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"There is an understanding that energy, that's the basis for all economy and for the civilization that we have."
- Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association, explains that when energy supply is artificially restricted — citing California as an example — higher fuel prices at the pump hurt not just businesses, but everyday families. - Friday, December 26, 2025.
"The problem is they have the technology to just go into every state."
- Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, The Nevada Independent, explains that prediction markets bypass state gaming frameworks, raising concerns among regulators and licensed sportsbooks that have invested heavily in compliance. - Thursday, December 25, 2025.
"It feels like a second boom in Storey County."
- Jay Carmona, Storey County Commissioner, District 2, reflects on serving during a period of rapid growth, comparing the current development to a modern-day boom that has transformed the county’s role in Nevada’s economy. - Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
"This is a massive issue for our state. We have to get this done."
- Lindsay Knox, Senior VP and Policy Director, McDonald Carano, describes the urgency behind SB8, saying the business community and state leaders moved quickly to address the Supreme Court’s Amazon decision and pass legislation in a short time frame. - Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
"Eight out of ten of these products are illegal contraband and have no business in commerce."
- Rich Marianos, Executive Director, Tobacco Law Enforcement Network, warns that most e-cigarettes sold in the U.S. come from unregulated sources, creating major risks for public safety, youth health, and law enforcement. - Friday, December 19, 2025.
"I’ve always been about policy and not about party."
- Becky Harris, Candidate, Clark County Commission, District F, explains her decision to run as a nonpartisan, saying it allows her to represent without pressure from party platforms and focus on practical solutions. - Thursday, December 18, 2025.
"They’re here, and they’re a factor."
- Bradley Mayer, Partner, Argentum Partners, points to Clark County’s 2022 Election Day turnout, noting that independent voters—many of them young—made up a significant share of voters showing up at the polls. - Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
"There are people in this business that really seem to like attention."
- Congressman Mark Amodei CD 2 says shifting political messaging and high-profile media appearances can be driven more by visibility than by policy consistency. - Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
"This child deserves to have one person in their life who doesn’t change."
- Jenifer Page, President, Champions for CASA, provide stability for children in foster care who often move between multiple homes, caseworkers, and courts. She says advocates serve as a consistent, trusted presence focused solely on a child’s safety, well-being, and long-term stability. - Friday, December 12, 2025.
"That’s been a cash cow."
- John Katsilometes, Daily Entertainment Columnist Las Vegas Review Journal, says the Sphere has quickly become a financial and creative success, driven by high ticket demand, immersive technology, and rotating headline experiences. - Thursday, December 11, 2025.
"The party is having a reckoning."
- Alexis Hill, Chair of the Washoe County Commission and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, says the primary gives voters a chance to reassess priorities during a time of economic strain and uncertainty in Nevada. She emphasizes engaging directly with voters to understand whether they want a change in leadership and direction. - Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
"The spectacle of those cars running down Las Vegas Boulevard at 225 miles an hour is just something you can’t beat."
- Steve Hill, CEO/President, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, describes Formula One as a one-of-a-kind visual experience that turns the Las Vegas Strip itself into the backdrop. He notes the race puts an unmatched international spotlight on the destination. - Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
"People think the election is over on Election Day, and it's not."
- Andrew McDonald, Washoe County Registrar of Voters, says Nevada’s election timeline continues as mail ballots, cures, and late-arriving valid ballots are processed before the county can legally certify results. - Friday, December 5, 2025.
"We want to put a tangible ballot in someone’s hands."
- Andrew McDonald, Washoe County Registrar of Voters, says new ballot-marking devices will give in-person voters a full paper ballot they can review before casting, which will improve accessibility and voter confidence. - Thursday, December 4, 2025.
"The judicial discipline commission is breaking the law, and they have zero jurisdiction on this."
- Judge Michelle Fiore, Nye County Justice of the Peace, says her reinstatement is now in the hands of the Nevada Supreme Court and argues she will ultimately prevail because “the law is on my side.” - Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
"I think it is very much Southern Nevada’s time for a multitude of reasons."
- Danielle Casey, President & CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, says the region is uniquely positioned for major economic growth, innovation, and diversification. - Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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