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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday September 21, 2025 ( 35 items )  

Ahead of Lombardo's Campaign Launch, Nevada Senator Dina Neal, Small Business Owner, and Young Nevadan Slam Lombardo-Trump Economic Agenda
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of Lombardo's Campaign Launch, Nevada Senator Dina Neal, Small Business Owner, and Young Nevadan Slam Lombardo-Trump Economic Agenda * Today, the Nevada State Democratic Party held a press conference with Nevada Senator Dina Neal, Mothership Coffee Roasters Founder and CEO Juanny Romero, and young Nevadan Sierra Hernandez to slam Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's out-of-touch policies that  more

Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed and accuracy
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed and accuracy * LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Air Force wrapped up the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, known as DASH 2, a fast-paced experiment exploring how artificial intelligence can help operators make faster, smarter decisions in complex battlespaces. DASH 2 proved hu  more

Amodei Votes in Favor of Clean Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Votes in Favor of Clean Continuing Resolution Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This clean, short-term continuing resolution prevents a shutdown by extending the September 30 funding deadline to November 21, 2025, keeping funding at current Fiscal Year 2025 levels and giving the Appropriations process more time to resto  more

As Nevadans Suffer the Consequences of Lombardo's First Term, His Reelection Campaign Launch FLOPS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Nevadans Suffer the Consequences of Lombardo's First Term, His Reelection Campaign Launch FLOPS "Do you think Governor Lombardo deserves a second term? So far, a majority of those participating say no." - KSNV *  Joe Lombardo decided to launch his doomed bid for reelection while Nevadans are still recovering from the worst cyberattack in Nevada history. Lombardo's record is clear: worst-i  more

Congresswoman Lee Announces $150,000 Federal Investment to Create Jobs, Diversify Local Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Announces $150,000 Federal Investment to Create Jobs, Diversify Local Economy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) a $150,000 grant to establish an economic development planning framework, process, and strategy to support private capital invest  more

Construction Jobs Increase In 28 States And D.C. Between August 2024 And August 2025, While 19 States Add Construction Jobs In Latest Month
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 28 States And D.C. Between August 2024 And August 2025, While 19 States Add Construction Jobs In Latest Month * Fri, 09/19/2025 - 12:33 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While California and Nevada Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Florida and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has the Worst Number and   more

Cortez Masto Calls on Federal Housing Finance Agency Director to Provide Update on Federal Home Loan Bank Improvements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Calls on Federal Housing Finance Agency Director to Provide Update on Federal Home Loan Bank Improvements * Senator Cortez Masto was critical in securing the publication of the Federal Home Loan Bank report in 2023, and in her letter she calls on Director Pulte to provide public updates on the status of new FHLB initiatives Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Ma  more

Cortez Masto, Budd Push for Expanded Review of Military and Security Developments Involving Communist China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Budd Push for Expanded Review of Military and Security Developments Involving Communist China * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the China Military Power Transparency Act, which would expand the Department of Defense's (DoD) Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republ  more

Cortez Masto, Hagerty Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore American Mineral Security, Combat Communist Chinese Price Manipulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Hagerty Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore American Mineral Security, Combat Communist Chinese Price Manipulation * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) introduced the Restoring American Mineral Security Act to establish a Critical Minerals Security Alliance with America's global trading partners. Foreign   more

DGA Statement on Joe Lombardo's Doomed Bid for Reelection in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Joe Lombardo's Doomed Bid for Reelection in Nevada * DGA spokesperson Johanna Warshaw released the following statement in response to Joe Lombardo, the most vulnerable Republican governor in the country, announcing his reelection campaign in Nevada: "Joe Lombardo's time in office has been a disaster for hardworking Nevadans, marked by an out-of-control housing crisis, sky-high une  more

Five Things Joe Lombardo Will Have to Answer For Over the Next Fourteen Months
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Five Things Joe Lombardo Will Have to Answer For Over the Next Fourteen Months * Joe Lombardo, the most vulnerable Republican governor in America, will lay out his failed record in a speech today that will showcase why he is certain to be a one-term governor. While he twists himself into knots trying to defend his disastrous agenda that has left Nevada's working families and small businesses behin  more

Henderson Man Indicted For Illegal Smuggling And Distribution Of Erectile Dysfunction Prescription Drugs Under Brand Names "Kinky Kong," "Kinky Pink," "Stif," Tbone," And "Ride"
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release: * * * Henderson Man Indicted For Illegal Smuggling And Distribution Of Erectile Dysfunction Prescription Drugs Under Brand Names "Kinky Kong," "Kinky Pink," "Stif," Tbone," And "Ride" The Defendant Allegedly Made Over $2.5 Million in Revenue From the Sales of Misbranded Prescription Drugs * A Henderson, Nevada, resident made his initial appearance in court on Septembe  more

ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Meets with Nevada Small Businesses in Defense Industry, Discusses Funding Needed to Protect Military Readiness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Meets with Nevada Small Businesses in Defense Industry, Discusses Funding Needed to Protect Military Readiness * LAS VEGAS, NV - Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), a member of the House Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee, met with leaders from four Nevada defense businesses to understand their capabilities and challenges. In their conversations, Congresswoman Lee and t  more

Jury Convicts Montana Man Of Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy, Tampering With A Witness By Killing, Stalking Resulting In Death, And Firearm And Drug Charges
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Jury Convicts Montana Man Of Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy, Tampering With A Witness By Killing, Stalking Resulting In Death, And Firearm And Drug Charges RENO - A federal jury convicted a Missoula, Montana, man on September 12, 2025, for killing two people, and firearm and marijuana trafficking charges. "Last week's verdict underscores our commitm  more

LCV and Chispa Host Events Calling Out Members of Congress Who Voted to Raise Costs in the Big Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * LCV and Chispa Host Events Calling Out Members of Congress Who Voted to Raise Costs in the Big Ugly Bill * The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), in partnership with state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), is continuing their public education campaign on the disastrous impacts of the Big Ugly Bill with additional events, advocacy, and mobilizations t  more

Lee & Horsford: Jeffries' Shutdown Puppets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Lee & Horsford: Jeffries' Shutdown Puppets * Out of touch Democrats Susie Lee and Steven Horsford are openly bragging about marching in lockstep with Hakeem Jeffries, pledging to vote for a government shutdown and oppose Republican solutions, no matter the cost to Nevadans: "Out of touch Democrats Susie Lee and Steven Horsford are proudly admitting they'll do nothing to prevent a govern  more

Lee, McDonald Rivet, Battleground House Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Protect Affordable Health Care for Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, McDonald Rivet, Battleground House Members Call on Congressional Leadership to Protect Affordable Health Care for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswomen Susie Lee (NV-03) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) led three dozen of their House Democratic colleagues in a letter urging Congressional leadership to immediately extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. "As working families in ou  more

Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Historic Preservation Files Public Comment Office Against Roadless Rule Rollback, Citing Threat to Sacred Sites
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Historic Preservation Office has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service raising critical concerns regarding the rollback of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The tribal group asserts that these changes could profoundly impact their traditional ecological knowledge and sacred sites, particularly along the Salt Song Trail, which holds deep cultural significance for the Southern Paiutes   more

Nevada Council of Trout Unlimited Urges Preservation of Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Council of Trout Unlimited has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging the preservation of the Roadless Areas Conservation Rule. This rule has played a critical role for nearly 25 years in safeguarding high-quality habitats for fish and wildlife while allowing the U.S. Forest Service the flexibility needed to meet its multiple-use mandate. In the letter, Trout Unlimited emphasized the unique environmental challenges faced  more

Nevadans can't trust Hypocrite Susie Lee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Nevadans can't trust Hypocrite Susie Lee * Nevadans aren't fooled by Susie Lee's pathetic backpedaling. She sold out Nevada workers by voting against "No Tax on Tips", marching in lockstep with her radical party bosses. Now that she's getting burned for it, she's desperately trying to rewrite history with a cowardly tweet: The truth? * Susie Lee opposed giving Nevada workers a tax br  more

NEW AD: NV Dems Releases "The Lombardo-Trump Effect" Slamming Lombardo and Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW AD: NV Dems Releases "The Lombardo-Trump Effect" Slamming Lombardo and Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda * The Nevada State Democratic Party launched a new digital ad after Joe Lombardo's reelection launch, slamming Lombardo and Donald Trump's out-of-touch policies that are making life worse for Nevadans. Under Lombardo's failed leadership, Nevada has some of the worst unemployment rates in the   more

NEW AD: NV Dems Releases "The Unanswered Call" Highlighting Lombardo's Crisis Management Hypocrisy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW AD: NV Dems Releases "The Unanswered Call" Highlighting Lombardo's Crisis Management Hypocrisy * The Nevada State Democratic Party launched a new digital ad underscoring Joe Lombardo's absence while the worst cyberattack in state history hamstrung emergency services and brought many business operations to a "complete standstill." During his 2022 campaign, Lombardo said "the next time there  more

NEW REPORT: After Lombardo Launches Doomed Reelection Bid, Nevada Unemployment Rates Worsen Since He Took Office
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: After Lombardo Launches Doomed Reelection Bid, Nevada Unemployment Rates Worsen Since He Took Office * Lombardo : "The unemployment rate hasn't gotten better." In the same week that Joe Lombardo launched his doomed bid for reelection, a new report finds that Nevada's unemployment rate is still worse than when he was sworn into office in 2023, as the state hemorrhaged thousands of  more

NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's Doomed Bid for Reelection
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's Doomed Bid for Reelection * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Joe Lombardo, the most vulnerable Republican governor in the country, announcing his reelection campaign: " Joe Lombardo hasn't offered a single serious solution to make life affordable for Nevadans. Under his failed l  more

NV Dems Latino Caucus Chair Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Latino Caucus Chair Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month * The Nevada State Democratic Party Latino Caucus Chair Henry Rosas Ibarra released the following statement on the start of Hispanic Heritage Month: "This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the Hispanic communities' rich history, unparalleled grit, and significant achievements. Nevada is a majority-minority state with a robu  more

Peeking Behind the Curtain: Submarine Crews Discover World Behind Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * Peeking Behind the Curtain: Submarine Crews Discover World Behind Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile System * PITTSFIELD, Ma. -- 250807-N-N1701-1481 PITTSFIELD, Ma. - Sailors from the USS Nevada (SSBN 733) attend Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Program Management Office (PMO) Shipboard Systems (SPS) Reverse Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) Week, August 5-6, 2025. Reverse SWS Weeks are edu  more

Primary Trouble: Susie Lee on the Chopping Block
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Primary Trouble: Susie Lee on the Chopping Block * Out of touch Democrat Susie Lee is so weak she can't even keep her own party together. Democrats in Nevada are already eating their own, lining up a challenger because they know Lee is vulnerable: "Democrat Susie Lee is out of touch, out of allies, and out of time. Even Democrats know she's weak, and that's why they're coming after her.  more

Rosen Demands Answers from Nexstar Following Trump Administration Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel, Calls for Senate Hearings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Demands Answers from Nexstar Following Trump Administration Censorship of Jimmy Kimmel, Calls for Senate Hearings * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is taking action to get more information related to the Trump Administration's censorship of Jimmy Kimmel and demanding Congressional oversight. In a  more

Rosen Joins Bill to Preserve America's Parks and Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Bill to Preserve America's Parks and Public Lands * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) cosponsored a bill with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support and better manage public lands across the country. The bipartisan America the Beautiful Act would reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) and increase its funding to address serious maintenance backlog across ou  more

Rosen Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reverse Harmful Trump Admin Actions to Curtail HIV Prevention Efforts * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led a group of Senators in introducing legislation that would reverse recent foreign policy changes made by the Trump Administration that have shut down global HIV prevention programs and cut off access to HIV preventative medications,   more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce $5 Million to Support Construction of New Workforce Training Center in East Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce $5 Million to Support Construction of New Workforce Training Center in East Las Vegas * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that Las Vegas will be receiving $5 million in federal funding to support the construction of the Eastside Education and Training Center. This funding, from the U.S. Department of Commerce's E  more

Senator Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Stand Up for Nevadans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Stand Up for Nevadans' Health Care * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting to reject the Republicans' partisan government funding bill and push for real solutions that will lower health care costs for working families. "President Trump and Republicans in Congress have   more

Solar Industry Urges Nevada PUC to Change Course on Draft Order that Makes Residential Solar More Expensive
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Solar Industry Urges Nevada PUC to Change Course on Draft Order that Makes Residential Solar More Expensive * CARSON CITY, NEVADA -- The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada released a draft order that will make rooftop solar more expensive for Nevadans. Wil Gehl, Intermountain West Regional senior manager for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), said the f  more

Updated Studies Confirm Barrick's Fourmile as One of This Century's Most Significant Gold Finds
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 17 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release: * * * Updated Studies Confirm Barrick's Fourmile as One of This Century's Most Significant Gold Finds Colorado Springs - The Fourmile project in Nevada is cementing its position as one of the century's greatest gold discoveries, updated studies by 100%-owner Barrick show. Backed by ongoing 2025 evaluation results1 and the 2024 mineral resource, the new preliminary economic assessment (PEA  more

VIDEO: Senate Republicans Block Rosen Effort Supporting Children's Access to Vaccines, Denouncing RFK's Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Senate Republicans Block Rosen Effort Supporting Children's Access to Vaccines, Denouncing RFK's Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theories * Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to try to pass her resolution condemning Florida's action against required vaccines for schoolchildren and Secretary of Health and Human Service  more