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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday November 09, 2025 ( 31 items )  

Ahead of Veterans Day, Rosen and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Veterans Day, Rosen and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced a bill to increase the availability of mental health services for veterans. The bipartisan VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act would implement a Zero Suicide Initi  more

Arkansas State University-Beebe: Institutional Advancement Team Brings Home Multiple Awards from Marketing and PR Conference
BEEBE, Arkansas, Nov. 6 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news: * * * Institutional Advancement Team Brings Home Multiple Awards from Marketing and PR Conference The Institutional Advancement's marketing and public relations team at ASU-Beebe earned several top awards at the District 4 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) conference held Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the conference, ASU-Beebe collected three medallion awards, placing gol  more

Congresswoman Lee Statement on Longest Government Shutdown in American History
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Statement on Longest Government Shutdown in American History * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as the ongoing federal government shutdown surpassed the record for longest shutdown in American history: "Today, the ongoing federal government shutdown became the longest in American history. "This shameful milestone is purely a result of congressi  more

Congresswoman Lee, Nevada Delegation Demand Trump Administration Reverse Course on Nuclear Testing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee, Nevada Delegation Demand Trump Administration Reverse Course on Nuclear Testing * Yesterday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Dina Titus (NV-01) in sending a letter to the Trump Administration expressing outrage over the President's directive to resume explosive nuclear t  more

Congresswoman Susie Lee Joins Emergency Food Distribution to Support Southern Nevadans Impacted by the Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Susie Lee Joins Emergency Food Distribution to Support Southern Nevadans Impacted by the Republican Government Shutdown * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) visited The Just One Project (TJOP) headquarters to help distribute food and talk to Nevadans who are impacted by disruptions to November SNAP benefits. As the Republican shutdown drags on and the Trump Administration refuses to ful  more

Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Condemning Trump Administration's Illegal Effort to Undermine Protections for Students with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Condemning Trump Administration's Illegal Effort to Undermine Protections for Students with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined 29 of her Senate colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to stop its unlawful attempt to dismantle the Department of Education's enforcement of the Individuals with D  more

Cortez Masto, Blackburn Renew Bipartisan Push to Combat Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Blackburn Renew Bipartisan Push to Combat Human Trafficking * U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced a pair of bipartisan bills to combat human trafficking along America's interstates, airways, railroads, and waterways. These bills build upon the success of Cortez Masto's 2024 law to crack down on human trafficking through airpor  more

Cortez Masto, Nevada Democrats Send Letter to Trump Administration Expressing Outrage Over Resumption of Nuclear Testing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Nevada Democrats Send Letter to Trump Administration Expressing Outrage Over Resumption of Nuclear Testing * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nev.-04), Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nev.-01), and Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) sent a letter to the Trump Administration expressi  more

Cortez Masto, Rosen, Western Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat President Trump's Reckless Plan to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen, Western Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Combat President Trump's Reckless Plan to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing in Nevada * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced legislation to ensure that no president can unilateral  more

Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Admin on New "Review" of Mifepristone, Raise Alarm Over Looming Efforts to Restrict Medication Abortion
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Admin on New "Review" of Mifepristone, Raise Alarm Over Looming Efforts to Restrict Medication Abortion * Decades of Evidence Have Proven Mifepristone is Safe and Effective Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and the entire Senate Democratic caucus sent a letter to U.S. Dep  more

DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Vulnerable GOP Governor Joe Lombardo
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Vulnerable GOP Governor Joe Lombardo * Today, DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw released the following statement on Donald Trump's endorsement of Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, the most vulnerable GOP governor running for reelection: "This endorsement makes clear what we already knew: Joe Lombardo will always put Donald Trump and his dis  more

Horsford, Rosen Slam Trump Decision to Resume Nuclear Weapon Tests
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford, Rosen Slam Trump Decision to Resume Nuclear Weapon Tests * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) co-led the Nevada Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Brandon Willia  more

ISU Academic Advisors Tout Peer Advising Program at National Advising Conference
POCATELLO, Idaho, Nov. 7 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Academic Advisors Tout Peer Advising Program at National Advising Conference Peer mentoring and advising programs have long been known to have a positive impact on university communities and retention rates. At the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Convention, two Idaho State University academic advisors had the opportunity to showcase just how successful our program has become. Focus  more

Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Horsford Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act. The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear tests in Nevada or anywhere else in the country without Congressional authorization, comes amid President Trump's recently   more

Lombardo Puts Nevadans' Woes on Back Burner, Jets to D.C. for Fundraiser
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Puts Nevadans' Woes on Back Burner, Jets to D.C. for Fundraiser * Joe Lombardo jetted off to a high-dollar D.C. fundraiser the very same week that hundreds of thousands of Nevadans lost SNAP benefits and saw their health care premiums skyrocket. Instead of using his time in D.C. to call on his own party to rise above partisan politics, lower health care costs, and reopen the government,  more

NV Dems Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Joe Lombardo
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of Joe Lombardo * Today, in response to Donald Trump endorsing Joe Lombardo after he flew to D.C. to beg for Trump's support, Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett released the following statement: "Joe Lombardo jetted to D.C. to kiss the ring and beg for Donald Trump's support while Nevadans go hungry and see their heal  more

Oregon Law Center Raises Concerns About OSHA's Heat Injury Regulations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Oregon Law Center, Woodburn, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration urging the agency to reassess its proposed regulations concerning heat injury and illness prevention in both outdoor and indoor work settings. The organization argues that OSHA's proposed performance-oriented approach to heat regulations could jeopardize worker safety. In its letter, the organization highlighted the successes   more

Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Horsford & Lee Co-Lead Legislation Requiring Congressional Approval for Explosive Nuclear Tests * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) today introduced the No Nuclear Testing Without Approval Act in the House of Representatives. The legislation, which would prevent explosive nuclear testing in Nevada or anywhere else in the country witho  more

Rosen, Colleagues Call for Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Harmful Plan to Import Beef from Argentina
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Colleagues Call for Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Harmful Plan to Import Beef from Argentina * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Greer calling out the Trump administration's harmful and undeveloped plan to import more beef from Argentina, which will harm Nevada ranchers. "We write   more

Rosen, Cortez Masto, Western Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop President Trump's Reckless Plans to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto, Western Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop President Trump's Reckless Plans to Resume Explosive Nuclear Testing in Nevada * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and their western senate colleagues introduced legislation to ensure that no president can unilaterally resume explosive nuclear testing. The No Nuclear Testing With  more

Rosen, Heinrich Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Reverse Course on Nuclear Weapons Testing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Heinrich Lead Colleagues in Demanding Trump Reverse Course on Nuclear Weapons Testing * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) led 14 Senate Democrats in sending a letter to President Trump demanding that his administration reverse course on resuming dangerous nuclear weapons testing that risks contaminating Nevada and the surrounding states. During the nuclear  more

Science Group Endorses House Bill to Prohibit Explosive Testing of Nuclear Weapons
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Science Group Endorses House Bill to Prohibit Explosive Testing of Nuclear Weapons * President's Trump's surprising announcement that he wants to resume nuclear weapons testing and subsequent mixed signals from his administration about what that means are destabilizing already strained international relations. The president's recent remarks could prompt other  more

Senator Rosen, Congressman Horsford Lead Nevada Delegation in Letter to Trump Administration Expressing Outrage Over Resuming Nuclear Testing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Rosen, Congressman Horsford Lead Nevada Delegation in Letter to Trump Administration Expressing Outrage Over Resuming Nuclear Testing * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), joined by Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), led members of the Nevada Congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Trump Administration expressing their outrage over the President's directive to resume  more

University of California-Merced: Thinning, Burning Forests Provide Multiple Benefits, Some of Them Surprising
MERCED, California, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Thinning, Burning Forests Provide Multiple Benefits, Some of Them Surprising Wildfires are growing more frequent and severe across the western United States, and California's Sierra Nevada is ground zero. Decades of fire suppression have left these forests overstocked and vulnerable to catastrophic fires, drought and pest outbreaks. Beyond destroying homes and infrastructure, high-seve  more

University of Nevada: College of Business Professor to Lead Global Conference in Reno
RENO, Nevada, Nov. 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * College of Business professor to lead global conference in Reno Conference expected to draw 1,800 international scholars and industry leaders to Reno By Pamela Eustaquio The Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) will hold its 36th Annual Conference in Reno from May 7-11, 2026, at the Grand Sierra Resort. About 1,800 researchers and industry leaders from around the world are expected to attend.   more

University of Nevada: MolinaCares Strengthens PA Program's Clerkship
RENO, Nevada, Nov. 8 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * MolinaCares strengthens PA program's clerkship MolinaCares' grant supports PA students during rural clerkship By Ericka Estacio The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine's (UNR Med) physician assistant (PA) Studies Program is deepening its commitment to rural and underserved communities through a collaboration with MolinaCares, the charitable arm of Molina Healthcare. With aligned missions of strengthe  more

University of Nevada: Scientists Capture Elusive Imagery of Volcano's Inner Workings
RENO, Nevada, Nov. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Scientists capture elusive imagery of volcano's inner workings Researchers suggest new volcanic formation processes and publish images of the volcano in Nature By Michelle Werdann, '21 About 290 miles off the coast of Cannon Beach, Oregon, lies an underwater volcano called Axial Volcano. Axial erupts about once every ten years. Twice in the past year, news outlets have reported that the volcano will   more

UNLV's CyberWeek Connects Students With Opportunities Outside of the Classroom
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * UNLV's CyberWeek Connects Students with Opportunities Outside of the Classroom The inaugural event brought together students and industry leaders for competitions and crucial professional development. Author: Cheryl Bella If there was one resounding theme from October's CyberWeek @ UNLV event, it was network, network, network. During the Cybersecurity Professional Panel, Chris Forte, p  more

UNLV: AI and You - Match Made in Binary Code
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * AI and You: A Match Made in Binary Code UNLV researcher Soon Cho takes on the nascent space of human relationships with artificial intelligence, and the impacts of using chatbots for therapy. * For how much time we spend staring at our phones and computers, it was inevitable that we would become... close. And the resulting human relationships with computer programs are nothing short of co  more

UNLV: Beyond the Uniform - Veterans Apply Service Values to Business Leadership
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 7 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Uniform: Veterans Apply Service Values to Business Leadership Student-veterans in Lee Business School's MBA program share their determination to succeed as they transition back to civilian life. * The transition from active duty to civilian life brings reflection and reinvention. UNLV's more than 2,350 enrolled military-affiliated students can find both academic and wellness re  more

While Lombardo Jets to D.C. for Trump Endorsement, Democrats Fight Trump-Made Crisis
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * While Lombardo Jets to D.C. for Trump Endorsement, Democrats Fight Trump-Made Crisis * While Joe Lombardo jetted off to D.C. to beg for Donald Trump's endorsement as hundreds of thousands of his constituents struggle to afford food and health care, Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui slammed Republicans for using the suffering of Nevadans into a game of political pawns. This week, Nevada De  more