The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” is one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation in recent history. But what does it really mean for Nevadans? Join Sierra Nevada Forums as a panel of experts breaks down the financial and social impacts of this complex bill.
Topics will include:
With backgrounds in economics, politics, health care, and small business, our panel will bring clarity to this complex law and offer insight into how it may affect Nevadans, their families, and their communities.
RSVP Encouraged:
Registration is not required, but it helps us plan for materials and seating.
Let us know you're coming!
Topics will include:
- Tax changes and revenue cuts
- Shifts in health and human services, including Medicaid and SNAP
- Effects on Nevada’s small businesses
- Who benefits, who doesn’t, and when changes will roll out
With backgrounds in economics, politics, health care, and small business, our panel will bring clarity to this complex law and offer insight into how it may affect Nevadans, their families, and their communities.
RSVP Encouraged:
Registration is not required, but it helps us plan for materials and seating.
Let us know you're coming!
| Event Details Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Location: Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall Address: 511 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703 Admission: Free and open to the public Hosted by: Sierra Nevada Forums Media Sponsors: KUNR Public Radio and The Nevada Appeal |
Meet Our Speakers
  | Tabitha Mueller Capital Bureau Chief, The Nevada Independent Moderator Tabitha Mueller is the Capital Bureau Chief for The Nevada Independent, where she leads political and legislative reporting. Her work has received numerous awards for excellence and impact, including Journalist of Merit from the Nevada Press Association. Tabitha focuses on the human stories behind policy and accountability. Fred Lokken Professor of Political Science, Truckee Meadows Community College Panelist Professor Lokken has spent more than two decades teaching political science at TMCC. In addition to his academic leadership roles, he is widely recognized as a commentator on Nevada and national politics. He frequently provides expert analysis for local and national media, helping audiences understand today’s political issues. |
 | Elliott Parker, Ph.D. Chair of Economics, University of Nevada, Reno Panelist Dr. Parker is a professor and chair of the Economics Department at UNR. His research examines how policies impact economies both globally and in Nevada, with a focus on migration, inequality, and fiscal policy. He has written extensively on Nevada’s recovery from the Great Recession and teaches courses ranging from international trade to comparative economics. |
 | Stacie Weeks, JD, MPH Director, Nevada Health Authority Panelist Weeks was appointed Director of the Nevada Health Authority in 2025 after serving as the state’s Medicaid Director. She has led major health care reforms, including expanding Medicaid managed care and improving children’s behavioral health services. With experience in both Nevada and Minnesota, she brings a strong background in health policy and innovation. |
 | Randi Thompson Owner, Randi Thompson Consulting Panelist Thompson has more than 30 years of experience in public relations and government affairs. She has lobbied at the Nevada Legislature since the early 1990s and works closely with small businesses to help them navigate the challenges of changing laws and regulations. In addition to her consulting work, she remains deeply active in Northern Nevada community organizations. |
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