ARCATA, California, April 20 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * $1M Grant Funds Study on Greener, Cleaner Cannabis Farming * Over the next two years, researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt and Chico State will partner with farmers in six California counties-Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Sonoma, Nevada, and Santa Cruz-to study regenerative agricultural practices. These approaches focus on improving soil health and biodiversity through techniqu  more

NORTHRIDGE, California, April 21 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * 'California Holly's' Climate-Change Resiliency Offers Insight for Its Impact on Chaparral, CSUN Prof Says * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 With the help of their own TARDIS, California State University, Northridge environmental biologists have been studying climate change's impact on the state's iconic toyon plants -popularly kn  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * 18 Minutes. 47 Minutes. A Troubling Pattern of Insider Trading That the Trump Administration Can't Explain. * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Ways and Means Committee nearly a year since his last public hearing demanding answers on potential market manipulation and insider trading within the Donald Trump's Adminis  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Zeldin Wraps Up 6-Stop Nevada Swing * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin spent three days in Nevada, for a variety of events focused on EPA equities in the state.  His first stop on Friday, April 17 th, was to tour the Symphony Park Brownfields site, which is the largest brownfields site in the city. Formerly a Union Pacific Railroad maintenanc  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * After Calling Vacancies "A Crisis" On the Campaign Trail, State Police Shortage Worsens Under Lombardo * Las Vegas Review-Journal: The rising cost of living along with spikes in health insurance and retirement plan costs are blunting Nevada's attempts to recruit and retain state troopers, a police union leader said. New reporting shows that Nevada's state police shortage has only worsened du  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's Execu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and judg  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan to Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has 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 superv  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families -families comprised of at le  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Union] -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: * * * Air Ambulance Crews in Nevada and California Unionize with the TWU * Flight nurses and flight paramedics who carry out dramatic high-risk rescues in northern Nevada and California voted overwhelmingly today, April 22, 2026, to join the Transport Workers Union of America. (photo attached) The air ambulance crews - who respond by helicopter and small plane to medical emer  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Trump's War in Iran, Cortez Masto Fights for Fair and Transparent Energy Prices * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in Nevada and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act, which would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate anti-competitive, collus  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to Trump Administration's Mandatory Immigration Detention Without Due Process * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of challenges to the Trump Administration's no-bond policy, which mandates the indefinite detention of vast numbers of non-citizens   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Coalition seeks final ruling after filing lawsuit earlier this month to challenge unlawful executive order OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of P  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Dismantle Fair Employment Opportunities for Blind Workers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the U.S. Department of Education's decision to exempt the U.S. Army from the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), which provides   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 20 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Win Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Court Issues Final Written Order Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes For Changes to Make Rental Housing More Affordable * Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban hidden and surprise fees that drive up rent costs for North Carolinians. "So much of people's money goes to paying rent, and renters need to know upfront   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS PROGRAM FOR BLIND AMERICANS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's erosion of a long-established, successful program offering economic opportunities to blind Americans. The Randolph-Sheppa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL EFFORT TO STRIP HOUSING SUPPORT FOR MIXED-STATUS IMMIGRANT HOUSEHOLDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed rule that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in public housing and   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * AG Rayfield: "President Trump wants to turn letter carriers into election gatekeepers." Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania have asked a federal court to permanen  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Update: Court Issues Final Written Order Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states today in securing a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner among first to use new robotic exoscope for brain tumor microneurosurgery Robotic microscope uses 3D imaging, reduces surgeon fatigue * GLENDALE, Ariz. - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has become the first hospital in the West to use an innovative robotic exoscope for brain tumor neurosurgery. A neurosurgery team at the hospital has now performed craniotomy procedures to resect brain tumors while  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 21 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner expands services to Timnath in Northern Colorado Expansion designed to meet growing demand in area * TIMNATH, Colo. - Banner Health is expanding access to primary care and pediatrics in Northern Colorado with a new, larger clinic location in Timnath, designed to meet growing demand in the Fort Collins area. The new Banner Health Clinic, opening April 27, will provide additional space to serve more p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 22 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health announces plans to expand OB-GYN services in Northern Colorado Expanded team of providers will deliver comprehensive maternity and women's health care * FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Banner Health announced plans Wednesday to expand its obstetrics and gynecology services in Northern Colorado through a strategic partnership. The initiative will grow the current team to 13 providers, with recruitment un  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in Febraury in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 35 states had little change. The national une  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, April 21 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Brigadier General Ravindra V. Wagh to speak at Adrian College Spring Commencement Brigadier General Ravindra V. Wagh, the Assistant to the Adjutant General-Army for the Michigan National Guard, will deliver Adrian College's Spring Commencement address at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 3. Wagh also serves as the special assistant to the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau for Pacific initiatives. Wagh's awards inc  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 23 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Business Casual Meets Corporate Challenge * When it comes to camaraderie among UNLV's academic and administrative units, nothing brings people together like a bit of friendly competition. This year, UNLV is once again participating in the City of Las Vegas Corporate Challenge. The competition, which includes businesses and organizations from across the Valley, runs through May 16. Team  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects - from animated features to big budget productions and independents - coming to the Golden State The Simpsons Movie 2 from 20th Century Studios is among awarded projects that include major productions from industry leaders DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures, as well as independent production company Gloria Sanch  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 21 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Carter, Muller Earn Top Business Student Awards * Josiah Carter of Sanford, Fla., and Ashley Muller of Cabot received the top two annual student awards presented by the Arkansas Tech University LeMoyne Smith School of Business during an awards reception at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Tuesday, April 21. Carter is the winner of the 2026 ATU LeMoyne Smith School of Business Ambassador Awar  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson Ph.D. traces the evolution of snake venom from ancient origins * The College of Science is highlighting some of its Ph.D. students in honor of National Dissertation Day, which is April 26\. For as long as Ramses Rosales-Garcia can remember, the natural world has captivated him. While he was growing up in Jerez, Zacatecas, a small town in Mexico, he was fascinated by animals. Like many future   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * CommonSpirit Health named to 'Dirty Dozen' list of employers that put profits over safety * Today CommonSpirit Health has been named to the " Dirty Dozen 2026 " list by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), a national organization dedicated to strengthening workplace health and safety. The annual list from NCOSH names 12 companies whose disturbing   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman on the Job: Horsford Suits Up at Station 52 to See How Federal Dollars Save Lives * 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. Following pr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 30 States And D.C. Between February 2025 And February 2026; 22 States Have One-Month Gain In Construction Jobs * Texas and Montana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Trail; Florida and Montana Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Delaware Have the Biggest and Steepe  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Grills RFK Jr. About His Repeated Failures to Protect Americans' Health Care * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTPs for TV stations is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the Senate Finance Committee. She pressed him on holding up approval for lifesaving cance  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Democratic Colleagues Urge Senate Committee to Block the Trump Dollar Coin * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and six of her Democratic colleagues sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, urging them to include language in next year's govern  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline the Geothermal Permitting Process * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced legislation to streamline geothermal permitting on federal land. The Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act would direct the Secretary of the Interior t  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Court issues opinion and judgment in AG Brown case protecting youth gender-affirming care * AG Brown, along with the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, lead a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order Saturday permanently blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria.   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board issued the following letter on April 22, 2026: * * * The Honorable Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585-1000 Dear Secretary Wright: The lapse in appropriations for fiscal year 2026 caused the Department of Energy (DOE), for the first time in recent history, to furlough the majority of its federal workforce within the National Nuclear Security Administ  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 24 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Engineering Team Wants to Send Nevada's First Student-Created Satellite to Space * The Artemis II moon mission recently stole news headlines and captivated a nation as NASA astronauts achieved historic firsts, including traveling the farthest distance for human spaceflight. Meanwhile, in Barstow, California, a few days before that lift off, a team of scrappy UNLV College of Engineering  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves $5.2 Million to Support Mitigation Projects in Hawaii, Nevada and Guam OAKLAND, Calif. -- Today, FEMA announced over $5.2 million in funding to the states of Hawaii and Nevada and to the Territory of Guam for long-term projects that will make local communities more resilient to disasters. This funding is part of the more   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 22, 2026: * * * OSHA Updates its Heat Emphasis Program: How to Protect Your Staff From the Summer Heat and Comply with OSHA in 6 Practical Steps The federal workplace safety watchdog agency recently announced on April 10 it was renewing its special enforcement focus on heat risks to workers via an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) ahead of the summer season, ramping up the urgency for employ  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 20 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Debuts American Grandeur by Renowned Artist Erin Hanson * Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas announces the debut of American Grandeur, a new exhibition by acclaimed contemporary artist Erin Hanson, the hotel's featured Artist-in-Residence from April 20 through October 2026. Presented in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, the col  more

RENO, Nevada, April 24 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Gabriella Detrick named Nevada's Truman Scholar * Gabriella Detrick has been named a 2026 Harry S. Truman Scholar, earning one of the nation's most prestigious awards for college students committed to careers in public service. An Honors College student at the University of Nevada, Reno, Detrick is only the eighth student in University history to receive the Truman Scholarship. Awarded by the Harry S. Truma  more

RENO, Nevada, April 20 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Giving Day raises more than $1.1 million for the University of Nevada, Reno * Early results are in for the University of Nevada, Reno's Giving Day: The Wolf Pack Way. Held April 9, the fourth annual fundraising event raised more than $1.1 million from more than 1,900 donors, with gifts still being counted. This outpouring of community support will fuel scholarships, power student competitions and events, ex  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Meets with European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupsiene, Promotes Arizona During Circular Economy Forum * The forum highlights Arizona's competitive advantage to promote continued economic growth in the state Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs met with European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupsiene and addressed the E.U.-U.S. Circular Economy Forum in Phoenix. The   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 21 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Releases Statement on Nevada Ranking #1 in Job Growth * Governor Joe Lombardo released a statement following the announcement from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) that Nevada ranks number one in the nation for job growth: "Nevada's position as the nation's fastest-growing job market highlights my administration's efforts to transit  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Demands Corporate Accountability as $175 Billion in Tariff Refunds Hang in the Balance * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today led a letter to the heads of ten major companies, calling for transparency and accountability to ensure that looming tariff refunds reach the working families who ultimately paid higher prices at the checkout counter. The letter was sent t  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 24 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * 8 News Now : Rising fuel costs slash thousands of Las Vegas inbound seats KTNV : Las Vegas restaurant reflects on high prices since President Trump's last visit promising 'no tax on tips' Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving worki  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 22 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * How UNLV's English Language Center Builds Community Through Kindness * For Valerie Pierce, director of UNLV's English Language Center (ELC), helping English-language learners can look different from day to day. Her work can range from helping first-year students with composition class placement to testing new students for an intensive language and culture program to playing games with in  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Cortez Masto Fights for Fair and Transparent Gas Prices * In Case You Missed It, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to help combat high gas and energy prices in Nevada and across the country. The Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate anti-competitive, collusive, or other illegal activity t  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * In celebration of Earth Day, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom announce plan to create three new state parks In the face of federal threats, California is advancing conservation and expanding access to the outdoors What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced State Parks Forward, adding three new state parks in the Central Valley -- pushing t  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Latino Community Foundation, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status." The proposal aims to tighten verification requirements for federal housing assistance eligibility, which LCF warns could severely disrupt housing access for thousands of families. The foundat  more

LIVERMORE, California, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Big Ideas Lab podcast explores JASPER and the science of measuring plutonium under extreme conditions In less than a microsecond, a projectile traveling thousands of meters per second strikes its target, generating pressures and temperatures too extreme to observe directly. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), scientists use that moment to answe  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Mars partners with Google Cloud to empower global Associates with Gemini Enterprise * Mars is pioneering a new model where AI acts as a "collaborative partner" for its workforce, providing sophisticated AI assistants to help employees work more efficiently and creatively. * The partnership gives Mars Associates the digital to  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Program That Expands Economic Opportunity for Blind Americans Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is leading a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Taylor v. U.S. Department of Education, supporting a federal lawsuit challenging a decision by t  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families - families  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 22 states today secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Metro Eighteen to Pay $70,098 in EEOC Race Discrimination Suit * San Francisco-based electronics installation company settles federal lawsuit charging it with race-based harassment and retaliatory termination LOS ANGELES - Metro Eighteen, Inc., a San Francisco-based home electronics installation company, will pay $70,098 and provide other relief to settle a race harassment and retal  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 21 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism Professor Marty Steffens wins SABEW's highest honor, the 2026 Distinguished Achievement Award * Martha "Marty" Steffens, a professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW), the organization's highest indiv  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Opposes CFPB Strategic Plan to Gut Agency and Strip its Fraud-Fighting Tools Multistate AG Coalition Sounds Alarm as Scams Continue to Hurt Consumers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and 23 attorneys general sent a letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan, which would severely   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Nevada Conservation League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for Zoox's petition requesting a federal exemption. This exemption would permit Zoox to advance the commercial deployment of its purpose-built autonomous vehicles under federal safety oversight. The Nevada Conservation League, as the state's foremost nonprofit dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 17 -- The Nevada Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Department of Education Invests in Clark County Feeder Pilot Project The Nevada Department of Education is providing a planning grant to support a proactive and collaborative effort between the Clark County School District and Clark County Education Association to launch a school improvement pilot project. The project will receive up to $247,860 in state funding, thanks to a fu  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Marty O'Donnell Calls For Eliminating Protections for Nevadans With Pre-existing Medical Conditions * O'Donnell says protections for patients with cancer, diabetes, other pre-existing conditions "should be dead and gone" Extremist Marty O'Donnell can't go a day without proving just how out of touch he is with Nevada families. While Nevadans are struggling with higher cos  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Northern Nevada HOPES, Reno, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization cautions that this shift from an upfront discount model to a retrospective rebate system threatens the financial stability of Community Health Centers and jeopardizes patient access to affordable medications. Northern Nevada HOPES, a nonprofit federally qualified hea  more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses * LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Sen  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, Massie Team Up to Strip Big Chemical Immunity from Farm Bill * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) are teaming up to introduce an amendment to the Farm Bill that fights back against immunity for chemical companies and protects the health of Americans. Republicans' Farm Bill, which is expected to be taken up by the House next week, includes provisi  more

MEDINA, Minnesota, April 24 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Polaris Announces Spring 2026 TRAILS GRANTS as Program Marks 20 Years More than $125,000 awarded to 14 off-road and snowmobile riding clubs across the U.S. and Canada as Polaris surpasses $4 million in total giving since the program's inception * Today, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), the global lead  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Quaise Energy President and CEO Carlos Araque from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the critical role geothermal energy must play in meeting America's energy future.   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Resolution Recognizing Vatican-Taiwan Diplomatic Ties * Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman James Moylan (GU-00) today introduced a resolution commending the Vatican and Taiwan for maintaining a strong diplomatic relationship and recognizing Taiwan's commitment to religious freedom despite neighboring China's ongoing infringement of religious rights. "Taiwan i  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Horsford Joins OpenAI, Rep. Ro Khanna, and College of Southern Nevada (CSN) To Expand AI Workforce Training in North Las Vegas * NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV -On April 24th, U.S. Representative Steven Horsford (NV-04) will join OpenAI, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) and the College of Southern Nevada for an OpenAI Academy event focused on expanding access to AI education and preparing Nevada's students and w  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers and Real Voices from Across America to Demand Action on the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) joined bipartisan lawmakers, veterans, families, farmers, faith leaders, employers, and the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) for a press conference at the U.S. Capitol urging passage of th  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Omar, Titus Introduce the Higher Education Marijuana Research Act * Washington, DC - Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Dina Titus (D-NV) yesterday introduced the Higher Education Marijuana Research Act to eliminate barriers to the academic research of cannabis, protect universities and researchers, and promote the responsible study of marijuana. "As Co-Chair of t  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus, Omar Introduce the Higher Education Marijuana Research Act * Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) yesterday introduced the Higher Education Marijuana Research Act to eliminate barriers to the academic research of cannabis, protect universities and researchers, and promote the responsible study of marijuana. "The legal, responsible  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus, Pingree Demand Answers from President Trump on the Unauthorized Use of Taxpayer Dollars for His Triumphal Arch * Co-Chair of the Congressional Humanities Caucus Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) led a group of lawmakers expressing concerns to Preside  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus, Steube Introduce Bipartisan PRIMATE Act to Strengthen Biosecurity and Protect Public Health * Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Preventing Risky Importation of Monkeys to Avoid Toxic Exposures Act, or PRIMATE Act, to prohibit the importation of nonhuman primates into the United States, reducing the risk of introducing dangerous pathogens and  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Applauds Department of Justice Rescheduling State-Licensed Medical Cannabis * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice announced the immediate rescheduling of FDA-approved and state-licensed medical cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. In Nevada, the purchase, possession, and consumption of recreational ca  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement on Washington Republicans Passing Budget to Give ICE Billions, Not Help Lower Costs for Families * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after voting last night against Senate Republicans' budget resolution to give an additional $70 billion to ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Instead of working to lower costs, Washington R  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Southern Nevada Community Health Center, Las Vegas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. SNCHC warns that the pilot threatens community health centers financial stability and operational capacity, jeopardizing access to affordable medications for millions of vulnerable patients nationwide. SNCHC highlights that CHCs depend heavily on the 340B pr  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 21 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Course: Global Nutrition and Cultural Food Practices * In one of the most diverse cities in the United States, UNLV is the ideal university for a class that explores food and the impact it has on culture, religion, and health. Global Nutrition and Cultural Food Practices, or NUTR 301, is a course within the School of Integrated Health Sciences that examines how food systems operate  more

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 24 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Threat of California's native tree loss is greater than current estimates * New study finds that many of the state's valuable and most recognizable trees could decline sooner than expected because current risk calculations don't incorporate climate change Key takeaways * California's iconic trees are in much more danger from climate change than official international conserva  more

LA JOLLA, California, April 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Is Wilderness Orientation the Ultimate Digital Detox? This year marks the 35th year that UC San Diego's Wilderness Orientation has run its pre-fall-quarter trips for new students. * Before their first term even begins, incoming UC San Diego students have the chance to sign up for an overnight orientation trip with a twist. Now in its 35th year and available to all incoming studen  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Under Joe Lombardo, Nevada Among LEAST AFFORDABLE States in the U.S. * New reporting shows that Nevada is one of the least affordable states in the U.S. under Joe Lombardo's failed leadership. From a weak economy to health care outcomes to public safety, Nevadans are struggling "across multiple measures that make day-to-day life harder." Instead of offering plans to lower costs, Lombardo caves  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 24 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Commits to International Students' Success Beyond the Classroom * Dark clouds loomed over the canyon as a bus full of UNLV international students arrived at the Grand Canyon Skywalk last semester. For many of them, this was their first time seeing the iconic national park and traveling beyond Las Vegas. It threatened to rain all day and almost ended the trip early. But, just as the   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following Q&A involving Lisa Lindquist-Nicholas, nursing professor and simulation education specialist at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas: * * * The Interview: Lisa Lindquist-Nicholas At UNLV's Clinical Simulation Center, this professor and alumna prepares future nurses through simulation-based training that demands both patience and patient care. * Before Lisa Lindquist-Nicholas became a nurse,   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 22 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV's New Energy Manager Puts Focus on Emissions Cuts * Ashley Lamb has made plenty of ski runs in her life. Lately, she's been thinking less about the slopes and more about whether the snow itself will keep showing up for years to come. "Seeing the climate shift firsthand, especially with something like skiing that's so dependent on the weather, just makes me even more determined to   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * USAF, Netherlands formalize partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft development * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries.  The agreement solidifies the Netherlands as  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * USAF, Netherlands formalize partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft development * The Department of the Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft, advancing a shared strategy to bring greater affordable mass to deter, and if necessary, defeat adversaries. The agreement solidifies  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States, Volume 6,' led by authors Matthew Kauffman, Blake Lowrey, and Jennifer L. McKee among dozens of contributors, as Scientific Investigations Report 20265123. Produced by the Corridor Mapping Team--a partnership of State agencies, Tribes, and Federal entities--the volume follows Secretarial Order 3362 to track big game movements. Released in 2026, it  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: During Senate Hearing, Rosen Presses FTC Chair About Companies Using Consumer Data to Increase Prices * Watch the full video HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pressed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador on actions they're taking to protect consumers from "surveillance pricing," which is the use of personal consumer data to cr  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: In Senate Hearing, Rosen Celebrates Legacy of Boxing in Nevada, Discusses the Future of Boxing * Watch the full video HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - During a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered remarks recognizing the significance of boxing to Nevada and the importance of crafting regulations that protect fighters, preserve the indu  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 20, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Issues Presidential Determination to Support U.S. Air Force Jet Fighter Training Operations ENSURING MILITARY READINESS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Determination concluding that it is in the paramount interest of the United States to exempt U.S. Air Force jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada from certain water regulatio  more

DAVIS, California, April 22 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * Wildfire-Driven Deforestation Rates in California Among Highest in World * California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, assessed the state's wildfire-drive  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Wrap Up: Burdensome Regulations Harm Farmers and Ranchers Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a roundtable on "Farming on Trial: A Roundtable on the Growing Use of Lawfare Against American Agriculture." During the roundtable, members heard directly from participants who have confronted a  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Joel Edwards, chief technology officer and co-founder of Zanskar Geothermal and Minerals Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Subsurface Science and Technology: American Energy and Mineral Dominance": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you   more