CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 7 (TNStalk) -- Battle Born Progress, an organization that says it empowers, engages and mobilizes Nevada voters, issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2023: * * * The 82nd Legislative Session kicks off in Carson City, Nevada. As legislators gaveled in, the Battle Born Progress team will be in attendance to witness the day's ceremonial events and prepare for the coming session. * * * Annette Magnus, Executive Director for Battle Born Progress, issued the followi  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 9 (TNStalk) -- Battle Born Progress, an organization that says it empowers, engages and mobilizes Nevada voters, issued the following statement on Feb. 8, 2023: * * * President Biden delivered his third State of the Union Address to the Nation. The Nevada Congressional Delegation was in attendance, including Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) who invited the parents of Tyre Nichols, a man brutally killed by police officers in Memphis, as his guests. The President highl  more

NEVADA, Iowa, Feb. 2 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Results of surveys conducted by the Center for Rural Affairs show Iowa's Watershed Management Authorities (WMA) are making an impact as community leaders look to advance goals related to flood resiliency and water quality. Yet, the groups face an uncertain future. WMAs are collaborative entities of local leaders representing more than 300 Iowa cities, counties, and soil and water conservation distr  more

RENO, Nevada, Feb. 8 (TNSgov) -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: In yesterday's ruling on the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine project, the judge agreed with environmental plaintiffs that the Bureau of Land Management ("Bureau") violated the Federal Lands Policy and Management Act when it approved Lithium Nevada's plan to bury 1300 acres of public lands under waste rock. The Bureau was ordered to go back and determine whether the company had valid exis  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 11 (TNSpconf) -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: The International Code Council was recognized as an Industry Champion by the Building Talent Foundation (BTF) during the 2023 NAHB International Builders Show held from January 31 to February 2, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Code Council and BTF began their work together in 2022 to help promote careers in construction and better align education and training for emerging professionals wit  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 8 (TNSawa) -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: Enter Liz Barnum's third grade class at Katherine Dunn Elementary School in Sparks, Nevada, and you will see students in the driver's seat. Under Barnum's expert guidance and dedication, they lead lively discussions about learning and track their progress toward mastery. Yet today, the focus was squarely on Barnum when she was caught completely by surprise with a national  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 9 (TNSawa) -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2023: Rejily (pronounced "Rej-i-lee") Soriano's emphasis on literacy and strong personal connections at West Wendover Elementary School in West Wendover, Nevada, ensures that her kindergarteners head into first grade prepared to succeed. Beyond the classroom, Soriano helps drive high-quality instruction at the school level by designing professional development and mentoring new  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 9 (TNSgov) -- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued the following news release: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have opened comments on their National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of the Carotid Artery Concurrent with Stenting. CMS has opened comments following a request from the Multispecialty Carotid Alliance (MSCA) to make the guidelines less restrictive. SCAI strong  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSconf) -- The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography issued the following news release: The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced plans to host the SCCT 18th Annual Scientific Meeting from Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States. Pre-program courses and workshops will take place on Thursday, July 27. The announcement for an in-person SCCT2023 conference comes after the Society host  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 8 (TNSawa) -- The Milken Family Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2023: Jason Murray, a third and fourth grade teacher and soccer coach at Florence Drake Elementary School in Sparks, Nevada, is a guiding force in helping students succeed along their educational journeys. At a vibrant assembly today, Murray marked a major milestone of his own when he was surprised with a national Milken Educator Award in front of the school community he proudl  more