant writing and management expertise. - Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
