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"We believe there’s a simple answer here."
- Kevin Moore, Chairman, 3 Proton Lithium, explains their super-brine project doesn’t have objections from the environmental community, but they do from NASA, which is using the land to calibrate satellites from space. He says this is not a matter of deciding which entity is more important for national security, but instead to have “smart minds sit in a room and hash this out.” - Friday, July 21, 2023.
"We all have biases, so recognizing that everybody comes to the table with biases is the first step."
- Jill Tolles, Executive Director, The Guinn Center, says on maintaining their status as a nonpartisan group. She explains they have spent the past six months on their internal structure at the statewide evidence-based nonpartisan research center to “put in checks and balances from start to finish.” - Thursday, July 20, 2023.
"I don’t think we’re talking a huge number of jobs."
- Ray Bacon, Executive Director, Nevada Manufacturers Association, says of Tesla’s expansion at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, adding that he still thinks there will be a “good” number of jobs. He explains he finds it hard to believe that Tesla won’t have a lot of automations in its expanded factory. - Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
"I feel like what’s made Las Vegas so successful historically is having something for everybody."
- David G. Schwartz, Gaming Historian, UNLV, says when we move away from having options for every price point, it can be more lucrative, but also more fragile. - Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
"I want to hold Republicans accountable."
- Drew Johnson(R), Candidate, CD 3, says once he’s elected he can be the “conscience” of the Republican party by working behind closed doors to offset new programs by cutting others and control wasteful spending. - Friday, July 14, 2023.
"A great session for Democrats, a terrible session for Republicans."
- Victor Joecks, Opinion Writer, LVRJ, says of Nevada’s 2023 legislative session while bringing up several headlines heard during the legislature, including school choice, transgender health bills and more. - Thursday, July 13, 2023.
"We’ve accomplished so much in a very short period of time."
- Cedric Crear, Las Vegas City Council, Ward 5, discusses a strategic initiative called the HUNDRED (Historic Urban Neighborhood Design Redevelopment) Plan to transform the Westside. He later explains unemployment, homelessness and the revitalization of the historic Westside are the three priorities they came in with and still have now. - Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
"You serve the public — that is public service, not the other way around."
- Shelley Berkley, Candidate for Mayor, Las Vegas, says she takes this concept very seriously, noting that sometimes elected officials don’t keep this in mind. - Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
"How many times can we fill Allegiant Stadium?"
- John Katsilometes, Daily Entertainment Columnist, LVRJ, says we’ve seen several instances where performers could have easily doubled the Allegiant Stadium size, explaining it’s more about the frequency of times we can fill the stadium versus one-off events. - Friday, July 7, 2023.
"The rest of the state — the rural areas — we kind of forget about them."
- Stavros Anthony, Lt. Governor, Nevada, says he hears that while Las Vegas and Reno both have a robust tourism support system, the rest of the state is often forgotten. He explains his primary job is to let people know what is happening in the entire state of Nevada and will be doing roadshows to encourage people to explore all corners of the Silver State. - Thursday, July 6, 2023.
"That’s why we’re planning together."
- Michelle Romero, Mayor of Henderson, NV, says the Ivanpah Airport is a huge undertaking which will take a lot of focus from the county, explaining the subsidiary projects will “fall on Henderson’s shoulders.” She says they’ll make sure they have the support system in place that will make the airport viable and healthy. - Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
"How do we get to play together in this sandbox?"
- Bo Bernhard, VP Economic Development, UNLV, discusses 2,000 acres the campus has next to the Nellis Air Force Base. He adds there are opportunities to think with other leaders in the valley on what to do “with this campus that is a canvas” to grow Las Vegas in both community and intellectual capital. - Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
"We need folks with more life experiences because it gives you a different perspective."
- Peter Guzman, President, Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, says there’s a need to have more business people represented in the legislature, raising questions like whether we need full-time legislators or to pay people more in order to have more seasoned people. - Friday, June 30, 2023.
"Ideas are where everything starts, and then you have to plant the seed that everything in life is marketing."
- George Harris, Chairman, Nevadans for Sound Government, discusses his book to help up-and-coming entrepreneurs get into business. He says someone doesn’t have to be born an entrepreneur, rather there has to be an atmosphere developed where you can grow if you have an idea. - Thursday, June 29, 2023.
"That’s really our future."
- Tick Segerblom, Clark County Commissioner, District E, says he sees other events like concerts happening at the planned A’s stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. He thinks this is where the real economic benefit will be, noting that the downside with having 80 games is that there won’t be as many dates available. - Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
"It’s definitely a rich man’s sport."
- Virginia Valentine, President & CEO, Nevada Resort Association, says of Formula 1 calling it a “very high-end event.” She earlier notes that they’re very excited to have the event in Las Vegas. - Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
