LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer healthcare plans. The   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * New Report Calls U.S. Equipment Manufacturing Industry "Selectively Strong" Report finds relatively flat employment and GDP growth from 2023 to 2025, with construction equipment manufacturers most resilient * LAS VEGAS, NV -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today released its triennial report, The Economic Impact of the U.S. Equipment Manufacturing Industry,  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Nevada 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 13.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Nevada, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 189,000. Nationwide, union memb  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Cortez Masto Legislation to Reduce Wildfire Risk Unanimously Clears Key Senate Hurdle * WASHINGTON -Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) to reduce the risk of wildfires unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR). The Strategic Grazing to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire Act now heads to the Senate floor for a v  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency published an arms sales notice for Kuwait and Lebanon totaling $350 million. The notifications represent a strategic effort by the U.S. to enhance the aerial and missile defense capabilities of key partners in the Middle East. Lebanon requested an amendment to a previous case for A-29 Super Tucano aircraft sustainment. This $100 million program includes engine components, ground handling equipment, and aircraft spares. The L  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows * Washington, D.C. - Support for the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) (link is external) continues to grow, with the legislation now surpassing 75 endorsements from organizations across the faith, business, national security, and civic sectors. The supporters represent a wide range of voices, from faith leaders and employers to veter  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Votes for War Powers Resolution on Unauthorized Military Action in Iran * WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) yesterday voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution requiring congressional approval before the United States enters further military conflict with Iran. This vote comes after President Donald Trump escalated military action in Iran wit  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * KTNV : Lombardo said he didn't think Americans should get a rebate of the tariffs struck down last week by the U.S. Supreme Court Nevada Small Business Owner : Trump's illegal tariffs have made it "difficult to stay in business" Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -f  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Las Vegas Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Threats Against Two Federal Judges and Probation Officer LAS VEGAS - Latonia Smith of Las Vegas was sentenced in federal court today to 10 years in prison for threatening two federal judges and a probation officer, all of whom were involved in her previous federal conviction for death threa  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP takes Legal Action Against Department of Justice to Protect Voter Information in Utah * March 6, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org SALT LAKE CITY - Yesterday, the NAACP and the NAACP Tri-State Conference of Idaho, Nevada and Utah, as represented by the Elias Group, filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Henderson. In the lawsuit, the Department of Just  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Crooked Susie Lee Bankrolled by the Foreclosure Kingpin Crooked Susie Lee pretends to fight corporate landlords driving up housing prices, but she was caught taking money from Don Mullen, the foreclosure kingpin whose firm is one of the largest corporate landlords in Nevada and across the country. When confronted, Lee didn't even bother responding about why she's cashing checks from the la  more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, March 3 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Launches Breakthrough Structured Settlements Annuity Benefit Option Payout Plus offers stability with significantly more room to grow. * Pacific Life announced the launch of Payout Plus, a unique structured settlements annuity benefit option that redefines what's possible in settlement planning. Payout Plus introduces an indexed-based design with meaningful opportu  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Increase Mandatory Foreign Service Retirement Age, Allow Them to Qualify for Full Social Security Benefits * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), along with Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), introduced a bill to increase the mandatory retirement age for America's diplomats. The bipartisan Foreign S  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region * Since combining with Taft on January 1, 2025, what was formerly Sherman & Howard's Phoenix office has grown by 130%. "We want Taft to be a household name for every business in the state. We are the best client service law firm, and we want all the lawyers out there who want to go someplace where t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Trump and Now-Ousted Noem Have Used Immigration Enforcement as a Weapon Against Reproductive Freedom * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026 Yesterday, on the heels of two days of combative congressional hearing appearances, Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and is tapping  more

RENO, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Computer Science & Engineering professors lead $1 million medical AI research project Research looks at AI in breast cancer, medical text and sleep disorders; collaboration with local clinicians, teachers encouraged * Assistant Professor Ankita Shukla and Foundation Professor George Bebis are heading up a $1 million research project that aims to make AI smarter, safer and more reliable, particularly around me  more

RENO, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Electrical engineering alum leads Tahoe utility through rising wildfire threats Eric Schwarzrock champions grid power upgrades, detection technology and practical training for the next generation of engineers Chris Moran Eric Schwarzrock likes a challenge, whether it's protecting the Tahoe Basin from wildfire or -- together with his wife, Megan -- raising four children all under the age of 11. That willingn  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Missing in Nevada Day Event Extends Anthropology's Partnership with Coroner's Office Faculty and students from the Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab help solve missing persons cases. * Few experiences are more heart-wrenching than a family member, friend, or loved one going missing. The waiting and wondering, the not knowing, the sense of grief and loss, and lack of closure.   more