LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Back To School: Lombardo, Trump Policies are Holding Students Back * As Washoe and Clark County students start classes today, here's a reminder that Joe Lombardo has vetoed critical bills that would have helped Nevada students succeed. A recent report revealed that Northern Nevada parents have accrued more than $100,000 of debt due to Lombardo's veto of guaranteed school meals-all while food in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Barrick Gold of North America Inc. and Nevada Gold Mines LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its Interim Final Rule on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. This letter highlights essential areas for potential modification to improve clarity and operational efficiency within the new regulations released on July 3, 2025. In partnership with Nevada Gold Mines LLC, Barrick's comments reflect the org  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is preparing to facilitate the return of Native American human remains discovered in Washoe County, Nevada. The remains, representing at least one indigenous individual, were found in a dry creek bed in 2004 by a camper. The person who found the bones reported them to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, which secured the area and had investigators excavate the site. Initial examinations by a coroner sug  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is initiating a review of a plan to construct a gold and silver mine in Elko County, Nevada. The South Railroad Mine Project proposed by Gold Standard Ventures Inc. would involve building and operating a mine in the Pinon Range located about 25 miles southwest of Elko. The project encompasses 8,548 acres, with 4,624 acres on public land and 3,924 acres on private property. The mine is expected to operat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Multibillion-Dollar Federal Investment into MP Materials, Las Vegas-Based Critical Mineral Company * Above: (L to R) Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer Matt Sloustcher and Congresswoman Susie Lee Click HERE (link is external) for video of the press conference LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined MP Material  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Joins Nevada Lawmakers' Call for Trump Administration to Address Shortcomings of 'No Tax on Tips,' Pushes for Permanent Solution * LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen and Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Acting Internal Revenue Servic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the proposed relocation of the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center (Reno VAMC) facilities in Washoe County, Nevada. The EPA's feedback follows the VA's intention to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the proposed relocation of healthcare services aimed at addre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Celebrates the One Big Beautiful Bill Delivering for Iowans * NEVADA, Iowa - At the Mid-States Companies in Nevada, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) touted the many wins for Iowans in the One Big Beautiful Bill alongside Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. In addition to the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Eureka County Board of Commissioners, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing significant concerns regarding the recent changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation regulations. The letter highlights how these changes could impact local engagement in crucial environmental reviews, which are essential to maintaining public health and safety. Eureka County, where over 5% of the land   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Fact Check True: Under Lombardo, Nevada's Unemployment Rate Has Been the Highest in the Nation for More Than a Year * Lombardo : "The unemployment rate hasn't gotten better." A new fact check by the Nevada Independent found that under Joe Lombardo, Nevada has had the highest unemployment in the nation for more than a year. In fact, Nevada's unemployment rate is higher today than when Lombardo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has revised its Table of TV Allotments, permitting television station KVVU-TV in Henderson, Nevada, to continue broadcasting on channel 9. The change was made in response to a request from Gray Television Licensee LLC, the station's operator. A technical examination by the FCC found the station's request to be in accord with the agency's coverage and technical mandates. The decision allows KVVU-TV to maintain its presence on   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest filed by Oready LLC, a small business in Las Vegas, Nevada, against the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education. The protest challenged the terms of a solicitation for school counselor services. Oready contended that the solicitation was unduly restrictive of competition and contrary to law, specifically pointing to requirements for key personnel. This is the second time Oready has filed a pro  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Las Vegas Review-Journal: 131K Nevadans Could Lose Food Stamps Because of 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' Officials Say * Thanks to Trump and Republicans' budget bill, more than 131,000 Nevadans could lose food and nutrition assistance and the state will be forced to shoulder tens of millions in additional costs to administer SNAP, according to a new report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: AI in Therapy Faces New State Restrictions * WASHINGTON (August 14, 2025) - Illinois has become the latest state to ban the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. Licensed therapists are no longer permitted to use AI to make treatment decisions or communicate with clients. This ban also blocks companies from marketing AI chatbots as therapy tools without licensed profession  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * More Dire Colorado River Reservoir Forecasts Reinforce Urgent Need for Action * (PHOENIX, AZ -- August 15, 2025) The Bureau of Reclamation released its August 24-Month Study for Colorado River reservoirs today that projected Lake Mead's elevation on Jan. 1, 2026, would be 1,055.88 feet, requiring Arizona to contribute 512,000 acre-feet in reductions, or about 18% of its annual  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Carson, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the Request for Information regarding the update of the National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) for 2025. NDOT's letter underscores Nevada's significant geographic advantage as a vital connection between West Coast ports and inland markets, which enhances the state's importance in both national and global supply chains.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Nevada Primary Care Association, Carson City, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing grave concerns over the new interpretation of "Federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The organization, which represents more than 60 community health center sites, argues that this reinterpretation could jeopardize the mission of heal  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * New Report On Lombardo's Housing Crisis: "More Las Vegas Homeowners Falling Behind On Payments" * " Sales are down as record-high prices and elevated mortgage rates have made it unaffordable for many would-be house hunters to buy a place." New data reported on by the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows that Joe Lombardo's housing crisis continues to worsen as homeowners in southern Nevada are incr  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Announces Alliance Agreement with Mountain West, Leading Intermountain West Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Group Newmark Mountain West Will Operate Across Five States, Forming Region's Leading Service Provider * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owner  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates $17.1 Million Sale of Las Vegas Land Parcel for Major Residential Development Near Durango Casino Newmark announces the company has arranged the $17.1 million sale of a prime 7.8-acre site, strategically located on the northeast corner of Maule Ave and Gagnier Blvd. in Las Vegas, Nevada, along the 215 Beltway, adjacent to the thriving Durango Casino and UnCommons. This strategic location places fut  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Nevadans from Scams * WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to protect consumers from scams. The Stop the Scammers Act would restore critical Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funding and reward whistleblowers who report wrongdoing. This comes after the passage of the extreme Republican budget bill, which cut CFPB funding, r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Successfully Pushes Trump Administration to Release Funds to Fight Fentanyl Overdoses * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that, following her push, the Trump Administration is releasing previously withheld funding for programs aimed at saving lives and reducing opioid overdoses across 49 states, including Nevada. The Overdose Data to Action Program through the Centers fo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Visits Pershing General Hospital in Lovelock * LOVELOCK, NV - While in Lovelock, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) visited Pershing General Hospital and met with hospital staff and local leaders to discuss the health care needs in the community. She also discussed the impact of the upcoming deep cuts to Medicaid, which will leave thousands of Nevadans without health care and reduce funding for Nev  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * The Day After A Report Shows Severe Staffing Shortages Across VA Facilities In Nevada, Lombardo Runs Cover For Trump Appointee Overseeing The Mess * Yesterday, Joe Lombardo helped Trump-appointed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Chris Collins try to paper over a new report from the VA's Office of Inspector General showing each and every VA medical center in the country has a severe staffi  more