Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada
A Tip of the Cap to Stan Stolte
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Tip of the Cap to Stan Stolte
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In today's ever-changing world of college athletics, it's rare for a coach to remain in one spot for more than a decade. Which makes Stan Stolte's 16-year tenure with the UNLV baseball program all the more impressive -and worth celebrating.
Two days after the Hustlin' Rebels' 2026 season ended with a loss to Air Force in the Mountain West Conference tou
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ACLU Nev.: Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Grace Period for Mail Ballots Received After Election Day
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release:
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Supreme Court ruling preserves grace period for mail ballots received after Election Day
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada on Monday released the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court decision in Watson v Republican National Committee.
In a 5 - 4 decision, the court held that federal election day statutes do not prevent a state from counting absentee b
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ACLU of Nevada Reacts to New U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Immigration
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Nevada reacts to new U.S. Supreme Court Rulings on Immigration
Civil rights organization vows to keep fighting for due process and equal protection for Nevada immigrant communities
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In three rulings this week related to immigration policy, the United States Supreme Court weakened due process and equal protection standards.
In Mullin V. Dahlia Doe, the Supreme Court's
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ACLU of Nevada Responds to Landmark Ruling on Trump Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Nevada responds to landmark ruling on Trump birthright citizenship executive order
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada released the following statement following today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Barbara.
Trump v. Barbarais a nationwide class action brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of New Hampshire, ACLU of Maine, ACLU of Massachu
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ACLU of Nevada Responds to Ruling in West Virginia vs. B.P.J
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Nevada responds to ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada released the following statements following today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v B.P.J.
The nonpartisan civil rights organization noted the statutes at issue in West Virginia and Idaho differ from Nevada's state laws and constitutional provisions, and the ACL
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After Joe Lombardo Embraced Trump's Cruel Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance, Nevadans Are Paying the Price
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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After Joe Lombardo Embraced Trump's Cruel Cuts to Health Care and Food Assistance, Nevadans Are Paying the Price
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement ahead of the one year anniversary since Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" became law:
"While Joe Lombardo celebrated Donald Trump's disastrous budget bill, over 50,000 Nevadans have b
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AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service's attempt to undermine voting rights
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service's attempt to undermine voting rights
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Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the Postal Service's attempt to aid the President's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking
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AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements
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The federal administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors argue in a
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The lawsuit challenges provisions of
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Spec
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
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Resolution Text (PDF)
Washington (July 1, 2026) - As the nation celebrates its 250 th anniversary, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress's role in upholding the principle
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84.
As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Be
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Arizona Law Strengthens Protections for On-Duty Utility Workers
TUCSON, Arizona, June 25 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release:
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New Arizona Law Strengthens Protections for On-Duty Utility Workers
Tucson Electric Power and other Arizona utilities and labor organizations are praising the passage of SB 1448, the Utility Worker Protection Act, which strengthens penalties for assaulting on-duty utility workers. The new law designates such attacks as aggravated assault and reflects a statewide effort to protect essential workers who m
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As We Celebrate the Nation's 250th, This Photograph Helps Tell An American Story
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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As We Celebrate the Nation's 250th, This Photograph Helps Tell An American Story
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In this black-and-white photograph taken in 1934, a massive pipe hangs suspended across Black Canyon as Hoover Dam rises below. A lone worker kneels inside it, nearly invisible against the scale of the engineering project unfolding around him. Ninety-two years later, this image is helping illuminate a defini
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Opposition to Proposed USPS Rule Creating Centralized Voter List, Restricting Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Opposition to Proposed USPS Rule Creating Centralized Voter List, Restricting Mail Voting
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a United States Postal Service (USPS) proposed rule that would facilitate the president's efforts to exert greater control over
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Unlawful Contractor Production and Reporting Requirements
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Unlawful Contractor Production and Reporting Requirements
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Proposal would impose unclear, confusing, potentially duplicative, and burdensome obligations on federal contractors and subcontractors
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter urging th
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
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Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the Postal Service's attempt to aid the President's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule and asking t
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals
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As part of a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers
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June 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule that threatens to take health care away from vulnerable Medicaid recipients. The
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals
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June 29, 2026 (DENVER) - As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements inclu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their case challenging a new rule from the U.S. Department of Education that unlawfully restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES POSTAL SERVICE'S UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE VOTING RIGHTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES POSTAL SERVICE'S UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE VOTING RIGHTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, took action to oppose the U.S. Postal Service's attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule. The coalition is calling on the Post
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
SALEM, Oregon, June 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
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AG Rayfield: "Eligible people will lose coverage despite doing nothing wrong."
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a lawsuit today over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would strip hea
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Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's
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SUN CITY, Ariz. - Banner Sun Health Research Institute has been awarded $6 million over three years through a grant awarded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), to support the development of biomarkers to help
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy Supports EPA Revisions to New Source Review Permitting Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., Omaha, Nebraska, has expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program. In a public comment letter submitted to the EPA, BHE emphasized that the proposed rule aligns with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and would provide much-needed clarity to source owners and operators engaged in non-emitting activities at plants. This clarification, the company
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release:
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Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
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The Growing Map of "Passed States"
The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas.
These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly
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BREAKING: Rosen Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Rosen Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Birthright Citizenship
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) issued a statement applauding the Supreme Court's decision in the Trump vs. Barbara case, striking down Donald Trump's unconstitutional attempt to take away citizenship from children born in the U.S.
"It has always been clear: a child born in the United States i
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California State Parks Launches "(Re)Returning to the River" Podcast Featuring the San Joaquin Watershed
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release:
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California State Parks Launches "(Re)Returning to the River" Podcast featuring the San Joaquin Watershed
California State Parks is excited to announce the release of "(Re)Turning to the River," a new podcast exploring powerful connections between people and water within the San Joaquin Watershed from its Sierra Nevada headwaters out to San Francisco Ba
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Congresswoman Lee, Battleground Members Call on President to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee, Battleground Members Call on President to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill
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Watch and Download Video Here
Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led nearly a dozen battleground members in calling on President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package that will increase housing supply and lower costs for American families. Despite Republicans and D
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Cortez Masto Responds to Supreme Court Upholding Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Responds to Supreme Court Upholding Birthright Citizenship
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara, which found that President Trump's Executive Order outlawing birthright citizenship was unconstitutional:
"Today, the Supreme Court upheld a fundamental Amer
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Cortez Masto Secures $25 Million for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Secures $25 Million for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements
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Incline Village, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced $25,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Sun Valley Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project in Northern Nevada, following her push to secure this funding through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
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Cortez Masto Visits Sierra Nevada Job Corps, Discusses Impact on the State and Region
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Visits Sierra Nevada Job Corps, Discusses Impact on the State and Region
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Cortez Masto Worked Across the Aisle to Keep Sierra Nevada Job Corps Open After Trump Administration Threatened to Defund Program Last Summer
Reno, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) visited Sierra Nevada Job Corps (SNJC) and joined SNJC Center Director Rocky Flanary and Deputy C
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Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.
"The Constitution is crysta
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Democratic Governors Association Issues Memo: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following memorandum:
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TO: Interested Parties
FROM: DGA Communications Director Sam Newton
SUBJECT: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor
It has been nearly one year since Donald Trump and Republicans' disastrous, deeply unpopular budget bill was signed into law, and it has already proved to be a massive vulnerability for Republicans running for governor across t
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DNC: In the States - From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to for
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EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers
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Federal agency charges grocery store chain with bias in favor of Chinese workers
LOS ANGELES -Tawa Supermarket, Inc. doing business as 99 Ranch Market, violated federal law when it fired and otherwise discriminated against non-Chinese workers based on their national origin, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunit
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Environmental Defense Fund: Bipartisan Coalition of 11 Western Governors Commit to Collaborating on Transmission Lines, Building a Stronger, Well-connected Regional Grid
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Bipartisan coalition of 11 Western governors commit to collaborating on transmission lines, building a stronger, well-connected regional grid
(Deer Valley, UT) Today, 11 Western governors signed a letter of agreement establishing a first-of-its-kind in the West task force to accelerate transmission permitting and promote the development of a stronger grid capable of supporting robust e
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EPA Grants Ecology Nevada Mercury Waste Disposal Variance With Conditions
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted U.S. Ecology Nevada Inc. a site-specific variance allowing stabilized elemental mercury generated from hazardous waste treatment to be permanently disposed in a permitted Nevada hazardous waste monofill instead of being returned to commercial markets, concluding the alternative approach better protects human health and the environment.
The final rule, published in the Federal Register, takes effect July 27 and appro
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ESPN to provide extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League beginning July 9
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN to provide extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League beginning July 9
* Championship Game set for July 19 on ESPN
* NBA Today live from Las Vegas
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ESPN platforms will present extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League, featuring all 30 NBA teams in action from the Thomas & Mack Center and The Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las
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Exercise Venom Forge Strengthens Partnerships, Boosts Combat Readiness
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Exercise Venom Forge Strengthens Partnerships, Boosts Combat Readiness
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An integration exercise designed to develop new tactics, techniques and procedures, combined support from five wings, seven groups and 17 squadrons across a multitude of operations and support at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 17.
Dubbed Venom Forge, this exercise implemented lessons derived from the 57th Maintenance Group's inaugu
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FAU Nursing Dean Cameron Duncan, Ph.D., Named Fellow of the AAN
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Nursing Dean Cameron Duncan, Ph.D., Named Fellow of the AAN
By Gisele Galoustian
Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean of Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), one of the nursing pro
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Federal Judicial Center: 2025 Wiretap Report - Intercepts and Convictions Fall
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Judicial Center issued the following news:
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2025 Wiretap Report: Intercepts and Convictions Fall
Federal and state courts reported a combined 24 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2025, compared with 2024, according to the Judiciary's 2025 Wiretap Report. Convictions in cases involving electronic surveillance decreased, while arrests increased slightly.
The report covers wire, oral, and electronic intercepts that were concluded between
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Fujii Named AACC Board Chair-Elect
LITTLETON, Colorado, July 2 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news:
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Fujii Named AACC Board Chair-Elect
Author: Jeff Duggan
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) President Stephanie J. Fujii, PhD, has been named Chair-Elect for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors for 2026-27.
The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges, representing more than 1,000 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Joins Western Transmission Expansion Coalition
HELENA, Montana, June 30 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Montana Joins Western Transmission Expansion Coalition
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HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana joined the Western Transmission Expansion Coalition (WestTEC), an agreement established with eleven states in the western United States to analyze transmission needs.
"With increasing demand on our energy grid, we must meet the challenge head-on
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 6th Judicial Circuit.
Blake Sherer, of Parkville, was appointed as Circuit Judge for Platte County in the 6 th Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Sherer currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Platte County. He is a member of the Federalist Society, t
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Greenberg Traurig's Michael Bonner Elevated to UNLV Foundation Board Chair
MIAMI, Florida, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Michael Bonner Elevated to UNLV Foundation Board Chair
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LAS VEGAS -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP 's Michael J. Bonner, co-managing shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, was named to a two-year term as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation Board of Trustees chairman.
Under Bonner's leadership, the foundation will imp
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Hawaii Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association
PARK CITY, Utah -- Governor Josh Green today officially assumed the chairmanship of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), launching a yearlong bipartisan initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, aimed at improving mental health outcomes by expanding access to care, while addressing the broader factors that shape heal
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing on Growing Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry":
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"Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry.
"Fr
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (July 4th BBQ Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (July 4th BBQ Edition)
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From filling up the tank on the road trip to buying groceries for a cookout, everything costs more in the Lombardo-Trump economy
Welcome back your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
As Nevadans prepare
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada Marks Four Years Since Dobbs With Week of Action Events Across the State
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada Marks Four Years Since Dobbs With Week of Action Events Across the State
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Last week, Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada marked the four-year anniversary of the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization -which stripped away the federal right to abortion access-with events throughout
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In Celebration of America's 250 Years of Independence, Rosen Visits Hoover Dam
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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In Celebration of America's 250 Years of Independence, Rosen Visits Hoover Dam
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Senator Rosen Also Visited the Boulder City Airport, Met with Small Business Leaders at the Chamber of Commerce, and Watched the USA World Cup Game at a Local Brewery
Watch her video at the Hoover Dam HERE
BOULDER CITY, NV - Yesterday, as part of the America 250 celebrations, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen visited the Hoover
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IU Kokomo Faculty Receive Promotions, Tenure
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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IU Kokomo faculty receive promotions, tenure
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 10 faculty members on the Kokomo campus.
Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended the faculty members.
"Advancing in rank and achieving tenure are profound milestones that require perseverance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching
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Joshua Tree National Park Plans NAGPRA Disposition of Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSFR) -- Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, California, intends to carry out the disposition of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The park said the collection includes human remains representing at least two individuals of Native American ancestry and 104 associated funerary obje
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Keyport hosts DSEND First-Ever Open Water Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Keyport hosts DSEND First-Ever Open Water Evaluation
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KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES -
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport hosted the first-ever open water test of the Deep Sea Expeditionary with No Decompression suit June 8-12.
The cutting-edge atmospheric diving system is designed to protect divers from the crushing pressure of extreme ocean depths while eliminating the need for decom
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KnowledgeWorks: State of Personalized, Competency-based Education
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education
A snapshot of the field in 2026
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Personalized, competency based education has shifted from isolated pilots to durable, statewide systems that align policy, practice and classroom implementation
* States and districts are redefining success through flexible graduation pathways, Portraits of a Graduate and more meaningful approaches to assessme
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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Ballots Mailed by Election Day
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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Supreme Court Rules States Can Count Ballots Mailed by Election Day
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right for states to decide whether to count ballots postmarked before or on Election Day but received after Election Day.
Robert Weiner, the Voting Rights Project director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, which filed an amicus brief with
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Lifelong Learning Through Community, Connection, and Mentorship
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Lifelong Learning Through Community, Connection, and Mentorship
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Whether you want to learn about business administration nonprofit development, graphic design, or home gardening, UNLV Lifelong Learning is here to make that happen.
With a mission to upskill the future workforce and provide personal enrichment, Lifelong Learning serves the Southern Nevada community, including anyone from
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Local Guest Hits $60,917 Jackpot at Par-A-Dice Casino
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 29 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Local Guest Hits $60,917 Jackpot at Par-A-Dice Casino
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EAST PEORIA - An ordinary visit to Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino turned into a big moment on Monday, June 22, when a local guest scored a $60,917 jackpot.
Around 4 p.m., the guest placed a $9 bet on Everi's Aztec Treasure slot machine and hit the winning combination for the mo
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Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study - But It Doesn't Always Help
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study - But It Doesn't Always Help
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Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music.
The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The " Mozart Effect," is the pop psychology myth, first hypothesized in a 1993 paper, that listening to clas
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in t
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Colorado River Resources Manager Hasencamp Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by William Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River resources for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations:
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Chair Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, Senator Padilla, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. Metropolitan has a long hist
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on National Register Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is seeking electronic public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before May 30, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.
Comments are due by July 16, 2026, and will help inform the agency's evaluation of nominations under National Register criteria. The notice covers properties submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers across Cal
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Nevada Democrats Mobilize Volunteers Across the State During a "Stuff Costs Too Much" Weekend of Action
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Democrats Mobilize Volunteers Across the State During a "Stuff Costs Too Much" Weekend of Action
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This weekend, NV Dems launched over a dozen canvasses and phonebanks in every congressional district across the state as part of a nationwide "Stuff Costs Too Much" Weekend of Action, mobilizing over 50 volunteers to knock doors and make phone calls, reaching out to thousands of Nevada vote
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Nevada's First in the Nation Bid Earns Major Endorsements from National Latino, AAPI Groups
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada's First in the Nation Bid Earns Major Endorsements from National Latino, AAPI Groups
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Following last week's Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting in Pittsburgh, Nevada's bid to host the first in the nation presidential primary scored two major endorsements from leading national Democratic organizations representing prominent Latino and AAPI voices, CHC BOLD PA
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NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
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The New Mexico State University Foundation begins its new fiscal year July 1 with Margaret Hardin '94, former CEO of Ergobaby, commencing her first year as board chair. Louis A. Vega '91, president of Dow North America, transitions to the role of outgoing chair. Joining Hardin on the executive committee of the Foundation are Carol S
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Supreme Court Decision in RNC v. Watson
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Supreme Court Decision in RNC v. Watson
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's rejection of the RNC's challenge to states' longstanding grace period on counting ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and received shortly thereafter:
"Today's Supreme Court decision in Watson
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Barbara
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Barbara
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's rejection of Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship:
"Today, the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's unconstitutional executive order and upheld birthright citizenship,
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NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 1 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Highlights Collaborative Conservation at Blue Mountain Elk Initiative Field Review
The National Wild Turkey Federation recently joined conservation partners from Oregon and Washington for the annual Blue Mountain Elk Initiative field review, reinforcing the organization's commitment to collaborative, landscape-scale habitat restoration that benefits wild turkeys and countless
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ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL REPORT: How Washington Republicans Betrayed Working Families
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL REPORT: How Washington Republicans Betrayed Working Families
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WASHINGTON, DC - One year after Republicans in Congress passed Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the office of Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a report outlining the legislation's impact on Nevada. The extreme partisan bill, which Republicans forced through Congress in the middle of the night with no Democrati
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Padilla, Schiff Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Padilla, Schiff Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) urged Department of the Interior (DOI) officials to reconsider the elimination of Yosemite National Park's reservation system.
In a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Jessic
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Public Lands Council: California Rancher Testifies in Support of Rep. McClintock's Land Management Bill
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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California Rancher Testifies in Support of Rep. McClintock's Land Management Bill
Yesterday, Public Lands Council (PLC) and California Cattlemen's Association (CCA) member Tim Erickson testified in a House Natural Resources Federal Lands Subcommittee hearing on Rep. Tom McClintock's H.R.8454. This
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Unlawful Implementation of New Medicaid Work Requirements
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in
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Record Number of Students Graduate From Mesa Community College's Empire Southwest ThinkBIG Technician Program
MESA, Arizona, June 23 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release:
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Record number of students graduate from Mesa Community College's Empire Southwest ThinkBIG Technician program
A record 36 students earned Associate in Applied Science degrees from Mesa Community College (MCC) in 2026 while participating in Empire Southwest's highly competitive ThinkBIG apprenticeship program. This marks the largest graduating class in the program's history, launching in August 2003 and c
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
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Washington, DC - As the nation approaches its 250 th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justi
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Reps. Carter, Titus Introduce EDUCATE Act
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Carter, Titus Introduce EDUCATE Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Establishing and Developing University Cannabis Agriculture Techniques and Excellence (EDUCATE) Act. This bill creates pathways for minority students to explore and study jobs in cultivation, research, business, and policy sectors of the leg
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Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University
RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University
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Richard Goldfarb '81 M.S. (geohydrology) has a few stories that he said probably shouldn't be told about the hijinks he got into during his master's degree, a time he looks back on fondly. Goldfarb was a master's student at the University of Nevada, Reno and worked on his hydrology degree with the Desert Research Institute (DRI).
Today, Goldfarb i
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Consolidate National Guard and Reserve Component Duty Statuses, Improve Readiness, Standardize Pay, Secure Veteran Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Consolidate National Guard and Reserve Component Duty Statuses, Improve Readiness, Standardize Pay, Secure Veteran Benefits
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act to make comprehensive reforms to the National Guard and Reserve Component by streamlining the d
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Rosen Secures $25 Million in Federal Funding for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements in Northern Nevada
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Rosen Secures $25 Million in Federal Funding for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements in Northern Nevada
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she secured $25 million in federal funding for the Sun Valley Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project in Northern Nevada. This federal funding was awarded through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant
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Rosen, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Patients' Access to Preferred Doctor, Lower Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Patients' Access to Preferred Doctor, Lower Drug Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill to protect patients' access to their preferred doctors and lower out-of-pocket drug costs. The bipartisan Protecting Patient Access Act would allow patients to change insurance plans mid-year if their doct
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Safe at Home: UNLV Hall of Famer Nick Garritano Returns to Campus
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Safe at Home: UNLV Hall of Famer Nick Garritano Returns to Campus
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Life is little more than one thick scrapbook composed of "what if" choices and moments that link one page to the next.
Which is why Nick Garritano can't help but take a stroll down "what if" lane as he sits in his office at UNLV's baseball complex, mere days after being named the eighth head coach in Hustlin' Rebels his
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Schiff, Padilla Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Schiff, Padilla Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) urged Department of the Interior (DOI) officials to reconsider the elimination of Yosemite National Park's reservation system.
In a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Jessica
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Sen. Peters, 48 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Postal Service
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, with 48 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Postal Service:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 23, 2026
David Steiner
Postmaster General
United States Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, D.C. 20260
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The Honorable Amber McReynolds
Chairwoman, Board of Governors
United States Postal Service
475 L'Enfan
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Stronger together: University of Nevada, Reno's College of Liberal Arts establishes the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis
RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Stronger together: the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Liberal Arts establishes the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis
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The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the establishment of the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis, formed through faculty-led consolidation of the Department of Sociology and the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity (GR
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Taft Adds 3 Attorneys to its Denver Office, Growing Litigation, Government Affairs, and Private Client Practices
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Adds 3 Attorneys to its Denver Office, Growing Litigation, Government Affairs, and Private Client Practices
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As Taft continues to grow its footprint in Colorado, the firm welcomed partner Michael Freimann, of counsel Joe Heaton, and associate Natalie Whitacre to its Denver office. Freimann is a highly-regarded employment law and commercial litigation attorney, Heaton focuses h
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Take a Trip to The Strip: Summer Offerings at Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas Resorts
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 2 -- Caesars Entertainment, a casino-entertainment provider, issued the following news release:
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Take a Trip to The Strip: Summer Offerings at Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas Resorts
From brunch to can't-miss show deals, Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas resorts are giving guests an excuse to visit The Strip all summer long.
Special hotel offers for America250
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, guests can score special hotel offers for future sta
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, com
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Treasury IG for Tax Administration: IRS Cannot Readily Identify All Federal Tax Information Data-Sharing Agreements
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following report (No. 2026-IE-R007) on June 23, 2026 entitled "The IRS Cannot Readily Identify All Federal Tax Information Data-Sharing Agreements."
Here are the highlights:
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Why TIGTA Did This Evaluation
We initiated this evaluation in response to congressional interest regarding what external organizations have access to federal tax information (FTI). The Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.)
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Trump Administration Secures Deal with Kazakhstan for Tungsten
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Administration Secures Deal with Kazakhstan for Tungsten
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Key Takeaways
1 The Trump Administration is pursuing domestic and overseas sources of tungsten and other minerals critical to defense, aerospace, industry, and other uses.
2 China controls more than 80% of global tungsten production and processing, and it has restricted exports, so the administration is looking t
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UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
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Bradford Solomon is less than a decade removed from his time at UNLV, but the two-time graduate from the School of Integrated Health Sciences is already making a name for himself in the world of football nutrition.
It is why, in just seven years, he has gone from an undergraduate student in the
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Warnock, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Restrict Mail-in Ballots
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Restrict Mail-in Ballots
Senator Reverend Warnock joined his Senate colleagues in condemning unlawful restrictions to mail-in voting access
President Trump has co-opted the United States Postal service to further incite skepticism over the nation's voting process using baseless claims of election fraud
Senator Warnock continues to fig
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Wisconsin Commissioner Nieto Named as New Chair of NARUC Committee on Consumers and the Public Interest
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following news release:
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Wisconsin Commissioner Nieto Named as New Chair of NARUC Committee on Consumers and the Public Interest
Other Appointments Made to NARUC Board of Directors, Investment Board and EPRI Advisory Board
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National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Ann Rendahl has named Commissioner Kristy Nieto of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin as the ne
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