CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES SECOND COURT ORDER BLOCKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEMANDS FOR SNAP APPLICANTS', RECIPIENTS' PERSONAL DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that once again recognized that the federal government cannot demand states turn over personal and sensitive inf  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 28 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Boyd Gaming Introduces an Action-Packed Lineup of Live Entertainment and Events this March Boyd Gaming's Las Vegas properties will spotlight an exciting lineup of performers and entertainers this March. Live entertainment will also be available at select lounges and restaurants. Access Showroom inside Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa Najee Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 Najee, the Billboard c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray, Resident Commissioner Hernandez Criticize DOE for Illegally Cancelling Puerto Rico Energy Projects * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernandez (D-Puerto Rico), sent a letter alongside 16 lawmakers to the U.S. Department of Energy (DO  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Young, McClain, Liccardo Introduce Legislation to Support Community Development Projects Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation (MINT) Act to support community development projects across the country. This legislation would allow Federal Hom  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by visiting fellows Astrid Chevreuil and Jonathan Burchell of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program: * * * Northwood Declaration: The Future of European Deterrence? Introduction At the Munich Security Conference two weeks ago, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron underscored a deepening strategic alignment between their countries. S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Supports Passage of Federal Legislation to Safeguard Southern Nevada Water * Governor Lombardo applauds yesterday's passage of the Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act by the U.S. Senate - sending the bill to the President's desk to be signed into law. The bill, which the Governor supports, will defend Southern Nevada's water security and promote environmental  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * Nevada Independent : A disastrous start to 2026 - Strip gaming revenue fell 11% in January to $747.6M Fox News : Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from drivin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "A Big Win for Southern Nevada's Infrastructure": Congresswoman Lee Celebrates Help Hoover Dam Act Being Signed into Law * BOULDER CITY, NV - Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Puoy Premsrirut, Colorado River Commission Chairwoman, to discuss her bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act, which was recently signed into law, that will free a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that America's DataHub Consortium filed notifications to disclose changes to its membership. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke provisions of the Act that limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages. By disclosing membership updates, the venture maintains protections while engaging in group research projects. The following entities have joined the venture: * 5side Strategy L  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lyle Wallace and Stefan Stein Share Insights on Taft's Growth with Denver Business Journal * The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) Executive Insights series featured Taft's Colorado and Nevada Partner-in-Charge Lyle Wallace and the firm's former Mountain West Chairman and Colorado Partner-in-Charge Stefan Stein. Wallace and Stein spoke to DBJ Market President and Publisher Keith Denni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Crooked Susie Lee's $3.3M Stock Trading Problem President Donald J. Trump called on Congress to finally crack down on insider trading, making clear that lawmakers should not be allowed to profit from the very positions voters entrusted them with. That spotlight on congressional stock trading puts Crooked Susie Lee's record squarely at the center of the debate. Crooked Susie Lee was identi  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Calls on Trump Administration to Reopen the Global Entry Program, Maintain TSA PreCheck * Letter Condemns Secretary Noem For Abusing Authority To Undermine Travel And Tourism For Political Purposes WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to immediately reopen the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Steven Horsford Spearheads Bill to Strengthen Protections for Nevada's Tipped Workers * As hardworking Nevadans face the brutal reality of the "Trump Slump" economy, Congressman Steven Horsford is fighting for fairer wages and stronger protections for tipped workers. Horsford's new Tip Income Protection and Improvement Act compliments his long-fought push to permanently eliminate  more