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"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.
"Every day is a great day at Opportunity Village because we’re working with wonderful people."
- Bob Brown, President and CEO, Opportunity Village, says the organization’s mission is rooted in helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build fuller, more independent lives. He says the work is deeply rewarding because it centers on dignity, opportunity, and human connection. - Friday, March 6, 2026.
"We really want the people in the community to be able to afford the homes that we're building."
- Tina Frias, Esq. CEO, Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, says housing attainability remains a central focus for the industry. She explains that builders are increasingly using tools like interest-rate buydowns and sustainability features to help more buyers qualify. - Thursday, March 5, 2026.
"You can't be sustainable as a community unless you start at home."
- Karen Abowd, The Greenhouse Project, says local growing is about more than freshness — it is central to long-term community resilience. She frames the Greenhouse Project as part of a broader effort to connect sustainability, nutrition, and local self-reliance. - Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
"There’s an incivility now that is terrifying."
- Helen Foley, President, Foley Public Affairs, says today’s political climate is shaped by a level of meanness and disrespect that goes far beyond ordinary partisan disagreement. She contrasts it with earlier eras when officials could disagree sharply while still respecting institutions and one another. - Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
"The government is putting things into place that are unnecessary and create cost drivers."
- Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada, argues policy decisions can raise costs and then fuel confusion when leaders later talk about “prices” or “gouging.” He points to Nevada’s own regulatory changes around eggs as an example of how removing hurdles can improve supply and lower prices. - Friday, February 27, 2026.
"When those curves don’t meet, it’s difficult."
- Glen Martel, Carson City Manager, describes the widening gap between flat revenues and rising costs for wages, materials, and infrastructure, warning that long-term fiscal pressure may force hard conversations about services and expectations. - Thursday, February 26, 2026.
"That old adage of buyer beware until we figure this out, is given to you and to your viewers."
- Geoff Whaling, Chair, National Hemp Association, cautions that some intoxicating hemp products fall into gray regulatory territory, leaving consumers responsible for understanding what they’re buying amid limited federal oversight. - Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
"The algorithms will expose you to the things that make you angry or scare you the most if you allow that to happen."
- David O. Antonuccio, PhD, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, warns that repeated exposure to negative content, especially through social media, can intensify emotional distress and disrupt mental health balance. - Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
"Whoever can control space is going to control the world."
- Curtis Debord, CEO, U.S. Ordinance, says future wars will be fought beyond Earth, explaining that satellite dominance and space-based defense systems are becoming central to national security. He adds that it is imperative the U.S. continue investing in space capabilities to maintain strategic advantage. - Friday, February 20, 2026.
"To me, it's about transparency and accountability."
- Albert Mack, Candidate for Clark County Commission, District F, identifies government transparency and fiscal oversight as his top priorities, saying they are key to improving affordability and supporting small businesses. - Thursday, February 19, 2026.
"Turnout is always a challenge in Nevada."
- Congresswoman Dina Titus CD 1 notes on Nevada’s historically lower voter participation, citing voter fear and political disenchantment as barriers to engagement. She adds that strong turnout at recent rallies signals growing cross-generational energy. - Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
"I think getting money out of politics could really help in a lot of ways, and I think it would stop some of the partisan gridlock that we have in Congress right now."
- Annette Magnus, Founder, AM Solutions, calls for campaign finance reform, arguing that reducing financial influence in elections could improve accountability and bipartisan cooperation. - Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
