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"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.
"We think it’s important with light rail that it’s investigated and looked into."
- Austin Osborne, Storey County Manager, says rail should be explored as one piece of a broader “transportation portfolio” in the area alongside widening I-80, the Northeast Connector, vanpools, and other alternatives. - Friday, February 13, 2026.
"A bunch of us nerds decided that the children in Washoe County needed computers of their own in their own home."
- Ira Victor, Digital Forensic Analyst, DiscoveryTechnician.com, explains the Reno Cigar Lions Club launched Computers for Kids to put full-power computers in students’ hands so they can create, not just consume, media on phones or tablets. - Thursday, February 12, 2026.
"If somebody is here illegally, they should be deported, period."
- Stavros Anthony, Lt. Governor, Nevada, argues for strict immigration enforcement, saying Nevada law enforcement cooperation with ICE prevents the kinds of public conflicts he describes in other states. - Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
"They kind of need to hold firm to their belief that this is a form of sports gambling."
- Rick Velotta, Tourism and Gaming Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, explains Nevada regulators are maintaining that prediction markets fall under sports wagering rules and should go through the same licensing, vetting, taxation, and consumer-protection standards as traditional sportsbooks. - Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
"I don’t think a lot of people won in that session."
- John Oceguera, Former Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, Strategies 360, says of Nevada’s recent special legislative session. He adds that internal party tensions, a broad agenda, and extended timelines undermined consensus and effectiveness. - Friday, February 6, 2026.
"This isn’t a job elimination — it’s a job restructuring."
- Ben Thomas, President, Future Form Manufacturing, pushes back on fears that automation replaces workers. He explains that smart manufacturing increases demand for skilled operators, programmers, engineers, and maintenance technicians rather than reducing headcount. - Thursday, February 5, 2026.
"When Nevadans are hungry, crime goes up. When Nevadans are out of work, crime goes up. When Nevadans don’t have a place to live, crime goes up."
- Zach Conine, NV State Treasurer, says addressing the underlying root causes of crime is key to reducing property crime statewide. Now running for Attorney General, he explains that investments in housing stability, employment, and economic security strengthen public safety, while law enforcement resources should remain focused on violent crime. - Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
"The number one work issue right now for people coming into TRI is traffic and congestion and the ability to get the workforce to the job."
- Kris Thompson, Infrastructure Specialist, Gilman Commercial Real Estate, frames transportation access as a critical economic development issue, explaining reliable rail or transit options are essential to supporting continued job growth in the region. - Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
