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ArticleMarch 13, 2026

Fire Consolidation Talk Returns — Haven’t We Heard This Before?

Memories of the 8 3rd Nevada Legislative Session came rushing back when we saw a notice for a Regional Fire Services Study meeting scheduled for March 19 . The meeting was pushed out by the City of Reno — which is interesting timing given the city is dealing with the ongoing issues surrounding

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ArticleApril 16, 2025

Trash Talk

As local governments scramble to patch their leaking financial ships—with Washoe County, Sparks, and Reno all millions in the red—they've settled on the usual solution: deeper dives into taxpayer pockets. Increased fees, passed on charges, some say, sales tax hikes are circling the drain, and "

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