Vegas Verdict

Ballot Question #3: Rank Choice Voting

Nevada currently has a closed-primary system. This means that only voters who are registered with a specific political party can vote in that party's primary election. This November, Nevada voters will get to choose if they want to move forward with Ranked-choice voting (RCV) . This is a voting system where voters rank candidates by preference instead of choosing just one. If no candidate receives a majority of the first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and votes for that candidate are redistributed to voters' next choices. This process repeats until a candidate wins with more than 50% of the vote. Guests: Dr. Sondra Cosgrove, Professor of Social Sciences, CSN Emily Persaud-Zamora, Executive Director- Silver State Voices

Tryeek Hill Restrained - Was It Excessive Force?

NFL Superstar wide-receiver Tryeek Hill was pulled over and detained by Miami-Dade Police shortly before his opening season football game on Sunday. Several videos of the incident, including police body-cam footage detail the events that took place following the traffic stop. The officers involved are on paid-suspension pending an investigation. All major parties involved, including the NFL, Police, Police Unions, etc have issued statements. Hill’s agent says the restraining officer should be released from his job. Vegas Verdict is asking that question also: Should the restraining officer be fired? Host: Gerard Ramalho Guests: Patty Davidson,Host, betmoneyhoney.com [http://betmoneyhoney.com] & Tony Abbatangelo, The Vegas Lawyers

Is It Time for “Rent Control” in Nevada?

Renters in our state will tell you affordable apartments are scarce, and because of inflation many residents are being priced out. The Biden administration expressed interest in a federal form of rent control, capping annual rent-increases at 5-percent. Would that type of measure stabilize our market, and would it protect low and fixed-income families? What about the lack of inventory in Southern Nevada? Would a rent-control mandate discourage developers from building new properties? Our Vegas Verdict panel will debate pros and cons. Host: Gerard Ramalho Guests: Francesca Gilbert, The Gilbert Team, Real Estate Advocate & Ryan Hamilton, Clark County Commission Candidate, Dist. A

Should Driving the Wrong Way Be Considered a Misdemeanor?

Did you know in Nevada driving the wrong way on the highway is considered a civil matter? Assemblyman Brian Hibbetts has submitted a bill draft request (BDR) to make the crime a misdemeanor. How is this not a crime already? There have been more than a half-dozen wrong way fatal crashes in Nevada so far this year (2024). Why does this keep happening, and will tougher laws help to preent further tragedies? Host: Gerard Ramalho Guests: Tony Abbatangelo, The Vegas Lawyers & Brian Hibbetts, Assemblyman (NV) Dist. 13

Is Nevada Ready for Voter ID?

After receiving the number of signatures required, the Voter ID Initiative sponsored by Repair The Vote NV (PAC) will appear on this November’s ballot. Proponents argue it’s needed in order to ensure the voting process is transparent, and only those eligible are allowed to vote. Opponents argue this unfairly disenfranchises certain groups, minorities, the elderly, etc… who may not have an ID or the means to obtain one. How big an issue is this for Nevada’s immigrant community? How will Nevada vote? Host: Gerard Ramalho Guests: Patrick Lindemann, Immigration Attorney BestImmigrationLawyer.com [http://BestImmigrationLawyer.com] & Dave Gibbs, Repair The Vote NV (PAC)