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News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors Newsletter for Friday January 30, 2026 ( 29 items )  

AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement that provides crucial protections against the inappropriate detention of children, incl  more

AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

Andrew Dillin and Christopher Glass named Salk Institute Nonresident Fellows
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 29 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release: * * * Andrew Dillin and Christopher Glass named Salk Institute Nonresident Fellows * LA JOLLA-The Salk Institute welcomes two new Nonresident Fellows, UC Berkeley professor Andrew Dillin, PhD, and UC San Diego professor Christopher Glass, MD, PhD. The two scientists join a group of eminent scientific advisors who guide Salk's leadership. "Andy and Chris are world-renowned researche  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the  more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition condemned the Trump administration's effort to explo  more

Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Hom  more

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * January 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the state of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland S  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the s tate of Minnesota. Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, submitted a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, condemning the Trump   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement. The Flores Settlement Agreement, w  more

Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi   more

Cortez Masto Fights for Americans' Energy Cost Relief
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Fights for Americans' Energy Cost Relief * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Lowering Home Energy Costs Act to help everyday Americans lower their energy costs by putting money back into their pockets if they make their homes more energy efficient. This legislation would do so by restoring tax credits repealed in H.R. 1 to pay  more

EMILYs List Endorses Sandra Jauregui for Nevada Lieutenant Governor
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Sandra Jauregui for Nevada Lieutenant Governor * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Sandra Jauregui for Nevada lieutenant governor. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:  "Sandra Jauregui is a fierce champion for Nevada's working families. Her campaign for lieutenant governor is grounded in real solu  more

General officers forge flying proficiency at Nellis AFB
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * General officers forge flying proficiency at Nellis AFB NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) - In a powerful demonstration of leading from the front at every echelon, U.S. Air Force generals have taken to the skies here to reaffirm that command at every level is backed by the same core competencies demanded of every Airman under their leadership, Jan. 9-15. Training sorties across the western region of the country occu  more

Maine A.G. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, t  more

Mass. Ballot Law Commission Dismisses Fraud Claims, Allows Marijuana Repeal Initiative to Proceed
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts: Commissioners Reject Claims That Petitioners Fraudulently Obtained Signatures for Marijuana Repeal Effort * Boston, MA: Representatives of the State Ballot Law Commission are allowing an anti-marijuana initiative effort to move forward despite claims that signature gatherers misled some voters into signing the petition. Last week  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place since 1997. Th  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition with 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kri  more

N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota 22 Attorneys General Stand With Minnesota Against Trump Administration Intimidation * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the   more

No Show Joe: Lombardo Ducks Accountability and Declines Meeting on His Boring Company Scandal
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * No Show Joe: Lombardo Ducks Accountability and Declines Meeting on His Boring Company Scandal * After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for unsafe working conditions that led to two Clark County firefighters suffering chemical burns, he's refusing to answer lawmakers' questions on his attempted coverup. Next week, the Legislature's Interim Committee on Gr  more

No Show Joe: Lombardo's Office Declines Lawmaker's Request to Attend Meeting on Musk's Boring Co.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * No Show Joe: Lombardo's Office Declines Lawmaker's Request to Attend Meeting on Musk's Boring Co. * After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for unsafe working conditions that led to two Clark County firefighters suffering chemical burns, he's refusing to answer lawmakers' questions on his attempted coverup. Next week, the Legislature's Interim Committee o  more

Rapid Sustainment Office demonstrates new digital binder application for reducing aircraft maintenance time
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Rapid Sustainment Office demonstrates new digital binder application for reducing aircraft maintenance time * NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada -The U.S. Air Force's Rapid Sustainment Office in collaboration with Google Public Sector has completed development and initial testing of its Lighthouse Information Technology Engine (LITE) Digital Maintenance Binder application develo  more

Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Support Lake Tahoe Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Support Lake Tahoe Conservation Efforts * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation to deliver more funding to protect the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Santini Burton Act of 1980 authorized the sale of federal land in Clark County to fund the acquisition and manage  more

Rosen Statement on Vote Against Full-Year ICE Funding Without Guardrails to Curtail Abuses of Power
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement on Vote Against Full-Year ICE Funding Without Guardrails to Curtail Abuses of Power * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after voting against a government funding package that included full-year funding for ICE without the necessary guardrails to rein in its out-of-control conduct that is endangering U.S. citizens and law-abiding im  more

Through fire and ice, Nevada Air Guard footprint touches all seven continents
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command posted the following news: * * * Through fire and ice, Nevada Air Guard footprint touches all seven continents RENO, Nev. -The Nevada Air National Guard began operating at the southernmost portion of the planet last year and continued its high-paced operations tempo flying C-130 Hercules over fires in North America. Over the past two years, at least one member of the Nevada Air National Guard has set foot on all seven continents -  more

TikTok LIVE Sets the Stage for LIVE Fest Global Event in Las Vegas, Hosted by Keke Palmer With Closing Headlining Performance by Demi Lovato
LOS ANGLES, California, Jan. 30 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following statement: * * * TikTok LIVE Sets the Stage for LIVE Fest Global Event in Las Vegas, Hosted by Keke Palmer with Closing Headlining Performance by Demi Lovato Annual Global LIVE Fest event to take place in Las Vegas on February 12, with host Keke Palmer and a special headlining performance by Demi Lovato * Today we're thrilled to announce that this year's TikTok LIVE Fest Global Annua  more

UNLV: Out of This World Experience in Our Own Backyard
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * An Out of This World Experience in Our Own Backyard UNLV engineering and science students test an experiential course partially designed for NASA astronauts who will soon return to the moon. Author: Matt Jacob The invitation landed in Luis Burrola Bueno's inbox, and it took but a nanosecond for the UNLV physics major to fire back a two-word reply: I'm in! "When I got the email, I was s  more

Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on January 29, 2026. Dear Campus Community, Bryn Mawr is honored to host a range of leading thinkers, artists, and scientists on campus this semester. We want to draw your attention to a few of these and encourage you to mark your calendars now for the ones you will not want to miss. Several   more