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OPINION: Voters Deserve Better Verification of A Candidate’s Credentials And Background

August 8, 2024 3:50 pmAugust 8, 2024 1:52 pm

Running for governor doesn’t require a background check, but working for the governor does. In the past couple of years, I’ve spoken with hundreds of voters in Nevada and more than 90 percent of them believe that background checks are conducted on political candidates. This is not true. Not only...

Freedom is Disagreement: Recap of FreedomFest ’24

August 4, 2024 2:05 pmAugust 7, 2024 12:20 pm

The United States of America has historically been associated with the ideal of freedom. But in recent years, the popularity of freedom seems to be declining. Freedom of speech, we are told, is “dangerous” because it leads to “disinformation.” Many people disagree, yet they are concerned about political polarization. People...

Nevada GOP Leads the Charge for Election Integrity on ‘Protect the Vote’ Tour

July 20, 2024 1:29 pmJuly 22, 2024 9:59 am

As the Nevada Republican Party (NVGOP) Chairman, I am honored that our state is taking part in the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) “Protect the Vote” initiative, especially as Nevada takes center stage in our nation’s most critical election. Nevada is not just a battleground; it is the frontline in the fight to ensure our...

OPINION: Prescribed Fires Enhance Forest Resilience

July 16, 2024 12:30 pmJuly 30, 2024 11:07 pm

This opinion editorial serves as a rebuttal to “Burn Back Better? USFS Chief’s Letter Of Intent Provokes Revolt In The Firefighting Community“ One of the best methods for reducing the impact of wildfires to the forest is to reduce the number of trees per acre by thinning, leaving the larger...

OPINION–Under Fire: The Escalating Crises Of USFS Fire Policy In The West

July 12, 2024 11:17 amJuly 18, 2024 1:50 pm

Through the opening salvo of another red hot fire season, another cloud of calamity is rearing its ugly head: insurance companies running for the door, dropping policyholders like hot potatoes, doubling down on already skyrocketing insurance rates, and refusing new customer coverage plans like there’s no tomorrow. For many of...

OPINION: The Inflation Reduction Act Hinders Medical Innovation and Patient Access

July 1, 2024 10:54 amJuly 1, 2024 12:31 pm

During my forty plus years of practicing medicine, I have seen a lot of changes and many improvements, but one of the latest changes baffles me. The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) provisions regarding price controls on certain advanced medicines for Medicare patients, particularly the discrepancy in exemption periods between small-molecule...

OPINION: Rethinking Prescription Drug Costs–A Strategic Approach for Businesses

June 14, 2024 12:36 pm

Prescription drug costs are rising, and businesses and their employees are feeling the pinch more than ever. High-profile solutions from companies like GoodRx, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, and Amazon Pharmacy are capturing headlines and offering the promise of relief. While these innovations are welcome, they may differ from the...