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"Neon really meant something more to Nevada than anywhere else."
- Will Durham, Director, Nevada Neon Project, shares how he worked with students and state leaders to recognize neon as Nevada’s official element. He says it’s a unique part of the state’s identity—not just in Las Vegas, but statewide. - Friday, October 3, 2025.
"We have the absolute authority over all licensing and creating regulations over the industry in the state of Nevada."
- Chandeni Sendall, Member, Nevada Gaming Control Board, explains the board’s role in overseeing everything from licensing to enforcement to ensure the fairness and integrity of gaming in Nevada. - Thursday, October 2, 2025.
"That’s a better quality of life for them during this phase, during this chapter."
- State Senator Angie Taylor (D) #15 says, speaking as both a public official and caregiver, on SB 207 which implements the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). She explains that helping seniors stay in their homes gives them the dignity and comfort they deserve. - Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
"None of the money that they pay in taxes is being used to build this arena, full stop."
- Andrew Diss, Chief Strategy Officer, Meruelo Gaming, says the Grand Sierra Resort arena is funded through tax increment financing, allowing reinvestment of increased property tax value into the project without using taxpayer dollars. - Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
"Rural Development is maybe the best kept secret in the federal government."
- Alida Ceballos, State Director, USDA Rural Development, says her agency helps rural communities grow by funding essential infrastructure like water systems, fire stations, and schools. - Friday, September 26, 2025.
"If you don’t have community development, you can’t have economic development."
- Chris Brandon, Executive Director, Western Nevada Development District, says her agency helps communities secure federal funds for infrastructure, explaining amenities and livability are essential to growth. - Thursday, September 25, 2025.
"We're pushing three years now, none of that property has been transferred to Churchill County."
- Jim Barbee, CEO/Owner, Nevada Strategies, says the county is still waiting on federally required land transfers tied to the Navy’s range expansion. He notes the delay is stalling job creation and investment in the area. - Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
"That’s the heart and soul of the community."
- Brian Allfrey, Director, Nevada Press Association, says local newspapers remain essential for keeping the public informed. He says the creation of a new public notice task force was a big legislative win that will help modernize transparency laws across Nevada. - Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
"It was just kind of an end run to give the bird to mining in general."
- Congressman Mark Amodei, CD 2, criticizes the Rosemont decision for effectively shutting down mining operations, saying it disrupted predictable and stable practices. He says the House is moving forward with legislation to undo the ruling, with expectations it will pass the Senate as well. - Friday, September 19, 2025.
"If they don't reach an agreement, the federal government is going to come in and place an agreement on top of them."
- Congresswoman Susie Lee, CD 3, says of the Colorado River negotiations, warning that a failure to compromise could result in years of litigation and uncertainty. She adds she thinks it’s in everyone’s best interest to come to the table and work out a compromise. - Thursday, September 18, 2025.
"We just gave—through legislation—control back to the local government."
- US Senator Catherine Cortez Masto says bipartisan support for the Apex Industrial Park bill was a major win for economic development in North Las Vegas by cutting through federal red tape. - Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
"Every community in America should be safe—safe from crime, safe from drugs, safe from targeting, and safe from over-policing."
- Congressman Steven Horsford, CD 4, says his public safety priority remains focused on Nevadans, emphasizing a balanced approach that protects communities without federal overreach. He adds, “Unfortunately, in this moment, you have the President of the United States choosing to use our military, in this case, the National Guard, to police U.S. cities.” - Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
"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.
