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"Those problems are the same no matter where you go."
- Kathy Durham (D) Candidate CD 2 on the shared challenges Nevadans face across both rural and urban communities. She points to everyday concerns like affording gas, housing, food, and healthcare as unifying issues regardless of location. - Friday, April 10, 2026.
"It shouldn't be used solely for probable cause for an arrest."
- Wes Duncan, Candidate, Washoe County District Attorney, on the limitations of using facial recognition technology as the primary basis for making an arrest. He emphasizes the need for additional evidence and investigative work to ensure accuracy and protect against wrongful arrests. - Thursday, April 9, 2026.
"What happens in California absolutely has an impact on us."
- Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association, on Nevada’s heavy dependence on California for fuel supply and pricing. He adds that while some gubernatorial candidates have blamed the president, Nevada’s reliance on California is a key reason fuel prices here remain among the highest in the country. - Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
"You have to be responsive to dissenting voices."
- Teresa Benitez-Thompson, (D) Candidate for CD 2, emphasizes the responsibility of elected officials to engage with criticism and maintain open dialogue with constituents. - Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
"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.
