Thursday - March 5, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday February 08, 2026 ( 108 items )  

"Blatant Special Treatment": Lombardo Continues to Prioritize the Richest Man in the World's Interests Over Nevadans' Safety
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Blatant Special Treatment": Lombardo Continues to Prioritize the Richest Man in the World's Interests Over Nevadans' Safety * Joe Lombardo and his administration's coverup continues after they let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for "willful" safety violations, deleted the evidence, and then he skipped an oversight hearing investigating this scandal. Lawmakers called out Lombardo's admi  more

ACLU of Nevada Statement on Student Walkout Protests
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Nevada Statement on Student Walkout Protests In response to recent student protests throughout the state, the ACLU of Nevada released the following statement in support of student expression. On Thursday night, the nonpartisan nonprofit held a virtual Know Your Rights meeting with Nevada students and families to provide information on student walkouts. The organization   more

AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B  more

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 Campbell Secures Agreement With Trump Administration To Protect Millions In Education Funding Related To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility Initiatives
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Agreement With Trump Administration To Protect Millions In Education Funding Related To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility Initiatives * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an agreement with the Trump Administration to prevent it from withholding federal  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

Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * 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 Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se  more

AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp  more

Allegiant Air Raises Concerns Over Proposed Airspace Changes in Phoenix Area
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Allegiant Air has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding FAA Docket No. FAA 2025 5571 and Airspace Docket No. 25 AWP 172, which involves amendments to Class D airspace and the establishment of Class E airspace at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) and Phoenix, Arizona. The airline, which operates out of Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA), has voiced concerns about the proposed increase in the vertical limit of Class D airspace at Cha  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

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: New Census Migration Data Shows Americans Moving From High- to Low-Tax States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * New Census Migration Data Shows Americans Moving From High- to Low-Tax States By Patrick Gleason The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its annual report on state-to-state migration, which looks at how population changed from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. In addition to showing national population growth of 1.8 million people, which amounts to a 0.5 percent increase, the new Census docume  more

Amodei Announces Retirement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Announces Retirement * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Amodei released the following statement: "Serving the people of Nevada has been the honor of my lifetime. Nobody is prouder of our Nevada Congressional District than me. Thank you for the honor. Every achievement worth doing began with listening to Nevadans and fighting for our values. I came to Congress to solve problems and to make  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba  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 Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads with Compassion, Stands Up for Seniors Across America
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads with Compassion, Stands Up for Seniors Across America * OAKLAND -Co-leading a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, California Attorney General Bonta today filed a comment letter that challenges the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health   more

Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Stronger Federal Staffing Standards at Senior Health Care Facilities
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Stronger Federal Staffing Standards at Senior Health Care Facilities * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 18 attorneys general are calling on the federal government to reinstate critical staffing standards and protections designed to keep senior citizens safe in long-term health care facilities. The coalition  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

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES AGREEMENT TO PROTECT K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES AGREEMENT TO PROTECT K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING * Chicago -Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in securing an agreement with the Trump administration to prevent it from withholding federal funding from state and local education agencies under a new and unlawful certification requirement. The requirement sought to elim  more

Attorney General Tong 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
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong 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 * 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 (Hartfor  more

Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Nearly $400 Million in Federal Education Assistance for Connecticut (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an   more

Attorneys General Request Extension for Public Comments on Hazardous Materials Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Offices of the Attorneys General from Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New York, and Nevada have submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The letter requests an extension of the deadlines for public comments related to Exxon Mobil Corporation's application concerning common law tort claims related to gasoline transportation, which was notified in the Federal Register on January 9, 202  more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Nevada Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Nevada Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 4, 2026 * * * Nevada had 59,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 62,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the job openings rate in Nevada was 3.6 percent in November and 3.8 percent in the previo  more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: North Dakota to Participate in New Tax-credit Scholarship Program - and That's a Win for Families
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * North Dakota to participate in new tax-credit scholarship program -- and that's a win for families By Catrin Wigfall Something important is happening in education policy, and it isn't coming from Washington mandates or teachers' union talking points. It's coming from states embracing a landmark e  more

Chairman Joyce Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Schemes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Maryland, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Joyce Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Schemes Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Common Schemes,  more

Clark Hill Secures First Known Injunction Against Visa Ban Affecting Adopted Children
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Secures First Known Injunction Against Visa Ban Affecting Adopted Children * Clark Hill attorney Mark Stevens, with Paola Armeni serving as local counsel in the District of Nevada, obtained a temporary restraining order from a federal judge enjoining the U.S. Department of State from applying its newly announced immigration ban to a Nevada family amid a long-running in  more

Cole Introduces the Medical Student Education Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Introduces the Medical Student Education Authorization Act * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced H.R. 5428 (link is external), the Medical Student Education Authorization Act, along with Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV). This legislation would authorize the Medical Student Education (MSE) Program, which provides gran  more

Cole Statement on Retirement of Homeland Security Cardinal Mark Amodei
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on Retirement of Homeland Security Cardinal Mark Amodei Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the following statement after Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) announced he will not seek reelection: Chairman Cole said, "Mark Amodei carries Nevada's voice in the House with clarity and conviction. He's always approached public  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

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Withdraws Event Contracts Proposal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has withdrawn its June 10, 2024, proposal regarding event contracts. The commission announced it no longer intends to finalize the rules that sought to define specific types of contracts, including those involving gaming, which would be prohibited from trading or clearing. The decision to scrap the proposal follows a wave of litigation and state regulatory moves. These legal challenges involve the exclusive jurisdiction of t  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 Joins Amicus Brief Urging Circuit Court to Affirm the Critical Protections of Minors in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins Amicus Brief Urging Circuit Court to Affirm the Critical Protections of Minors in Immigration Detention * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined an amicus brief led by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement,   more

Cortez Masto Pushes Treasury Secretary Bessent to Acknowledge Disastrous Effects of Shortsighted Trump Economic Policies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Pushes Treasury Secretary Bessent to Acknowledge Disastrous Effects of Shortsighted Trump Economic Policies * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) pushed U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to acknowledge the disastrous effects of the Trump Administration's economic policies on Neva  more

Cortez Masto, Grassley Recognize Human Trafficking Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Grassley Recognize Human Trafficking Prevention Month * A video of Senator Cortez Masto honoring Human Trafficking Prevention Month can be found here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) recognized January 2026 as National Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. Each year, they lead a bipartisan r  more

Cortez Masto, Moran Introduce Legislation to Boost Tourism Between United States, Mexico, and Canada
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Moran Introduce Legislation to Boost Tourism Between United States, Mexico, and Canada * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act to ensure that the United States is working with Canada and Mexico, America's two largest trading partners, to support our travel and touri  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

Cortez Masto, Sheehy's Bipartisan Legislation to Combat and Prevent Wildfires Clears Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Sheehy's Bipartisan Legislation to Combat and Prevent Wildfires Clears Key Senate Hurdle * Washington, D.C. - Today, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee. The Western Wildfire Support Act would provide resources to prevent wildfires, enhance firefightin  more

Cortez Masto, Wyden, Colleagues Announce Plans for Expanding Future Drug Price Negotiations, Denounce Trump's Failure to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Wyden, Colleagues Announce Plans for Expanding Future Drug Price Negotiations, Denounce Trump's Failure to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) announced the Democratic plan for   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

DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Votes to Advance 12 States to Next Phase of 2028 Presidential Calendar Selection Process
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Votes to Advance 12 States to Next Phase of 2028 Presidential Calendar Selection Process Today, at the January meeting of the Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC), the RBC reviewed applications for the early nominating window of the 2028 presidential calendar. The RBC received 12 applications for the early window and voted to advance all 12 of those states to the next p  more

DRI Awarded Grant to Advance AI and Computer Science Education for K-12 Preservice and Inservice Educators
RENO, Nevada, Jan. 27 -- The Desert Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * DRI Awarded Grant to Advance AI and Computer Science Education for K-12 Preservice and Inservice Educators The $2.7 million Department of Education award is a Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant. * DRI's STEM Education Program was recently awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. The four-year pr  more

EPA Approves Nevada Regional Haze Plan to Improve Visibility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Nevada's strategy to reduce regional haze and improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. The decision signs off on the "2022 Nevada Regional Haze Plan" and a supplemental revision submitted on May 28, 2025. These plan revisions satisfy the Clean Air Act and the Regional Haze Rule for the program's second implementation period. Under the approved strategy, the Nevada Division of Environmental Prot  more

EPA Proposes Treatability Variance for Elemental Mercury Waste in Beatty, Nevada
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to grant a site-specific treatability variance to U.S. Ecology Nevada Inc. for the treatment and disposal of elemental mercury waste at its facility in Beatty, Nevada. The proposal addresses a critical imbalance in the mercury market where the supply of reclaimed mercury from mining and industrial processes significantly exceeds commercial demand. The company submitted a petition seeking an alternative to the re  more

Ernst Supports American-Made Aviation Fuel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Supports American-Made Aviation Fuel * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Securing America's Fuels Act to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry while supporting American-grown crops and cleaner aviation fuel. Building on an Ernst-led amendment during the Working Families and Tax Cuts discussion, this legislatio  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

Feit Electric, Inc. to Pay $100,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Feit Electric, Inc. to Pay $100,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging light bulb manufacturer with firing pregnant employee LOS ANGELES - Feit Electric Inc., a lightbulb manufacturer based in Los Angeles, agreed to pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Com  more

Following Retirement Announcement, NV Dems Recognizes Amodei's Innumerable Contributions to the State of Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Following Retirement Announcement, NV Dems Recognizes Amodei's Innumerable Contributions to the State of Nevada * Today, Rep. Mark Amodei announced his retirement from Congress following a 15 year tenure. Over more than a decade of service, Amodei has quite the record to show for it. Check out some of his most memorable moments below. While representing Northern Nevada in the House of Represen  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

Fresh Venture Foods, Gold Coast Packing and Babe Farms to Pay $900,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Fresh Venture Foods, Gold Coast Packing and Babe Farms to Pay $900,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit * Produce processing company and affiliated companies resolve federal charges they failed to respond to multiple complaints LOS ANGELES - Santa Maria, California-based produce processing company Fresh Venture Foods, LLC and its sales and marketing companies Gold Coast Packing, Inc.  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

Governor Joe Lombardo Ceremonially Signs Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Joe Lombardo Ceremonially Signs Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act * Governor Joe Lombardo hosted a ceremonial bill signing on Friday to mark the passage of the Nevada Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act (AB 4). He was joined by George Togliatti, Director of the Nevada Department of Public Safety; Adam Hyde of the Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association; Chris Hicks, Washoe Co  more

Governor Lombardo Announces More Than $64 Million Approved for Attainable Housing Opportunities
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Announces More Than $64 Million Approved for Attainable Housing Opportunities * Governor Joe Lombardo announced Thursday his administration has approved more than $64 million to support the expansion of attainable housing opportunities across Nevada. "Today, we took another major step to make it easier for working families in Nevada to find attainable housing," said Govern  more

Governor Lombardo Issues Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Mark Amodei
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Issues Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Mark Amodei * Governor Joe Lombardo issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Mark Amodei: "Congressman Mark Amodei has been an unwavering advocate for northern Nevada and a dedicated public servant. Throughout his tenure in the Nevada State Legislature and Washington, he worked tirelessly to represent  more

Horsford Conducts Second Oversight Visit at Pahrump ICE Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Conducts Second Oversight Visit at Pahrump ICE Detention Facility * PAHRUMP, NV - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today conducted an oversight visit of the Nevada Southern Detention Center (NSDC), a privately operated facility run by CoreCivic under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Pahrump, Nevada, to assess its conditions, facility expansion and complian  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

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Tipped Employee Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-420) on the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee." Committee Action 117TH CONGRESS Second Session--Legislative Action On December 13, 2022, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) introduc  more

How Do New Employees Learn Workplace Norms and Organizational Culture?
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 6 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * How do new employees learn workplace norms and organizational culture? Assistant Professor Madeline Pringle discusses how people become part of new workplace environments and suggests ways to maintain individuality * Starting a new job is both an exciting and potentially anxiety-inducing experience. Uncertainty might stem from not yet knowing work norms, questioning what is or isn't appropriate work attire or   more

ICYMI: Lombardo SKIPS Oversight Hearing After Covering Up For Musk's Boring Co. and Deleting the Evidence
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lombardo SKIPS Oversight Hearing After Covering Up For Musk's Boring Co. and Deleting the Evidence * Las Vegas Review Journal: "Boring Co., Lombardo's office no-shows at state Vegas Loop meeting" Joe Lombardo refused to answer lawmakers' questions after his office helped Elon Musk's Boring Company get away with serious and "willful" safety violations that led to two Clark County firefi  more

Improving Accessibility Over Time With UNLV Campus Projects
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Improving Accessibility Over Time with UNLV Campus Projects Decades of infrastructure improvements and evolving standards show how UNLV has embedded accessibility into campus planning, design, and digital spaces. Author: Jessie Devine In 1977, Nathan Forrest Stout came to campus with a simple question about whether there was a place for a wheelchair user in geology. The answer was yes --  more

Johns Hopkins: Cigarettes, Lies, and Videotape - Study Links Consumer Perceptions With Tobacco Industry Deceptions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Cigarettes, Lies, and Videotape: Study Links Consumer Perceptions with Tobacco Industry Deceptions Researchers explore the influence of corporate social responsibility among adults in Brazil, where smoking prevalence has increased. * To what extent can a tobacco company sizzle reel touting its corporate values and business practices shape public opinion  more

Lawsuit Challenges Drilling Near Nevada's Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Drilling Near Nevada's Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge * SHOSHONE, Calif. -The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe and conservation groups filed a lawsuit today in federal district court to halt exploratory mine drilling near the springs and wetlands of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The waters of Ash Meadows, which feed into the Amargosa River, are sacr  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

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Nevada Attainable Housing Council To Announce 2025 Nevada Attainable Housing Account Awards
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: The Nevada Attainable Housing Council To Announce 2025 Nevada Attainable Housing Account Awards * Tomorrow morning, the Nevada Attainable Housing Council will reveal the 2025 award recommendations from the Nevada Attainable Housing Account (NAHA), established by the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act through Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) in the 83rd (2025) Session. WHO  more

Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general have secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education that protects about $1.4 billion funding equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities, and oth  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

NADRC Webinar on Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with I/DD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * NADRC Webinar on Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with I/DD * Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar (link is external) Advances in medicine, technology, and community living are extending the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). As a result, individuals w  more

National Partnership for Women & Families: Research Highlights the Need for Paid Leave in 37 States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: * * * New Research Highlights the Need for Paid Leave in 37 States "Paid Leave Means a Stronger Nation" makes the case for a nationwide paid family and medical leave law to help working families in every state * As the nation marks 33 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the law that allows people to take unpaid time off from work for caregiving or their own health,  more

Natrona Collective Health Trust Gifts Masterson Place to Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Natrona Collective Health Trust gifts Masterson Place to Banner Health Historic hospitality home continues mission of supporting patients and families in Casper * CASPER, Wyo. - The Natrona Collective Health Trust has gifted Masterson Place to Banner Health, ensuring the continuation of a vital community resource that has provided affordable accommodations to patients and families seeking medical care in Casp  more

Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office 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. (  more

Nev. Business & Industry Dept.: Nevada Consumer Affairs Urges Homeowners That Signed an Agreement or Had Dealings With MV Realty to Come Forward
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Nevada Consumer Affairs urges homeowners that signed an agreement or had dealings with MV Realty to come forward Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez, in conjunction with Nevada Consumer Affairs ("NCA"), today announced an active investigation into MV Realty PBC, LLC, MV Realty of Nevada, LLC, and certain affiliated entities (col  more

Nevadans Are Throwing the Flag on the Lombardo-Trump Economy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nevadans Are Throwing the Flag on the Lombardo-Trump Economy * If you thought stadium ticket prices were expensive, just check out your local grocery store in the Lombardo-Trump economy. The cost of Super Bowl Sunday essentials, including wings, veggie trays, and chips, are high and to the right thanks to Donald Trump's erratic trade agenda -but Joe Lombardo thinks Nevadans should " feel a littl  more

NevadaTeach Students Present at Statewide Science Teachers Conference
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * NevadaTeach students present at statewide science teachers conference Students presented about pre-service teaching experiences and science curriculum Michelle Werdann, '21 Four undergraduate students traveled to Las Vegas to present at the Nevada State Science Teachers Conference on Jan. 31. The students submitted proposals to present their work at the conference in December and presented to science teachers  more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Government Funding - What Is at Stake This Week
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Government Funding: What Is at Stake This Week Will Congress be able to avert yet another government shutdown? By Sam Zickar Congress has until midnight Friday to fund major portions of the federal government or face a partial shutdown, just two and a half months after the longest government shutdown in American history. The good news is that   more

No Labels Issues Commentary: What Are Sanctuary Cities?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * What Are Sanctuary Cities? Definitions, legal boundaries, and the range of local immigration enforcement policies What "Sanctuary City" Means By Austin Milks "Sanctuary city" is not a legal term. There is no single official definition. The phrase is commonly used to describe cities, counties, or states that restrict the extent to   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

Padilla Bipartisan Bill to Support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Advances in Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Bipartisan Bill to Support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Advances in Senate Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) advanced his bipartisan legislation to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) activities. The bill pas  more

Padilla Introduces Bills to Bolster California's Water Supply, Drought Resilience
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Bills to Bolster California's Water Supply, Drought Resilience * MORE WATER Act and GROW SMART Act would fund water recycling projects, water conveyance, habitat restoration, and innovative water-saving projects WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced a pair of bills to help address growi  more

Redding nurses and health care workers announce Feb. 19 strike
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Redding nurses and health care workers announce Feb. 19 strike * Nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif., have given notice to their employer, Prime Healthcare, that they will hold a strike for one day. Redding nurses will strike on Feb. 19, amidst a week of strikes at Prime facilities in Nevada and California. Nurses and health care  more

Reno nurses announce Feb. 18 strike
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Reno nurses announce Feb. 18 strike * Nurses at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev., have given notice to their employer, Prime Healthcare, that they will hold a strike for one day. Reno nurses will strike on Feb. 18, amidst a week of strikes at Prime facilities in Nevada and California. Nurses at Saint Mary's are represented by National Nurses Organizing Commi  more

Rosen Joins Colleagues in Urging Federal Court to Protect Minors in Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Colleagues in Urging Federal Court to Protect Minors in Immigration Detention * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in urging a federal court to issue a ruling that protects minors in immigration detention. The senators filed an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals urging them to uphold the 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement, which sets crit  more

Rosen Requests Justice Department Inspector General Investigate Tom Homan for Reportedly Accepting $50,000 from Undercover FBI Agents
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Requests Justice Department Inspector General Investigate Tom Homan for Reportedly Accepting $50,000 from Undercover FBI Agents * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter requesting that Deputy Inspector General William Blier open an investigation into White House Border Czar, Tom Homan, for reportedly accepting a large cash payment from undercover Federal Bureau of Investig  more

Rosen Secures Critical Funding for Nevada Servicemembers, Housing, Health Care, Airports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Secures Critical Funding for Nevada Servicemembers, Housing, Health Care, Airports * This Bipartisan Government Funding Package Includes A Nearly Four Percent Pay Raise For Servicemembers And More Than $84 Million for Rosen-Requested Community Projects In Nevada WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped pass the latest bipartisan government funding package for Fiscal Year 2026, wh  more

Rosen, McCormick Bipartisan Bill to Support Internet Freedom in Iran Advances Out of Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, McCormick Bipartisan Bill to Support Internet Freedom in Iran Advances Out of Senate Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced the bipartisan Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act, which was introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dave McCormick (R-PA). This bipartisan bill would help expand internet freedom in Iran  more

Rosen-led Bill to Combat Illicit Gold Mining Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen-led Bill to Combat Illicit Gold Mining Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement on the bipartisan bill she is helping lead to combat illicit gold mining in our hemisphere after it advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The bipartisan U.S. Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act would require a mult  more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third
PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio  more

Sanders Launches Investigation Into Trump's Corporate Welfare for Walmart & Wealthy Corporations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Sanders Launches Investigation into Trump's Corporate Welfare for Walmart & Wealthy Corporations Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today announced an investigation into how Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General and Dollar Tree st  more

Sanders Launches Investigation Into Trump's Corporate Welfare for Walmart & Wealthy Corporations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Sanders Launches Investigation into Trump's Corporate Welfare for Walmart & Wealthy Corporations Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today announced an investigation into how Walmart, Kroger, Dollar General and Dollar Tree stand to benefit from large tax breaks in President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill,"  more

Senate Majority PAC Sues FEC for Inaction on Republican Campaign Finance Violations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Sues FEC for Inaction on Republican Campaign Finance Violations Senate Majority PAC filed two lawsuits against the Federal Election Commission on Thursday, accus  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

UConn's Sport Management Program Empowers Women Leaders on the Court, on the Sidelines, and in Academia
STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn's Sport Management Program Empowers Women Leaders on the Court, on the Sidelines, and in Academia * Anyone who Bleeds Blue knows that everyone watches women's sports. However, despite the recent gains in viewership, game attendance, and sponsorship dollars, the field still often falls in the shadow of its male counterpart. So, every year in February, the Women's Sports Foundation celebrates Na  more

University of Nevada Offers Vines to Wine Course for Wine Enthusiasts and Industry Professionals
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 3 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * University offers Vines to Wine course for wine enthusiasts and industry professionals New Extended Studies program covers grape-growing, wine production, service and more Dorraine Earnest and Claudene Wharton Northern Nevada suffers from no lack of enthusiasm for wine. Small home vineyards sprinkle the hills and there is an ever-growing wine scene, buzzing with sniffing, swirling and sipping. The University   more

University of Nevada: Mercury From Historic Gold Mining Still Affects Carson River Watershed and Waterfowl
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Mercury from historic gold mining still affects Carson River watershed and waterfowl University researchers link high river flows, floods to renewed mercury exposure in resident wood ducks Emma Lande Long assumed by some to have been diluted and washed away over time, mercury contamination from 19th-century gold mining is still moving through Nevada's Carson River, with levels in some waterfowl reach  more

University of Nevada: Personalized Writing Coaching at the Heart of Journalism Education
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Personalized writing coaching at the heart of journalism education The Reynolds School's Writing Center has provided one-on-one writing instruction for more than 450 students Lila Reeves-Hampton, '17 In 2023, the Reynolds School of Journalism introduced the Journalism Writing Center, offering one-on-one writing tutoring sessions to students with a team of writing coaches. The coaches, each backed by their extr  more

University of Nevada: Study to Develop Physical Activity Resources for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Study to develop physical activity resources for pregnant and postpartum mothers A University of Nevada, Reno-UNLV study hopes to inform mothers on the proper ways to exercise and recover before and after childbirth Molly Malloy, '05 A new qualitative study is taking a closer look at how women in southern Nevada are advised to stay physically active during pregnancy and postpartum. Funded by the University of  more

University of Nevada: Teacher, Researcher and Leader - Legacy of Thomas R. Kozel, Ph.D.
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 3 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Teacher, researcher and leader: The legacy of Thomas R. Kozel, Ph.D. Over his 54-year career, Kozel has taught every medical student to graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Reilly Moss Thomas R. Kozel, Ph.D., was honored during his final lecture on Sept. 19, 2025, marking the culmination of a 54-year career devoted to teaching and research. Over more than five decades, he helped edu  more

University of Nevada: What If Hybrids Aren't Rare, But Fundamental?
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * What if hybrids aren't rare, but fundamental? Scientists can reliably predict where plant hybrids will thrive and can use this information in restoration efforts Michelle Werdann, '21 The Great Basin spans roughly 200,000 square miles, and life in the region depends heavily on the widespread shrubs in the landscape, primarily rubber rabbitbrush and big sagebrush. The complex topography of the Great B  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

UNLV Study Reveals the Cyclical Nature of Trauma and Pain in Early Aftermath of Sexual Assault
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * UNLV Study Reveals the Cyclical Nature of Trauma and Pain in Early Aftermath of Sexual Assault New research shows PTSD symptoms and pain can trigger one another in the first few weeks after sexual assault. * Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and pain can trigger one another in a complex, two-directional pattern in the critical days and weeks after sexual assault, new UNLV r  more

UNLV: CBER Report - Nevada Led the Nation in Post-Pandemic Small Business Growth
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * CBER Report: Nevada Led the Nation in Post-Pandemic Small Business Growth New analysis by UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research shows that 40 percent of Nevada's employer firms were created after COVID-19 as new entrepreneurs reshaped the state's recovery. Author: Jessica Soria A new white paper from UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) shows that N  more

Va. A.G. Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi  more

Veolia Environmental Services Employee Slams Teamsters With Federal Charges for Illegal Termination Threats
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Veolia Environmental Services Employee Slams Teamsters With Federal Charges for Illegal Termination Threats * Worker maintains that Teamsters Local 63 officials threatened to have her fired for not joining the union and refusing to pay for union politics Colton, CA (February 2, 2026) - An employee of medical waste management firm Veolia Environmental Services has j  more

We, the People, Demand More Than Accountability: We Demand Citizenship, Living Wages, and An End to Billionaire Greed Now
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: * * * We, the People, Demand More Than Accountability: We Demand Citizenship, Living Wages, and An End to Billionaire Greed Now! This moment calls for more than accountability of the immigration enforcement machine; it demands Congress put working people first. * This week our country has mourned the brutal killings of our neighbors Renee Nicole Good, Alex Pretti, Keith Porter and Silverio Villegas Gonzalez, as well a  more