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"The rest of the state is actually carrying its own weight now."
- Randi Thompson, Political Consultant, highlights how economic activity outside of Las Vegas is growing stronger, with lithium, battery recycling, and other projects helping reshape Nevada’s financial future. - Friday, September 12, 2025.
"We’ve learned how to diversify tourism."
- Tick Segerblom, Chair, Clark County Commission, says with assets like the Sphere and professional sports teams, Vegas is no longer just about gambling. He adds he doesn’t see tourism having the “huge ups or downs” that gambling once had in the local economy. - Thursday, September 11, 2025.
"We have a split economy."
- Bryan Wachter, President, Retail Association of Nevada, says some Nevadans are thriving while others are struggling just to get by, with many relying on high-interest credit just to cover essentials. - Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
"Clearly, the two-party system has failed."
- Fred Lokken, Professor of Political Science, TMCC, says rising frustration with hyper-partisanship is fueling the growth of nonpartisan voters, many of whom are disaffected Republicans and Democrats. “We’re really kind of stuck,” he adds, noting how difficult it is for third parties to gain ballot access in the U.S. and is fueling frustration, disgust, and disconnection. - Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
"I’m a pissed off mom who really wants to see change in this state."
- Alexis Hill, Chair Washoe County Commission, says she’s running for governor out of frustration with leadership on both sides of the aisle. She’s laying out her campaign with solutions for Nevada to be the “best, most livable state in the nation.” - Friday, September 5, 2025.
"Our city is really at a crossroads right now."
- Kathleen Taylor, Reno City Councilwoman, Ward 1, says the city faces serious financial challenges, including a projected $24 million deficit, adding “it doesn’t look any better” for the 2027 fiscal year. Taylor, who recently announced her candidacy for mayor, says every decision needs to be rooted in fiscal discipline. - Thursday, September 4, 2025.
"We learned so much from inaugural year, and it was never our intent to shatter glass or for it to impact anyone, and so we really listened."
- Lori Nelson-Kraft, SVP, Corporate Affairs, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, says the team has worked closely with stakeholders to improve communication and reduce road impacts ahead of this year’s race. - Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
"The dangerous thing we’ve done—which I think is going to pay off in the end, I’ve seen it—is we exist, and I believe that it’s our job to bring information, and that’s the value in what we’re doing."
- Rachel Dahl, Publisher, Fallon Media, explains her publication’s commitment to unbiased reporting and why being a reliable source of facts is central to their mission. - Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
"My opinion is the sky isn’t falling."
- Michael Lawton, CPM, Former Senior Economic Analyst, NV Gaming Control Board, pushes back on pessimism around the Las Vegas Strip’s slowdown, emphasizing that the overall picture isn’t as dire as some headlines suggest. - Friday, August 29, 2025.
"It’s a national defense priority."
- Michael Brown, The Lincy Institute | Brookings Mountain West, says the demand for lithium goes well beyond electric vehicles—it’s also vital to military operations. He adds that both the Biden and Trump administrations have recognized the need to counter China’s dominance in this area. - Thursday, August 28, 2025.
"It’s very common to see land on the Strip sitting for years."
- Eli Segall, Business Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, says despite high visibility and tourist traffic, Strip parcels have unrealistic price tags that buyers are not willing to pay. - Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
"If you're not meeting it, you can't be in this industry anymore."
- Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association, underscores the need to weed out unsafe and fraudulent operators in the trucking industry. He explains that when people cut corners, it doesn’t just give them a competitive advantage, but it also makes the roads more dangerous for everyone. - Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
"We go through these cycles all the time."
- Stavros Anthony, Lt. Governor, Nevada, says dips in tourism are nothing new for Nevada and believes adjusting prices and broadening their appeal will help keep the state a top destination. He explains we always need to constantly move and pivot and make sure we’re providing something people want to experience, adding he thinks “we’re going to be in great shape in the future.” - Friday, August 22, 2025.
"We know there are drugs coming through the airport."
- Acting US Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah says there are no narcotics-sniffing dogs at Harry Reid International Airport and is working to change that. - Thursday, August 21, 2025.
"The majority of people in our state are saying, ‘Wait a minute here—I’m not really an R, I’m not really a D."
- Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17, says Nevada’s largest voter group is now nonpartisan, a shift that she believes should reshape how lawmakers approach messaging and representation. - Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
"If we’re going to continue to grow as a state at the pace that we are growing, we have to professionalize the legislature."
- Sandra Jauregui, Assembly Majority Leader, says Nevada’s current legislative model places barriers on working-class people and risks losing great talent due to financial sacrifice. - Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
