LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Nevada files notice of appeal to continue challenge of LVMPD 287(g) agreement with ICE The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada filed a notice of appeal in its lawsuit challenging the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, continuing its fight to hold local law enforcement accountable for exceeding  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: * * * ACTE Announces Eighth Class of NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leaders Fellows The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is proud to announce the selection of its eighth cohort of Fellows for the NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Leaders Fellowship. The cohort represents institutions spanning 10 states, bringing together a diverse group of postsecondary CTE leade  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- APA Services Inc., a companion professional organization to the American Psychological Association advocating for psychology, issued the following news: * * * Most states are exploring ways to legislate AI use These laws differ in focus, but common themes include how health insurers can use AI, how to regulate chatbots, and how AI can be used in the delivery of clinical care * As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities continue to advance and public adoption of the  more

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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 7 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects children from the harms of social media * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 32-state friend-of-the-court brief in defense of a Louisiana law that protects children from the addictive harms of social media. States have the power to protect children from the harms posed by social media. Platforms have brought in $11  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

SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes U.S. DOJ Exclusive Authority that Shields Federal Attorneys from Accountability * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter of 22 attorneys general in opposing the United States Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) proposed rule that would undercut State Bar disciplinary proceedings against federal attorneys by  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OVER BUSINESS PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas Ltd. (NCL), following an investigation of NCL's cancellation procedures and sales practices, which the attorneys general al  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ATTEMPT TO WEAKEN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCESS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to limit state bar disciplinary proceedings related to alleged ethical misconduct by DOJ attorneys.  "The licensing and regulatio  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Over COVID Cancellation Practices * Attorney General William Tong today joined the attorneys general of Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin in announcing a settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., followin  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

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past month, up 3.1 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index incr  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

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Money will flow -- it's just a matter of where The new federal tax-credit could bring billions of dollars into education. States that opt out aren't stopping that money -- they are just sending it somewhere else. The structure of the program is stra  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

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Highlights Work to Address Housing Crisis, Celebrates Progress at Carville Park Apartments in Reno * Reno, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) highlighted her work to address the housing crisis alongside Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada (BCTNN) Secretary Treasurer Rob Benner and Nevada Rural Housing Executive Director Bill Brewe  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Breez 2-in-1 Smart Bedroom Fan and White Noise Machine Hazard: The power connector inside the fan can corrode and cause the fan to overheat, posing a risk of fire. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 11,900 (In addition, about 140 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Snooz, Inc. toll-free at 855-953-4125 from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT   more

DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Business Owner Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for $100M COVID-19 Tax Credit Scheme Caused IRS to Pay Out $33 Million in Undeserved Credits * A Nevada woman was sentenced yesterday to 54 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to defraud the United States by fraudulently claiming nearly $100 million in COVID-19 related employment tax credits.   more

RENO, Nevada, April 10 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Find Your Pack: Lauren Moses * Lauren Moses does it all. After moving from Las Vegas to attend the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business and the Honors College, she has fully embraced the many opportunities available to her. From living on campus and building friendships through clubs and organizations like the Business Student Council to working as a student employee with the College of Business,   more

TROY, Alabama, April 7 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * From Prague to Troy: Fulbright Scholar engages students through math and cultural exchange * Over his last seven months as a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Jiri Minarcik has traveled across the United States speaking to students eager to learn and fellow math-minded researchers. During his week in Troy, Alabama, he gave lectures and met University officials, but also tried banana pudding and fried okra for the first time. A  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a request for reconsideration from Change Agents 360 LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, regarding a prior decision dismissing its protest of a contract award to Oready LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. The contract, issued by the U.S. Department of State, was for commercial training services to prepare consulate staff for the relocation of the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. Change Agents argued that the GAO's earlier decision contained er  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 6 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Announces Graduation Class of the Nevada Certified Public Manager Program * Governor Joe Lombardo is pleased to announce the graduation of Class 21 of the Nevada Certified Public Manager (NVCPM) Program. The 37 graduates from across the state represent 12 State agencies, two State Boards, and one institution from the Nevada System of Higher Education. "Congratulations to   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 7 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Appoints Richard Schonfeld to Nevada Gaming Commission * Governor Joe Lombardo announced Tuesday the appointment of Richard Schonfeld to the Nevada Gaming Commission. "Richard Schonfeld brings decades of legal experience and a strong understanding of Nevada's business community to this role," said Governor Joe Lombardo. "I am confident he will be a valuable addition to th  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 10 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Highlights Expanded Patient Protections Under Hospital Transparency Act * Today, Governor Joe Lombardo joined patient advocates and stakeholders to launch the Nevada Hospital Price Finder, a new online tool designed to give Nevadans clear, upfront access to hospital pricing information statewide. The tool is a result of the Hospital Transparency Act ( AB 343 ), signed into  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-547) on the ACPAC Modernization Act (H.R. 5663). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5663, as amended, is to modify the termination of the aviation con  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * News 3 : Uncertainty in Las Vegas summer tourism due to rise in gas prices CNN : Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It's expected to get worse Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. Donald Tru  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced an investigation regarding the importation of smart televisions, streaming devices and components from China and Mexico. This action follows a complaint filed on March 2, 2026, by InnoTV Labs LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. The complaint alleges that several companies are violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The allegations involve the unauthorized use of six patents held by InnoTV Labs LLC. These include patents nu  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Justice Department Prosecutes a Half-Billion Dollars in Healthcare and COVID Fraud Schemes Exploiting Taxpayer Funded Programs Actions support the Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud * The Justice Department announced today three separate civil and criminal actions to hold two companies and two individual defendants accountable for schemes that attempted to fraudulently  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior counsels Felicia K. Watson and Peter Vassalo and shareholders Gregory Tumolo and Charles F. Trowbridge: * * * Virginia Advances Heat Illness Legislation While Other States Are Poised to Follow Suit Heat illness prevention continues to be a key focus for state regulators as they move to fill the void left by OSHA's still-uncompleted proposed heat standard. Most recently, the   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls for Federal Attorneys to Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the Department of J  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced several landmark victories and key actions advancing her office's ongoing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from gun violence, including judgments totaling more than $500,000 aga  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Co-Leads Letter Demanding That Federal Attorneys Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release: * * * NFFE-IAM Condemns USDA's Forest Service Restructuring Plan that Puts Workers and Public Lands at Risk * Washington, DC - The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) condemned the Trump administration's announcement to relocate the U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, and eliminate all regional offices, calling the move a reckless disr  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a final rule estabilishing a conditional expiration date for specific aircraft impact assessment requirements. The decision follows an executive branch directive aimed at reducing regulatory burdens to support domestic energy production. Under the updated regulations, provisions in 10 CFR 50.150 will expire one year after the effective date unless the agency takes specific action to extend them. This change targets rules th  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Nevada's Fool: Susie Lee's Vulgar Late Night Meltdown This wasn't an April Fools' joke. Shortly after 1:00 AM ET, Democrat Susie Lee unleashed a vulgar, unhinged post attacking President Trump by calling on the Supreme Court to "f*ck him to his face." Then, right on cue, she deleted it and hoped no one noticed. "Democrat Susie Lee has become Nevada's fool, more focused on vulgar outbursts  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 11 -- Prominence Health Plan submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns about proposed changes in the 2027 Advance Notice related to the Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment model. Serving over 50,000 Medicare Advantage members in Nevada, Texas, and Florida, Prominence emphasized the potential negative impacts these changes could have on its ability to offer competitive benefits and maintain high standards of care.   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The REAL Women in Trucking Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing deep concerns over the ongoing shortage of truck parking and its impact on driver wellbeing across the nation. The association highlights neglected issues tied to the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate and calls for stronger enforcement and infrastructure investment to alleviate critical truck parking shortages. In the le  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

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Secures More Than $290,000 in Federal Funding for Tribes in Nevada * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S Senator Jacky Rosen has helped secure over $290,000 in federal funding for the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. This funding comes as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal Wildlife Grants program that supports conservation projects in Tribal communiti  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

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, Chris Coons, D-Delaware, Angus King, I-Maine, Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, and John Curtis, R-Utah: * * * Shaheen, Tillis Lead Bipartisan Senat  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The State Bar of Nevada has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's proposed amendments to 28 C.F.R. Part 77. The proposed rule would grant the Attorney General exclusive initial review over bar complaints against Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys and require state disciplinary authorities to suspend their investigations pending that review. The State Bar warns that this rule threatens the authority of state bars and u  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Steven Horsford Puts Nevada's Workers First * "The Culinary Union applauded Horsford for introducing the Tipped Income Protection and Improvement Act" As Las Vegas' economy struggles under a " Trump Slump," with fewer tourists due to tariffs and skyrocketing gas prices, Congressman Steven Horsford is continuing to fight for fairer wages for Nevada's tipped workers. Ahead of th  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Tag Teams for Life: ESPN hosts first-ever WWEdding experience, marrying WWE superfans in ceremonies officiated by WWE Superstar The Miz * ESPN is bringing the spectacle of WrestleMania to life by turning fandom into a lifelong commitment. In celebration of WrestleMania 42 on the ESPN App on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, ESPN will host a first-of-its-kind WWE  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

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Greenlights Controversial Mining Project on California Desert Lands * LONE PINE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management has approved a proposal to expand a mining exploration project at Conglomerate Mesa, located on the traditional homelands of the Paiute-Shoshone and Timbisha Shoshone, about a mile west of California's Death Valley National Park. In   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

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report Rankings Highlight Strength of UNLV Graduate and Professional Programs A UNLV-record 33 graduate and professional programs rank among the nation's top 100 in their discipline, including 15 in law and 6 in business. Author: Tony Allen The strength and depth of UNLV's graduate and professional programs once again earned acclaim from U.S. News & World Report, as t  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF AI IN GAMING 2026: How AI is Shaping the Global Gambling Industry Inaugural Annual Report - A report from University of Nevada Las Vegas International Gaming Institute AI Research Hub - April 2026 (113 pages) * * * The University of Nevada Las Vegas International Gaming Institute AI Research Hub issued a report analyzing the state of artificial intelligence adoption across the global gambling industry, highlighting significant gaps between strateg  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Nicholas Posson, director of academic operational compliance and reporting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed Workforce Pell regulations, highlighting operational challenges and implementation concerns. UNLV aligned with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) comments, emphasizing issues related to implementation timelines, system readiness, an  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * UNLV School of Public Health Launches NVax: Nevada's Immunization Coalition The group will address Nevada's historically low vaccination rates through education, training, and advocacy initiatives; first community meeting set for April 23. Author: Megan Neri Keeping Nevadans safe from infectious diseases requires buy-in from everyone, and a new UNLV-backed initiative is on a mission to  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 10 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Inaugural State of AI in Gaming Report Establishes Benchmark for AI Practice and Policy Across the Global Gambling Industry Report reveals operators and regulators with high ambitions but significant gaps in governance, oversight, and AI maturity. * The UNLV International Gaming Institute's (IGI) AI Research Hub (AiR Hub) in collaboration with KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 7 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Beth DeBouck with Emily Kientzel, sales and promotions representative of Integrated Graphics Services: * * * The Interview: Emily Kientzel IGS' sales and promotions representative is here to make your customer service experience easy, efficient, and just a little more colorful. * Where Emily Kientzel would land next after graduating from the University of Wyoming was - like   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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Wyden, Warren Question FHFA Head Pulte Over His Charity's Suspicious Donation to Trump-Connected Entity Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned Federal Housing and Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte today over concerns about a 2023 payment  more