WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Appeal Seeks to Overturn Court Ruling Upholding Nevada Lithium Mine * RENO, Nev. -Environmental and Indigenous rights groups today appealed a federal court ruling that upheld approvals for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium Mine in Nevada. The groups asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the decision. Numerous studies have determined that the proposed mine would  more

RENO, Nevada, April 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space? * University of Nevada, Reno alumnus Manuel Retana '18 (mechanical engineering) is helping send humans back to the moon -and making sure they get there safely. As a project manager at NASA, Retana leads a team responsible for environmental control and life-support systems inside the Artemis II spacecraft. That includes something most   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Constitutional Safeguards Against the Tyranny of the Trump Administration * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California is leading a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief that supports affirmance of a district court order that granted the New York Attorney General  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Young Entrepreneurs * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to connect students enrolled in 21 st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) with mentors from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) to develop their professional skills in e  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM first quarter 2026 oil and gas sales generate nearly $600 million * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management generated $592.7 million in total receipts from oil and gas sales held in the first quarter of 2026 - in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy, support  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 8, 2026 (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in January in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states had little change. The national unemplo  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Building the Future of Business at UNLV UNLV plans a new Lee Business School building to strengthen the region's workforce, expand industry partnerships, and support Southern Nevada's growing economy. Author: Carolyn Kresser When people think of Las Vegas, they often picture gaming or entertainment. But the city's economy extends well beyond that. Businesses across industries -- from l  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 8 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 38 States And D.C. Between January 2025 And January 2026; 40 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and West Virginia Top Lists of 12-Month Increases, While California and Oregon Have the Worst Decreases; Illinois and West Virginia Lead in Monthly Gainers; Idaho Has the Worst Number and Percent of Monthly Lo  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Celebrates $7 Million Secured to Support Head Start Programming in Northwest Nevada * B-Roll is available here. Reno, Nev. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Community Services Agency (CSA) CEO Leslie Colbrese and the teams at the CSA Head Start and Early Head Start Centers to celebrate the $7 million in federal funding allocated to Northwest Nev  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump's Visit to Nevada * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump traveling to Nevada next week: "As Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda pummels our economy, his Cheerleader-in-Chief Joe Lombardo is ready to kiss the ring. From telling Nevadans to 'feel a little pain' from tariffs   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Announces $8 Million in Federal Funding for Harry Reid International Airport * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced $8 million in federal funding for Harry Reid International Airport. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and will go toward the reconstruction of several gates at Harry Reid International Airport, efficiencies, and other upgrades.   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 8 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Doug Burgum and Governor Joe Lombardo Release Joint Statement Following Nevada Ranching Roundtable * On Tuesday, Governor Joe Lombardo joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for a roundtable discussion with ranching stakeholders who rely on public lands and Nevada state agency leaders to address key issues impacting the ranching industry. Secretary Burgum and Governor   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Takeaways from the 2026 UNLV State of the University Address Interim President Chris Heavey spoke of UNLV's important role in the community and the power of research universities to drive progress worldwide. Author: Tony Allen The past year has been one for the record books at UNLV. Enrollment hit an all-time high in the fall. More students than ever are earning a degree -- and at a   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Trump Works to End Program that Lowers Nevadans' Energy Costs While Lombardo Stands By His Side * As Nevadans brace for another record hot summer, Donald Trump's budget calls to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), even though it helps hardworking families and seniors afford energy costs. In 2024, LIHEAP helped more than 17,000 Nevada households afford heat and air   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds and Rice * (Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan rates. The 2026 Marketing Assistance Loan rates are available on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) website and below:   more