OLYMPIA, Washington, March 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown asks court to enforce order preserving school mental health grants * Attorney General Nick Brown and 15 other state attorneys general filed a motion on Tuesday asking a federal court to enforce its previous order requiring the U.S. Department of Education to halt the unlawful discontinuation of congressionally approved school mental health grants. In defiance of t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 18 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Protecting School Mental Health Grants In Case Against Trump Administration * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to enforce its December 19, 2025 order, which required the U.S. Department of Education (Department)   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Redistricting Process/26 Congressional redistricting involves creating or redrawing geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Redistricting procedures are largely determined by state law and vary across states, but states  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 19 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. On February 20,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Protecting School Mental Health Grants in Case Against Trump Administration * OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to enforce its December 19, 2025 order, which required the U.S. Departme  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Fix Trump's Tariff Mess, Refund Americans * Americans were hurt by the President's illegal actions; they should not be hurt by a clunky refund process OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a letter calling on Congress to take legislative action regarding President Trum  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations * Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Medical Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs in support of the Endo  more

ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * March 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's il  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACKS ON INDEPENDENT EXPERT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS * Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Professional Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to co-lead a coalition of attorneys general fili  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 18 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 17 other attorneys general today urged Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. On February 20, the Supreme Court  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 18 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. O  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nevada Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 18, 2026 * * * Employment rose in both of Nevada's large counties from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Clark County's employment increased 1.1 percent, and Washoe County reported an increase of 0.2   more

LONG BEACH, California, March 19 -- California State University Long Beach campus issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * From the LBSU track to Olympic ice, bobsledder Azaria Hill hits new speed By Andrew Edwards "Make 'em say your name." The words echo inside the mind of Olympian Azaria Hill '20. Since the days of running her heart out on a Long Beach State track or those of speeding down an icy bobsled run, her former coach's motto reverberates within Hill's mental soundscape.  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is reviewing 11 permit applications to conduct scientific research and recovery actions for endangered and threatened species. These applications seek authorization for activities intended to enhance the survival of protected wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. The requested permits cover a wide range of conservation efforts across multiple states. Proposed activities include geneti  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 18 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Announces Appointment of Office of Energy Director * Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of James Humm as the Director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Energy. "James has made substantial strides in Nevada's cannabis industry, showcasing his leadership in establishing a regulatory framework that prioritizes public safety while bolstering state revenu  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 18 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Sue Wagner * Governor Joe Lombardo ordered flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today to honor the life and service of Sue Wagner. Upon hearing of her death, Governor Lombardo issued the following statement: "Sue Wagner was a trailblazer in Nevada history and a dedica  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Hopi Tribe Chairman Lamar Keevama, Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona, from a March 11, 2026, hearing on the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 953): * * * Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, my name is Lamar Keevama, I am from the Village of Bacavi, and I am from the Greasewood Clan. I have the honor of serving as Chairm  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "This isn't typical shoplifting": Congresswoman Lee Highlights Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Crime * LAS VEGAS, NV - Last week, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Catalyst Brands, parent company of JCPenney, the National Retail Federation, and the Nevada Organized Retail Crime Association to discuss her bipartisan, bicameral Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, which would deter in  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Nevada Man Indicted for Smuggling and Selling Misbranded Erectile Dysfunction and Prescription Drugs A Henderson, Nev., resident made his initial appearance in court on Friday in connection to a 17-count superseding indictment charging him for allegedly smuggling misbranded prescription drugs under the brand names "Ride," "Kinky Kong," "Stif," "T  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Study Identifies Simple, Scalable River Strategy to Boost Habitat Resilience in the West * As ongoing drought and heightened water demand continue to put pressure on Western rivers, new research by The Nature Conservancy points to a straightforward solution: give rivers more room to move and sustain low flows. A decade-long ecological study of the Gila River found that secon  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Drummond sues OneMain Financial for alleged bait and switch lending scheme Attorney General Genter Drummond and 12 other state attorneys general have announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities alleging that the installment lender charged consumers nationwide hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees and interest. With 19  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Rare Nevada Toad Moves Closer to Endangered Species Act Protections * LAS VEGAS-The Center for Biological Diversity has finalized a legal agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, setting a deadline for a decision on Endangered Species Act protections for the imperiled Railroad Valley toad. The toad lives in a single spring-fed wetland in a remote corner of Nye   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus, Olszewski Introduce Bill to Make Disability Rights a Priority of U.S. Foreign Policy * Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) introduced legislation to help ensure that the State Department makes disability rights an international priority. The State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act would establish in law the Office of Internat  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Introduces Bill to Prohibit Cabinet Members from Using Taxpayer Dollars for Self-Promotion Campaigns * This Legislation Comes In Light Of Reporting That Secretary Of Homeland Security Kristi Noem Spent $220 Million in Tax Dollars To Pay A Firm With Ties To Her For Ads Featuring Herself WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen introduced the No Self-Promotion with Public Dollars Act to prohib  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Johnny Lehi Jr., vice president of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, Tuba City, Arizona, from a March 11, 2026, hearing on the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 953): * * * I. Introduction Thank you, Chairman Murkowski and Ranking Member Schatz, for allowing us to testify today on Senate Bill S.953, the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act. Tha  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Advances Cramer's Bill to Improve Access to Care for Rural Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - For veterans living in highly rural states, accessing timely health care can be a daily struggle. Long drives, excessive wait times, and backlogged U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities often make receiving timely routine care a major challenge. Today, the S  more

RENO, Nevada, March 19 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news release dated March 23, 2026: * * * Undergraduate research in theatre shines at the American College Theatre Festival Three University of Nevada, Reno students showcase research and performance at a national theatre festival * From Feb. 17-21, 2026, three undergraduate theatre students from the Department of Theatre and Dance, part of the School of the Arts in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds Action required to return thousands of stolen dollars back into the pockets of hardworking Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would fight back against aggressive federal over  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the Trump administration's continued assault on scie  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 19 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * What Makes Concussions So Dangerous? UNLV Expert Weighs In Physical Therapy professor Dustin Clow shares insight on the impact of concussions and how to best treat them. * Taking a punishing hit on the football field or soccer pitch; having your head jostle around during a car accident; experiencing a fall from a ladder. An estimated 3.8 million concussions occur each year throughou  more