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News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors Newsletter for Friday February 27, 2026 ( 28 items )  

"Kind of a Joke" ... "Unbelievable" Lombardo Back in the Spotlight for Boring Company Cover Up
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 26 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Kind of a Joke"... "Unbelievable" Lombardo Back in the Spotlight for Boring Company Cover Up * A new report reveals there are even more victims of chemical burns from working in Elon Musk's toxic sludge-filled tunnels. Instead of standing up for workers' safety, Joe Lombardo is letting Musk's company off the hook for committing "chilling" safety violations that led to firefighters and other wo  more

AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President   more

AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. "The Fourteenth   more

Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at  more

Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal  more

Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit  more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Nevada Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Nevada Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 26, 2026 * * * Nevada had 58,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 61,000 openings in November, 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 December and 3.7 percent in the pre  more

Cortez Masto Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Help Lower Gas Prices, Create Western Fuel Reserve
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Help Lower Gas Prices, Create Western Fuel Reserve * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) as the Democratic lead on legislation to help lower gas prices in the West. The Western Refined Fuel Reserve (WRFR) Act would require the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a fuel reserve th  more

Heinrich, ENR Democrats Secure Key Commitments from BLM Nominee Steve Pearce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, ENR Democrats Secure Key Commitments from BLM Nominee Steve Pearce * WASHINGTON -During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump administration nominees, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee's Ranking Member, and Committee Democrats secured key commitments from former Congressman Steve Pearce, President Trump's pick to lea  more

Heinrich, ENR Democrats Secure Key Commitments From BLM Nominee Steve Pearce
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Heinrich, ENR Democrats Secure Key Commitments from BLM Nominee Steve Pearce During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump administration nominees, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee's Ranking Member, and Committee Democrats secured key commitme  more

Institute for Energy Research: California Turns to Imports as Its Refineries Close
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * California Turns to Imports as Its Refineries Close According to Bloomberg, in November, California imported more gasoline than ever before, with over 40% coming from the Bahamas, despite much of it being produced in the United States. In 2025, the Bahamas supplied 12% of California's ship-borne gasoline imports, more than it had in the previous nine years combined. California must rely more and mo  more

Md. A.G. Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t  more

PASSED: Cortez Masto's Bill to Protect the Water Supply for More than One Million Nevadans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Cortez Masto's Bill to Protect the Water Supply for More than One Million Nevadans * FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) passed her bill to allow the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to construct a new water pipeline to provide water delivery redundancy for over one million Nevadans. The Sloan Can  more

Rand: State Medicaid Budgets to Decline by Hundreds of Billions Over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States
SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrep) -- Rand issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * State Medicaid Budgets to Decline by Hundreds of Billions over the Next Decade; Impacts Vary Widely Across States State Medicaid budgets are projected to experience reductions of $664 billion between 2025 and 2034 due to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), according to a new study (https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA4098-1.html) by nonprofit, non-partisan R  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: 50-state Report Reveals Gaps in Identification and Reentry Document Assistance for People Leaving Prison
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among   more

Reclamation Announces Initial 2026 Water Supply Allocations for Central Valley Project Contractors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Reclamation announces initial 2026 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project contractors Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced initial 2026 water supply allocations for Central Valley Project water users. The Central Valley Project serves over 270 contracts that provide water for ~3 million acres of highly productive farmland, communities ac  more

Rosen, Colleagues Call on Trump Interior Secretary to Halt Action Threatening Fire Management Efforts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Colleagues Call on Trump Interior Secretary to Halt Action Threatening Fire Management Efforts * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum to halt efforts to separate wildfire management from land management agencies. The Trump Administration's misguided plan to restructure firefighting efforts without Cong  more

Rosen, Coons Introduce Bill to Exclude Homebuilding Materials from Trump's Tariffs, Help Lower Housing Prices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Coons Introduce Bill to Exclude Homebuilding Materials from Trump's Tariffs, Help Lower Housing Prices * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced a bill to exclude homebuilding materials from Donald Trump's tariffs and help lower home construction costs. The Housing Tariff Exclusion Act would automatically exempt many homebuilding materials from  more

Rosen, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran's Human Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran's Human Rights Abuses * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act to increase pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran after the regime locked down access to the int  more

SEC Obtains Final Judgments by Consent Against Colorado Mining Company & Executives in Fraud Case
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-01705; D. Colo. filed June 18, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Western Sierra Resource Corporation, Roger Johnson, and Dennis Atkins, No. 1:24-cv-01705 (D. Colo. filed June 18, 2024) On February 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained final judgments against Colorado-based penny-stock issuer Western Sierra Resource Corporation ("Western Sierra  more

U.S. mortgage delinquency rate finishes 2025 flat year-over-year
IRVINE, California, Feb. 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * U.S. mortgage delinquency rate finishes 2025 flat year-over-year * Local market variations emerge as nearly half of metro areas see rising delinquency rates. * The national mortgage delinquency rate remained unchanged from December 2024, holding at 3.2%. * Serious delinquencies edged higher, reflecting a modest uptick from late 2024 levels. * Foreclosure i  more

U.S. Senate Passes Rep. Titus Legislation to Safeguard Southern Nevada Water
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Rep. Titus Legislation to Safeguard Southern Nevada Water * The U.S. Senate today passed with bipartisan support legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern Nevada's water security while enhancing environmental conservation efforts. "Senate passage of this legislation was a critical step in ensuring our water future," Congresswoman Titus said. "Southern  more

University of Nevada Program Expands Mentorship and Training to Help Small Businesses Grow and Compete
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * University program expands mentorship and training to help small businesses grow and compete Free Extension program begins March 5 Emma Lande As small businesses nationwide struggle to stay competitive, a Nevada program is expanding its free training and mentorship through grassroot partnerships to reach more entrepreneurs and support stronger, more resilient businesses across the state. The Small Business E  more

University of Nevada: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Medical Education
RENO, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Leveraging artificial intelligence for medical education UNR Med's IDEA Project uses AI and hands-on data analysis to teach first-year medical students how to think like clinical researchers Krystal Pyatt John Westhoff, M.D., MPH, associate professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and assistant dean of Student Research, created the Independent Data Exploration and Analysis (ID  more

Va. A.G. Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide * Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega  more

Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a  more