Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Saturday May 03, 2025 ( 41 items ) |
100 DAYS IN: Trump Chaos is Hurting Businesses, Threatening Health Care and Raising Costs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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100 DAYS IN: Trump Chaos is Hurting Businesses, Threatening Health Care and Raising Costs
Las Vegas Sun: "Trump hits Nevadans hard in first 100 days"
Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have already devastated Nevada's economy. The tariffs that Joe Lombardo and Nevada Republicans support are hurting Nevada's small businesses and beginning to hit Nevadans directly in their wallets.. An ind
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Air Guard units join forces for aerial wildfire suppression training
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Air Guard units join forces for aerial wildfire suppression training
NEVADA AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- Military and civilian flight crews wrapped up a week of aerial wildfire suppression training on April 27, concluding the annual Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems spring training at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in southern California.
The training, which ran April 22-27, brought perso
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Amodei Hosts Commemorative Tree Dedication Ceremony Honoring People of Nevada
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Amodei Hosts Commemorative Tree Dedication Ceremony Honoring People of Nevada
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Amodei hosted a commemorative tree dedication ceremony on the United States Capitol Grounds to honor the people of Nevada.
In 1983, a Jeffrey Pine (Pinus jeffreyi) was planted near the Cannon House Office Building to represent Nevada. It was sponsored by then-Representative Harry Reid and has s
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Architect of the Capitol: Tree Dedicated Honoring the People of Nevada
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Architect of the Capitol issued the following public notice on April 29, 2025:
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Tree Dedicated Honoring the People of Nevada
Located near the south side of the U.S. Capitol's lower west terrace.
This morning, Representative Mark Amodei, Senator Jacky Rosen, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Representative Dina Titus and other distinguished guests gathered on the U.S. Capitol Grounds to dedicate a tree in honor of the people of Nevada.
"Today we are planting a
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As Trump Tanks Economy, This Is The "Pain" Lombardo Said We Needed
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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As Trump Tanks Economy, This Is The "Pain" Lombardo Said We Needed
As the nation's GDP declined for the first time in three years during Trump's first 100 days in office, this is apparently the desired outcome of Trump's policies that Joe Lombardo has hoped for, having told reporters that Nevadans need to "feel a little pain" from Trump's tariffs. As Trump's reckless tariffs pummel the economy
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Bipartisan Bill Rosen Helped Introduce to Combat Explicit Deepfakes Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Bill Rosen Helped Introduce to Combat Explicit Deepfakes Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that bipartisan legislation she helped introduce to stop the spread online of non-consensual explicit content, including "deepfake" images, has now passed both the Senate and House of Representatives, and it is now headed to the Presi
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Congresswoman Lee Hosts Roundtable with Local AFSCME Union Members on How Administration's Cuts to Public Services Affect Working Families
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Hosts Roundtable with Local AFSCME Union Members on How Administration's Cuts to Public Services Affect Working Families
LAS VEGAS - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined American Federation of State County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 4041 members at their Southwest area office for a roundtable to discuss how federal cuts to public services will have a devastating effect
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Contracts for April 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
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Contracts for April 29, 2025
AIR FORCE
Integrated Data Services Inc., Henderson, Nevada, was awarded a $99,000,000 ceiling follow-on, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for program management resource tools. This contract provides for a suite of Air Force enterprise applications designed to support several key facets of program and financial management, acquisition reporting, and leadership
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Cortez Masto Highlights Pain Trump's First 100 Days Have Caused Nevada Working Families and Businesses
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Highlights Pain Trump's First 100 Days Have Caused Nevada Working Families and Businesses
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor on the 100 th day of President Donald Trump's second term to highlight the disastrous impacts President Trump's agenda have had on hardwor
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Tech Threat from China
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Tech Threat from China
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Partner with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Act. This bipartisan bill would enhance cooper
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Cortez Masto Joins Senators Pressing Administration on How Mass CFPB Firings Will Hurt Working Nevadans
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Joins Senators Pressing Administration on How Mass CFPB Firings Will Hurt Working Nevadans
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined 40 Democratic Senators in a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Russell Vought outlining more than 80 congressionally mandated functions of the CFPB and pressing for answers on
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Cortez Masto, Blackburn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen After School Programs, Reduce Crime Among At-Risk Youth
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Blackburn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen After School Programs, Reduce Crime Among At-Risk Youth
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced the bipartisan Advancing Frequent and Tailored Education to Rebuild Safe Communities and Help Orchestrate Opportunities and Learning (AFTER SCHOOL) Act. This bill wo
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Cortez Masto, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Working Families Afford Their First Homes
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Working Families Afford Their First Homes
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) reintroduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act, which would make homeownership more accessible and sustainable for working families. The bill would update and expand the
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Cortez Masto, Lee Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Lee Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act to allow the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to access about $50 million in unused, long-stranded funds for Hoover
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Cortez Masto, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rounds Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) reintroduced the Tribal Access to Electronic Evidence Act, bipartisan legislation to provide Tribal courts the same ability to issue warrants for electronic evidence - such as emails, soci
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Cortez Masto, Storey County Leaders Tour New Lockwood Senior Center
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Storey County Leaders Tour New Lockwood Senior Center
Cortez Masto Secured $ 2.5 Million for Senior Center in Bipartisan Government Funding Package for FY23
Reno, Nev. - Last week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Storey County Commissioner Donald Gilman and Storey County Director of Health and Community Services Stacy York to highlight the new Lockwood Se
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Dina Titus' Vote Puts Green New Deal Ahead of Nevadans
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Dina Titus' Vote Puts Green New Deal Ahead of Nevadans
Democrat Dina Titus just voted to drive up costs, hurt American manufacturing, prevent U.S. energy independence, and strip consumer choice for Nevada families.
Dina Titus' vote to uphold the Biden-era EV mandate, banning the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035, proves she will always put radical Green New Deal policies ahead of hardworking
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ECONOMIC FORUM: After Lombardo Said Nevadans Need To Feel "Pain" Trump's Tariffs Cause State Revenue Projections To See Steep Decline
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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ECONOMIC FORUM: After Lombardo Said Nevadans Need To Feel "Pain" Trump's Tariffs Cause State Revenue Projections To See Steep Decline
"The Forum appeared bullish on wage growth in December because of easing inflation, but economists have said that Trump's policies might lead to increased inflation"
Today, the state's Economic Forum announced that Nevada will see a $191 million decline in revenue
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Elko County, Texas, Petition for Reno TV Market Access Dismissed by FCC
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has dismissed a petition filed by Elko County, Texas, seeking to modify the satellite television market of several Reno, Nevada television stations to allow their carriage in the Texas county. The order, released May 1, 2025, by the FCC's Media Bureau, states that the dismissal is without prejudice at the request of the petitioner.
Elko County, Texas, had filed the petition on June 14, 2024, requesting that the FCC modify the sate
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FACT CHECK: Joe Lombardo Lied About Thousands of Nevadans Being Paid To Protest
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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FACT CHECK: Joe Lombardo Lied About Thousands of Nevadans Being Paid To Protest
"None of our volunteers or organizers are paid but rather contribute their time, energy and resources out of a vested interest" - protest organizer
Recent reporting from the Reno Gazette Journal confirmed that Joe Lombardo absurdly claiming that the thousands of Nevadans who gathered in Las Vegas and Carson City t
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FERC Issues Notice of Application for Great Basin Gas Expansion in Nevada
WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice regarding the application submitted by Great Basin Gas Transmission Company for its proposed 2026 Expansion Project in Lyon and Washoe Counties, Nevada.
Filed on April 15, 2025, under docket number CP25-209-000, the application seeks authorization under sections 7(b) and 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's regulations to modify existing infrastructure and expand pipe
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FTC, State of Nevada Take Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, State of Nevada Take Action Against IM Mastery Academy for Deceiving Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada are taking action to stop a wide-ranging investment training and business venture scam that has bilked consumers out of more than $1.2 billion. According to the complaint filed by the FTC and the Nevada Attorney General, the scam currently operates as IYOVIA and has al
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Lee, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Lee, Cortez Masto Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Recover Millions in Unused Funding for Hoover Dam
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate to allow the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to access about $50 million in unused, long-stranded funds for Hoover Dam op
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Lombardo Lowlight: With Lombardo's Encouragement, Trump's Tariffs Cause State Revenue Projections To See Steep Decline
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Lowlight: With Lombardo's Encouragement, Trump's Tariffs Cause State Revenue Projections To See Steep Decline
Yesterday, it was determined that Nevada is expected to see a $350 million decline in revenue after the state's Economic Forum announced a $191 million drop in revenue for the general budget on top of an anticipated drop of $160 million for the State Education Fund, due in large p
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Nevada Printer and Mailer Pleads Guilty to Participating in Elder Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Nevada Printer and Mailer Pleads Guilty to Participating in Elder Fraud Scheme
A Nevada woman pleaded guilty today for engaging in a prize notice fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of consumers, many of whom were elderly, across the United States and abroad. Barbara Trickle, 80, of Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
According to the indictment, Trickle and h
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NV Dems Hear Community Members' Concerns About Trump's Reckless Tariffs, Fight Back Against Price-Raising Agenda
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Hear Community Members' Concerns About Trump's Reckless Tariffs, Fight Back Against Price-Raising Agenda
As Trump's reckless tariffs are raising costs for working families and businesses, Nevada Democrats are hearing from community members and business owners about the devastating consequences - and fighting back.
Last week, Attorney General Aaron Ford filed a lawsuit to block Trump f
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PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Hosts Pinning Ceremony to Honor Local Vietnam Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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PHOTO RELEASE: Congresswoman Lee Hosts Pinning Ceremony to Honor Local Vietnam Veterans
LAS VEGAS - On Sunday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined the U.S. Filipino Veterans Group Inc. to host a ceremony at Torrey Pines Resource Community Center for southern Nevada Vietnam War veterans. She honored their service and sacrifices with Vietnam Veteran Lapel pins.The pins - which feature a blue circle wit
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Rep. Dina Titus Warns of State Budget Crisis from DOGE Cuts and Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dina Titus Warns of State Budget Crisis from DOGE Cuts and Trump Tariffs
Congresswoman Dina Titus reiterated her warning about a budget crisis in Nevada after the Nevada Economic Forum today approved a forecast predicting a slowdown in revenues to fund vital state services.
"The combination of the Trump tariffs and the DOGE cuts to vital programs like Medicaid are putting Nevadans at risk," Congres
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Reps. Titus, Omar Introduce Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Titus, Omar Introduce Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act
Congresswoman Dina Titus and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Democratic Co-Chairs of the Cannabis Caucus, today introduced the Evidence-Based Drug Policy Act of 2025.
Under current law, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is prohibited from spending on or sponsoring any research related to the medical or recreational use of a Schedul
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Researchers Capture Snapshots of a Fundamental Continent-building Process
BOULDER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news:
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Researchers capture snapshots of a fundamental continent-building process
Seismologists find evidence of the process beneath California's Sierra Nevada mountains
In the summer of 2024, seismologists from CIRES and Scripps Institution of Oceanography were studying earthquakes in California when they found something interesting. The researchers were looking at how fault
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Rosen Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Telecommunications Against Foreign Adversaries Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Telecommunications Against Foreign Adversaries Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped advance legislation she introduced with Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) to strengthen American telecommunications against foreign adversaries. The bipartisan Foreign Adversary Communications Transpa
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Rosen Demands Answers on Elimination of Critical Cybersecurity Personnel at Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Demands Answers on Elimination of Critical Cybersecurity Personnel at Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert Kennedy Jr. expressing her deep concerns and demanding answers regarding the elimination of critical information technology and cybersecurity personnel and leaders
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Ban Assault Weapons, Protect Nevada Communities from Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Ban Assault Weapons, Protect Nevada Communities from Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to ban the sale of assault weapons and protect Nevada communities. The bill would ban the sale, transfer, manufacture, and import of military-style assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and other high-capacity ammunition feeding devic
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Rosen Joins in Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to "Six Triple Eight" World War II Battalion, Honors 3 Nevada Women Who Served
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins in Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to "Six Triple Eight" World War II Battalion, Honors 3 Nevada Women Who Served
The Six Triple Eight Was The Only All-Black, All-Female Battalion Serving in Europe During World War II
Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped award the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the 6888th Central Posta
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Rosen Votes to Reverse Trump's Cost-Spiking Tariffs, Extreme Republicans Block It
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Votes to Reverse Trump's Cost-Spiking Tariffs, Extreme Republicans Block It
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted to pass a bipartisan Congressional resolution to reverse Trump's chaotic, across-the-board tariffs on goods from around the world that have raised prices for families and hurt Nevada's businesses and economy. Unfortunately despite these efforts, extreme Republica
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Rosen, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Costs for Caregivers
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Costs for Caregivers
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Lowering Costs For Caregivers Act to lower costs for caregivers and help families afford medical expenses. This bipartisan legislation allows people to use their tax-free health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts on medical exp
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Sen. Cortez Masto Issues Comments on Senate Floor About Remembering Elaine Wynn
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech):
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Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Elaine P. Wynn, who passed away on April 14, 2025.
Elaine was the driving force behind Wynn Resorts and a champion for Nevada. She will be greatly missed and will always be remembered for her influential business and
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Two Grateful City of Hope Patients Meet Blood Stem Cell Donors at Cancer Center's Annual Bone Marrow Transplant Reunion
DUARTE, California, April 30 -- City of Hope issued the following news release:
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Two Grateful City of Hope Patients Meet Blood Stem Cell Donors at Cancer Center's Annual Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Reunion
* Laguna Niguel resident and University of California, Irvine student Nick De * Graw and Nevada lobbyist Pete Ernaut will meet donors who saved their lives.
Media wishing to cover the event must R.S.V.P.
LOS ANGELES -- In March 2022, Nick De Graw was a sophomore majoring in mechanic
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University of Texas-Arlington: AI System Targets Tree Pollen Behind Allergies
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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AI system targets tree pollen behind allergies
UTA researchers help develop a tool to aid allergy sufferers, farmers and city planners
Imagine trying to tell identical twins apart just by looking at their fingerprints. That's how challenging it can be for scientists to distinguish the tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, spruce and pine trees.
But a new artificial intelligence
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University of the Ozarks: Robins '03 Donates $127,500 for Soccer Press Box
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, May 2 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news:
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Robins '03 Donates $127,500 for Soccer Press Box
By Larry Isch
Kelly Robins of Reno, Nevada, a 2003 graduate of University of the Ozarks and a former Eagles soccer player, has made a $127,500 gift for the soccer press box in the University's new Wilson Athletic Complex.
The press box will be named Robins Nest in honor of the gift, according to University officials.
The University has raised approx
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VIDEO: Rosen Secures Commitment from National Nuclear Security Administration Nominee to Oppose Resuming Nuclear Testing in Nevada
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Rosen Secures Commitment from National Nuclear Security Administration Nominee to Oppose Resuming Nuclear Testing in Nevada
Watch the full exchange HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - During a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) secured a commitment from the nominee to be the Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, Vice Admir
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