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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday April 19, 2026 ( 112 items )  

24 State Attorneys General Oppose DOJ Rule on State Bar Complaints Against Federal Lawyers
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 24 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the review of state bar complaints about DOJ attorneys. The letter expresses concerns that the proposed rule, which would allow DOJ to request suspension of state bar investigations pending an internal DOJ review, undermines states' longstanding authority to regulate attorney conduct. The Attorneys General emphasize that state courts and disciplinary bo  more

27 State Attorneys General Urge FTC to Set Federal Standards on Unfair Rental Housing Fees
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A coalition of 27 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to initiate rulemaking addressing unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The letter responds to the FTC's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The coalition emphasized the harm these practices inflict on consumers and the adverse effects on competition in the rental housing marke  more

365 Former DOJ Attorneys Oppose Proposed Rule Limiting State Bar Oversight
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- A coalition of 365 former attorneys who served at the U.S. Department of Justice has submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to a proposed rulemaking concerning the review of state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys, aiming to give the Attorney General discretionary authority to review and potentially delay or displace state bar disciplinary investigations into DOJ lawyers. The former DOJ attorneys argue that this proposal is both   more

Administrator Zeldin Announces Selection of Members to the Science Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Zeldin Announces Selection of Members to the Science Advisory Board * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is announcing the selection of new members to the Science Advisory Board (SAB). The well-qualified experts from a broad range of scientific disciplines bring the experience and expertise needed to provide Gold Standard scie  more

AG Brown, bipartisan coalition win landmark verdict against Live Nation
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 15 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, bipartisan coalition win landmark verdict against Live Nation * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 32 other states and the District of Columbia have won a landmark verdict in an antitrust case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, driving up prices for consumers and harming performers and venues. Washington and  more

AG Campbell Defends Temporary Protected Status For Immigrants From Somalia
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

AG Campbell Issues Statement After Jury Finds Live Nation Operates As An Illegal Monopoly
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues Statement After Jury Finds Live Nation Operates As An Illegal Monopoly * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after a jury found that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, violated state and federal antitrust laws as a result of her office's multistate lawsuit against the company. A federal  more

AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Preserve Temporary Protected Status For Haitians And Syrians
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Preserve Temporary Protected Status For Haitians And Syrians * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe in the Supreme Court of the United States, in support of a challenge to the Trump Administration's ter  more

Ahead of Trump's Visit to the State, Nevada Democrats and Culinary Union Call Out Lombardo-Trump Cost-Raising Agenda
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

Alliance for Electric School Buses Urges EPA to Prioritize Funding for Electric School Bus Program
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Alliance for Electric School Buses submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Clean School Bus Program. The coalition urged the EPA to continue prioritizing zero-emission electric school buses for funding, emphasizing the overwhelming demand and significant health and environmental benefits associated with these vehicles. The Alliance highlighted that 91% of previous Clean School Bus Program applicants chose battery-op  more

Amargosa River Named # 9 on America's Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026 as Deadline to Approve Protections for Desert Lifeline Nears
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- American Rivers issued the following news release: * * * Amargosa River Named # 9 on America's Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026 as Deadline to Approve Protections for Desert Lifeline Nears American Rivers is today naming the Amargosa River as one of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2026, warning that a final deadline for protection at the Department of the Interior is approaching for this important drinking water supply. Without protection, this important resourc  more

As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees * Washington AG Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 27 state attorneys general today are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to move forward with a proposed rulemaking on hidden and deceptive rental housing fee practices. Last month, the FTC published a  more

As Trump Administration Weighs Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing, Rosen Visits the Nevada National Security Site to Observe Nuclear Stockpile Certification
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Weighs Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing, Rosen Visits the Nevada National Security Site to Observe Nuclear Stockpile Certification * Senator Rosen Has Been An Outspoken Leader Against Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing In Nevada LAS VEGAS, NV - Last week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen visited the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to see firsthand the work being done to certi  more

Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water & Science Travnicek Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
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

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads 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 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys   more

Attorney General Bonta Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Somalia
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

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Lackluster Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Strategic Plan
SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Lackluster Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Strategic Plan * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The plan proposes rollbacks to the agency's superv  more

Attorney General Bonta Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
SACRAMENTO, California, April 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a challenge to the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haitians and Syrians.   more

Attorney General Ford Announces Legal Agreement with Roblox
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

Attorney General Ford, Bipartisan Coalition Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
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

Attorney General James and Bipartisan Coalition Urge FTC to Address Deceptive Rental Fees
ALBANY, New York, April 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Bipartisan Coalition Urge FTC to Address Deceptive Rental Fees * April 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enact a rule addressing unfair and deceptive fee practices in the rental housing market. In a comment letter submi  more

Attorney General James Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Legal Status of Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
ALBANY, New York, April 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Legal Status of Haitian and Syrian Immigrants * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the Court to uphold the legal status of hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria who have been living in the Uni  more

Attorney General Murrill announces settlement with NCL Bahamas, LTD
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces settlement with NCL Bahamas, LTD * Attorney General Liz Murrill today announced a settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following the multistate investigation of NCL's sales practices and cancellations procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The settlement prohibits NCL from generating or disseminating deceptive or un  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TO ABANDON PLAN TO DECIMATE ENFORCEMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TO ABANDON PLAN TO DECIMATE ENFORCEMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to sup  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR SOMALI NATIONALS
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

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO PRESERVE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO PRESERVE TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haiti and Syria. Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief today in Trump v. Miot an  more

Attorney General Tong calls on CFPB to Abandon Plan to Decimate Enforcement and Consumer Protection
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong calls on CFPB to Abandon Plan to Decimate Enforcement and Consumer Protection * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to supervise fina  more

Attorney General Tong Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe in the Supreme Court of the United States, in support of a challenge to the Trump Administration  more

Banner Health Gynecologic Oncologist Reaches Milestone
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health gynecologic oncologist reaches milestone Dr. Robin Lacour marks achievement in minimally invasive cancer surgery * GREELEY, Colo. - This week, Banner Health gynecologic oncologist Robin Lacour, MD, completed her 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery. This milestone reflects more than a decade of advancing minimally invasive approaches to gynecologic cancer care in Northern Colorado. Over the cours  more

BLM seeks input on proposed Castle Mountain Mine expansion in southern California
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks input on proposed Castle Mountain Mine expansion in southern California * NEEDLES, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments for the proposed second expansion of the Castle Mountain gold mine in the eastern Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County. The Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 Project is the BLM's first mining project to receive fu  more

College of Nursing adds new employees for spring 2026
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * College of Nursing adds new employees for spring 2026 * The South Dakota State University College of Nursing added a half-dozen new employees to its rolls this winter, with the new faces spread out between the college's sites in Brookings, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Coming on board to kick off the spring semester were: Shelby Andrews, academic advisor, Brookings Andrews, a native of Whi  more

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, 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

Congresswoman Lee Announces $466,000 in Federal Funding to Lower Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Announces $466,000 in Federal Funding to Lower Housing Costs * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced a $466,000 federal investment in Nevada H.A.N.D. to address Nevada's housing shortage and lower costs. "I hear from southern Nevadans daily who are struggling to keep a roof over their head and keep up with rising housing costs. We need to build more housing, especially ho  more

Congresswoman Lee Questions Energy Sec. Wright on Solar Projects, Nuclear Waste
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Questions Energy Sec. Wright on Solar Projects, Nuclear Waste * At today's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy (DOE) budget hearing in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) secured a commitment from Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to join her in pressing Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to end the Trump Administ  more

Cortez Masto Announces $4.5 Million for Nevada's Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Announces $4.5 Million for Nevada's Rural Communities * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will be issuing $4,501,785 in Secure Rural Schools payments to the State of Nevada. Senator Cortez Masto has been a strong supporter of the Secure Rural Schools Program, which provides critical funding for   more

Cortez Masto, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act * Legislation would require annual reporting to Congress to better assess U.S. ability to deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation to mark the 47 th a  more

Cortez Masto, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars on Energy Costs for Government Buildings
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

DGA: Reminder - As Trump Campaigns in Nevada With Vulnerable Joe Lombardo, Their Cost-Raising Economy Is Crushing Nevadans
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 16, 2026: * * * REMINDER: As Trump Campaigns in Nevada with Vulnerable Joe Lombardo, Their Cost-Raising Economy Is Crushing Nevadans All eyes will be on Joe Lombardo - the most vulnerable incumbent GOP governor in the nation - today as Donald Trump holds a roundtable in Las Vegas touting the Lombardo-Trump economy that is jacking up costs, sending gas prices through the roof, and squeezing Nevada s  more

Diamond Jo Casino Visitor Scores $40,000 Jackpot
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

DNC: In the States - Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump's Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Clinch Victory in NJ-11, Trump's Failing Economy Leaves Americans With Higher Costs and Higher Taxes Last night, Rep.-elect Analilia Mejia defeated her opponent, Joe Hathaway, to clinch victory in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election, a seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. With her victory, Garden Staters gain a proven lea  more

DNC: Trump Travels to Nevada to Spin His Billionaire Tax Cuts, While Working Families' Refunds Fail to Cover Skyrocketing Costs
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on April 16, 2026: * * * Trump Travels to Nevada to Spin His Billionaire Tax Cuts, While Working Families' Refunds Fail to Cover Skyrocketing Costs Donald Trump traveled to Nevada today to spin his failing economy, as prices on gas, groceries, and rent continue to skyrocket and Americans see less-than-promised tax refunds hit their bank accounts. Trump's Big Ugly Bill provided the largest-ever tax handout  more

EDC Convenes Leaders to Launch New Future-Ready Workforce Network
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

EMILYs List Announces Three New Mayoral Endorsements
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Three New Mayoral Endorsements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Raquel Carter for Lexington mayor, Daniele Monroe-Moreno for North Las Vegas mayor, and Kate Marshall for Reno mayor. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to endorse Kate Marshall, Da  more

FAU: Report - Oil Shock Sends Freight Costs to COVID-Era Levels
BOCA RATON, Florida, April 15 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Report: Oil Shock Sends Freight Costs to COVID-Era Levels By Amber Bonefont Driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, transportation prices and capacity are mirroring levels last seen during the COVID-era freight rate spike, according to a logistics report. The March Logistics Manager's Index hit 65.7, up 4.2 points from February  more

From Caricatures to National Labs: How UNLV's Radiochemistry Ph.D. Program Shapes Nuclear Leaders
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Drawn to Greatness * UNLV's doctoral program in radiochemistry has long been a powerhouse for nuclear science, producing experts who now lead the nation's most critical security and research missions. It also boasts a 100% job placement rate, says Wendee Johns, program manager of the Nuclear Security Science and Technology Consortium and UNLV's Radiochemistry Ph.D. program. Founded in   more

FTC Proposes Settlement With TruHeight Over Deceptive Height Growth Claims
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

FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Takes Action Against TruHeight for Deceptive and Unsubstantiated Advertising of Supposed Height-Enhancing Supplements for Kids and Teens * Nevada-based Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, and its two principals, Eden Stelmach and Justin Rapoport, have agreed to settle the Federal Trade Commission's charges that they deceptively advertised the effectiveness of a range of supplemen  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug
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

Ga. A.G. Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-fun  more

Governor Sanders Issues Proclamation Declaring a Disaster Area From Severe Winter Weather On or About January 23, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 14 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Issues Proclamation Declaring a Disaster Area From Severe Winter Weather On or About January 23, 2026 * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: DR 26-01: DECLARING DISASTER AREA FROM SEVERE WINTER WEATHER ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 23, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2026 WHEREAS: On January 23, 2026, and continuing through January 29, 2026, severe winter wea  more

Governor Stein Spotlights North Carolina's Leadership in the Clean Energy Economy in Davidson
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

Grads of the Pack: Grayson Corey
RENO, Nevada, April 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Grads of the Pack: Grayson Corey * Grayson Corey could have chosen to study just about anything. He's a very intelligent student whose passions don't fit into one category - science, art, literature - he's intrigued by much of the world around us. His academic success and drive meant that as he graduated from high school, he had the world at his feet. And where did his feet take him? On a path very familiar t  more

Guard Unit 'Turns Blue,' Symbolizing Mobile Infantry Transition
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Guard Unit 'Turns Blue,' Symbolizing Mobile Infantry Transition * The Nevada Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 221st Cavalry Regiment transitioned from a mounted cavalry formation to a mobile infantry battalion during a "turning blue" ceremony at the Clark County Armory in Las Vegas, April 12. The ceremony formalized the unit's shift under the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, following its official tra  more

Horsford Calls for Permanent Relief for Working Families on Tax Day
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Calls for Permanent Relief for Working Families on Tax Day * Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement on the last day of the 2026 tax filing season:  "This Tax Day is a win for the millionaires and billionaires who secured permanent tax breaks, but working families are the ones left footing the bill. "While the ultra-wealthy locked in permanent tax relief und  more

Horsford Calls Out Trump's Vegas Stop: "Fix What's Broken Don't Sell Workers a Betrayal"
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

Horsford Steps Into the Kitchen at Gritz Cafe to Highlight Tourism's Impact on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Steps Into the Kitchen at Gritz Cafe to Highlight Tourism's Impact on Small Businesses * NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) continued his "Congressman on the Job" series, a district-wide initiative where he steps directly into Nevada workplaces to experience firsthand the challenges facing workers, small businesses, and families across the Fourth District. For the se  more

Horsford to RFK Jr.: You Can't Make America Healthy Again While Cutting a Trillion Dollars from Health Care
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

Horsford: It's Time to End "Sick Care" and Build a Health Care System That Works for Working People
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford: It's Time to End "Sick Care" and Build a Health Care System That Works for Working People * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today represented House Ways and Means Committee Democrats at a field hearing titled "Modernized Health Care in Practice: Empowering Americans to Live Healthier Lives," where he delivered a clear message you cannot modernize a system that work  more

House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Historic Tax Refund Season
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following commentary on April 15, 2026, to the Washington Examiner: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Historic Tax Refund Season April 15 of this year, Tax Day, marks the end of the most historic tax refund season in American history, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts passed by Republicans in Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Working Familie  more

House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Smith Issues Floor Statement on Tax Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following floor remarks on April 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith Floor Statement on Tax Day Resolution: Republicans Made Workers, Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Our Top Priority Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on H.Res 1156, a resolution celebrating the tax   more

How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Trump in Nevada Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (Trump in Nevada Edition) * Washington Post: In Las Vegas, Trump's economic pitch set to meet a skeptical audience Las Vegas Sun: Las Vegas' tourism slump shadows Trump's return to Nevada Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working  more

Iowa Becomes Latest State to Open Up Interstate Rights-of-Way for Siting Electric Transmission Lines
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

Landmark Federal Report Reveals U.S. Utilities Shut Off Power 13 Million Times
WASHINGTON, April 15 [Category: Biology] (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Landmark Federal Report Reveals U.S. Utilities Shut Off Power 13 Million Times * Utility companies disconnected U.S. households from electricity more than 13.4 million times in 2024, according to a landmark report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Corporate utilities shelled out billions to shareholders and top executives the same year. The report  more

Las Vegas Local Wins Nearly $360,000 Playing Pai-Gow at Aliante Casino
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 15 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Las Vegas Local Wins Nearly $360,000 Playing Pai-Gow at Aliante Casino A lucky Las Vegas local resident hit Boyd Gaming's Las Vegas Locals progressive jackpot at Aliante Casino Hotel Spa on Monday, April 13, winning a massive payday of nearly $360,000. Around noon, a regular Aliante pai-gow player placed a $1 progressive side bet on the table game and was dealt a seven-card straight flush --  more

Lawsuit Targets Trump EPA's Failure to Act on Soot Pollution in Reno
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Targets Trump EPA's Failure to Act on Soot Pollution in Reno * RENO, Nev.-Public health, community and environmental groups have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for violating the Clean Air Act, with implications for air quality in several areas across the country, including Reno's Washoe County. The EPA has missed the deadline for determining which ar  more

Leading Researchers and Advocates Honored by Maria Shriver and The Women's Alzheimer's Movement at Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Leading Researchers and Advocates Honored by Maria Shriver and The Women's Alzheimer's Movement at Cleveland Clinic * The Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM) at Cleveland Clinic has announced the recipients of the 2026 WAM Awards and WAM Research Grants, recognizing leading researchers and advocates working to move the needle on women and Alzheimer's disease. The WAM Awards will   more

Lee Leads Battleground Members in Demanding Swift Investigations into Misconduct by Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Leads Battleground Members in Demanding Swift Investigations into Misconduct by Members of Congress * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led 14 of her Democratic Battleground colleagues in a letter demanding Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries work in a bipartisan manner to direct the Ethics Committee to expedite their investigations into alleged misconduct by Members of Co  more

Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11831) on April 14, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert. Here are excerpts: * * * Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) What Is the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV)? According to the Marine Corps, 'The Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) is a planned effort by the Marine Corps to provide a purpose-built family of vehicles, with new  more

Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan That Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan that Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's  more

Md. A.G. Brown Defends Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants From Somalia
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

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
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

Md. A.G. Brown Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe in the Supreme Court of the United States, in support of a challenge to the Trump administration's termination   more

N.H. A.G. Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter today supporting a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (Department) rule that would require greater transparency from pharm  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement With Norwegian Cruise Line
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Multistate Investigation Examined Business Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a settlement today with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., following a multistate  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Leads Bipartisan Multistate Call for Federal Action on Rental Housing Fee Abuses, Puts New Jersey Landlords on Notice of State's Application Fee Cap
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Leads Bipartisan Multistate Call for Federal Action on Rental Housing Fee Abuses, Puts New Jersey Landlords on Notice of State's Application Fee Cap Taking action to promote housing affordability for all New Jerseyans, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is leading a bipartisan coalition of 27 attorneys general urging the Federal  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing
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

NAIA Adds Six New Members for 2026-27
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NAIA Adds Six New Members for 2026-27 * KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (April 13, 2026) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will welcome six new members for the 2026-27 academic year. The NAIA Council of Presidents approved four new members at the NAIA National Convention this week. Champion Christian College (Hot Springs, Arkansas), United S  more

Nature Conservancy, UCLA Partner to Save California Oaks with Cutting-Edge Genetic Analysis
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy and UCLA Partner to Save California Oaks with Cutting-Edge Genetic Analysis * Researchers at UCLA, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), have pioneered a new conservation approach that uses cutting-edge gene sequencing to save oak trees, and which could become a template for conservation efforts for other vital species in California and around th  more

Nev. System of Higher Education Urges Flexibility in Workforce Pell Grant Regulations to Support Compressed Training Programs
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Nevada System of Higher Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the March 9, 2026, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell Grants. NSHE represents Nevada's statewide public higher education system and stresses that successful implementation of Workforce Pell Grants is critical for the state's workers, employers, and communities. NSHE comme  more

NEW POLL: Latino Voters Blame Republicans for Economic Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Latino Voters Blame Republicans for Economic Crisis * House Republicans are "deeply underwater" with Latino voters New polling shows a bleak future for Republicans as their health care cuts, reckless tariffs, and price hikes are causing the party to bleed Latino support. Latino voters will determine control of the House, and they're strongly favoring Democrats in batt  more

NEXCOM Hospitality Group Opens Its First Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * NEXCOM Hospitality Group Opens Its First Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon * The Navy Exchange Service Command Hospitality Group opened its first Navy Inn Crew Stay at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, on April 7, 2026. Navy Inn Crew Stay facilities, which reinforces the Chief of Naval Operations' Sailor First initiative, support military members on long-term mission orders and command group visits.   more

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and business community showcase leadership in advancing a competitive, clean economy
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

NRCC: Shameless Susie Lee Takes Credit for What She Opposed
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Shameless Susie Lee Takes Credit for What She Opposed Out of touch Democrat Susie Lee is once again shamelessly trying to take credit for "No Tax on Tips" after voting against it. When Nevada workers needed her support, Lee voted no and dismissed their relief as nothing more than "crumbs." "Shameless Susie Lee thinks Nevadans won't notice, but they're not fooled. She voted against 'No Ta  more

NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump Touting Higher Costs and Broken Promises in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on Donald Trump Touting Higher Costs and Broken Promises in Nevada * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's visit to Nevada "Today, Donald Trump came to town trying to sell more of his broken promises to working families who are paying more as a result of his billionaires-first agenda al  more

President Trump's Las Vegas Visit Highlights Huge Wins for Hardworking Americans
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

Psychiatry is Tops for Recruiting Grads Into GME
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Psychiatry is Tops for Recruiting Grads Into GME * Take a look at the number of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV graduates who stay in town for residency. Now look at those matriculating into residencies within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. That's where you will see what leadership considers a "positive trend" within one particular department. Since the school began a  more

Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought The prolonged drought combined with the lowest winter snowpack on record is requiring swift actions to protect this vital water system * Long-term drought has reduced Colorado River system storage to about 36 percent of capacity, and the combination of the lowest snowpack on record and record-brea  more

Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Give Parity in Permitting for Transportation Projects
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Give Parity in Permitting for Transportation Projects * Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) today introduced legislation to bring the federal permitting process for transit and passenger rail projects into parity with the permitting process for highway projects. "Many folks in Southern Nevada depend on bus services to get around our community," said   more

Rep. Horsford Issues Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Field Hearing on Modernized Health Care in Practice
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 14, 2026, at a Health Subcommittee field hearing on modernized health care in practice: * * * Chair Buchanan, thank you for welcoming us all to your beautiful home, the 16th Congressional District of Florida. I wanted to be here today because I do not believe Republicans and Democrats fundamentally disagree with the core message of "Make Amer  more

Rep. Lee Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following April 10, 2026, written testimony by Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, for an April 15, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act priorities: * * * Dear Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith, Thank you for the opportunity to share some of my priorities for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). As you know, Nevada plays a critical role in our nation's security. As   more

Rep. Salazar Convenes National Manufacturers as Industry Calls the DIGNITY Act an Economic Imperative
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Convenes National Manufacturers as Industry Calls the DIGNITY Act an Economic Imperative * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) convened a high-level roundtable with National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons and leading job creators from across the country, representing the nation's largest manufacturing organization. They came to Was  more

Rep. Titus Testifies Before House Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, from an April 15, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act: * * * Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith, As you begin your work on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, I strongly urge you to include a provision to prohibit the United States from conducting explosive testing of nuclear weapons. Nevada was the focal poin  more

Rosen Helps Advance Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Aviation Safety in Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Advance Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Aviation Safety in Senate Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - In the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped advance a bill she cosponsored to bolster aviation and airport security. Airline passengers currently pay a 9/11 Passenger Security Fee (PSF) on each ticket, which is intended to support aviation   more

Rosen Leads Joint Resolution Against Change to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Data Protection Policy
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Leads Joint Resolution Against Change to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Data Protection Policy * Last Fall, The Trump Administration Rescinded A Policy Designed To Protect Personal Consumer Information WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen is leading a Joint Resolution of Disapproval on the decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to end a rule that was in place t  more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
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

Samsung Awards $2 Million to Student Innovators in 16th Annual Solve for Tomorrow Competition
SEOUL, South Korea, April 16 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Samsung Awards $2 Million to Student Innovators in 16th Annual Solve for Tomorrow Competition Powered by AI, IoT and Emerging Technologies, This Year's Winners Join Thousands of Schools Nationwide Driving Real-World Impact Through STEM * Samsung Electronics America announced the winners of the 16th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow comp  more

Six New Members to Join National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2026-27
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 14 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Six New Members to Join National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in 2026-27 The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will welcome six new members for the 2026-27 academic year. The NAIA Council of Presidents approved four new members at the NAIA National Convention this week. Champion Christian College (Hot Springs, A  more

State Bar of Nevada Opposes DOJ Proposed Rule on Bar Complaints
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The State Bar of Nevada submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the department's proposed rulemaking to amend 28 C.F.R. Part 77. The proposed amendments would grant the Attorney General a right of first review over state bar complaints against Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys and allow the Attorney General to require states to suspend disciplinary investigations during this federal review. The State Bar contends that this rule inf  more

Students simulate major earthquake response in interprofessional training exercise
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

Three UW-Madison students awarded prestigious 2026 Goldwater Scholarships
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

Two UNLV Undergraduates Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars for Research Excellence
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Two UNLV Undergraduates Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars for Research Excellence * Two UNLV students have been named 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholars, earning the nation's premier award for undergraduates pursuing research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics. UNLV students Lex de Asis and Adrianna N. Tsao were selected from a highly competitive national pool of more  more

University of Utah Health: Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape the Peripheral Nervous System
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Nerve Cell Choices Shape the Peripheral Nervous System Millions of neurons branch throughout our bodies, keeping them in close communication with our brains. This peripheral network begins to take shape long before birth, as the cells of a growing embryo move into position and adopt their specialized roles. This crucial stage of hu  more

UNLV Launches Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Launches Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity * After receiving approval from the Nevada System of Higher Education on March 6, 2026, UNLV established the Nevada Institute of Cybersecurity (NIC). The NIC will be a centralized, interdisciplinary hub designed to better serve the state's key industries and government offices in securing their data, training the next generation of cyber pr  more

USAF Vice Chief of Staff Lamontagne Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness released the following testimony by Gen. John D. Lamontagne, vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Military Readiness for FY27": * * * Chairman Jack Bergman, Ranking Member John Garamendi and distinguished members of this committee, on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Honorable Troy E. Meink, and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Ken S. Wilsbach, tha  more

USDA Designates 107 Counties in Seven States as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 107 Counties in Seven States as Natural Disaster Areas * Secretarial Disaster Declaration (S6160) This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can  more

USOPC Certifies USA Lacrosse as Official NGB Ahead of Olympic Return
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 16 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * USOPC certifies USA Lacrosse as official NGB ahead of Olympic return SPARKS, Md. - The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has formally certified USA Lacrosse as the official National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport in the United States, marking a significant milestone as lacrosse prepares to return to the Olympic Games. The sport will be con  more

Va. A.G. Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs
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

VIDEO: Ahead of Trump Visit to Nevada, Rosen Addresses Impact of Trump Economy on Nevada
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

W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing
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

What To Know Ahead Of Trump's Visit to Nevada: Prices Are Up, Tourism Is Down, and Workers Feel Stiffed
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

White House: In Nevada, President Trump Celebrates No Tax on Tips - Delivering Real Money to Working Americans
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The White House issued the following news on April 17, 2026: * * * In Nevada, President Trump Celebrates No Tax on Tips -- Delivering Real Money to Working Americans President Donald J. Trump returned yesterday to the birthplace of his signature No Tax on Tips policy to highlight its massive success and the transformative impact of the largest tax cuts in American history. Standing with workers in Las Vegas, President Trump showcased how his groundbreaking reforms are  more

Woman Wrongly Jailed for Months Based on Faulty Facial Recognition Technology Demands Apology from Maryland Police Departments
NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Woman Wrongly Jailed for Months Based on Faulty Facial Recognition Technology Demands Apology from Maryland Police Departments * MARYLAND -Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Maryland sent letters to three Maryland pol  more