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"It really empowers the local jurisdictions to prepare for these big projects so that they can be welcomed and be successful."
- Clay Mitchell, Storey County Commissioner, says new legislation, originated by Storey County, encourages greater participation from local governments in the abatement process by requiring early notification of large-scale projects. - Friday, August 1, 2025.
"It’s going to be the largest public works project in Nevada history."
- Rick Velotta, Tourism and Gaming Reporter, Las Vegas Review Journal, says about the proposed Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport. He explains “there’s a lot of work to be done” for the multibillion-dollar project, which includes not only the terminal building and runways, but also new freeway exits, flood control, and more. - Thursday, July 31, 2025.
"People are people. Everyone right now, I think, is trying to figure out how on earth they stay afloat."
- Ross Kinson, Chair, Washoe Dems, says people want to have conversations and find solutions to everyday issues, whether they’re on the right or the left. He explains they’re creating a space for younger generations to gather, feel comfortable, and have collaborative conversations. - Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
"We are a nation of immigrants."
- Dale Erquiaga, Author of A Soldier’s Road, reflects on his own family's journey to the U.S. from the Basque Country. He says he has great empathy for today’s immigration conversations, because they're the same ones this country has faced before and will face again. - Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
"That average, unfortunately, is about seven times it takes to leave a situation."
- Kristen Kennedy, Executive Director, Domestic Violence Resource Center, says it often takes survivors multiple times to fully leave an abusive situation. She says we must understand how brave people are when they walk through their doors and the importance of helping them with the next steps in their journey. - Friday, July 25, 2025.
"The true strength of my father is, he was a visionary. He could see things and he could make them happen."
- Donny Gilman, GM Lance Gilman Real Estate Services, says about his father, Lance Gilman, and his foresight in building the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, even when it was just rolling hills and sagebrush. - Thursday, July 24, 2025.
"They’re protecting their client who’s being charged with the death penalty, but it’s to the detriment of all of their other clients."
- Gabriel Urza, Attorney and Author of The Silver State, shares a moral dilemma his characters face: how defending one high-stakes case can compromise justice for everyone else in an overburdened public defense system. - Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
"There are some real egregious stories out there."
- Ken Gray, (R) Assemblyman, AD 39, says there are companies taking advantage of veterans by charging them for help filing benefits claims. He explains his bill aimed to protect veterans from exploitation and increase awareness of no-cost resources. - Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
"Nevada really is in the driver’s seat."
- Caleb Cage, President, Arc Dome Strategies, says that while the United States is behind right now, we’re seeing an “incredible amount of industry and innovation around catching up.” He explains Nevada is uniquely positioned to lead the charge because it’s the only state in the nation with all stages of the EV supply chain, and home to the country’s only operating lithium mine. - Friday, July 18, 2025.
"It’s common sense that you can’t outgrow your natural resources."
- Tera Anderson, Candidate for CD 3, explains we need to attract businesses and industries that are well-suited for the area and mindful of resource consumption, especially water. She says infrastructure must support smart growth so we’re expanding cost effectively, otherwise consumers end up bearing the brunt. - Thursday, July 17, 2025.
"We have to make homeownership not seem so far-fetched."
- State Senator Angie Taylor (D) #15 says we need to not only make it easier for homeownership, but also help people understand that it is attainable. - Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
"It was just a very sound bill that would have made our communities safer, in my opinion."
- Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney, reflects on the Governor’s crime bill, which he helped craft and supported. Although it didn’t pass, he emphasized that the bill addressed retail theft, child victim protections, issues with bail, and habitual criminal issues that would have helped everyday victims in our community. - Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
"They had locked the doors, is what I was told."
- State Senator Ira Hansen (R) #14 claims Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony was blocked from presiding over the final moments of sine die, calling it “the first weird thing that happened.” He explains “the next weird thing is they pushed two resolutions through,” raising questions about the process and transparency. - Friday, July 11, 2025.
"Adding a new concept to statute is a pretty big deal."
- Assemblymember Heather Goulding (D) #27 shares how her bill tackling coercive debt—a form of economic abuse where abusers open credit in a victim’s name—became law in Nevada. - Thursday, July 10, 2025.
"Managing them on the range alleviates those problems, and it saves the taxpayers a ton of money because no removals have to happen."
- Tracy Wilson, Nevada State Director, American Wild Horse Conservation, says their fertility control program has led to a major reduction in foal births and prevents costly removals. As their agreement with the state nears renewal, she says continuing the program is critical and comes at no cost to taxpayers. - Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
"With government, we have to always ask the question: Do we need this, or do we want this? And does it meet the essential services that we as Washoe County are required to deliver?"
- Clara Andriola, Washoe County Commissioner, District 4, says with budget pressures mounting, the county should reevaluate spending by improving efficiencies, prioritizing statutory obligations, and empowering departments to manage within their budgets. - Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
