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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday November 03, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Ahead of Winter, Congresswoman Lee Announces $15 Million in Federal Investments to Lower Energy Costs in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is delivering $15 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) investments to help lower energy costs for low-income families ahead of the winter season. For more than 40 years, the LIHEAP program has provided federal assistance for families to protect their homes against hot summers and cold w  more

Congresswoman Lee Helps Secure $375M+ for Recreation and Restoration Projects in Nevada, Lake Tahoe Basin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that she helped secure a $375 million federal investment for 36 local and regional infrastructure and conservation projects in Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin. Provided by targeted land sales under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), this investment will support recreation improvement, wildlife habitat conservation, hazardous fuels reduction  more

Cortez Masto Celebrates Grand Opening of Nevada State University's First Mental Health Clinic
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Henderson, Nev. U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today joined Nevada State University faculty and staff, as well as Representative Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) and local community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the college's first Psychoeducational Mental Health Clinic, which will provide evaluation and treatment services for pre-K-12 students and young Nevadans ages 3 to 21. Senator  more

Cortez Masto, Rosen Applaud More Than $47 Million to Upgrade Nevada Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Las Vegas, Nev. U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) applauded that the State of Nevada will receive more than $47 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to upgrade Nevada's water infrastructure. The grants will fund projects in Nevada that manage wastewater, protect freshwater resources, and deliver safe drinking water to homes, schools, and busines  more

In Boulder City, Cortez Masto Celebrates New St. Jude's Healing Center Grand Opening
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Boulder City, Nev. Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined staff and survivors for the grand opening of the St. Jude's Ranch for Children in Boulder City. The St. Jude's Healing Center provides trauma-informed treatment to survivors of commercial child sex trafficking. "Since my time as Nevada's Attorney General, combating human trafficking and supporting survivors has been one   more

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Resolution Condemning Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Congresswoman Dina Titus today introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist statements attacking Israel and threatening other U.S. allies. "This resolution sends a strong message to President Erdogan that the United States will not tolerate his continued statements threatening Israel and supporting th  more

Rep. Horsford Applauds New Lithium Project Bringing Jobs and Critical Minerals to Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: NORTH LAS VEGAS - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford applauded the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron project, an important milestone towards advancing America's clean energy future and securing a domestic supply of critical minerals. As an early supporter of the project, Congressman Horsford played a key role in ensuring its progress, working closely with the Department of the Interior and the C  more

Rosen Celebrates Nevada Day at Annual Parade in Carson City
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: CARSON CITY, NV On Saturday, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) attended the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City. This annual parade commemorates the observed anniversary of the state's admission to the United States on October 31, 1864. It included appearances from a variety of Nevada officials, schools, and organizations. "As Nevadans, we are lucky to live in the greatest state in the nation and it's alway  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce Funding to Increase Women's Access to Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Programs in Southern Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS, NV U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced more than $700,000 in federal grant funding to increase women's access to skills training in Southern Nevada to enhance their participation in construction apprenticeship programs. The funding, awarded to the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union, will help recruit, train, and retain more women in their construction trai  more