LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Nevada is the Perfect Petri Dish": The Silver State's Bellwether Status in the Spotlight as NV Dems Make Pitch for First in the Nation * "Nevada, with its mix of working class Latino voters, transient independents and tourism-dependent economy, is as good a bellwether as any" "It's the Sun Belt where the demographic growth of Latinos is booming. And it's where the GOP stands to lose as much as  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 7 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 6 Professors To Present Research at Top Law and Economics Conference * Six University of Virginia School of Law professors will have their research featured at the American Law and Economics Association annual meeting May 15-16. The conference committee chooses articles from around 400 submissions each year; this year, selected scholars will present at the University of Chicago.   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration * Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court - ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states - struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined thei  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * ALTA, Nevada Land Title Association and AARP Applaud Attorney General Aaron D. Ford for Settlement Protecting Homeowners from Unfair MV Realty Contracts The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the Nevada Land Title Association and AARP today commended Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Nevada Consumer Affairs for securing a settlement that voids unfair long-term real est  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "President T  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products p  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging nine major credit card companies and payment processors ( American Express, Capital One, Citigroup, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block ) to take stronger action to stop  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by Amer  more

SEOUL, South Korea, May 7 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the Educators Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators This Teacher Appreciation Week, Samsung honors the resilience and impact of educators empowering students to solve real-world challenges with STEM and AI * This Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), Samsung is celebrating the educators inspiring the next generation of creators and chan  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail. Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed  more

RENO, Nevada, May 7 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Genetic testing: Free screening informs health and learning * The Healthy Nevada Project provides free genetic testing in the region so individuals can make informed and proactive decisions about their health care. In 2016, Renown Health and the Desert Research Institute (DRI) launched the project to collect data that would become a roadmap to health determinants. So far, the project has enrolled more than 65,00  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo BacksFederal Efforts to Crack Down on Medicaid Provider Fraud * Governor Joe Lombardo today voiced support for recent federal efforts to strengthen Medicaid program integrity and outlined Nevada's ongoing actions to combat provider fraud and protect taxpayer dollars. This announcement is in response to a recent letter from Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medic  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Courtney L. Dinnel to the Mesa County Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Courtney L. Dinnel to the Mesa County Court in the 21st Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by SB25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Dinnel is an Adams County Court Judge in the 17th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2021. Her docket c  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Refinery Closures Increase California's Reliance on Fuel Imports * Key Takeaways 1 California is now importing 20% of its gasoline from Asian refineries as it continues to close refineries in the most populous state. 2 In just seven months, California has lost about 17% of its refining capacity with the closure of two refineries, and product imports are up 38% this year. 3 Gaso  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Judson Horras, president and CEO of the North American Interfraternity Conference, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * I am Jud Horras, President and CEO of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The NIC is a trade association of 61 natio  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, Keeps Push to Protect Public Lands * WASHINGTON, DC - On May 7, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the launch of the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, which he co-founded on May 7, 2025. Last summer, bipartisan Public Lands Caucus Members helped successfully d  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results * May 7, 2026 By Carolyn Micheli CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $517 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $18 million or 20 cents per share. Business notes : * Net leverage at the end of the first quarter was 3.9x, per   more

SEATTLE, Washington, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gun storage studied among adults with cognitive decline In 7 U.S. states, older adults with cognitive decline affecting their daily activities are more likely to live with unsecured firearms. * An older man cleans a firearm. In the study, people ages 65 and older were surveyed about their cognitive health and their firearm storage at home. Older adults who report   more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Yakym: "No Tax on RV Loans" Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-01) introduced legislation (H.R. 8672) that would eliminate taxes on RV loans. The bill would extend the Working Families Tax Cut's no tax on auto loans provision to trailers, campers, and RVs.  "For millions of American families, an RV is how they take a summer road trip wit  more