Washoe schools’ administrators are looking ahead to Nevada’s legislative session when budget decisions impacting education will be addressed.
Jeri Davis

Jeri Davis
Jeri Davis came to Reno from rural Nevada in 2004 to study anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. In 2012, she returned to the university for a master’s degree in journalism. She is the former associate and news editor of the Reno News & Review and is a recipient of first-place Nevada Press Association awards for investigative and business reporting. Jeri is passionate about Nevada’s history, politics and communities.
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Members of the Sunrise Movement held banners advocating for the Green New Deal in a small demonstration near an I-80 on-ramp.
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Hospital workers picket outside of Saint Mary’s—again (updated)
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisMembers of the Communications Workers of America picketed outside Saint Mary’s hospital after struggling for almost a year to negotiate a contract.
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Development and drought have changed the fire landscape in Reno, creating increased risk for some neighborhoods near the Wildland Urban Interface.
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Pandemic, education and economy highlighted in State of the State address
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisIn his address, the governor stressed the myriad ways the global COVID-19 pandemic has affected Nevadans in every job sector across the state.
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Possible changes to Washoe County Health Board draw questions, criticism
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisElected officials on Wednesday will meet to consider ways in which they might increase their influence over the Washoe County District Board of Health.
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Congressional delegation responds to U.S. Capitol insurrection, threats of further violence
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisWith only two days before Inauguration Day, Nevada’s Congressional delegation responds to recent violence and threats of more.
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2020 brought sharp increase in Nevadans seeking mental health resources
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisNAMI Nevada recorded a 217% increase in call volume to its Nevada Helpline in 2020, a sharp increase in people requesting mental health resources.
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The Jan. 17 far-right armed protest at the State Capitol that was touted more than a week in advance never materialized.
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Carson Sheriff: Law enforcement prepared for protests leading up to Inauguration Day
By Jeri DavisBy Jeri DavisCarson City Sheriff Kenneth Furlong, his deputies and other area law enforcement agencies are prepared for planned protests in the capital between now and Inauguration Day on Jan. 20.