The S360 Nevada team wishes you all a happy holiday season!

S360 Welcomes Newest Addition,

Brett Scolari

Strategies 360’s Nevada practice expands with the addition of government relations expert Brett Scolari. With over twenty years of experience, Brett has a proven track record of navigating complex regulatory frameworks through a blend of relationship building, legal knowledge, political savvy, and policy expertise. In his role as Vice President of Government Relations for S360 Nevada, Brett will advocate on behalf of clients to advance their interests in the Nevada Legislature and with key stakeholders at every level of government.

Brett previously served as General Counsel and Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Tryke Companies where he oversaw their day-to-day legal, regulatory, political and government affairs activities and strategies. 

Latin Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas

Photos from the Latin Chamber of Commerce's annual celebration and awards, which was attended by Vice President Edith Duarte and Office Manager Roshell Gist.

2022 Honolulu, Hawaii

Strategies 360 held a reception in Honolulu for Governor-elect, Josh Green. Pictured here is EVP John Oceguera, VP William Horne and the newly elected Governor of Hawaii Josh Green. 

Las Vegas Desert Dogs Lacrosse Clinic

The Las Vegas Desert Dogs held a free clinic to youth members of the Indigenous community. Lacrosse has roots in Indigenous cultures, and this was a great opportunity for the youth to learn about the sport. S360’s Senior Manager of Government Affairs Jennifer Lanahan and Office Manager Roshell Gist attended the clinic to show support to the cause. 

Political

Hot Ones

As part of S360's Winter Celebration Events, the Nevada team tested their tastebuds eating increasingly hot wings as they discussed politics and government.

S360's VP Edith Duarte had the honor of participating on a panel of elected officials and community leaders to discuss the state of Latino representation in Nevada politics and what needs to be addressed in the upcoming legislative session.

Nationwide, Record Number of Women Serving in State Legislatures in 2023

In 2018, Nevada became the first state in the U.S. to have women serve in more than 50% of its state legislative districts. As of election day this year, women currently hold 31.1% of all state legislative offices.  According to the Center for American Women and Politics, there will be at least 2,396 women serving in state legislatures nationwide in 2023, making up 32.5% of seats in state legislatures.  There are still 10 “too close to call” races for women across the nation so these numbers are subject to change. 

Former President Trump’s DOJ Investigation Brought to Nevada

The Justice Department’s investigation into former President Donald Trump led to the Clark County elections division receiving a subpoena. Nevada is one of six key states in which Trump lost to President Joe Biden. Specifically, Clark County was one of the key jurisdictions in which Trump sought to undermine or overturn election results. The subpoena requests any and all communications to, from or involving Trump and his campaign between June 1, 2020, and January 20, 2021. It also requests communications involving 19 other individuals, including lawyers Sidney Powell, Cleta Mitchell, Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman.

U.S. House Passes National Defense Authorization Act, Affects Nevada 

The Act contains a provision expanding and upgrading Fallon Naval Air Station in Churchill County and contains provisions authorizing spending for military and water resource purposes. 

Three new wilderness areas in Nevada were designated in the Act, as well as funding and land holdings for the Walker River Paiute Tribe and the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe. These two tribes will each receive $20 million in funding. A management plan for the land will be created by the Secretary of Interior within two years. 

20 Applicants Vying For Justice Court Judge In Pahrump 

The Justice of the Peace seat was formerly held by Kent Jasperson who passed away in August. 



Those applying for the open seat include Michele Fiore, former Las Vegas City Councilwoman; Leonardo Blundo, previous Nye County Commissioner; William Hockstedler, who ran and lost in the U.S. Senate Republican primary; Sharon Wehrly, former Nye County Sheriff; and William Carns, Nye County’s GOP Chair.  It is expected that the Nye County commissioners will appoint a replacement during a commission meeting on December 20th.

Rochelle Nguyen Expected to Replace Chris Brooks in Senate

It was announced in May that Senator Chris Brooks would resign from his position to pursue a career in the energy industry. According to the Nevada Independent, sources close to Nicole Cannizzaro, Senate Majority Leader, say she will be recommending the Clark County Commission appoint Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen to fill the vacant Senate seat. 

Steven Horsford Named Chair of Congressional Black Caucus, Becomes First Nevadan To Hold Title

The Congressional Black Caucus named Representative Steven Horsford as its chairman for the next legislative session of Congress. Horsford currently represents the 4^th Congressional District in Nevada, a community largely made up of minorities in northern Clark County.

The Caucus also announced an endorsement for Nevada’s bid to be named the first-in-the-nation primary. However, On December 2, the DNC voted South Carolina as the first primary state and eliminated Iowa as a first-in-the-nation primary state. 

$11.4 Billion In Tax Revenue Expected For 2023 – 2025 General Fund Budget

The Economic Forum is a five-member panel of private sector business experts who forecast tax revenues for Nevada’s two-year budget cycles prior to legislative sessions. During Nevada’s Economic Forum meeting on December 5, 2022, it was projected that there would be a 2.9% tax revenue increase over the next two years. The Forum also projected $11.4 billion in tax revenues to build the next two-year general fund budget.  Most of the tax revenues come from sales and gaming taxes.  The Economic Forum will set a final revenue projection used to determine the two-year general fund budget in May. 

Hard Rock To Operate The Mirage Through 2023 Before ‘Billions’ In Renovation

Hard Rock International CEO Jim Allen told the Gaming Control Board last week the company, which is owned by Florida’s Seminole Indian Tribe, will take much of next year to finalize plans for a complete remodel of The Mirage. Allen said the property would operate as The Mirage through 2023 before it’s closed and renovated over the course of a 26-month to 30-month project. Billions in renovations will include an infinity pool deck and a 500-foot to 660-foot guitar-shaped hotel tower. Two other features at The Mirage, the Secret Garden and the Dolphin Habitat, have been closed to the public and will be demolished as part of the redevelopment.

Lithium Recycler Making Near-Record Investment, Gets $105 Million In Nevada Tax Abatements

A lithium battery recycling company based in Carson City has received more than $105 million in tax abatements from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors. The company, Redwood Materials, announced a $1.1 billion capital investment, the second largest in GOED’s history behind Tesla. Gov. Steve Sisolak is projecting the return on investment to be $5.6 billion for the state. Redwood is required to add 150 jobs in the first two years, growing their workforce to 450 employees by 2027.

Reid Airport Draws a Record 5M Passengers, Plans Parking Upgrades

Harry Reid International Airport made history with over 5 million visitors in a single month. Airport officials have announced plans to upgrade the airport’s parking options next year.

Statewide Gaming Revenue

Nevada has already surpassed last year’s gaming revenue totals. Here’s a look at the gaming revenue totals over the past 4 years. (We are still awaiting November statistics).



As a reminder, October marked the 20^th consecutive month of over $1 billion in gaming revenue in the state of Nevada. We are still waiting on November statistics. When compared to October last year there is a 3.6% increase in gaming revenue. When compared to pre-pandemic October 2019, gaming revenue for October 2022 has increased 22.1%.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Asked to Address Western Drought Issues

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, along with 13 other Western based Senators, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for an improvement on western drought combating practices. In the letter, the Senators said the USDA was failing to adequately utilize its resources to tackle the current drought issues in the West. 

Washoe School Board – District 3

Alex Woodley has been appointed to serve District E through 2025 via a ranked-choice voting like system. This district covers northwest section of Reno and parts of Lemmon and Panther Valleys. Angie Taylor previously served District E but was elected to the Nevada Assembly during the recent election. 

On December 12, 1980, American oil tycoon Armand Hammer pays $5,126,000 at auction for a notebook containing writings by the legendary artist, Leonardo Da Vinci.



December 13, 2000, Vice President Al Gore concedes defeat to George W. Bush in his bid for the presidency, following weeks of legal battles over the recounting of votes in Florida.

On December 16, 1773 at Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor. This midnight raid became known as the “Boston Tea Party."

On December 17, 1903 near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft.

On December 13, 1867, the Central Pacific Railroad reached Nevada from California. By the end of 1868, the railroad was bound for Utah.