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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday June 08, 2025 ( 31 items )  

After Lombardo Proposed A Budget With Unconstitutional Deficit, Democrats Balanced It
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * After Lombardo Proposed A Budget With Unconstitutional Deficit, Democrats Balanced It * As the 2025 legislative session comes to an end, here's a reminder that Joe Lombardo failed to do one of his most important, constitutionally-mandated jobs as governor: recommending a balanced state budget. In January, Lombardo presented an unconstitutionally unbalanced budget that would have created a $335  more

C3BM's ORT Focuses on 'Art of the Possible' to Deliver Capability
NELLIS AFB, Nevada, June 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * C3BM's ORT focuses on 'art of the possible' to deliver capability By Richard Blumenstein, DAF PEO C3BM Public Affairs Delivering lethal capability into the hands of Airmen is a hallmark trait for Air Force acquisition units. However, mistakes can be costly in terms of time and money. To prevent this, a team exists to test the "art of the possible." DAF PEO C3BM's Operational Res  more

Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Urging President Trump to Reverse Harmful Tariffs
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Leads Nevada Delegation in Urging President Trump to Reverse Harmful Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03), and Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04) in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to reverse his blanket tariffs that have had harmf  more

Cortez Masto Pushes for Strategic Grazing to Reduce Wildfire Risk
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Pushes for Strategic Grazing to Reduce Wildfire Risk * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Strategic Grazing to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire Act, which would direct the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to collaborate with grazing allotment holders, States, Tribes, and local fire departments to cr  more

Cortez Masto, Colleagues Press Administration for Answers on Cancellation of Protected Status for Afghans Living in U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Press Administration for Answers on Cancellation of Protected Status for Afghans Living in U.S. * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined colleagues in the Senate and the House of Representatives pressing for answers from the Trump administration around the decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationa  more

Cortez Masto, Colleagues Slam Republican Effort to Complicate the Worker Tax Credit to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Slam Republican Effort to Complicate the Worker Tax Credit to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led nine of her Senate Democratic colleagues in writing a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.-04), demanding that Republicans stop their attempt to   more

Dina Titus Takes Incoming from Her Left Flank
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Dina Titus Takes Incoming from Her Left Flank * The Hogg Rebellion is storming into Nevada, setting its sights on out of touch Democrat Dina Titus. A political reckoning is underway for out of touch Dina Titus after only raising just $160,165 in Q1. "Democrat Dina Titus is running on empty - out of touch, lacking a clear message, and bleeding grassroots support. The message from the Democ  more

Historic Property Nominations Open for Public Comment Across 6 States
WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a public notice regarding pending nominations and related actions for the National Register of Historic Places in six states. This initiative seeks electronic comments on the historical significance of various properties submitted for consideration before May 24, 2025. Among the properties under review are sites spanning several states. In California, nominations include those within Los Angeles   more

Holland & Hart Named Among Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2025
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Named Among Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2025 Holland & Hart is proud to announce that 10 of the firm's attorneys practicing in Nevada have been named to Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2025 list. The annual list highlights respected attorneys across the state in both private and public practice. Attorneys are nominated for inclusion by their peers and vett  more

Horsford, Moore Introduce Bill to Make Health Coverage More Affordable
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford, Moore Introduce Bill to Make Health Coverage More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) today introduced the Dependent Income Exclusion Act (link is external) to make health insurance more affordable for working families. The legislation adjusts how the premium tax credit is calculated by excluding income earned by dependent  more

Horsford: Job Corps Cuts Rob Nevadans of Brighter Futures
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford: Job Corps Cuts Rob Nevadans of Brighter Futures * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), alongside Representatives Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), and 198 fellow lawmakers today sent a bipartisan letter urging Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to continue the full operations of the Job Corps program. The letter follows an order from President Trump l  more

House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-86) on the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 618), which aims to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on April 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 618 is to amend the   more

Lee Calls for Transparency on Big Corporate Landlords Buying Up Nevada Homes and Jacking Up Prices
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Calls for Transparency on Big Corporate Landlords Buying Up Nevada Homes and Jacking Up Prices * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte calling for transparency on out-of-state big corporations and landlords buying up foreclosed Nevada homes, outbidding working families, and jacking up prices for homebuyers. It's estim  more

Lombardo Vetoes Bill To Protect Vulnerable Nevadans From Unfair Rent Hikes After Majority Say Housing Is Unaffordable
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Vetoes Bill To Protect Vulnerable Nevadans From Unfair Rent Hikes After Majority Say Housing Is Unaffordable * "[R]enters and lower-income voters are worried about being locked out of home ownership forever." - Las Vegas Review-Journal After a recent survey found that more than 80% of Nevadans believe housing in Nevada is unaffordable under Joe Lombardo, he vetoed AB280, a bill that w  more

Lombardo Vetoes Fake Elector Bill After Welcoming Trump, J6 Organizer to Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Vetoes Fake Elector Bill After Welcoming Trump, J6 Organizer to Nevada * This week, Joe Lombardo vetoed SB102, a bill that would have established felony criminal penalties for fake electors who attempt to steal Nevada's electoral votes. This comes after he welcomed Donald Trump to Nevada earlier this year alongside January 6th organizer Stewart Rhodes, who was convicted of seditious con  more

Nevada Senate Passes Legislation Protecting Democracy by Keeping Weapons Away From Polling Places, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Urge Governor Lombardo to Sign
NEW YORK, June 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Senate Passes Legislation Protecting Democracy by Keeping Weapons Away From Polling Places, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Urge Governor Lombardo to Sign * CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statement after the Nevad  more

Nevada: Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions To Become Foster Parents
WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Nevada: Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Those With Prior Marijuana Convictions To Become Foster Parents * Carson City, NV: Republican Governor Joe Lombardo has signed legislation ( AB 107 ) into law allowing those with prior low-level marijuana convictions to be eligible to become foster parents. In March, members of the Nevada Assembly vote  more

NV Dems Pen Letter To Trump Slamming Tariff Policies As His Trade War Continues to Wreak Havoc on Nevada's Economy, Raise Costs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Pen Letter To Trump Slamming Tariff Policies As His Trade War Continues to Wreak Havoc on Nevada's Economy, Raise Costs * As Donald Trump wreaks havoc on Nevada's economy, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen alongside U.S. Representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, and Susie Lee penned a letter to Trump slamming his reckless tariffs policies that are raising costs for   more

On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Slams Republican Plan to Kick Millions off Health Care
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * On the Senate Floor, Cortez Masto Slams Republican Plan to Kick Millions off Health Care * FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. "Republicans' goal is to take Medicaid away from as many people as possible so they can pay for tax cuts for billionaires. It's absurd and it's un-American." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) spoke on the Senate floor to rake  more

PASSED: Lee and Kiggans' Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Substance Abuse Passes House
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Lee and Kiggans' Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Substance Abuse Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the bipartisan Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act, led by Congresswomen Susie Lee (NV-03) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02), passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would provide resources for a critical program that expire  more

Rep. Titus Urges Secretary Rubio to Retain CARE Office
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Titus Urges Secretary Rubio to Retain CARE Office * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) is urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to comply with federal law and retain the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) Office. "My CARE Authorization Act is clear," said Congresswoman Dina Titus. "Secretary Rubio must appoint a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. His refusal to do  more

Republican Cuts To SNAP Will Cost Nevada $150 Million Annually; Lombardo Has Been Silent
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Republican Cuts To SNAP Will Cost Nevada $150 Million Annually; Lombardo Has Been Silent * Nevada would have to pay $150 million annually, equivalent to the salaries of 2,240 teachers House Republicans pushed through Trump's budget bill that will decimate food assistance programs that more than 500,000 Nevadans rely on -- all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, all as Joe Lombardo refuses to  more

Rosen Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hamas Release Remaining Hostages Advances Out of Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hamas Release Remaining Hostages Advances Out of Senate Committee * Bipartisan Resolution Calls for Safe Return of 56 Hostages Still Held by Hamas, Urges Continued U.S. Action WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that a bipartisan resolution she led in the Senate to demand the safe release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas has advanced  more

Rosen Blasts Trump Administration Decision to Rescind Requirement for Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortions
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Blasts Trump Administration Decision to Rescind Requirement for Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortions * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration's dangerous decision to rescind federal guidance that required hospitals to provide emergency reproductive care and protected doctors and health care providers who perform ab  more

Rosen Condemns Trump Administration For Rescinding Approval of High-Speed Internet Funding for Nevada
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Condemns Trump Administration For Rescinding Approval of High-Speed Internet Funding for Nevada * Senator Rosen Announces She's Going To Block Expedited Confirmation of Trump Commerce Department Nominees That Oversee Or Deal With Broadband Until Nevada Gets Funding WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement condemning the Trump Administration's reckless decisio  more

Rosen Helps Lead Push for Robust Federal Funding for Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Lead Push for Robust Federal Funding for Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped lead her colleagues in a letter urging the Senate subcommittee overseeing Department of Justice appropriations to provide robust funding for programs that support law enforcement. In their letter, the senators asked for at least $270 million in Fiscal Year 2026 funding for the   more

Rosen Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Expand Access to Palliative Care, Hospice Care
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Expand Access to Palliative Care, Hospice Care * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, co-founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus, announced the introduction of a pair of bipartisan bills to expand access to palliative and hospice care. The Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act with Senators Barrasso (R-WY), Baldwin (D-WI), and  more

Rosen Returns from Visit to Israel, West Bank, Jordan, Iraq focused on Strengthening Regional Stability
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Returns from Visit to Israel, West Bank, Jordan, Iraq focused on Strengthening Regional Stability * WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, & Counterterrorism, and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, visited Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, and Iraq to me  more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Information on How Trump TSA Firings Are Hurting Nevada
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Information on How Trump TSA Firings Are Hurting Nevada * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration following a sweeping decision to terminate hundreds of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees, including those in Nevada. In a letter to Secretary Noem, the sena  more

Sen. Cortez Masto, Rep. Gomez Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Mishandling of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Program, Push for New Way Forward
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cortez Masto, Rep. Gomez Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Mishandling of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Program, Push for New Way Forward * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.-34) led 17 of their colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting U.S.  more

VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rosen Slams Trump Administration's Plan to Shut Down Sierra Nevada Job Corps, Calls for Bipartisan Action
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rosen Slams Trump Administration's Plan to Shut Down Sierra Nevada Job Corps, Calls for Bipartisan Action * Senator Rosen Called On Her Colleagues On Both Sides Of The Aisle To Take Action To Push Back On Trump's Decision To Close Job Training Centers Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to   more