CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 19 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada has reached a settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. regarding the company's role in the opioid epidemic. The settlement, announced at a press conference in Carson City on Tuesday, will bring in a total of $151,858,772.26 in abatement money to Nevada. With this settlement, AG Ford has brought in a total gross amount of $606 million in op  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 18 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed SB171, AB354, and AB355, which arrived to his desk on Monday, following votes in the Senate and Assembly on party lines. The Office of the Governor returned the bills, along with letters from Governor Lombardo explaining his veto justification, to the Senate and Assembly this morning. "I will not support legislation that infringes on the constitutional rig  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Democrats pushed forward popular legislation that protects abortion rights and prevents gun violence, while Governor Lombardo spent the entire week turning his back on law enforcement and proving what we knew all along - he never really cared about public safety. Keep reading for all the highlights! Dems Deliver Democrats advanced legislation to make communities safer, sending gun violence prevention b  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Under Attorney General Aaron Ford's leadership, Nevada has won nearly half a billion dollars in settlements, bringing more money to the Silver State, holding corporations accountable, and protecting Nevada families. Just this week, AG Ford announced a $152 million settlement with CVS Pharmacy to help tackle the opioid epidemic. Read more below about AG Ford's commitment to fighting for Nevadans. Las Ve  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: The Las Vegas Sun Editorial Board is slamming Governor Lombardo for vetoing three common sense gun safety bills that are overwhelmingly supported by Nevadans. After "talk[ing] a big game about protecting our communities," Lombardo has shown he'd rather put the extreme gun lobby over Nevadans' safety. Read the scathing editorial below. Las Vegas Sun: Editorial: Governor chooses criminals  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Lombardo is wrapping up National Police Week with yet another blow to law enforcement - this time endorsing Clark County GOP Chair Jesse Law's relection, a fake elector who relentlessly spread Trump's Big Lie that led to a violent insurrection and the death of multiple officers. Law isn't the first fake elector Lombardo has cozied up to - his "longtime friend" NV GOP Chairman Michael McDonald ha  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another day, another instance of Governor Lombardo breaking his word. After initially promising he wouldn't veto the budget over his out of touch priorities, Lombardo has changed his tune and is now threatening a government shutdown if he doesn't get his way. This could impact critical state services like veterans' benefits, public safety, and schools. Read more below on Lombardo's political games. Ass  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: After campaigning on keeping Nevadans safe and "immediately" giving state police a pay raise, Governor Lombardo is breaking promises left and right today. Right after vetoing three gun violence prevention bills, Lombardo voted against a collective bargaining agreement to increase funding for Nevada State Police, proving he never cared about public safety after all. Shot: Lombardo vetoed   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Start the 5 Day Countdown for Lombardo to Stand with Nevadans or Sell Them Out to the Gun Lobby After passing the Democratic-led legislature, three gun violence prevention bills, AB354, AB355, and SB171, have officially landed on Governor Lombardo's desk. Since he's kept quiet on nearly every bill so far, all eyes are watching to see if he'll sign or veto them as the five day clock starts counting down.  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 17, 2023: * * * Following Governor Lombardo vetoing gun violence prevention bills AB354, AB355, and SB171, Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement: "With the stroke of a pen, Governor Lombardo just sold out Nevadans to the extreme gun lobby. I don't know what's worse - that he went against the overwhelming majority of Nevadans who want this legislat  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 16 (TNStalk) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following Q&A on May 15, 2023, with Nicole Nikki DeVille, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health: * * * Originally from O'ahu, Hawaii, Nicole (Nikki) Deville joined the School of Public Health's epidemiology and biostatistics department as an assistant professor and now calls "The Ninth Island" home. But her plans didn't always involve pub  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 16 (TNSpro) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news release: The UNLV Office of Economic Development is launching the Black Fire Accelerator, a program dedicated to assisting early-stage companies and cultivating a more fertile and diverse entrepreneurial environment in Southern Nevada. Partnering in the effort is Nevada's first private incubator and accelerator, Las Vegas-based Zero Labs. The strategic advisory firm has assisted companies   more