LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 25 (TNStalk) -- Battle Born Progress, an organization that says it empowers, engages and mobilizes Nevada voters, issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2023: * * * Takes Credit For Governor Sisolak's Work, And More In First Address * * * Tonight, Governor Joe Lombardo issued his first State of the State address, laying out his goals for the year ahead. This event is historically linked with the Governor's budget proposals. The address was riddled with attacks on   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 23 (TNStalk) -- Battle Born Progress, an organization that says it empowers, engages and mobilizes Nevada voters, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2023: * * * Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress * * * "50 years ago, Roe v. Wade provided a Constitutional right to an abortion, finally giving millions of people decision-making power over their futures and families. "Last year, the Supreme Court, captured by far-right extremists, overtur  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 26 (TNSper) -- The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education issued the following news release: Dale Erquiaga has been appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education by Gov. Steve Sisolak, representing Nevada. Erquiaga, who currently serves as acting chancellor for the Nevada System of Higher Education, will become one of the 48 commissioners from the 15 Western states and the U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States. Together,  more

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Jan. 24 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following analysis on Jan. 10, 2023, entitled "Geothermal Resources Offer an Off-Ramp From Risky, Costly Nuclear Project." The report was written by Dennis Wamsted. Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings * A Nevada geothermal proposal has the potential to be a less expensive, more certain option for a Utah utility than an unproven small modular reactor (SMR) with rising costs * The costs of the g  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 28 (TNSpp) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2023: People across the United States, and here in Nevada, are reacting to the footage released today of the Memphis Police killing of Tyre Nichols. Five officers have been fired and face murder charges in connection with Tyre's death. State advocates for racial justice and greater police accountability want to remind our community that there is a lot of work to do i  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 25 (TNSgov) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: PETA has just obtained a newly released citation and notification of penalty from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealing that the agency hit SeaQuest with a $4,500 fine for multiple alleged violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act. The fine addresses a local incident in which an otter was injured when a door fell on the animal's foot and numerous cases in which   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 25 (TNSgov)(TNScapv) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release and letter: SCAI, joined by over 100 groups, urged the new 118th Congress to hold hearings and work with all stakeholders to explore long-term payment solutions related to the Medicare program. The letter informed Congress that Medicare payments to clinicians have declined by 22% from 2001-2021. It also states that "the absence of an annual inflationary   more