LETTER: The reality of state and local government policy in Las Vegas

Construction crews hoist a barrier, right, during a topping off ceremony for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock building, on Thursday, April. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las Vegas Review-Journal) @btesfaye

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LETTER: Government and ‘red tape’

Diane L. Rhodes Henderson

December 16, 2023 - 9:02 pm

After 25 years of living in the Las Vegas Valley, I can describe a major governmental policy in a single sentence:

Our (local, county, state) government uses tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands or millions of taxpayer dollars to “invest” in a sports-related or entertainment-related event or venue to which the vast majority of locals will be unable to afford to go.

It’s never described that way, of course, but that’s the reality.

LETTER: Pertitent facts

Anne Merriman Henderson

January 15, 2025 - 9:01 pm

More to the story of the man who went on Strip stabbing rampage.

LETTER: California fires hit close to home

Judy Kurzynowski Henderson

January 15, 2025 - 9:00 pm

Why are so many people looking to place blame for the devastating fires happening in California instead of looking to help?

LETTER: California fires and priorities

Darlien C. Breeze Las Vegas

January 15, 2025 - 9:00 pm

I read that Los Angeles won’t use ocean water to put out fires because the salt will harm the equipment.

LETTER: Government and ‘red tape’

P. Steven Demchak Las Vegas

January 14, 2025 - 9:01 pm

The term “red tape” paints with a mighty wide brush.

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

LETTER: Rosen should support Hegseth for defense secretary

Michael Dakduk Henderson

January 14, 2025 - 9:01 pm

It would be nice to see Sen. Rosen rise to the occasion and be a moderate voice in the room.

LETTER: Guns in the home for protection

Lev Schneiderman Las Vegas

January 13, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Most law-abiding American citizens do not know whether they or a family member will ever have to come face to face with an evil person.

LETTER: LA fires and linguistic precision

Omprakash Kolluri Las Vegas

January 13, 2025 - 9:01 pm

“Seeing is believing” would have been a more appropriate headline. When you see the extent of the devastation, you begin to believe how horrific it has been.