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"It creates a foundation for the destination."
- Mike Larragueta, President/CEO Visit Reno Tahoe, on how long-running events like the national bowling championships drive consistent visitation, room nights, and economic stability for Northern Nevada over time. - Friday, April 3, 2026.
"It's really important to make sure that everybody's at the table."
- Adriana Guzman Fralick, Republican Candidate for Attorney General, on collaboration between law enforcement, agencies, and officials to address public safety issues. - Thursday, April 2, 2026.
"We have to make sure that they're going to protect those natural resources."
- James Settelmeyer, Candidate, CD 2, on balancing development with environmental protection in Nevada. - Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
"If we have a problem, we're going to have to look at how do we curb back our spending first, before we look to any kind of increase in any kind of taxes whatsoever."
- Jon Killoran, candidate, Washoe County Commission #2, outlines a fiscally conservative approach, prioritizing spending cuts before considering new taxes at the county level. - Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
"We need to restore that faith."
- David Gibbs, President, Repair the Vote, says voter ID is a step toward rebuilding public trust in elections as confidence in the system declines. - Friday, March 27, 2026.
"We all deserve answers."
- Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney, says the ongoing Reno Police Department investigation is impacting the entire community and emphasizes the importance of seeing the process through as it unfolds. - Thursday, March 26, 2026.
"We’re stressed because of the growth."
- Charlene Bybee, candidate for Sparks Mayor, says Sparks’ rapid expansion is straining infrastructure, including roads, public safety, and utilities. She notes the city must balance growth with the ability to keep up with demand. - Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
"Ninety percent of their brain is developed by age five."
- Mike Kazmierski, Director, Strengthen our Community, says early childhood education is critical to long-term success. He emphasizes that pre-K helps children build foundational academic and social skills before entering kindergarten. - Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
"I think the end game on this is that eventually it’s going to reach the Supreme Court level."
- Rick Velotta, Tourism and Gaming Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, says the growing legal fight over prediction markets is likely headed for the highest court. He notes that states are increasingly treating these platforms as forms of gambling that should be regulated and taxed like traditional sports betting. - Friday, March 20, 2026.
"Poll data can be manipulated."
- Fred Lokken, Professor of Political Science, TMCC, says polling is often used as a campaign tool to shape perception rather than reflect reality. He notes that surveys capture only a moment in time and can shift quickly as voters make final decisions. - Thursday, March 19, 2026.
"We operate in silos, but we’re dealing with people, we’re not dealing with widgets."
- Travis Sandefur, Director of Housing and Homeless Services, Washoe County, says one of the biggest strengths of Washoe County’s approach is breaking down institutional silos between housing, law enforcement, courts, health care, and behavioral health. He argues that person-centered coordination is essential to creating real pathways out of homelessness. - Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
"We went from zero to 90 so quickly."
- Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, Nevada Independent, says Las Vegas experienced a rapid post-COVID rebound that may have temporarily inflated tourism demand. He explains that current visitation trends likely reflect a normalization rather than a downturn. - Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
"We have a broken system."
- Ed Lawson, Mayor of Sparks, says Nevada’s tax structure is failing local governments as expenses continue to outpace revenue growth. He argues the current system is leaving cities with fewer resources to maintain services, infrastructure, and public safety. - Friday, March 13, 2026.
"When we're in that state of having to attack or defend, we're not actually using our highest brain to be able to fix the problem."
- Jill Tolles, Executive Director, Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, explains that political hostility triggers a neurological fight-or-flight response that makes productive policymaking more difficult. She says lawmakers need to engage in calmer, more thoughtful dialogue to effectively address complex issues. - Thursday, March 12, 2026.
"The legislature needs adult supervision."
- George Harris, Candidate for State Senate #8, says Nevada’s legislative culture has become too combative and undisciplined. He argues the chamber needs more experienced leadership, more decorum, and greater accountability in how lawmakers conduct themselves. - Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
"There are answers that can make it all work together."
- Don Pattalock, President/CEO Vidler Water, says Nevada’s water future does not have to come down to choosing between agriculture and urban growth. He argues there are ways to protect rural communities, preserve food production, and still meet rising municipal demand through smarter long-term planning. - Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
