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"My opinion is the sky isn’t falling."
- Michael Lawton, CPM, Former Senior Economic Analyst, NV Gaming Control Board, pushes back on pessimism around the Las Vegas Strip’s slowdown, emphasizing that the overall picture isn’t as dire as some headlines suggest. - Friday, August 29, 2025.
"It’s a national defense priority."
- Michael Brown, The Lincy Institute | Brookings Mountain West, says the demand for lithium goes well beyond electric vehicles—it’s also vital to military operations. He adds that both the Biden and Trump administrations have recognized the need to counter China’s dominance in this area. - Thursday, August 28, 2025.
"It’s very common to see land on the Strip sitting for years."
- Eli Segall, Business Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, says despite high visibility and tourist traffic, Strip parcels have unrealistic price tags that buyers are not willing to pay. - Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
"If you're not meeting it, you can't be in this industry anymore."
- Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association, underscores the need to weed out unsafe and fraudulent operators in the trucking industry. He explains that when people cut corners, it doesn’t just give them a competitive advantage, but it also makes the roads more dangerous for everyone. - Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
"We go through these cycles all the time."
- Stavros Anthony, Lt. Governor, Nevada, says dips in tourism are nothing new for Nevada and believes adjusting prices and broadening their appeal will help keep the state a top destination. He explains we always need to constantly move and pivot and make sure we’re providing something people want to experience, adding he thinks “we’re going to be in great shape in the future.” - Friday, August 22, 2025.
"We know there are drugs coming through the airport."
- Acting US Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah says there are no narcotics-sniffing dogs at Harry Reid International Airport and is working to change that. - Thursday, August 21, 2025.
"The majority of people in our state are saying, ‘Wait a minute here—I’m not really an R, I’m not really a D."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, says Nevada’s largest voter group is now nonpartisan, a shift that she believes should reshape how lawmakers approach messaging and representation. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
"If we’re going to continue to grow as a state at the pace that we are growing, we have to professionalize the legislature."
- Sandra Jauregui, Assembly Majority Leader, says Nevada’s current legislative model places barriers on working-class people and risks losing great talent due to financial sacrifice. - Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
"There is a lot of money that is anxious to invest in real estate, but they’re waiting."
- Par Tolles, CEO, Tolles Development Company, says there’s a lot of money sitting on the sidelines as investors wait for interest rate cuts and greater economic stability. He believes 2025 into 2026 could bring a “nice move in the economy.” - Friday, August 15, 2025.
"The mushroom cloud that was going to be over this country economically so far hasn’t materialized."
- Congressman Mark Amodei CD 2 says while tariffs caused initial panic, the catastrophic economic fallout many feared has yet to appear. He also cautions it’s too early to declare victory on trade, with unresolved issues and ongoing negotiations still in play. - Thursday, August 14, 2025.
"Tourism is down in Nevada because we’re charging a ridiculous resort fee, we’re charging for parking, and we’re charging $35 for a martini."
- George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government, says soaring fees—not immigration policy—are what’s really hurting the state’s tourism industry. - Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
"This is going to be one of the most adventurous live performances we’ve seen ever, anywhere."
- John Katsilometes, Daily Entertainment Columnist Las Vegas Review Journal, says the upcoming Wizard of Oz production at the Sphere will feature immersive effects like haptics, fragrances of hay, and even 16-foot flying monkeys. He says you’ll feel “like you’ve been propelled to Oz in that dream, just like Dorothy was.” - Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
"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.
