SACRAMENTO, California, April 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 24, 2021: The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal process and has concluded that use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Biotech) COVID-19 vaccine should resume in the western states. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this afternoon. On Friday, the U.S. Food and D  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 29 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. C084083): In re the Marriage of ELIZABETH ANNE WENDT and WILLIAM NICHOLAS PULLEN. ELIZABETH ANNE WENDT, Respondent, v. WILLIAM NICHOLAS PULLEN, Appellant; WINDHAM BREMER, as Trustee, etc., Respondent. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Nevada County, Robert Lynn Tamietti, Judge. Reversed. Law Office of Leslie J. Shaw and Leslie J. Shaw for Appellant. Gutierrez Marca and Will  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release: Two finance companies have agreed to waive balances totaling more than $126,000 to settle allegations that they illegally leased dogs in Massachusetts, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. As part of the settlement, the companies will transfer full ownership of dozens of dogs to Massachusetts consumers. The assurance of discontinuance with two Nevada-based companies Credo  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 30 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak highlighted the State's progress in COVID-19 immunization efforts for members of Nevada's hospitality and tourism workforce after touring the MGM Resorts vaccination clinic. "The work being done through extensive partnerships is tremendous. It's not only helping save lives by providing a blanket of protection against COVID-19, but it's helping get our economy back o  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 1 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Governor Sisolak's proposal to kickstart the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) was introduced in the Nevada State Senate. As highlighted in the Governor's State of the State Address, this proposal will help to launch infrastructure projects across Nevada , while creating thousands of good-paying construction jobs. "Infrastructure projects create real jobs for real people," said Governor Sisola  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 30 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak's proposal to create a State Public Health Resource Office house in the Division of Public and Behavioral Health was introduced in the Nevada State Senate. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deficiencies in the critical role public health preparedness plays in responding to public health and medical emergencies," said Gov. Sisolak. "Nevada's public health systems re  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 27 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced his intention to create a special joint committee to allow the continued analysis and exploration of Innovation Zones beyond the 2021 Legislative Session. The concept of Innovation Zones was introduced as one part of the Governor's Economic Action Plan during the 2021 State of the State address as a way to help advance new and innovative technologies and a  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 29 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak hosted a "Mentorship and Your Future" panel, as part of the Women's Leadership Series. The series of roundtable discussions are a way to continuing to highlight female leadership across the State and create connections to the next generation of leaders. "Mentorship matters, and whom you receive that mentorship from, along with seeing yourself represented in these sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: On the 100th day of the Biden Administration, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is launching a new digital video advertising campaign highlighting Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's work to deliver coronavirus relief to more Nevadans. "Over the past 100 days, Senator Cortez Masto has been working hard for Nevada, securing federal funding to help reopen our schools and get Nevadans b  more

MERCED, California, April 27 (TNSJou) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: Predicting the effects of forest fuel treatments is difficult and uncertain -- it is unclear whether the treatments are more helpful to forest health or streamflow. According to new research by disturbance ecohydrologist Ryan Bart and his colleagues at the Sierra Nevada Research Institute (SNRI), the answer is both, though not at the same time. Fuel treatments for forest management include   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 30, 2021: Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dante Valve Company, a family-owned, international manufacturer and distributor of valves and related products, will invest $1.9 million to expand its operation in the City of Norfolk. The company will add 10,000 square feet to its facility at 1324 Ballentine Boulevard to increase production and better serve its East Coast customers. Vi  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 26 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release on April 24, 2021: Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of resuming the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. The announcement comes after the FDA and CDC also authorized the restart of the J&J COVID vaccine. The Western States Workgroup, comprised of vaccine experts from Washington, California, Oregon and Nevada, has met to revie  more