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Michael Leonard 3/3/26 Michael Leonard 3/3/26

It's Official: What Kate Marshall’s Fundraiser Revealed About Her Platform

Kate is running for Mayor. A recent fundraiser — held at the home of a wealthy retired Reno attorney — offered a revealing snapshot of the candidate's emerging position.

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Michael Leonard 3/2/26 Michael Leonard 3/2/26

Billionaire Alex Meruelo and the Myth That GSR Needed Public Money

A decade of Meruelo’s acquisitions, capital projects, and political spending reveals the simple fact: the $61 million GSR TIF was meant to boost his return on investment.

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Michael Leonard 2/26/26 Michael Leonard 2/26/26

Beyond the Talking Points: What Reno’s Police Town Hall Really Revealed

Chief Kathryn Nance’s meeting revealed less about policy and more about the growing divide between law enforcement and the public.

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Michael Leonard 2/25/26 Michael Leonard 2/25/26

The Race Changed: What Benitez-Thompson’s Entry Means for Greg Kidd

The primary race for Nevada’s 2nd District shifts from an open lane to a defining contest between establishment experience and outsider reform for Democrat contenders.

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Michael Leonard 2/24/26 Michael Leonard 2/24/26

The GSR Deal, the Donations, the Politics of Development and Tax Giveaways

The GSR arena has evolved into one of the most politically charged issues in the Reno’s recent history. At stake is a $61 million TIF deal, and political alignment, and public trust.

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Michael Leonard 2/19/26 Michael Leonard 2/19/26

What WCSD’s Ledger Reveals About Governance, and Litigation

This article examines the school district’s payments to its general counsel, McDonald Carano Wilson LLP, the same firm embroiled in the Judge Robb scandal and we find payments that raise questions.

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Michael Leonard 2/18/26 Michael Leonard 2/18/26

Judicial Complaint: What a Mother Alleged About Judge Bridget Robb

Judge Briget Robb isn’t new to controversy. Several women have told me about their experiences in her court. One shared her detailed story with me, and it is revealing.

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Michael Leonard 2/17/26 Michael Leonard 2/17/26

Meet “Chip” Evans: Failed Ventures, Cleantech Startups and Political Activism

This is the story of a man who has engaged in failed ventures, clean tech energy promises, political ambitions, and is currently stoking the political flames as he gains notoriety.

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Michael Leonard 2/11/26 Michael Leonard 2/11/26

Why Reno’s Downtown “Activation” Program Keeps Failing

Reno officials are once again celebrating “public space activation” — a familiar phrase that has become City Hall shorthand for festivals, light installations, DJs, and pop-up events.

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Michael Leonard 2/10/26 Michael Leonard 2/10/26

Reno’s Economic Boom Is Leaving Residents Behind: A Look at the Numbers

Here's what EDAWN's State of the Economy presentation really tells us about life in Reno.

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