Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada
"Concerned" Lombardo Relies on Dark Money Slush Fund to Spew Lies About His Failing Record
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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"Concerned" Lombardo Relies on Dark Money Slush Fund to Spew Lies About His Failing Record
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New reporting highlights the self-serving impact of Joe Lombardo bucking bipartisan precedent and registering his inaugural committee as a dark money group. With zero transparency, his dark money scheme has taken to the airwaves -painting a false picture of his economy while sucking up to Donald Trump.
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6 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named 2026 World Trademark Review Global Leaders
MIAMI, Florida, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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6 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named 2026 World Trademark Review Global Leaders
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NEW YORK - June 15, 2026 - Six shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized as 2026 World Trademark Review WTR Global Leaders. Now in its eighth edition, WTR Global Leaders draws on market research from the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 to identify the "best of th
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A.G. Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that New Jersey joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from
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AFP Applauds Introduction of FREEDOM Act, Calls for Permitting Reform to Help Lower Costs for Families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP Applauds Introduction of FREEDOM Act, Calls for Permitting Reform to Help Lower Costs for Families
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Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan FREEDOM Act in the U.S. Senate by Senators Tom Cotton (Arkansas) and Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), legislation that would bring long-overdue permitting certainty to America's broken p
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistan
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An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Lemmon v. Trump, which challenges the Trump Administration's plans to construct a monumental arch in the District of Columbia without o
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in ME, NV, ND, and SC, Ahead of June 9 Primary
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 8, 2026, by Theresa Grover:
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ATR Commends Pledge Signers in ME, NV, ND, and SC, Ahead of June 9 Primary
As voters head to the voting booth, they deserve to know where their candidates stand on key issues such as taxes and spending.
Fortunately for voters in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, these candidates have signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and made written commitments to oppo
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information about adolescents who have rec
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AXPC Applauds Bipartisan Momentum to Establish Permit Certainty
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Energy] -- The American Exploration and Production Council posted the following news release:
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AXPC Applauds Bipartisan Momentum to Establish Permit Certainty
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Today, American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) CEO Anne Bradbury issued the following statement after Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) introduced the Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act to establish permit certa
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Banner Health welcomes new executive to grow access, value-based care across multi-state system
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health welcomes new executive to grow access, value-based care across multi-state system
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PHOENIX (June 17, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Mark Whalen as executive vice president, chief enterprise growth officer, effective August 1. In this role, Whalen will grow access and value-based
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BFI, BBC FILM AND FILM4 PARTNER TO DEVELOP UK INDUSTRY FIRST: THE INDEPENDENT FILM SUSTAINABILITY HANDBOOK
LONDON, England, June 15 -- The British Film Institute issued the following news release with the BBC Film and Film4:
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BFI, BBC FILM AND FILM4 PARTNER TO DEVELOP UK INDUSTRY FIRST: THE INDEPENDENT FILM SUSTAINABILITY HANDBOOK
* The bespoke toolkit for independent film provides free, accessible and achievable guides to reducing the environmental impact of productions
bfi.org.uk/sustainability-handbook
* BFI also announces it will fund dedicated Sustainability Consultants on BFI features
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Carson City May 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Carson City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region
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Workers in the Carson City, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.12 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that higher paying major occupational group
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas May 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region
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Workers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.23 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund n
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Reno May 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Reno May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region
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Workers in the Reno, NV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.02 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that higher paying major occupational groups included man
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Bluefield State Students Earn National FBLA Honors - Chapter Receives Gold Seal Recognition
BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, June 19 -- Bluefield State University issued the following news:
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Bluefield State Students Earn National FBLA Honors; Chapter Receives Gold Seal Recognition
By Keith Olson
Bluefield State University students earned multiple top-10 finishes at the 2026 FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, while the University's chapter received national recognition for excellence, and one of its advi
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BREAKING: Republicans Block Cortez Masto, Kaine Push to Demand Transparency into Human Rights Violations by Former President of Honduras
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Republicans Block Cortez Masto, Kaine Push to Demand Transparency into Human Rights Violations by Former President of Honduras
Cortez Masto and Kaine's resolution failed despite bipartisan support, as Republican Senators refused to demand details related to the actions of convicted drug trafficker and former President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was pardoned by Presiden
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BUILTT for DOE: Path for Small Businesses to Federal Contracts
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news:
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BUILTT for DOE: A new path for small businesses to federal contracts
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization and the National Nuclear Security Administration have initiated a pilot program aimed at simplifying small businesses' entry into federal contracting. Dubbed "BUILTT for DOE" (Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Techn
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Cantwell & Colleagues Defend Crucial WA Wildfire Labs from Closures as Wildfire Season Begins
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell & Colleagues Defend Crucial WA Wildfire Labs from Closures as Wildfire Season Begins
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Labs in Seattle & Wenatchee are among the 57 federal forest research stations on the chopping block under Trump's Forest Service; New wildfire maps predict almost all of WA will be under severe threat through September; Near Spokane, a fast-moving wildfire has burned multiple homes and for
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Congresswoman Lee Announces Over $7M in Federal Funding for Rural Housing in Laughlin
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Announces Over $7M in Federal Funding for Rural Housing in Laughlin
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) announced a $7,400,000 federal investment to RW Associates, LLC in partnership with the Nevada Rural Housing Authority for the rehabilitation of Riverwood Village Apartments in Laughlin.
"Housing is increasingly out of reach for too many Nevadans, especially
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Press Todd Blanche on Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Press Todd Blanche on Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz), alongside U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas-29) and Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.-03), led over 50 of their colleagues in pressing Acting Attorney G
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Cortez Masto, Cotton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Energy Projects Stalled by Red Tape
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Cotton Introduce Bill to Accelerate Energy Projects Stalled by Red Tape
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced bipartisan legislation to cut bureaucratic red tape unnecessarily delaying energy projects. The Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act would provide energy proj
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Cortez Masto, Moreno Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Moreno Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Credit Unions
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for credit unions to choose private insurance over federal insurance. The Private Insurance Parity Act would allow credit unions merge with or convert
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Cortez Masto, Rosen, Budd, Tillis Pass Bipartisan Resolution Honoring the Life of NASCAR Legend and Nevadan Kyle Busch
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rosen, Budd, Tillis Pass Bipartisan Resolution Honoring the Life of NASCAR Legend and Nevadan Kyle Busch
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) successfully passed their bipartisan resolution honoring the life of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. Busch was born and rais
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Cotton, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Accelerate Energy Projects Stalled By Red Tape
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Accelerate Energy Projects Stalled By Red Tape
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Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601
June 16, 2026
Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) today introduced bipartisan legislation to cut bureaucratic red tape that is often used to unnecessarily delay energy projects. The Fighting for Reliable Energy a
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Democratic Governors Association: Aaron Ford on MS NOW - Nevadans "Have a Governor Who Lies Down. I Stand Up. I Stand Up Against Donald Trump"
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 15, 2026:
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Aaron Ford on MS NOW: Nevadans "Have a Governor Who Lies Down. I Stand Up. I Stand Up Against Donald Trump"
Yesterday, Nevada gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford joined MS NOW's Politics Nation to discuss how he's entering the general election with a clear focus on affordability and standing up to Donald Trump as the Lombardo-Trump economy devastates Nevadans.
Nevada is a top pick-up op
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DOD Advances $8 Billion in Defense Deals for European Allies
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has notified Congress of defense sales and support packages valued at more than $8 billion, reinforcing military cooperation with European allies and strategic partners. The latest Federal Register notices cover an expanded maritime patrol aircraft program for Germany, long-range cruise missiles for Denmark, aircraft protection systems for the United Kingdom, air defense sustainment support for Ukraine, and amphibious combat vehicles
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DOI accepts applications for Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development funding
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management, has announced a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing conservation and recreational development in Eastern Nevada. The initiative, titled the FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development, is designed to support projects that promote sustainable use of public lands, enhance outdoor recreational access, and preserve the unique natural resources of the region
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Ernst Highlights Small Businesses' Enduring Legacy
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Highlights Small Businesses' Enduring Legacy
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered openingremarks in a hearing examining how small businesses in Iowa and beyond have been essential to America's success as our nation enters its next 250 years.
Watch Chair Ernst's remarks here.
Ernst's full remarks:
"As we are just
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Certifying Communication Service for Deaf to Administer National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for California
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By this Public Notice, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the selection of Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) for certification to administer the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect,
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Federal Register: Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper & Mormon Cricket Suppression Program
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following information collection:
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, plans to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) to analyze the effects of a program to suppress populations of grasshoppers and Mormon crickets from rangeland in seventeen states of the western United
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Fresenius Kabi Senior VP Goode Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following written testimony by Rachel Goode, senior vice president and head of legal and intellectual property of Fresenius Kabi, from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicines and IP: Balancing Innovation and Access":
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Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and Distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: Good morning and thank you for the opport
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Global Film Highlights Faculty Voice on the Future of Soil
MERCED, California, June 18 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Global Film Highlights Faculty Voice on the Future of Soil
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A leading expert in soil biogeochemistry and environmental engineering, UC Merced Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, brings her research and perspective to a global conversation about the future of our planet.
Berhe, the Ted & Jan Falasco Chair in Earth Sciences and Geology and director of the UC Merced Earth Institute (formerly Sierr
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Global Route to Dental Practice in the U.S. Goes Through UNLV
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 18 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Global Route to Dental Practice in the U.S. Goes Through UNLV
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Every year, experienced dentists from around the world leave behind established practices, professional reputations, and familiar cultures for an opportunity that exists in only a handful of places in the United States. One of those places is the UNLV School of Dental Medicine.
From Mongolia and Mexico to India and China,
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Horsford and Clyburn Convene Nevada Leaders on the Future of Voting Rights, Representation, and Political Power
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford and Clyburn Convene Nevada Leaders on the Future of Voting Rights, Representation, and Political Power
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) hosted civil rights leader and trailblazer Congressman Jim Clyburn (SC-06) throughout the Las Vegas Valley for a series of events centered on expanding Black political, economic, and civic power amid ongoing attacks on voting ri
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Horsford Statement on DACA's 14th Anniversary: 'They Did Everything Right'
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Statement on DACA's 14th Anniversary: 'They Did Everything Right'
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:
"Fourteen years ago, DACA gave hundreds of thousands of young people the chance to live without fear. Dreamers did not choose to come here but t
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In Senate Hearing, Rosen Asks Urban Chamber of Commerce President About Impact of Decreased Tourism, Rising Childcare Costs on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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In Senate Hearing, Rosen Asks Urban Chamber of Commerce President About Impact of Decreased Tourism, Rising Childcare Costs on Small Businesses
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Watch the Full Exchange HERE
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) asked CEO and President of the Urban Chamber of Commerce, Cameron "C.H." Miller, about som
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Interior Dept. National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Historic Place Nominations Across 10 States
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing and related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency said nominations received before May 30, 2026, are under review. The notice covers properties in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Among the sites under consideration are the Raymond Hotel Apartments in San Francisco, South-View Cemeter
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Jean E. Smith-Gonnell and Mia L. Garcia Join CannMed 26 Innovation & Collaboration Summit Panels on Cannabis Safety and Federal Oversight
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Jean E. Smith-Gonnell and Mia L. Garcia Join CannMed 26 Innovation & Collaboration Summit Panels on Cannabis Safety and Federal Oversight
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Partners Jean E. Smith-Gonnell and Mia L. Garcia will participate in three distinct panels at the CannMed 26 Innovation & Collaboration Summit. They will discuss how cannabis operators can align their microbial testing with modern food and pharm
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Kaiser Permanente Settles Religious Discrimination Charges With the EEOC Over Vaccine Mandate Policy
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Kaiser Permanente Settles Religious Discrimination Charges With the EEOC Over Vaccine Mandate Policy
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Federal investigations found healthcare company failed to provide religious accommodations and questioned sincerity of employees' beliefs
LOS ANGELES -Kaiser Permanente, a national health insurance and healthcare company headquartered in Oakland, California, resolved 12 charges of d
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Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Chairman Tso Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Chairman Benny Tso from a June 9, 2026, hearing on legislation to take certain federally owned lands into trust for the benefit of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe (H.R. 6917):
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Good morning, Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee.
My name is Benny Tso, and I am Chairman of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, located in the Las Vega
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Let's Unpack That: How These Students Are Becoming Therapists and Counselors
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Let's Unpack That: How These Students Are Becoming Therapists and Counselors
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The internet is filled with discussions from prospective students asking about college majors - "Where do I start? What should I pursue? What will the program be like?" Throw in the various specializations in the field, and the possibilities can feel even more overwhelming.
To demystify the various programs a
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Marking 14 Years of DACA, Cortez Masto Calls Out the Trump Administration for Delaying DACA Renewals and Urges Passage of the Dream Act
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Marking 14 Years of DACA, Cortez Masto Calls Out the Trump Administration for Delaying DACA Renewals and Urges Passage of the Dream Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) celebrated 14 years of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On the Senate floor, she praised the benefits of this program for the United States, condemned the Trump adminis
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutriti
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NEO A&M College FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition at Leadership Conference
MIAMI, Oklahoma, June 14 -- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College issued the following news:
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NEO A&M College FBLA Chapter Earns National Recognition at Leadership Conference
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College students earned national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference held June 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
More than 1,300 students representing nearly 200 colleges and universities from 29 states and territories gathered to compete in 42 b
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Nevada Raises Concerns About NRC's Proposed Microreactor Transportation Rules
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects, Carson City, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the proposed rulemaking on licensing requirements for microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles.
The letter, written by Fred C. Dilger, executive director, emphasizes transportation safety challenges posed by microreactors, especially those involving transportation of fresh and used fuel containing plutonium. Neva
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Nevada Republicans Enter General Election Tethered to Trump's Sinking Ship
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Republicans Enter General Election Tethered to Trump's Sinking Ship
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Nevada Republicans spent the past few months desperately waving their hands in the air to try to get a spot on Donald Trump's ship. Now that they're all aboard with Trump's cost-raising agenda, here's a non-comprehensive list of reasons they are going down with the ship headed towards rock-bottom :
Following new rep
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NEW REPORT: How $300 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Could Have Been Used in Nevada Instead of Funding Trump's Ballroom
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: How $300 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Could Have Been Used in Nevada Instead of Funding Trump's Ballroom
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WASHINGTON, DC - Following news that Donald Trump's ballroom project has cost $300 million in taxpayer dollars since it was first announced, the office of Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following report outlining how that money could have been better used to serve Nevadans. Th
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NewsNation Launches "Spirit of America" Road Trip for America's 250th Birthday
IRVING, Texas, June 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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NewsNation Launches "Spirit of America" Road Trip for America's 250th Birthday
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Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin Reports from Communities Across America Ahead of July 4 th
Multiplatform Series to be Made Available on NewsNation's Website and the Connected TV Apps of Nexstar's Local Television Stations Across the Country
CHICAGO, IL (Jun
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is
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Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, June 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
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Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is opening NSU Health, a regional campus in Henderson, Nev., initially to offer its nationally recognized Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) program to address a state and national shortage of anesthesia professionals.
Nova Southeastern Univ
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Quick actions by CASAT employees and University Police help save contractor's life
RENO, Nevada, June 17 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Quick actions by CASAT employees and University Police help save contractor's life
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On Friday, May 29, shortly before 2 p.m., a contractor working on a flooring project at the CASAT offices suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.
Several employees from the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT), at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health immediately responded. Those empl
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Rand Report: State-Level Impacts of Key Medicaid Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
SANTA MONICA, California, June 19 (TNSLrpt) -- State-Level Impacts of Key Medicaid Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - A report from Rand - June 18, 2026, (119 pages) - Preethi Rao, Lawrence Baker, Federico Girosi, Elaine Li, Rose Kerber, and Christine Eibner
Here are excerpts:
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On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), a massive budget reconciliation package with implications for many sectors of the U.S. econom
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Reps. Titus, Cohen Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Airplane Passengers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Titus, Cohen Introduce Legislation to Protect the Rights of Airplane Passengers with Disabilities
Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, introduced the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act with Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN). This legislation would protect and expand the rights of airplane passengers with disabilit
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Pushing Back on Trump Admin Action Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Pushing Back on Trump Admin Action Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
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WASHINGTON, DC - On the 14th Anniversary of DACA, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is announcing she has joined Senate colleagues in pushing back on a recent action by the Trump Administration that will weaken legal protections for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. In a
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Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran's Human Rights Abuses Advances in Committee
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran's Human Rights Abuses Advances in Committee
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act recently advanced out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This bipartisan bill she led with Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) will increase
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leaders to continue funding Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for
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Senate Republicans Block Rosen Attempts to Redirect Trump Slush Fund to Support SNAP, Medicaid, and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Senate Republicans Block Rosen Attempts to Redirect Trump Slush Fund to Support SNAP, Medicaid, and Law Enforcement
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Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE.
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Republicans blocked multiple attempts by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to pass her bills to redirect federal funding from Donald Trump's slush fund toward SNAP, Medicaid, and law enforcement programs. While Do
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Tarleton State Named 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup Champions, Conference Award for Overall Performance Across All Sports
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 15 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Tarleton State Named 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup Champions, Conference Award for Overall Performance Across All Sports
After eight conference championships in 2025-26, Tarleton State Athletics claimed the ultimate prize for overall performance across all sports - the Western Athletic Conference Commissioner's Cup.
The WAC announced on Monday that Tarleton State is the 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup
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U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visits Nevada Boys State to Conclude History Rocks! Tour
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visits Nevada Boys State to Conclude History Rocks! Tour
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RENO, NV -Today, U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited the Nevada Boys State Program as the final stop on the Department of Education's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour, in celebration of America's 25
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University of Nevada: 'The Man of Dreams'
RENO, Nevada, June 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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'The Man of Dreams'
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Perhaps part of the allure of the life of Arthur James is how that among the many notable figures in the history of the University of Nevada, Reno, he is part of a much smaller group who can say they were among the first to achieve something lasting - and were the first of more firsts to come.
James, who grew up in Elko and attended the University for three years, 1919-1922, is the earl
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University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering: Students Design and Build a Rocket to Carry Payloads to Space
LOS ANGELES, California, June 18 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Students Design and Build a Rocket to Carry Payloads to Space
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When the student-run team was established at USC Viterbi 's Department of Astronautical Engineering two decades ago, their founding goal was to become the first collegiate team to launch a rocket into space.
Since meeting that target in 2019 with Traveler IV and breaking the altitude record fo
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USDA to Provide Over $31 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities, Including $27.5 Million to Floyd County Medical Center
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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USDA to Provide Over $31 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities, Including $27.5 Million to Floyd County Medical Center
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that Iowa will receive $31.2 million in Rural Development funding, including $27.5 million to the Floyd County Medical Center. The funds will bene
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USGS: Lithium in Carolinas Could Replace Imports for a Century or More
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
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USGS: Lithium in Carolinas Could Replace Imports for a Century or More
RESTON, Va. -The southern Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 1.43 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium oxide, enough to replace 201 years of U.S. imports at last year's level, according to new research by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Va. A.G. Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assis
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Welch Demands Trump Admin Provide a Report on Human Rights Violations and Corruption in Honduras: "Congress and the American people, as well as the people of Honduras, have every right to know."
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Demands Trump Admin Provide a Report on Human Rights Violations and Corruption in Honduras: "Congress and the American people, as well as the people of Honduras, have every right to know."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today spoke in support of a Resolution led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), that would require the Trump
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Western Area Power Administration Proposes Unchanged Boulder Canyon Project Power Rates For Fiscal 2027
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The Western Area Power Administration proposed keeping the Boulder Canyon Project base charge and electric service rates unchanged for fiscal year 2027, maintaining the annual base charge at $76.2 million. The proposal would take effect on Oct. 1, 2026, and remain in place through Sept. 30, 2027.
The Boulder Canyon Project markets hydropower generated at Hoover Dam, which operates 19 generating units with installed capacity of 2,078.8 megawatts. Power is delivered
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Wilderness Society to honor David Brooks with 2026 Olaus and Mardy Murie Award
WASHINGTON, June 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society to honor David Brooks with 2026 Olaus and Mardy Murie Award
Award recognizes four decades of conservation leadership, often "outside the spotlight"
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The Wilderness Society will honor longtime public lands leader David Brooks with the 2026 Olaus and Mardy Murie Award at a June 17 dinner at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
The Ol
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Wyoming Arts Council Announces 2026 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant Recipients
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 17 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release:
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Wyoming Arts Council Announces 2026 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant Recipients
The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce that seven projects have been approved for funding through the 2026 Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grant program.
Grant recipients include:
* Adrianna Hinds will teach Anabelle Hinds, both of Cheyenne, the
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YEE! Technologies Highlights Identity Verification Gaps in FinCEN Stablecoin Rule
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- YEE! Technologies of Las Vegas, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the proposed joint rulemaking by FinCEN and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) that sets anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance obligations for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The comment empha
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