The Middle Ground

City Leadership & Nurse Advocacy: A Look at Las Vegas with Francis Allen-Palenske & SEIU 1107

Tom Letizia

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Franciss Allen-Palenske to discuss her re-election campaign, accomplishments from her first term, and her plans to tackle public safety, homelessness, and economic growth in the next four years.

In the second half of the show, Michelle Maese, President of SEIU Local 1107, and Jody Dominick, RN and Secretary-Treasurer, join the conversation to break down Senate Bill 182 — landmark legislation that would establish safe staffing limits for nurses in Nevada. They share how the bill could reduce burnout, improve patient outcomes, and protect frontline healthcare workers.

From city council priorities to the future of healthcare in Nevada, this episode covers the policies and people shaping our communities.