AD25 And Two Views of Government: Ginsburg Calls Hatch “Too Extreme”
Ginsburg is challenging La Rue Hatch in AD 25. Their policy differences are substantial, and a campaign mailer paints her as a political extremist who doesn’t represent her district.
Eddie Gomez an Unusual Reno Ward 4 Challenger with an Odd Alliance
Incumbent Meghan Ebert faces a challenge from Eduardo “Eddie” Javier Gomez Meza, a 25-year-old restaurant owner with no previous elected office and a whole host of issues.
Why Are Washoe County Judicial Races Uncontested?
As Washoe County voters prepare to cast ballots this November 3rd, they will find something unusual on the judicial portion of the ballot: most races aren’t races at all.
Reno Muni Court Needs to End Mandatory Drug Testing That Burdens Poor Defendants
Defendants in Muni Court are ordered to do ongoing mandatory drug testing despite not being charged with drug offenses, while Justice Court does a risk-based assessment.
WCSD’s Capital Spending Plan Is Out of Sync with Falling Enrollment
A data‑driven look at declining enrollment, oversized building plans, and the neglect of basic student infrastructure and playgrounds at WCSD.
Flock Cameras in Reno: a Growing Crisis of Public Trust
With increasing awareness of Flock’s failures and threat to privacy people in Reno are protesting and want the cameras to be gone. Here’s a look at why.
Schieve Says That Reno Is Booming. So Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
Mayor Hillary Schieve tells the story of a city transformed in her exit interview with Sam Shad, but is Life in Reno Better for the Residents?
A Look at Where Marshall and Taylor Stand on the Issues from Reno’s Mayoral Forum
The Nevada Independent’s mayoral forum at UNR presented both candidates on stage, answering the same questions. This article summarizes the questions and answers.
Jacobs’ Signs, a Lawsuit, and a Judge Being Removed
The battle over Jacobs’ Neon Line District evolved from branding to Reno’s most revealing political conflict that indicates why Judge Connie Steinheimer was removed.
How to Hold Public Officials Accountable for Their Ethics Violations and Conflicts of Interest
Here's a plan for citizens to file complaints, and to demand that action be taken for ethics violations and conflicts of interest situations.