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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.

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.