SALEM, Oregon, May 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield, State AGs Warn of Enforcement Gap as Feds Pull Back on Corporate Oversight * Attorneys General from Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada, and New York to Highlight State-Led Wins - and Call for Resources to Address Growing Corporate Consolidation Attorney General Dan Rayfield will host a multistate press conference today to highlight the critical antitrust enforcement work   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Alzheimer's Drug Development Pipeline Shows Impressive Growth and Diversity of Therapies * Over the past year, 59 new Alzheimer's clinical trials entered the pipeline, signaling increasing confidence in the global effort to find a cure. And a cure can't come soon enough, as an estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's. For the past decade, not  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * As Feds pull back on corporate oversight state AGs warn of enforcement gaps * Attorney General Nick Brown and counterparts from other states today underscored the critical antitrust enforcement work state attorneys general have been doing as the federal government has pulled back on corporate oversight. For years, states have partnered with the federal government to take on   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Baseless Attempt by Trump Administration to Access Medical Records on Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting a motion to quash the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s subpoena against Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) se  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, May 11 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill leads bipartisan push to fix Medicare therapy payment rules * Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill led a bipartisan coalition of 11 attorneys general in urging the federal government to improve how Medicare pays for outpatient therapy services. In a letter to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, the coalition supports a request for clearer rules on how a paym  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Honors Wyoming Law Enforcement During National Police Week * "We honor the brave officers all across the country who continue to serve, and truly remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty." WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor to honor Wyoming law enforcement during National Police Week. During his rem  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 11 -- Barrick Gold, a gold and copper producer, issued the following news release: * * * Barrick Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Disciplined execution drives strong operational and financial performance * Q1 gold production of 719,000 ounces/1 beats guidance of 640,000-680,000 ounces/1, driven by strong performances at NGM and Veladero, and the ramp-up at Loulo-Gounkoto; copper production of 49,000 tonnes/1 in line with plan. * Gold costs per ounce were better than p  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks input for September 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Nevada * RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 14 oil and gas parcels totaling 20,600 acres in Nevada in a September 2026 sale. The comment period ends June 11, 2026. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels i  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - May 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 3.5 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.8 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increase  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 13, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 3 states from March 2025 to March 2026 From March 2025 to March 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states, decreased in 3 states and the District of Columbia, and was essentially unchanged in 44 states. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from March  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Calls for IG Investigation into Top Trump Interior Official for Blatant Violations of Conflicts-of-Interest Law * [WASHINGTON, DC] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today called for an investigation into U.S. Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary Karen Budd-Falen for obvious confli  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 11 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Brock School of Business Juniors Present Research at National Economics Conference * Three Brock School of Business students represented Samford University on a national stage, April 5-7, at the Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE) conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juniors Jay Clemmer, Anna Lynn Harms and Leah Watson participated in the Undergraduate Research Competition, presenting origin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom delivers $760 million in HHAP funding to support communities' efforts in reducing homelessness Today's award provides 11 regions with $35.7 million to create shelter and housing What you need to know: After the first drop in statewide unsheltered homelessness in 15 years, Governor Newsom continues to advance effective programs to help local communities r  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 13 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * California remains the nation's top travel destination, tourism spending climbs to a record high $158.9 billion What you need to know: It is no surprise that everyone wants to come visit the Golden State. From the majestic redwood trees in the north to the Hollywood studios in the south, and from the pristine coastline in the west to the towering Sierra Nevada mountains   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Campaign for Accountability issued the following letter from Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith to Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 9, 2026 The Honorable Ron Johnson The Honorable Richard Blumenthal United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Committe  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Calls for Congressional Inquiry into Department of the Interior Ethics Failures Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA) urged the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and the House Committee on Natural Resources to open an inquiry into serious and escalating ethics violations involving Karen Budd-Falen, the third highest-ranking official at the Department of the Interior (DOI), and i  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 8 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * CCSD Ends Legal Battle with ACLU of Nevada with New Graduation Policy The Clark County School District Board of Trustees on Thursday night approved changes to the district's policies for high school graduation ceremonies, ending a lengthy legal battle with the ACLU of Nevada about the rights of students to express their culture alongside their cap and gown. The policy approved Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the posture of the United States Navy. On behalf of our battle-ready Sailors, resilient families, and dedicated civilians serving around the globe  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Announces Aggressive Nationwide Crackdown on Fraud with Six-Month Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment Moratoria * In coordination with Vice President JD Vance's Anti-Fraud Task Force, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking decisive action to protect Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayer dollars throu  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local commun  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Grills Trump Interior Secretary on Attempt to Kill Solar in Nevada * Download Full Video WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on the Trump Administration's weaponization of the permitting process to crush solar in Nevada, despite analysis from Lazard, the world's largest independent investment bank, which found solar and win  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * Eugene, OR -- Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest rabbit spec  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 14 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * EUGENE, Ore. - Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest ra  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 14 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * EUGENE, Ore. - Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest rabbit  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Honors Police Week, Advances Legislation to Support Law Enforcement * Washington, D.C. - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) gave a speech on the Senate floor to honor Nevada law enforcement and highlight her work to support public safety. This week, Congress advanced her bills to combat organized retail crime, support Tribal public safety,   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Support Small Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a package of legislation that would support small businesses across the United States and help them access funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Senator is introducing this package of legislation during National Small Busines  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on CLARITY Act * Washington, D.C. - Senator Cortez Masto released the following statement after voting against moving the current version of the CLARITY Act out of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. "It's clear we need to pass market structure legislation, and I've worked for months with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to negotiate a bill  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Grassley Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Theft Passes House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - During Police Week, legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to crack down on retail theft schemes passed the House of Representatives. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 would establish a coordinated multi-  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen Deliver Natural Disaster, Emergency Funding for Nevada * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) delivered over $3.5 million in funding to community projects across Nevada for disaster mitigation and for emergency planning and response. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill recently signed into law provide  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Kids Get to School Safely * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help students get to school safely. The Safe Bus Routes to School Act would modify the Safe Routes to School program so that projects to improve the safety of school bus ro  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 16 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB's 60th Anniversary Reflections, Decade by Decade: The 2020s This installment looks at the university during the 2020s, when the university navigated the challenges of a global pandemic while expanding academic programs, research activity and regional impact. Yet that didn't deter Cal State San Bernardino from its mission to help its students define their futures. *   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure During Extreme Heat * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced legislation to help protect drinking water infrastructure when faced with extreme heat or cold. The bipartisan Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act would make extreme temperatures, like extre  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 15 (TNSxrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices By Amber Bonefont The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report. The April Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) read in at 69.9, up more than four points from March's reading of 65.7. A  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $5.4 Billion in Recovery Funding Today, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced more than $5.4 billion to reimburse states, local governments and health facilities for their costs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Today, FEMA has obligated $5.4 billion in additional funds to support  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The White House issued the following news on May 12, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's 10 Achievements Transforming Outcomes for Foster Youth Since the Signing the Fostering the Future Executive Order 180 Days Ago First Lady Melania Trump marked the 180-day milestone following the signing of the Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families, highlighting 10 achievements made to expand opportunities, strengthen public and private supports  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, May 11 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Gallatin College MSU brings Law Enforcement Academy to Bozeman * Montana State University police assistant chief Adam Pankratz, left, and Gallatin County Sheriff department Sgt. Mike Chickos instructors with the new Gallatin College Law Enforcement Academy talk with MSU students Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson  BOZEMAN -Law enforcement in Montana takes a village. As  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cortez Masto, Mast Welcome Unanimous Senate Passage of Medal of Sacrifice Act During National Police Week * Legislation Now Heads to President's Desk WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), and U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) duri  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Heads to Montgomery to Fight for Voting Rights amid Renewed Threats to Black Voting Power * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) will travel to Montgomery, Alabama this weekend to participate in the "All Roads Lead to the South" Congressional Pilgrimage. The day of action comes amid ongoing concerns over efforts to redraw congressional maps in ways that dilute Black repr  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Honors Fallen North Las Vegas Officer During National Police Week * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) this week spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives during National Police Week to honor Officer Jason Roscow of the North Las Vegas Police Department, who lost his life in the line of duty on February 4, 2025. Officer Roscow's name will be added to the Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Introduces Bill and Sends Letter to Protect Striking Workers Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today introduced the Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act, legislation to ensure workers are not taxed on the strike stipends they receive while on strike. The bill would provide relief for striking workers by excluding payments from union strike funds from a taxpayer's gross income. When workers   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Recently Launches Substack Focused on Democracy, Economic Opportunity, and Public Policy * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) has recently launched a Substack. In his latest Substack piece, "They've Always Known: The Voting Rights Act and the Fear of Black Power," examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the broader historical effort to su  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has issued a letter to Instructure Holdings CEO Steve Daly regarding cybersecurity incidents involving a criminal group called ShinyHunters: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 Mr. Steve Daly Chief Executive Officer Instructure Holdings, Inc. 6330 South 3000 East, Suite 700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Dear Mr. Daly: The Committee on Homeland Security (Committee) is   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * News 3 : Las Vegas drivers cut back on travel as gas prices squeeze summer plans New York Times : Trump Says Americans' Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran War Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behi  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Lead Defendants in the IM Mastery Academy MLM Scheme to Turn Over Tens of Millions of Dollars in Assets to Settle FTC Charges * The Federal Trade Commission and State of Nevada will require five individual and corporate IM Mastery Academy defendants, including ringleaders Chris and Isis Terry, to surrender assets valued at nearly $90 million to resolve charges that they used false or baseless earnings  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Implores Hegseth to Help NV Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to commit to helping victims of toxic radiation exposure who served at Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) during today's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Defense (DoD) budget hearing for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Secretary Heg  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Caves to Trump and Rakes in Big Pharma Cash As Thousands of Nevadans Lose Health Care * NOTUS : One in Five HealthCare.gov Enrollees Dropped Insurance Coverage This Year After D.C. Republicans refused to extend enhanced premium ACA tax credits, thousands of Nevadans were forced to drop their health insurance coverage during open enrollment. Now, a new report reveals that even more -p  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Resident Inspector in Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following activity report for the week ending April 10, 2026: * * * Los Alamos National Laboratory Resident Inspectors Activity Report for Week Ending April 10, 2026 Area G-Quality Assurance: Last week, during a repair of failed sections of liquid impediments on Pad 281 in Area G, the contractor identified that the placed concrete failed the air entrainment field t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi F  more

RENO, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Mandi Collins receives one of the University's top teaching honors - the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award * Most of us can point to a teacher who changed our lives in some way. And that teacher learned how to be a teacher from someone, which shows how a standout educator who trains future teachers can multiply their impact far beyond a single classroom. Mandi Collins is one of those standout educa  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Medal of Sacrifice Act Passes Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Florida), U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497) during National Police Week. The legislation would create a new presidential award to posthumously honor law enforcement officers and   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 11, 2026: * * * The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Onder, MD, JD U.S. House of Represen  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Nevada Conservatory Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season * Nevada Conservatory Theatre is proud to announce its 2026-27 Season! From ancient myth reimagined to beloved classics reborn, from sharp political satire to urgent contemporary voices, the upcoming season invites you to reckon with the forces that bind us, break us, and dare us to fight back. "As we look to the next 25 years of NCT w  more

RENO, Nevada, May 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Nevada dietetics program expands training pathways to meet workforce demand * Hospitals, schools and community health programs nationwide are facing a growing shortage of dietitian nutritionists, with demand projected to exceed new graduates by as much as 44%. Even as the shortage grows, the profession has raised the bar to enter it. As of January 2024, aspiring registered dietitian nutritionists, experts who  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: How One Billion Dollars Can Fund Law Enforcement in U.S. Instead of Trump's Ballroom * WASHINGTON, DC - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following report outlining how the $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay for Donald Trump's ballroom project could instead be used to fund several federal programs that would support hiring and training for law enfo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: MAGA-Millionaire Marty O'Donnell Claims Young People Don't Need "Jobs," "Opportunity" * O'Donnell's out of touch comment comes as Southern Nevada's economy is struggling under "Trump Slump" After supporting tax cuts for millionaires like himself, Marty O'Donnell is proving once again that he is out of touch and unfit to represent Southern Nevada in Congress. As Southern Ne  more

NEW YORK, May 13 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-Unit Multifamily Community in Reno, Nevada Sale Marks Largest in Reno Market Since 2022 * Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-unit Class B multifamily property located in South Reno, Ne  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma Signs Right to Try 2.0 Into Law * In a major win for rare-disease patients in Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed the Goldwater Institute's model Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act, a cutting-edge law that empowers patients to seek personalized treatments designed just for them. Sponsored by state Sen. Brenda Stanley and state Reps. Marilyn Stark and Mark Lepak, S  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Over 3,700 Students to Turn Tassels During UNLV's Spring Commencement May 15 and 16 * UNLV will welcome the newest members to the Class of 2026 during its Spring Commencement. When * Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. ( master's, doctoral, and graduate certificates ) * Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m. ( undergraduates ) * Saturday, May 16 at 3 p.m. ( undergraduates ) Where Thomas & Mack C  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED HOUSE: Lee's Legislation to Combat Organized Retail Crime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee's (NV-03) bipartisan, bicameral Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, which would strengthen coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat organized retail crime (ORC) and deter individuals and groups involved in ORC, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The l  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: Cortez Masto and Graham-Led Medal of Sacrifice Act * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), as well as U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-Fl.), applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Medal of Sacrifice Act during National Police Week. The legislation would create a new presidential award to posthumously honor   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses the Dignity Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Problem Solvers Caucus today endorsed the Dignity Act (H.R. 4393), marking a major step forward for the legislation and underscoring its growing support in Congress. The endorsement adds new weight to the bill's standing, brings a new block of support, and signals increased focus on a proposal that can realistically move forw  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Titus's Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Passes the House * WASHINGTON \- The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)'s Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to crack down on retail theft rings that are conducting large-scale robberies of merchants and cargo shipments. "These organized theft rings are costing merchants, shippers, and American consume  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement Celebrating National Police Week * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in honor of National Police Week. "Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep Nevadans safe - often going above and beyond to build trust and foster relationships in our communities," said Senator Rosen. "Today and always, we thank the polic  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse Decision to Block Funding for Fentanyl Detection Strips * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter calling on Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reverse new guidance that blocks funding for drug use prevention and harm reduction technology. The new guidance ends the ab  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure During Extreme Heat * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill to help protect drinking water infrastructure in the case of extreme heat or cold. The bipartisan Protecting America's Drinking Water from Extreme Temperatures Act would make extreme temperatures, like extr  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 15 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Sam's Town Guest Wins $62,902 on Bonus Spin Blackjack Giveaway A guest at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall hit a lucky streak Tuesday morning, becoming the first player to score a blackjack in Sam's Town's Bonus Spin Blackjack Giveaway--and then hitting the grand progressive jackpot of $62,902 with the giveaway wheel's very first spin. The win happened at 10:27 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, shortly  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Santa Barbara, California, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and identified cultural affiliations with several tribal communities in California and Nevada, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum determined that the remains represent at least four individuals of Native American ancestry. The notice states there is a connection between the remains and the Jackson   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Senator, Educator, Leader & Champion * Joyce Woodhouse, '83 M.Ed. Secondary Instruction and Curriculum and '87 M.Ed. Educational Leadership, was a staunch advocate for education, beloved for her leadership, passion, and vision. The former Nevada state senator and "double Rebel" passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82. "Joyce was an incredible leader for Nevada and our community thro  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Finance Committee, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. Pulte seeking information involving potential improper or illegal funds being channeled to President Trump under the guise of a nonprofit charity. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 10, 2026 The Honorable William J. Pulte   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Spring 2026 Outstanding UNLV Graduates * On the weekend of May 15 and 16, commencement ceremonies will create lifelong memories for thousands of new UNLV graduates -acting as both the close of one chapter, and the start of another. No two stories align in quite the same way. And as students cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage, friends and family will join professors and faculty to celeb  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * State grand jury indicts paid petition circulators for submitting fraudulent signatures to get school choice initiative on 2024 ballot * May 13, 2026 (DENVER) -The statewide grand jury indicted two individuals on four counts each for allegedly submitting petitions with forged signatures to get a school choice initiative on the 2024 general election ballot, Attorney General Phil Weiser a  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Team Gagamba Takes Flight as the Winners of the 2026 President's Innovation Challenge * A window on the physics building, and one stubborn bird dropping, sparked the idea that would eventually earn Team Gagamba first place at this year's President's Innovation Challenge, held April 23 at the Thomas & Mack Center Strip View Pavilion. Preparation for the competition took weeks of brainstor  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2026 Celebrates Their Achievements * Meet just a few of the 3,720 graduates who will be crossing the stage this week during UNLV's 2026 spring Commencement. From hospitality to sciences, these Rebels are ready to launch -or enhance -their careers and make an impact in their communities and beyond. Nancy Esposito Doctor of Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Interview: Angelique Burton * To say Angelique Burton is a people person is an understatement. She'd prefer if you called her the "community auntie." A professional programs manager at the UNLV School of Social Work, Burton says her favorite aunt, Brenda, "provided a level of guidance with a tone of realness," and she has taken that philosophy to heart. "There was a softness and we  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Revokes Approved Lender Status of Ten Lenders: Irresponsible Lending Has No Place in Government Programs * (Washington, D.C., May 12, 2026) - U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program. These lenders will be precluded from further participation in the   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Gillibrand, Lujan, Lee Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Community Schools * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) reintroduced the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act, legislation to provide essential resources for school districts to plan for, implement, expand, and s  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: During National Police Week, Rosen Thanks Law Enforcement, Urges Colleagues to Invest More Resources in Police * Watch Senator Rosen's full remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to thank the law enforcement officers who serve with honor and integrity to protect communities across Nevada and pledged to continue stand  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rosen Pushes Energy Secretary to Admit Explosive Nuclear Testing is Not Needed * Watch the full exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pushed Energy Secretary Chris Wright into admitting that a resumption of explosive nuclear testing - which would occur at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) - is not n  more

WAYNE, Nebraska, May 14 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Soukups Receive 2026 Alumni Achievement Award The Wayne State Foundation presented the award to Don '71 and Diane (Massman) '71 Soukup during the May 9 commencement ceremony. Don and Diane (Massman) Soukup, both 1971 graduates of Wayne State College, received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Wayne State College Foundation during the college's spring commencement exercises held Saturday, May 9. The S  more