RTC chief bullish on bird’s-eye view of transportation in the valley

As CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, M.J. Maynard’s job is to help make it easier for people to get around in the ... [RTC CHIEF BULLISH ON BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE VALLEY]( [As CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, M.J. Maynard’s job is to help make it easier for people to get around in the Las Vegas Valley. But contrary to some people’s perception, she says, the RTC’s mission goes way beyond providing public transit. “I think sometimes when people hear about the RTC, they say, ‘Oh, they’re the bus people.’ But we wear a lot of hats here,” said Maynard, who is coming up on her 15th year of leadership in the organization and has been the top administrator since 2019.]( [AS CBD PRODUCTS BECOME MORE MAINSTREAM, PET OWNERS EXPLORE BENEFITS FOR THEIR ANIMALS]( [Even though his small specialty pet food store sold CBD, or cannabidiol, products, Frank Shaw wasn’t convinced of their effectiveness. He changed his tune when his dog, a young Shar Pei named Gracie, became sick and stopped eating a couple of years ago. Out of desperation, Shaw, co-owner of Three Dog Bakery franchise in northwest Las Vegas, started smearing a ginger honey CBD product in Gracie’s mouth.]( [EDITORIAL: LAKE TAHOE’S GRIM OUTLOOK IS ALL THE MORE REASON TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE]( [While Las Vegas residents watch nervously as the water level falls at Lake Mead, our fellow Nevadans are also seeing the alarming effects of climate change on Lake Tahoe. In both cases, it’s a call for action on reducing global warming. Southern Nevadans are well aware of the situation at Lake Mead, which has reached historically low levels, but they may not be as familiar with the problems at Lake Tahoe.]( [FOR CANNABIS COMPLIANCE BOARD, DOWNTIME IS ALWAYS A MONTH AWAY]( [The Cannabis Compliance Board celebrated its first anniversary on July 1. It began with 44 employees and will grow to 93 by the middle of next year. “This investment is a recognition that the state sees great benefit and importance in a well-regulated cannabis industry,” says Tyler Klimas, who was appointed executive director of the board in September 2019.]( [STING DISCUSSES OPENING NIGHT OF HIS LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT CAESARS PALACE]( [Sting’s “My Songs” headlining residency at the Colosseum was first announced way back in April 2019, months before Celine Dion wrapped up her shows in the groundbreaking venue at Caesars Palace that was built for her first Las Vegas Strip production. Also a legacy artist with multiple Grammys, plenty of other accolades and dozens of familiar hits, Sting is definitely one of the biggest acts to line up a Vegas residency in recent years.]( WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: [Public-private effort could mean new homes as low as $208K for working Vegas families]( [How Las Vegas restaurants, other sectors are navigating the supply chain hurdles]( [Where I Stand: Thanks to Congress, the trick’s on us]( [With assist from Shaq, Doolittle center’s outdoor courts ready for prime time]( [Dadonov has become the Golden Knights’ unlikely closer in win streak]( [[Facebook] ]( [[Twitter] ]( Greenspun Media Group | 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [Unsubscribe {EMAIL}]( [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com