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News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors Newsletter for Tuesday February 24, 2026 ( 13 items )  

After He Attended the Unveiling of Trump's Reckless New Tariff in D.C., Lombardo Still Wants Nevadans to "Feel a Little Pain"
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * After He Attended the Unveiling of Trump's Reckless New Tariff in D.C., Lombardo Still Wants Nevadans to "Feel a Little Pain" * Trump has been illegally taxing Nevadans' groceries for a year but Lombardo continues to put Trump ahead of working families Nevada small businesses and working families celebrated after the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's unconstitutional tariffs that Joe   more

Attorney General Ford Wins Major Court Victory as Nevada Supreme Court Clears Path for Snapchat Trial Over Harms to Children
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Major Court Victory as Nevada Supreme Court Clears Path for Snapchat Trial Over Harms to Children * CARSON CITY, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant victory in his ongoing fight to protect children online; The Nevada Supreme Court denied a writ petition appeal by Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, clearing the   more

Governor Lombardo Advances Nevada's Top Priorities During Productive Washington, D.C. Visit
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 23 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Advances Nevada's Top Priorities During Productive Washington, D.C. Visit * Governor Joe Lombardo returned to Nevada following a series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., where he advanced key priorities and strengthened federal partnerships critical to Nevada's growth. During his visit, Governor Lombardo met with senior officials in the Trump administration and fe  more

International Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Returns March 5 at Nevada
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 24 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * International Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium returns March 5 at Nevada From economic security to wellness, Nevada symposium centers women's "Whole Lives" Shelle Murach From financial stability and opportunity to food insecurity and access to health care, economic security plays a critical role in women's well-being. This spring, the University of Nevada, Reno will explore those connections during the 20  more

Lee Announces Single Mom Facing Skyrocketing Health Care Costs as Guest for State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Announces Single Mom Facing Skyrocketing Health Care Costs as Guest for State of the Union * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee announced Katie Provost, a social worker and single mom who relies on the ACA tax credits to afford health care for her and her four-year-old daughter, will be her guest to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union. "Because Republicans made the cruel and reckless decision to  more

Lubrizol Expands West Coast Distribution Through Partnership With Commerce Hose & Industrial Products
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news: * * * Lubrizol Expands West Coast Distribution Through Partnership with Commerce Hose & Industrial Products New agreement strengthens Lubrizol's ability to deliver Paratherm(TM) heat transfer fluids and Industrial Fluids across California and Nevada * Lubrizol is pleased to announce Commerce Hose & Industrial Products as an authorized distributor for Lubrizol's Paratherm(TM) heat transfer fl  more

NWLC and Student Advocacy Groups Demand Department of Education Action on Student Sexual Violence Complaints Under Title IX
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC and Student Advocacy Groups Demand Department of Education Action on Student Sexual Violence Complaints Under Title IX * Today the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), with nine survivor advocacy organizations, delivered a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kim Richey, demanding that the Department of Education fulfill   more

Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs After Filing Amicus Brief * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs, ruling that President Trump violated federal law by exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA  more

Reps. Pettersen, Hurd Lead CO Congressional Delegation in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Water Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pettersen, Hurd Lead CO Congressional Delegation in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Water Infrastructure Funding * U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jeff Hurd (CO-03) led Members of the Colorado Congressional delegation in introducing the Rural Water Security Act, bipartisan legislation to expand federal water infrastructure assistance to rural communities  more

Rosen Announces Nevada Small Business Owner, Nurse Practitioner as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Announces Nevada Small Business Owner, Nurse Practitioner as State of the Union Guest * This Comes After Congressional Inaction To Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits And Keep Health Care Premiums Affordable WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that Vania Carter-Strauss, a small business owner, Nurse Practitioner, and faculty member at the University of Nevada,   more

Steven Horsford Fights for Nevada Small Businesses Crushed by Trump's Costly Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Steven Horsford Fights for Nevada Small Businesses Crushed by Trump's Costly Tariffs * New Horsford bill would reimburse NV businesses forced to pay illegal tariffs Steven Horsford knows Nevada's small businesses are struggling with the high costs of Trump's reckless tariffs - and he has a plan to help. After the Supreme Court threw out Trump's "emergency" tariffs on Friday, H  more

University of Nevada: Message From President Brian Sandoval
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 24 -- The University of Nevada issued the following statement on Feb. 23, 2026, by President Brian Sandoval: * * * Message from President Brian Sandoval The University is aware of reports circulating regarding a deeply offensive and derogatory racial term allegedly made by individuals identified as students. We want to be clear: racism, discrimination, and bias are fundamentally inconsistent with the University's core values and our commitment to fostering an inclusive, res  more

University of Nevada: Reynolds School of Journalism Names Attorney Charles Tobin as 2026 Lerude First Amendment Distinguished Lecturer
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 24 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Reynolds School of Journalism names Attorney Charles Tobin as 2026 Lerude First Amendment Distinguished Lecturer Tobin will speak during the annual distinguished lecturer forum on campus on March 3 Lila Reeves-Hampton, '17 The Reynolds School of Journalism is pleased to present the 2026 Lerude First Amendment Distinguished Lecturer, Charles Tobin, for a lecture on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Tobin will present a   more