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News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors Newsletter for Friday August 30, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $140 Million to Lower Energy Costs, Create Jobs in Rural Nevada and Kentucky Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Projects Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Spur Economic Growth in Rural Communities PAHRUMP, Nev., Aug. 29, 2024 The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $140 million for clean energy projects in rural Nevada and Kentucky that will lower power bills for households, expand reliable access to clean energy and create jobs for rural families, small businesses and agricultural prod  more

FCC Commissioner Starks Issues Statement on Spectrum Rules, Policies for Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2024, by Commissioner Geoffrey Starks on an action entitled "Spectrum Rules and Policies for the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Report and Order" (WT Docket No. 22-323): * * * The public interest benefits of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) are substantial. The demand for UAS is growing, and UAS technology is being used by various industries from inspecting power lines and cell tower  more

FCC Media Bureau Issues Notice of Apparent Liability For Forfeiture on Lander County General Improvement District No. 1
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following notice of apparent liability for forfeiture (FRN No. 0000013623) on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * In the Matter of LANDER COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1, Application for License to Cover for Television Translator Station K42DZ-D, Battle Mountain, Nevada MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER AND NOTICE OF APPARENT LIABILITY FOR FORFEITURE By the Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. The   more

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers: New Assistant Director Selected for Training Management Operations Directorate
GLYNCO, Georgia, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers issued the following news release: The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Rosado as the new Assistant Director for the Training Management Operations Directorate (TMO) assuming his role at FLETC on September 22, 2024. Mr. Rosado brings a wealth of experience in law enforcement, security management, and public service to his  more

Labor Department Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Aug. 24, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Aug. 24, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 231,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 232,000 to 233,000. The 4-week moving average was 231,5  more

NLRB Issues Decision on Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, Paola Paravicino
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 28-RD-348864) by Region 28 Director Cornele A. Overstreet: * * * NP RED ROCK LLC d/b/a RED ROCK CASINO RESORT & SPA, Employer and PAOLA PARAVICINO, Petitioner and LOCAL JOINT EXECUTIVE BOARD OF LAS VEGAS a/w UNITE HERE INTERNATIONAL UNION, Union DECISION AND ORDER VACATING NOTICE OF HEARING AND DISMISSING PETITION On August 9, 2024, Petitioner filed the petition in this matter seeking to decerti  more

Sweeping DEA Operation Targets Pharmacy Burglaries and the Illegal Sale of Addictive Prescription Medications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in burglaries at independent pharmacies across the country. Nearly 900 burglaries involving the theft of controlled substances were reported to DEA in 2023. Stolen prescription medications adversely impact these small businesses while also putting patients and the community at risk. Earlier toda  more