LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: * * * Here's how UNLV's radiochemistry program is building a diverse workforce for the nation's nuclear energy sector. * * * UNLV is one of the few universities in the nation that is allowed to use a number of radioactive isotopes in its labs not typically seen at the university level. This unique access offers unprecedented research opportunities and a proven way for Ph.D. stu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 (TNSper) -- Adler University issued the following news release: Kevin Osten-Garner, Psy.D., Executive Director and Chief Psychologist of Adler Community Health Services, has been appointed to the Southern Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board by the Governor of Nevada. The Southern Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board is one of five distinct regional boards in Nevada. The Board is composed of community leaders, health care and treatment providers, law enforcemen  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 20 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 19, 2022: The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal process and has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective for children as young as 6 months old. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this afternoon. The Moderna two-do  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on June 22, 2022: Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced Nevada has obtained a $1.25 million multistate settlement with Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line as part of a coalition of 46 attorneys general. The settlement follows an investigation into a 2019 data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 180,000 Carnival employees and customers nationwide, including 2,94  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release and letter on June 22, 2022: Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares have led a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general urging Congress to take action regarding copycat THC edibles. In a letter sent to congressional leadership, the attorneys general explain that these products are designed to look like popular snack items and ha  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 21 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Governor Steve Sisolak announced he made his quarterly State salary donation of $27,484.61 to Nevada's K-12 public schools, totaling more than $320,000 in contributions since taking office in January 2019. After the disbursements are made, the Governor will have donated to 320 Title I elementary, middle and high schools all across the state. Governor Sisolak promised before he was elected to dona  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 22 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the Interim Finance Committee has approved another set of work programs aimed at lowering costs for Nevada families using American Rescue Plans funds. "Today was a big step forward for Nevada families. By supporting our families through these programs, we're supporting Nevada's workforce and our economy," said Governor Sisolak. "I'm grateful to our dedicate  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on June 21, 2022: The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal process and has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective for children as young as 6 months old. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington this afternoon. The Moderna two-dose vaccine ser  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 20 (TNStalk) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following Q&A with visiting Fulbright scholar Sadia Shaukat: * * * Visiting Fulbright scholar examines teacher quality here in Las Vegas to bring improvements in training back to Pakistan. * * * Sadia Shaukat has come a long way - nearly 8,000 miles -- to drive improvements in education policy back in her home country of Pakistan. After a stint in Australia, the Fulbright visiting scholar is calling   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: * * * UNLV teams up with the region's Weapons of Mass Destruction Working Group. * * * As a top research university, our campuses are dotted with dozens of buildings housing labs that use chemicals and radioactive materials. When our faculty, staff, and students work with these materials to perform ground-breaking research, it's important they are trained to do so in a safe man  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: * * * UNLV expert Dr. Jeffrey Cummings explains how a new lab expands UNLV's neuroscience research capabilities. * * * Alzheimer's disease is a growing global public health challenge with more than 6 million Americans living with neurodegenerative disease right now and an growing population of individuals who may soon face cognitive disorders as they age. Closer to home, the A  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 20 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release: The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal process and has unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective for children as young as 6 months old. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the governors of Washington, California, Nevada and Oregon this afternoon. The Moderna two-dose vaccine series and   more