Senator Kieckhefer's Across The Aisle

Latest Episodes:

What's happening with Clark County Schools? John Vellardita joins us to discuss re-opening. Across The Aisle: In Session - Episode 1 Feb 20, 2021

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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.

The Nevada Recovery - Peter Guzman, President of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce & Ken Evans, President of the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce Nov 25, 2020

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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.

The Nevada Recovery - Prominence Health Nov 11, 2020

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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.

Across the Aisle: The Nevada Day Special Oct 30, 2020

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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!

The Nevada Recovery - Dr. Kahn, Dean of the UNLV School of Medicine: Episode 5 Oct 20, 2020

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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!

The Nevada Recovery - Dr. Tony Slonim, President of Renown Health: Episode 4 Oct 13, 2020

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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.

The Nevada Recovery - Episode 3: City of Henderson and Carson City Chamber of Commerces Sep 29, 2020

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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.

The Nevada Recovery: Commercial and residential development. Par Tolles, C.E.O. of Tolles Development Company and Nicole Bloom, Division President of Richmond American Homes join me. Sep 15, 2020

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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.

Introducing "The Nevada Recovery" Episode: 1 Sep 01, 2020

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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.

John Vellardita, Executive Director of The Clark County Education Association: Episode 15 Jul 28, 2020

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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.