Washington. Its the only statewide nevada news program produced in washington, d. C. Every week, eye on washington takes you straight to capitol hill for a discussion with nevadas delegation and other leaders about the federal matters that matter to you. Todays topic, there is nothing small about Small Business. Were going to look at its importance to nevadas and this nations economy. And my special guests today are jill lagan, the president and ceo of the Boulder City Chamber of commerce, and mr. Tray abney, the director of chamber of renosparks and northern nevada. Thanks both of you for being here today. Thank you. Thank you. Its my pleasure. Well, if the economy is a body, Small Business is its spine. And today on eye on washington, were going to discuss the importance of Small Business. Well tell you the top concerns of my guests and their Small Business members. And well look at delegation efforts on Small Business. Now, we have all heard the phrase Small Business is the but what
Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construction areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk in just a few hours. Be a big step closer to landing the raiders. The Stadium Committee is meeting again. They could pick the site of the stadium. And send off their recommendations to the governor. Fox5a Alyssa Deitsch joins us live at unlv, where a meeting will be held today. And alyssa. A worldclass entertainer is taking a lot of interest in bringing the team to vegas. Mr. Las vegas himself says hes very interested in getting involved in bringing the raiders to vegas. He could be here later this morning. The tourism and Infrastructure Committee is expected to vote on an nfl satdium proposal. To send to state lawmakers and the governor. Clark county chairman Steve Sisolak tells fox5 theres a good chance a site will finally get approved today. According
Started it. And a longanticipated win sot sen. Bernie sanders president ial candidate thank you New Hampshire for Bernie Sanders sot sen. Bernie sanders president ial candidate together we have sent a message that will echo from wall street to washington. Hillary clinton who won here in 2008 still confident. Sot Hillary Clinton president ial candidate now we take this campaign to the entire country where we will fight for every vote in every state. John kasich now projected by abc to come in second on the republican side . Natsot gov. John kasich president ial candidate theres magic in the air reporting. While the gop candidates now put their focus on South Carolina, Chris Christie says hes going home to decide whether hell stay in the race. . So what do the results from New Hampshire, mean for us here in nevada . The caucuses in nevada could be a game changer for the front runners. As kolo 8 news nows Catherine Van explains. The key groups that will make an impact in our caucuses are
I think it will be very difficult for mr. Mcconnell to explain how if the public concludes that this person is very well qualified that the senate should stand in the way simply for political reasons. Senate minority leader. Harry reid of nevada said he met with sandoval, and thinks he would make a Good Supreme Court justice. Reid also has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for the presidency. Shes a person who is a very quick learner, all you need to do is look at what happened after 9 11. She did a good job. She fought for new york like ive never seen anyone fight for anything. Reids announcement comes after clintons victory. In saturdays nevada caucuses. This could give clinton a boost. Heading into next weeks super tuesday. When democrats will vote in 11 states. Now to an update on the future of wildcreek golf course. Which could be determined today. Convention and Visitors Authority is meeting this morning to decide course at north mccarran and sullivan, or sell to new owners. We
High pressure will bring well above average temperatures through friday for northeast california and western nevada. Temperatures will ease down, but remaining above average, for the weekend. It will be breezy friday, with a chance for showers mainly north of interstate 80 friday night and saturday morning. Ani story out of arizona. Police have identified the man accused of shooting his parents and two sisters before setting their phoenix morning. 26 year old alex buckner also died in the fire. As crews were trying to rescue people from the home. They were being shot at from the second floor. Police say buckner had a history of drug abuse. His youngest sister died. Were getting a look at surveillance photos showing michigan shooting suspect jason dalton inside a gun store just hours before police say he went on a shooting rampage in kalamazoo. Six people were killed in the shooting spree. And as the initial shock of this tragedy starts to subside. Support for the lives lost have reache