Senator Kieckhefer's Across The Aisle

It's been almost a year since Governor Sisolak shut down schools and Clark County remains closed. I'm joined today by Clark County Education Association Executive Director, John Vellardita to discuss what is being done to re-open schools this year, state funding, and a proposed tax increase his union has put forward. "Across The Aisle: In Session" is a new series dedicated to providing full transparency and an inside look at The 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature.

Joining me today on "Across the Aisle: The Nevada Recovery" is Peter Guzman, President, and CEO of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce & Ken Evans, President of the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce. We are going to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on diverse small businesses in our state and discuss what some solutions may be to ensure that there is equity in our recovery.

Today on “Across the Aisle: The Nevada Recovery” we speak with Kamal Jemmoua, C.E.O. of Prominence Health Plan! We will discuss affordable care organizations, a shift to value-based healthcare, and how healthcare can play a role in the economic development of Nevada.

Today we have a special edition of “Across the Aisle” to celebrate The Silver State. Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen, Assemblyman Steve Yeager and State Senator Yvanna Cancela join me to share their uniquely Nevadan stories and to chat about the state we all love and call home. One common theme you will find throughout this episode is the overwhelming sense of pride you can feel for our state!

Today on "Across the Aisle: The Nevada Recovery" I am joined by Dr. Kahn, Dean of the UNLV School of Medicine. Dr. Kahn joins us to discuss ways we can potentially keep doctors in the state, health services in southern Nevada, and what we can look forward to in the future of medical education!

Today on Across the Aisle I'm joined by Tony Slonim, President and CEO of Renown Health. Dr. Slonim, a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Public Health Service, shares his perspective on where we stand in combating the pandemic, healthcare, and how the “Healthy NV Project” is helping our community.

Today on Across the Aisle I'm joined by Scott Muelrath, President/C.E.O of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and Ronni Hannaman, Executive Director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. We’re going to talk about the two cities economies, what they faced during this pandemic and what the future might look like.

Today on Across the Aisle I am joined by Par Tolles, C.E.O. of Tolles Development Company, and Nicole Bloom, Division President of Richmond American Homes. We discuss both commercial & residential development and how COVID-19 has affected that industry. As we move forward with our "New Normal" we need to focus on our recovery. Join me every other Tuesday for a new episode of "Across the Aisle: The Nevada Recovery". You’ll hear conversations with industry leaders, educators, activists, and citizens from across Nevada. We’ll explore lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how we move forward in this new era. From tourism to health care and technology to equality, we’ll look for ways we can actively work together to make sure Nevadans can thrive in our new normal.

I’m happy to announce the launch of a new series of podcasts I’m calling “The Nevada Recovery” This series will explore the future of our state, and what we should be doing to ensure our horizon is as bright as it can possibly be. Over the next few months, you’ll hear conversations with industry leaders, educators, activists, and citizens from across Nevada. We’ll explore lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how we move forward in this new era. From tourism to health care and technology to equality, we’ll look for ways we can actively work together to make sure Nevadans can thrive in our new normal. To kick off the series, I’m happy to have as my guest today Mr. Jeremy Aguero to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on Nevada’s economy and where he sees it going from here.

The 31st Special Session recently wrapped. John Vellardita, Executive Director of The Clark County Education Association joins me to discuss the fallout from the session and to discuss the concern teachers have with going back to school during COVID-19.

June is “Pride Month”! Today on Across the Aisle we speak with Tim Haughinberry, President of the Gay Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce and Backbar USA, to learn more about how this chamber differs from others . We also discuss the historic Supreme Court ruling that says LGBTQ+ Americans legally cannot be fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Today’s episode of “Across the Aisle” is a special re-broadcast of the “Justice and Injustice: Learning with Legislators” panel I was a part of yesterday.

Sheriff Darrin Balaam and Eddy House C.E.O. Diaz Dixon join me for a special “roundtable” to discuss the black lives matter protests, racial relations in Northern Nevada, and how we can make long-lasting and tangible change as a community.

One thing I have heard a lot lately is “what is happening with my unemployment?” Today we are joined by the interim director of D.E.T.R. to ask about the holdup, the system's shortcomings and how she is fixing the problem.

Today we talk to Ann Silver from the Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Mary Beth from The Vegas Chamber of Commerce about the effects of COVID-19 on the business community and how the chambers are helping .

Governor Sisolak announced on Tuesday that the rest of the school year will be finished through “distance learning”. How are students handling this? Jhone Ebert, The SuperIntendent of Public Instruction, joins us to talk about ”The new normal” and what that means for the next school year, the budget and the daily lives of students.

The LVCVA announced a grim budget cut to the next fiscal year. Steve Hill of the LVCVA joins us to talk about how COVID-19 has affected Las Vegas and shares some ideas on how we can move forward.

The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis. What will the industry have to do to adapt to “the new normal”? What will be the “New Normal”? Chef and restaurateur, Mark Estee joins me to discuss this issue. This is the 3rd part in our special COVID-19 series to help spread info and resources in this unprecedented time. Check out our other episodes for more.

Fewer medical supplies, scarcity of test kits, and additional strain on our medical system all make for a dangerous combination if not handled properly. Dr. Anderson, Emergency Department Medical Director at Northern Nevada Medical Center joins me to discuss how COVID-19 differs from the common flu and discusses important facts you need to know to keep your family and our community as a whole protected.

We have a special edition of “Across the Aisle” for Episode 5. Heather Korbulic from Nevada Health Link remotely joins me to discuss the special enrollment period recently announced by the state and how this can help alleviate some of the stress and impact done to those affected by COVID-19. Listen for more including how FREE COVID-19 testing will work.

On this episode, we are joined by editor and founder of The Nevada Independent, Jon Ralston. How will shield laws protect online publishers? What can or can not be considered a source of news? We discuss this issue, a new independent contractor law in California that could affect freelance reporters and we take a look at how a news outlet like The Nevada Independent can truly stay independent while raising funds.

Attorney General, Aaron Ford joins us to talk about Nevada's new gun laws, building positive relationships, Yucca Mountain and the execution of a new Supreme Court ruling.

This episode we go across the aisle with Reno City Councilmember, Oscar Delgado to talk about politics at the local level as well as healthcare in the Biggest Little City. Music provided by Joe Goodkin

We talk to Assembly Woman Jill Tolles about policymaking and politics and the difference between the two and we also speak to Kyle Davis from The Nevada Conservation League about the legislative scorecard.