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News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors Newsletter for Wednesday February 04, 2026 ( 22 items )  

AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti  more

AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic  more

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation issued the following news release: * * * Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data 155 electric models now available for sale in U.S. EVs: 12.6 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q3 2025 - highest market share and volume on record; up 3.1 percentage points from Q2 2025 EVs: 2.4 percent of vehicles in operation Gas-powered vehicle market share down 4.6 points in Q3 2025 from prior year;  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Blasts Federal Government for Endangering Seniors
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Blasts Federal Government for Endangering Seniors Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter challenging the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health care facilities. Or  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85   more

Coming February 12: TLU's Spring Brown Event Features Olmeca
SEGUIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Coming February 12: TLU's Spring Brown Event Features Olmeca Olmeca--a renowned multidisciplinary artist, activist, and scholar who has been featured on BBC London, Complex Magazine, Noisey, Huffington Post, NPR, and more--will be speaking at Texas Lutheran University on Thursday, February 12, as part of the university's Brown Cultural Event Series. Olmeca is known his unique blend of hip-hop with traditiona  more

Congresswoman Lee Announces 2026 Valentines for Veterans Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Announces 2026 Valentines for Veterans Program * LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced her fifth annual "Valentines for Veterans" program. Congresswoman Lee invites southern Nevadans to make cards for local veterans to show their appreciation and thank them for their service. Congresswoman Lee and her office will deliver the submitted cards to local veterans  more

Cortez Masto Delivers Pay Raise for Service Members and Vital Support for Affordable Housing, Mental Health, and Education Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Delivers Pay Raise for Service Members and Vital Support for Affordable Housing, Mental Health, and Education Programs * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) delivered over $84 million in funding to community projects across Nevada, and passed critical support for affordable housing, small businesses, mental health services, child care, and education p  more

Cortez Masto, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes for Tribal Communities * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve health outcomes in Tribal communities. The Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act would elevate the role of the Indian Health Service (IH  more

Del. A.G. Jennings Secures $17.85 Million Settlement With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices
DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati  more

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Kirkman
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to HTO Nevada Inc. dba Kirkman from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: * * * Recipient: Mr. Eric Jon Gripentrog, Chief Executive Officer, HTO Nevada, Inc. dba Kirkman, 6400 Rosewood Street, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-5392, United States Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States Warning Letter 320-26-39 Dear Mr. Gripe  more

Four Charged in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Four Charged in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy * BOSTON - Three individuals have been arrested, and another individual has been charged, with an alleged fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. T  more

From Virtual to Hands-On: Transforming Anatomy Education at UNLV
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * From Virtual to Hands-On: Transforming Anatomy Education at UNLV How medical students are mastering anatomy through human body dissection, plastinated specimens, and immersive technologies. Author: Paul Joncich The anatomical education program at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has rapidly evolved into one of the most advanced in the region. Housed in the school's 135,000-s  more

Horsford Votes Against Senate Funding Bill Over Continuous Lack of ICE Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Votes Against Senate Funding Bill Over Continuous Lack of ICE Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability * WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) voted today against the Senate-negotiated government funding package, citing its failure to include basic guardrails to ensure humane, accountable immigration enforcement and protect Southern Nevada communities. Rep. Horsford not  more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31,   more

Museum of Kansas City Completes Inventory of Human Remains Affiliated With the Osage Nation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of Kansas City (MKC), Missouri, has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least three individuals and determined a cultural affiliation with the Osage Nation. The human remains were recovered from two locations in Missouri. One individual was removed from Nevada in Vernon County and was part of the Kansas City Historical Society collection before being transferred to the museum in 1939. Partial remains of at least two additional individ  more

N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing Complaint Alleges Conspiracy to Fix Prices for Generic Drugs, Driving up Costs for Patients * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced today that New Jersey filed a multistate complai  more

Okla. A.G. Drummond: Operation Blunt Force Dismantles Criminal Enterprise
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Drummond: Operation Blunt Force dismantles criminal enterprise Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his Organized Crime Task Force, working alongside 27 law enforcement partners nationwide, arrested 20 individuals linked to a sophisticated criminal enterprise. The Hao Chen Organization was responsible for approximately one million pounds of m  more

Sens. Moran, Cortez Masto, Ernst, Klobuchar Introduce Securing America's Fuels Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Cortez Masto, Ernst, Klobuchar Introduce Securing America's Fuels Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Securing America's Fuels (SAF) Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, provide new markets for farmers and lower emissions in the transporta  more

The CW Network and Mountain West Forge Broadcast Partnership Through 2030-31 Season
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Mountain West Forge Broadcast Partnership Through 2030-31 Season * Network Adds 13 Football Games Per Year to its Growing College Sports Portfolio 20 Men's Basketball Games and 15 Women's Basketball Games Per Year to Get National Broadcast Reach The CW to Be the Exclusive Home of Nearly 800 Hours of Live Sports Per Year BURBAN  more

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans' Pockets
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans' Pockets * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, with tax filing season underway, the American people are beginning to feel the impact of the Workin  more

UNLV Athletic Training Professor Channels Personal Experiences Into Research Project for Moms
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * UNLV Athletic Training Professor Channels Personal Experiences into Research Project for New Moms Through UNLV-UNR Extension collaboration, Kara Radzak hopes to better inform new mothers about proper exercise before and after childbirth. Author: Steven Slivka As an athletic trainer with a sports medicine background, Kara Radzak was curious to know how much she could put her body through   more