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"We saw in 2016 you don’t really need political experience to take the win whether it’s in local Congressional races or even at the top, at the Presidential ticket."
- Colton Lochhead, Political Reporter, Las Vegas Review-Journal discussing Dean Heller’s 30 years on statewide ballots versus Jacky Rosen unknown status across much of Nevada. - Thursday, May 17, 2018.
"It should not be legal in this country.
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- Sean Cary, Political Commentator discussing the high cost of prescription drugs and the fact that drug companies are allowed to advertise their products. Advertisements for cigarettes are not allowed so it is not a first amendment issue says Mr. Cary. - Wednesday, May 16, 2018.
"Somewhere around 37% of all the (state) general fund ends up going to the Clark County school district."
- Bryan Wachter, Senior Vice President of Retail Association of Nevada raising concerns about the performance of the seven school trustees and the confusion that comes with them only being involved at the end of the budget process. - Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
"I do find it a bit regrettable that the vertically integrated utility doesn’t view this as a positive, as an opportunity to improve Nevadans' lives. That’s unfortunate."
- Ned Ross, Nevada Retail Energy Suppliers Association speaking on behalf of question three that will open up Nevada’s power market and end NV Energy’s monopoly if it passes in November. - Friday, May 11, 2018.
"It was a fun experience because it was something new and exciting and a bit of a puzzle to put together.
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- Deonne Contine, Of Counsel, Kaempfer Crowell formerly Director of the Nevada Department of Taxation. She spearheaded the Governor's and the Legislature’s directives to get Nevada marijuana industry up and running quickly while at the same time making sure the industry was tightly regulated. - Thursday, May 10, 2018.
"We’re actually closer to 38th in the nation.
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- Assemblywoman Jill Tolles, Nevada District 25 says that when you take a deep dive into academic performance numbers Nevada ranks higher than most people believe.
- Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
"There is no escaping.
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- Sean McGuinness, Partner, Butler Snow and other gaming experts point out despite his resignation and divestiture of stock, Steve Wynn is still subject to punishment and a hefty fine in Nevada, technically, because he still holds a gaming license. - Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
"I am committed to Gov. Sandoval and his administration, then I'll probably retire and look to mow lawns.
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- Mike Willden, Chief of Staff to Nevada Governor Sandoval jokingly referring to his job as a student, mowing lawns, in Caliente.
- Friday, May 4, 2018.
"The authorities still have jurisdiction over him as a licensee
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- A.G. Burnett, Former Chairman, Nevada Gaming Control Board says that despite Steve Wynn having resigned his position and shares of Wynn Resorts the gaming authorities of Nevada, Macau and Massachusetts can still continue with their investigations of him on several fronts. - Thursday, May 3, 2018.
"People vote with their feet.
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- Mike Hillerby, Director of Legislative Affairs, Kaempfer Crowell represents Lyft and says the taxi cab companies in Las Vegas need to modernize, work on their customer service and make the experience better along with lowering fees and surcharges when the business is going in that direction. - Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
"We’re now getting advanced manufacturing, global companies, here. They’re not going away.
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- Rob Hooper, Executive Director, Northern NV Development Authority says the home building industry needs to get over the past recession where they were hit badly and deal with new business landscape and all the people coming to support it. - Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
"Most economists say that it’s a big financial plus for this country.
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- Chris Wicker, Former State Democratic Party Vice Chair/Member DNC regarding the need for skilled and unskilled workers to be able to come to the USA rather than dealing with the emotion and misinformation that surrounds immigration. Republican Randi Thompson agreed with Mr. Wicker. - Thursday, April 26, 2018.
"Urban Nevada doesn’t have to further subsidize anything.
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- Jesse Wadhams, Partner, Fennemore Craig discussing Mining’s positive financial impact on rural and urban Nevada.
- Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
"Those issues, in our state, at least, have been resolved by the voters.
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- Justice James Hardesty, Nevada Supreme Court says regarding marijuana that we are operating under a Federal cloud.
- Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
"In simple form, $1 billion invested this year in an O zone, if it is allowed to incubate for seven years, all the profits can come out tax free.
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- Lance Gilman, Partner-Broker, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center & Government Affairs Blockchains LLC talking about Opportunity Zones that could bring billions of dollars into Nevada to fund redevelopment zones. - Monday, April 23, 2018.
"We are proposing expanding the (Reno) Convention Center by 300,000 square feet.
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- Phil DeLone, President and CEO, RSCVA says Reno has a sufficient number of 1st class hotel rooms (15,500 rooms) but needs more convention space for groups like Safari Club and Interbike.
- Thursday, April 19, 2018.
