BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Temporary Protected Status For Immigrants From Somalia * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somali immigrants. The TPS  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of Trump's Visit to the State, Nevada Democrats and Culinary Union Call Out Lombardo-Trump Cost-Raising Agenda * Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Nevada, the Nevada State Democratic Party and the Culinary Union held a press conference with Assemblymember Linda Hunt (AD 17), Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge, and Culinary Union members to highlight Joe Lombardo and Trump's cost-raising   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Andrea Travnicek from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Bureau o  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Somalia * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somali immigrants. TPS is a critical humanita  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 15 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces Legal Agreement with Roblox * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with the interactive game platform Roblox that will implement much-needed changes to protect Nevada's children. In addition to paying $10 million to be used to encourage children to engage in non-digital programs, Roblox has ag  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 15 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford, Bipartisan Coalition Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have won their lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and d  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR SOMALI NATIONALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, today opposed the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Somalia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief in African Commu  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Rep. Neguse and Utah Rep. Maloy Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Bureau of Reclamation to Prioritize Compliance with Existing Agreements As Officials Consider Flaming Gorge Drawdown * Washington, D.C. - Amid the ongoing Colorado River crisis, Democratic Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Republican Representative Celeste Maloy (R-UT) led a bipartisan coalition of Members in urging the Bur  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars on Energy Costs for Government Buildings * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase energy efficiency in government-owned buildings. The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) would require that mechanical i  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 16 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release: * * * Diamond Jo Casino Visitor Scores $40,000 Jackpot DUBUQUE, Iowa- Luck was in the air at Diamond Jo Casino on Saturday, April 11, as a local guest landed a thrilling $40,000 jackpot. The winner, Dan, placed a $50 bet on IGT's Double Diamond(TM) slot machine, triggering the jackpot win. Diamond Jo Casino offers more than 700 slot machines, ranging from classic reels to video slots, video poker and keno, along w  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news: * * * EDC Convenes Leaders to Launch New Future-Ready Workforce Network Early in April, EDC led a two-day event to launch our Powering Regional Education and Workforce Development for New Economies (Power Network) initiative supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Through the Power Network, EDC experts Andres Henriquez, Jacqueline DeLisi, and Josephine Louie are connecting and suppor  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has reached a proposed consent agreement with Vanilla Chip LLC dba TruHeight, Las Vegas, Nevada. The agreement addresses allegations that the company marketed dietary supplements to children and teenagers using deceptive health claims and fake reviews. According to the administrative complaint, the respondents claimed their products were clinically proven to increase height and growth. Federal investigators alleged these claims lacked  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina's Leadership in the Clean Energy Economy in Davidson * Today Governor Josh Stein joined business leaders for a tour of Trane Technologies' energy-efficient HVAC system training facility and a discussion on North Carolina's leadership in the clean energy economy and the importance of clean energy availability for businesses. "North Carolin  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Calls Out Trump's Vegas Stop: "Fix What's Broken Don't Sell Workers a Betrayal" * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's visiting Nevada's 4th Congressional District to promote his failed "No Tax on Tips" policy: "Don't come to my district for a photo op come with a plan to pass something that actually lasts  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford to RFK Jr.: You Can't Make America Healthy Again While Cutting a Trillion Dollars from Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today, demanding answers on how the administration can promote a "Make America Healthy Again" agenda while advancing pol  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Iowa Becomes Latest State to Open Up Interstate Rights-of-Way for Siting Electric Transmission Lines * TNC Iowa worked as part of a coalition to help pass a state law allowing new electric transmission lines to be built along Iowa's existing interstate highways. By limiting the need to acquire new land to build transmission infrastructure, this law will help the state meet its fut  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Somalia Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somali immigrants. The TPS program   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and business community showcase leadership in advancing a competitive, clean economy * DAVIDSON, NC -Ceres applauds Gov. Josh Stein of North Carolina and business leaders from across the state fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump's Las Vegas Visit Highlights Huge Wins for Hardworking Americans President's visit comes after the Ways and Means Committee traveled last July to Las Vegas, the birthplace of No Tax on Tips, to hear from Nevadans about how the Working Families Tax Cuts deliver much needed relief. * President Trump's visit to Las Vegas, Nevada undersc  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers   more

RENO, Nevada, April 16 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Students simulate major earthquake response in interprofessional training exercise * At 6:29 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded by the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, striking southeast of Lahontan Reservoir in the Dead Camel Mountains. While no large-scale emergency unfolded across Northern Nevada, the event set the stage for a powerful learning experience the following   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 16 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Three UW-Madison students awarded prestigious 2026 Goldwater Scholarships The Goldwater Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States. By Charles Monroe-Kane Three University of Wisconsin-Madison juniors have received 2026 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Ahead of Trump Visit to Nevada, Rosen Addresses Impact of Trump Economy on Nevada * Watch Senator Rosen's Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Nevada today, Senator Rosen released a video address about the impact Trump's actions have had on the state's economy. Since Donald Trump was sworn in to his second term, Nevada's tourism industry has seen the lowest number   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * What To Know Ahead Of Trump's Visit to Nevada: Prices Are Up, Tourism Is Down, and Workers Feel Stiffed * Las Vegas voter : "I feel like a lot of the servers, bartenders, waitresses, tip earners were gaslit by the 'no tax on tips.'" Las Vegas's " Trump Slump " is real -tourism is down, prices are up, and hardworking Nevadans are left paying the price of Donald Trump's reckless   more