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"Come On, Man": Joe Lombardo Caught Name Dropping His Way Out of Ticket

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Come On, Man": Joe Lombardo Caught Name Dropping His Way Out of Ticket * In breaking police body cam footage, Joe Lombardo was caught using his position of power to get special treatment, saying "I'm Joe Lombardo" and "come on, man" after getting pulled over by a police officer. This new video is " going viral " as Nevadans are fed up with Lombardo demanding special treatment after breaking th more

A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt * By Julian Layne '25 When Zakaria Butt boarded a flight to the United States on Aug. 19, 2025, he knew surprisingly little about Connecticut or Central Connecticut State University. What began as a leap into the unknown would become one of the most transformative experiences of his life. A journalism student from England, Butt decid more

A.G. Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires more

AbilityOne Committee Proposes Deleting Four Custodial Services From Procurement List

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove four custodial and janitorial services from the Procurement List under the AbilityOne Program. Comments are due by August 15, 2026. The proposed deletions cover services at National Park Service sites in Brookline, Massachusetts; a federal office building in Fort Collins, Colorado; a federal building in Carson City, Nevada; and the William R. Burke Courthouse in Lufki more

ACLU Nev.: ICE Agents Demonstrate Lawlessness in Disgraceful Las Vegas Airport Incident

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * ICE agents demonstrate lawlessness in disgraceful Las Vegas Airport incident The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada released the following statement in response to news reports and social video showing immigration agents attacking a man at the Las Vegas airport. ACLU of Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah (he/him) said: "ICE's reckless actions captured on video a more

AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges

WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges * WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done." At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten more

AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger * Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distr more

AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general moving to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects, including at least five in Washington state. Federal law requires Do more

AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegation more

AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind ener more

AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawf more

Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing, Sen. Schiff Challenges Todd Blanche on Conflicts of Interest Over Family Firearms Company and Gun Safety Regulatory Rollbacks * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is demanding answers from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on conflicts of interest Blanche has with his close family connection to a major firearm parts manufacture more

Amodei Votes in Favor of Passing of Sunshine Protection Act

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Votes in Favor of Passing of Sunshine Protection Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 139, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Sunshine Protection Act. The passing of this bill makes Daylight Savings time permanent, eliminating the need to turn back the clocks come November. Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement: "I am proud to join the more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major fi more

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri more

Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and more

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hol more

Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in Renewable Northwest et al. v. Hegseth et al., a lawsuit brought by several wind industry associations and businesses against the U.S. De more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa more

Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to art more

Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects * July 16, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind ener more

Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated schem more

Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.

ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros. * July 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would ille more

Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * **If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.** Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ more

Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects * July 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Fede more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger

DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger * July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES * Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general who moved to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind e more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would all more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira more

Attorney General Rayfield Files Emergency Motion to Stop Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

SALEM, Oregon, July 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Emergency Motion to Stop Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction to immediately block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation - a deal that would likely l more

Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). "If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay more

Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * Oregon is co-leading the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is fighting back against a Pentagon freeze that's blocking wind energy projects nationwide, including here in Oregon. AG Rayfield filed a motion along with 18 other attorneys genera more

Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other st more

Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and more

Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy more

Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five more

Banner performs 'frozen elephant trunk' procedure in Northern Colorado

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner performs 'frozen elephant trunk' procedure in Northern Colorado * GREELEY, Colo. (July 14, 2026) -Cardiac surgeons at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley recently performed a highly complex surgery to rebuild a patient's aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. As the first operation of its kind completed at the hospital, this milestone marks an expansio more

Bay Mills Indian Community Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY WEBSITE: BAYMILLS.ORG "GNOOZHEKAANING" PLACE OF THE PIKE BAY MILLS TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION PHONE: (906) 248-3241 12140 West Lakeshore Drive FAX: (906) 248-3283 Brimley, Michigan 49715 COMMENTS OF THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY ON COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED more

BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Criticized for Weakening Land Health Protections and Public Involvement

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. * * * July 13, 2026 Steve Pearce, BLM Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5686 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026- Dear Director Pearce, Thank you for the more

BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Urged to Support Flexibility Transparency and Rancher Involvement

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 9, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Director (630) 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Acting BLM Director Re: Public Comment on Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska; Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; RIN 1004-AE82 Dear Director P more

BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is launching a nationwide wild horse and burro private care placement blitz beginning July 23, in celebration of the Department of the Interior's Day of the American West and America's Freedom 250th anniversary. The campaign will include: Three in-person placement events: more

BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $4.1 billion in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the second quarter of 2026 - in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domesti more

BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West Region fell 0.2 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 4.3 percent. The food index and the all more

BlueRibbon Coalition Executive Director Burr Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Ben Burr, executive director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, from a July 1, 2026, hearing on the Recreation Permitting Improvement Act (H.R. 9248): * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Ben Burr, and I serve as Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, a national nonprofit that has advocated more

Bouchon and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to Pay $2 Million in EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Bouchon and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to Pay $2 Million in EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit * Restaurant settles federal lawsuit charging failure to act on complaints LAS VEGAS -KVP, LP, doing business as Bouchon Restaurant, a Las Vegas upscale casual dining restaurant, and KRM, Inc., doing business as Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, a Yountville, California-based company, which oper more

Bureau of Land Management Faces Criticism Over Proposed Grazing Regulations for Public Lands

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Stevan Pearce Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: National Wildlife Federation et al. Comments on Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Rule Updating Grazing Regulations, BLM-2026-0001 Dear Director Pe more

Calif. Employment Development Dept.: California Invests Nearly $10 Million to Expand Career Training and Strengthen Access to High Quality Jobs

SACRAMENTO, California, July 6 -- The California Employment Development Department issued the following news: * * * California Invests Nearly $10 Million to Expand Career Training and Strengthen Access to High Quality Jobs What You Need to Know: California is investing in accessible pathways to high-quality jobs through expanding certificate and apprenticeship programs. The Employment Development Department (EDD) is awarding funds to ten organizations that will help more Californians get the more

California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Support NCUA Interim Rule on Fee Preemption

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, representing 257 credit unions serving over 14.8 million members across California and Nevada, have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees from credit and debit card transactions. In a letter to the NCUA, Alexandria, Virginia, the Leagues commend th more

California Forestry Agency to Repatriate 3,258 Cultural Items Under Native American Graves Protection, Repatriation Act

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will repatriate 3,258 culturally affiliated 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. CAL FIRE will repatriate at least 3,258 cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after determining they are unassociated funerary more

Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on July 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 17, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot more

Carrie Updegraff Goes West: WKU Electrical Engineering Student Earns Competitive NSF Research Fellowship

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 13 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Carrie Updegraff Goes West: WKU Electrical Engineering Student Earns Competitive NSF Research Fellowship * Carrie Updegraff grew up in Bowling Green and had every reason to stay close to home for college. Her mom works at WKU. She'd been on campus for events since she was young. The decision, she said, was never really a question. "I knew since around middle school -that's the smartest choice for more

Cattle Rancher Urges BLM to Prioritize Local Knowledge and Balanced Management in Grazing Regulation Revisions

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment Letter on Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (RIN 1004-AE82) July 10, 2026 Bureau of Land Management Re: Proposed Rule - Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (RIN 1004-AE82), 91 Fed. Reg. 20367 (May 12, 2026) Dear Bureau of La more

CFTC Urged to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Prevent Unlawful Gaming

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Eve more

Citizens Defending Freedom Urges Rescission of Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations to End Federal Promotion of Ideological Initiatives in Schools

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket No. ED-2026-OESE-0958: Rescinding the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Dear Secretary McMahon: Founded in 2021, Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) is a nonprofit public policy org more

Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Highlights Affordability Challenges in Essential Health Benefits Review

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access. The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benef more

Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation to support Indian Country and rural communities across the country, boost Maine's legendary lobster fishing industry and enhance natural resources conservation. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issue more

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of July 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold a budget hearing on the Supreme Court of the United States. On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and Ge more

Conservation Coalition Sues Over Trump Move Ending Habitat Protections for Endangered Species

EUGENE, Oregon, July 15 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Lawsuit challenges Trump's decision to stop protecting species' habitat Today, conservation groups and a fishing guide filed suit in federal court in San Francisco to challenge the Trump administration's new interpretation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that "harm" to species does not include destroying their habitat. The new decision reverses 50 years of bipartisan a more

Cortez Masto to Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Vought: Stop Picking Winners and Losers

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto to Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Vought: Stop Picking Winners and Losers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) grilled Russ Vought, the Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHU more

Cortez Masto, Douglas County Manager Push for the Passage of the Douglas County Lands Bill in Key Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Douglas County Manager Push for the Passage of the Douglas County Lands Bill in Key Senate Hearing * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jenifer Davidson, Douglas County Manager, pushed for the passage of the Douglas County lands bill in a Senate hearing. The Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act would improve land mana more

Cortez Masto, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 23 of her colleagues joined a letter led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) demanding answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) over the U.S.'s bombing of an Iranian elementary school in February. The strike reportedly more

Cortez Masto, Rosen Demand Thorough Investigation of USPS's Failure to Deliver Mail Ballots from Lyon and Douglas Counties

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Rosen Demand Thorough Investigation of USPS's Failure to Deliver Mail Ballots from Lyon and Douglas Counties * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner and United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General Tammy Hull demanding they thoroughly investigate a recent incid more

Court Directs Nevada Lawyer to Respond to Reciprocal Discipline Inquiry

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Court Directs Nevada Lawyer to Respond to Reciprocal Discipline Inquiry * The Tennessee Supreme Court on July 15 directed Nevada lawyer William Henry Jackson III to respond to its inquiry why discipline imposed by the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada should not also be imposed in Tennessee. The Nevada court suspended Jackson for six months and one day on April more

Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution recognizes the essential contributions of journeyman lineworkers in mai more

Democratic Governors Association: Video Seen Across The Nation - Lombardo Caught Lying About Abuse of Power Traffic Stop

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The Video Seen Across The Nation: Lombardo Caught Lying About Abuse of Power Traffic Stop Following the body camera footage seen across the nation that shows Governor Joe Lombardo abusing the power of his office to get out of a traffic violation, Lombardo is now blatantly lying that he "complied" with the officer during the traffic stop. In the video, Lombardo can be heard interrupting the police off more

Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join * Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouragi more

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mid-States Companies

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mid-States Companies * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Mid-States Companies of Story County. Throughout the 119 th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Mid-States Companies' American entrepreneurial s more

Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mid-States Companies

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mid-States Companies RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Mid-States Companies of Story County. Throughout the 119thCongress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in more

Eureka County Board of Commissioners Chairman McKay Raises Concerns, Suggestions on BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rich McKay, chairman of the Eureka County Board of Commissioners, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding the proposed revisions to the grazing administration regulations. The county emphasized the role that public land grazing plays in its economic and social welfare, noting that roughly 80% of the county's land is administered by BLM and that livestock grazing accounts for approximately 40 more

Faces of the Pack: Lucero Ramirez Moreno

RENO, Nevada, July 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Faces of the Pack: Lucero Ramirez Moreno * Lucero Ramirez Moreno, a first-generation college student from Reno, Nevada, is pursuing a dual bachelor's degree in Spanish and nutrition with a dietetics specialization at the University of Nevada, Reno. "I was motivated to choose these majors because I wanted to help the community - especially the Spanish-speaking community," Ramirez Moreno said. "As a Latina, I more

Federal Grant Supports Prof's Work Building a TARDIS for Plant Research

NORTHRIDGE, California, July 15 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Federal Grant Supports Prof's Work Building a TARDIS for Plant Research * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 California State University, Northridge environmental biologist Jeremy Yoder has received more than $800,000 from the federal government to continue work on a software package he calls TARDIS. Similar to Doctor Who's fantastic more

FHWA Sets Judicial Review Deadline for Nevada SR 361 Realignment Project

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced final federal agency actions for the Nevada State Route 361 realignment project, triggering judicial review deadlines. The actions cover the proposed realignment of about 13 miles of State Route 361 between Gabbs and Middlegate, Nevada. The project includes construction of a rerouted highway segment to accommodate the U.S. Navy's Fallon Range Training Complex expansion while maintaining more

Five student producers attend the annual #Happens Conference

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Five student producers attend the annual #Happens Conference * This past spring semester five WSOU 89.5 FM student producers attended the three-day #Happens Conference experience in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 25-27. The annual conference brings together professionals to network and celebrate music and community. With a central focus on alternative and rock radio, the conference was established more

Five Western Caucus Member Bills Reported Out of Natural Resources Committee

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Five Western Caucus Member Bills Reported Out of Natural Resources Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, the House Natural Resources Committee considered five pieces of legislation from Members of the Western Caucus. * H.R. 6251 \- To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the pola more

Free Press: State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Free Press hails state-led effort to defend consumer choice and journalism against a billionaire push to censor and control the media - On Monday, 12 state attorneys general launched an antitrust suit to block the propose more

GAO Denies Oready Protest Over GPO Printing Contract

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Oready LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada, challenging the Government Publishing Office's determination that the company was not responsible to perform a contract for printing U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service manuals. The procurement sought a single-award contract with a base period through May 31, 2027, and four one-year option periods. The work required the contractor to print IRS internal revenue more

Governor Lombardo Urges Congress to Advance Nevada Lands Bills to Expand Housing

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 17 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Urges Congress to Advance Nevada Lands Bills to Expand Housing Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to advance bipartisan Nevada lands legislation that would help address the state's housing shortage by making more federal land available for responsible development while protecting Nevada's natural resources. The Governor called on Congr more

Hawaiian Visitor Wins Monumental $446,000 Fortune Pai-Gow Jackpot at Fremont Hotel and Casino

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Hawaiian Visitor Wins Monumental $446,000 Fortune Pai-Gow Jackpot at Fremont Hotel and Casino * A fortunate guest from Hawaii hit a progressive jackpot at Fremont Hotel and Casino Las Vegas on Friday, July 10, winning a massive payday of $446,083. Around 8:30 p.m., the pai-gow player placed a $1 progressive side bet on Light more

HHS Administration for Children & Families: 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefit more

Horsford Joins Republic Services Workers on Recycling Line at Largest Recycling Facility in the Nation

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Joins Republic Services Workers on Recycling Line at Largest Recycling Facility in the Nation * NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) visited the Southern Nevada Recycling Center as part of his ongoing "Congressman on the Job" series, a district-wide initiative in which he works alongside Nevada workers to experience firsthand the challenges and achievements shaping th more

House Natural Resources Committee Sets July 15 Hearing on Markup of 9 Bills

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of nine bills at 10 a.m. on July 15, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 726 (Rep. Downing), "Crow Tribe Water Rights Settlement Amendments Act of 2025" * H.R. 2317 (Rep. Amodei), "Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2025" * H.R. 2406 (Rep. Bonamici), "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assa more

How Business Classes Changed the Way UNLV's Soccer Captain Sees the World Cup

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 15 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * How Business Classes Changed the Way UNLV's Soccer Captain Sees the World Cup * Manolo Vazquez was celebrating his 8th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, when Andres Iniesta, one of Spain's most celebrated midfielders, scored the goal that made his country world champion for the first time. It was the 2010 World Cup final, and a night Vazquez would never forget. Growing up, s more

ICYMI: Governor Newsom, Nevada Democratic Leaders Rally Volunteers for Coordinated Campaign Kickoff

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Newsom, Nevada Democratic Leaders Rally Volunteers for Coordinated Campaign Kickoff * This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom joined Congressman Steven Horsford, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, and NV Dems Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno to celebrate the opening of the Nevada Democratic Party's CD-04 field office and launch a canvass in Las Vegas' Historic Westside. The more

ICYMI: Now Law: Rep. Lee Helped Pass Most Significant Housing Reform in Decades

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Now Law: Rep. Lee Helped Pass Most Significant Housing Reform in Decades The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) helped pass, became law on Saturday, July 11, 2026 - despite Trump's best efforts to hold it hostage. This bill, the most significant piece of housing legislation in nearly four decades, will lower housing costs by cracking down on corporat more

ICYMI: One Year Later, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Is Driving Up Costs for Nevada Families and Cutting Health Care Coverage, While Republicans Tout It

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: One Year Later, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Is Driving Up Costs for Nevada Families and Cutting Health Care Coverage, While Republicans Tout It * One year after Donald Trump signed the "Big Beautiful Bill" into law, supported by David Flippo and Nevada Republicans, Nevada families are paying more for health care, tens of thousands have lost coverage, and critical programs like Medic more

Ill. A.G. Raoul, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Comptroller of the Currency, FDIC, Fed

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Gould Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St., SW Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 - The Honorable Kevin Warsh Chairman Board of Governors of the Fe more

Imitating life: Storytelling as an art form across mediums

RENO, Nevada, July 16 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Imitating life: Storytelling as an art form across mediums * "Creativity looks different for everyone, and each person has their own unique way of expressing themselves," said Reilly Moss, '22, '23 MBA, local artist and marketing and communications specialist for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Embodying that belief, Moss's artwork invites others to be part of the creative process. Moss is more

Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program * PHOENIX (July 17, 2026) -For Amber Marie Reyes and others managing their disease often comes down to what they can afford to eat. A Banner Health-sponsored program that includes a nutrition and food care platform is changing the lives of people like Reyes in an excellent example of Banner's impact on the commun more

Investor Calls for Clear Regulation of Prediction Markets to Enhance Transparency and Public Interest

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Submitted Electronically Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick: There have been a wide range of comments written from various points of view. There are some questions here that are better answered by exchanges, clearinghouses, attorneys, academics, and market-structure experts more

Jataware Principal Scientist Lederer Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following written testimony by Graham Lederer, principal scientist at Jataware, Ashburn, Virginia, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Grah more

Kickapoo Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Gaming Revenues

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. l.t k ( a, - I -.1It() OFFICE oF THE ATToRNEY GENERAL Thursday, April 30, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lalayette Centre I I 55 21st Street. N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Re: Prediction Markets (RIN more

Kondler & Associates CPA Firm Outlines Key Issues for Upcoming IRS Public Hearing on Gambling Tax Regulations

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Kondler & Associates, CPAs Las Vegas, Nevada 89113 (702) 433-7075 | gkondler@kondlercpa.com July 7, 2026 VIA FEDERAL eRULEMAKING PORTAL (www.regulations.gov) CC:PA:01:PR (REG-113229-25) Room 5503, Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Outline of Topics for Oral Testim more

Lawsuit Aims to Protect Five Imperiled Freshwater Animals in California, Oregon, Nevada

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Protect Five Imperiled Freshwater Animals in California, Oregon, Nevada * PORTLAND, Ore. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to protect five imperiled freshwater species from the Great Basin under the Endangered Species Act. The Service failed to issue timely findings on the Center's petitions to p more

Leading With Purpose and Perspective: Jenna Heath

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 13 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Leading With Purpose and Perspective: Jenna Heath * Jenna Heath knows firsthand how uncertain college can feel. Before finding her direction, she changed her major six times -an experience that still shapes how she works with students at UNLV today. Now the director of student and community engagement for the College of Liberal Arts, Heath focuses on helping students build confidence, fin more

Long Term Care Community Coalition Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The coalition expressed concerns that the rule would weaken nondiscrimination protections for transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming individuals, and others, including older adults and people with disabilities. The proposed rule seeks more

Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 more

Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as more

Md. A.G. Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country more

Media Alert: Low-level flights to image geology of northeast Nevada

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level flights to image geology of northeast Nevada * RESTON, Va. - The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level helicopter flights over northeastern Nevada to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The flights are scheduled to begin in July and continue until next October, weather and other flight restrictions permitting. The flights are a more

Modoc County Supports Updated Grazing Regulations With Focus on Flexibility Local Input and Support for New Ranchers

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Attn: BLM Director RE: Gomments; Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration Modoc County (County) appreciates the opportunity to provide your agency with the County's Position in regards to your proposed rule; Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska. Modoc County is a "planning cou more

Montana Counties Advocate for Clear Taylor Grazing Act Mapping and Regulatory Support for Rangeland Improvements on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc. P.O. Box 468 - Lewistown, MT 59457 @fergusmt.gov Board of Directors Ross Butcher, President & Treasurer Miles Hutton, Secretary Shane Gorder, Vice President Fergus County Blaine County Richland County John Fahlgren Mark Morse Valley County Yellowstone County July more

N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, lon more

N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Pa more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general participating in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of wind energy projects across the country. These projects, if more

N.J. A.G. Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey led a coalition of 23 other states in winning a key ruling today declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside f more

N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis more

N.M. A.G. Torrez Challenges Warner Bros./Paramount Merger

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Challenges Warner Bros./Paramount Merger Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Ho more

Namesakes: The Yvette Wintermute Legacy Scholarship

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Namesakes: The Yvette Wintermute Legacy Scholarship * The Butterfly Effect, a cornerstone of chaos theory, holds that seemingly insignificant events can shape the future in unpredictable ways. The single flap of a butterfly's wings could impact weather systems a world away. In Las Vegas, UNLV alumna Yvette Wintermute, '96 BSN and '05 M.Ed., uplifted an entire system in that way. The for more

National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations Across 11 States, including Lancaster County, Neb.

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis Co more

Nebraska FBLA Earns 70 Top 10 Awards at National Leadership Conference

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 18 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska FBLA Earns 70 Top 10 Awards at National Leadership Conference Nebraska FBLA members won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.'s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The FBLA Collegiate NLC was held in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 6 - 8, 2026, attracted more than 2,000 college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The Middle School more

Nev. Business & Industry Dept. Statement Regarding Review of the State Private Investigators Licensing Board

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 16 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release: * * * Department of Business and Industry Statement Regarding Review of the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board The Nevada Department of Business and Industry is in full support of a thorough and objective review of the Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB). Public confidence in Nevada's occupational licensing system depends on transparency, accountability, more

Nev. Cattlemen's Association Advocate for Key Revisions in BLM Grazing Regulation Proposal

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Nevada Cattlemen's Association, Elko, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding the agency's proposed revision of regulations for grazing administration, excluding Alaska. The association letter, written by Martin Paris, Executive Director, expressed support for several central elements of the proposal, particularly those recognizing properly managed livestock grazing as a vital land management to more

Nev. State Grazing Board for District No. 6 Supports Proposed BLM Rule With Clarifications

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Nevada State Grazing Board for District No. 6 submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding its proposed rule revising grazing administration regulations, excluding Alaska. The Board, a state entity representing livestock operators in the BLM grazing district, expressed support for the rule's recognition of managed grazing as a land-management tool and improved consideration of causes behind land health cha more

Nevada Association of Counties Seeks Enhanced Coordination and Flexibility in Federal Grazing Regulations

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nevada Association of Counties 304 South Minnesota Street Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 883-7863 (cid:3) June 26, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal ATTN: Steve Pearce, BLM Director U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Subject:( more

Nevada Farm Bureau Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Amid State Water Rights Concerns

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nevada Farm Bureau Federation 2165 Green Vista Dr., Suite 205, Sparks, NV 89431 1-800- 992-1106 | www.nvfb.org July 13, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, D.C. 20240 BLM-2026-0001 Dear Director Pearce: We are submitting the Nevad more

Nevada Lawmakers Urged to Raise Tobacco Taxes to Improve Public Health and Reduce Youth Addiction

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Lawmakers Urged to Raise Tobacco Taxes to Improve Public Health and Reduce Youth Addiction * The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) called on the Nevada State Legislature to raise the state tax on cigarettes and all other tobacco products during a meeting of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Revenue, Wednesday. Advocates hope more

Nevada Rancher Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Updates While Urging Water Rights Clarifications and Permit Use Protections

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The letter was unsigned. U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN 1004-AE82 To whom it may concern: My family owns and operates a cattle ranch in eastern Nevada. We have BLM grazing allotments in both Nevada and Utah. I su more

Nevada Surpasses 100,000 New Jobs Under Governor Joe Lombardo

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 16 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Surpasses 100,000 New Jobs Under Governor Joe Lombardo * CARSON CITY, Nev. - Governor Joe Lombardo announced today that more than 100,000 jobs have been created in Nevada from the start of his administration. Newly released data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) shows the seasonally adjusted total number of nonfarm jobs in Nevada is 1,614,10 more

NNSS Emergency Management Personnel Participate in 2026 Emergency Management Symposium

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news: * * * NNSS Emergency Management personnel participate in 2026 Emergency Management Symposium Members of the NNSS' Strategic Operations and Response Support (SOARS) Division and Technical Analysis and Planning Department attended the 2026 Emergency Management Symposium June 9-11 at Argonne National Laboratory. The annual symposium brings together emergency management professio more

North Fork Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts Impacting Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NORTH FORK RANCIIERIA OF MONO INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA TRIBAL COUNCIL OFFICE 33521 Koso Nobe Rd P.O. Box 929 North Fork, CA 93643-0929 (559)877-2484 nfrancheria@nfr-nsn.gov April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: North Fork Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on more

NV Dems Chair Statement on Trump Lying About Elections

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on Trump Lying About Elections * "It is very clear he will use every tool at his disposal to rig our election system solely for his own political gain" Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's brazen attempt to rewrite history and rig elections: "Donald Trump is using the office of the pr more

Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth * OKLAHOMA CITY (July 15, 2026) - In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Governor Stitt announced that Oklahoma will join the states that have chosen to end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster more

Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Illegal Sports Betting in Prediction Markets and Protect Tribal Sovereignty

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 29, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Eve more

Oneida Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Existing Laws to Halt Unlawful Sports Betting on Tribal Lands and Protect Tribal Sovereignty

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Eve more

Oregon Resident: BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Criticized for Weakening Land Health Protections and Subsidizing Large Ranchers at Public Expense

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMITTED TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Docket No.: BLM-2026-0001 Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Federal Register: Vol. 91, No. 91, May 12, 2026 Date Submitted: July 13, 2026 Submitted by: Frank Hammett, John Day, Oregon 97845 To Whom It May Con more

Petan Co. of Nevada Recommends Modifications to Federal Grazing Regulation Update

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Petan Co. of Nevada Inc., Tuscarora, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding the department's proposed revisions to its Grazing Administration Regulations, exclusive of Alaska. The company, operating yearlong livestock operations dependent on public lands under authorized BLM Grazing Permits spanning Idaho and Nevada, expressed support for the rulemaking while providing comprehensive recommendations f more

Poarch Band of Creek Indians: CFTC Faces Tribal Opposition Over Prediction Markets Offering Illegal Online Sports Gambling

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Even more

Police Body Cam Footage Catches Lombardo Demanding Special Treatment After Breaking the Law

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Police Body Cam Footage Catches Lombardo Demanding Special Treatment After Breaking the Law * In new police body camera footage obtained by the Associated Press, Joe Lombardo was caught using his position of power to avoid accountability after breaking the law and being pulled over by a Metro Police officer trying to do their job. Lombardo was pulled over by Metro Police for running a red lig more

Proposed Grazing Rule Supports Wildfire Fuel Reduction But Raises Third-Party Grazing Concerns

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: Proposed Grazing Rule Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed updated grazing regula(cid:415)ons. We are a 6th genera(cid:415)on ranching family. We have been at our current ranch in Northern Nevada for 18 years, grazing on BLM lands. 1) I support the aspect of these proposed regula(cid:415)ons that s more

Public Lands Foundation Supports Updated Grazing Regulations With Streamlined Administration and Expanded Land Health Standards

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Lands Foundation Comments Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska - 43 CFR Parts 4, 1700 and 4100 Proposed Rule RIN 1004-AE82 Submitted to www.regulations.gov The Public Lands Foundation (PLF) is a national membership organization that advocates for and works to ensure the reten more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Intervene to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 17 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition intervene to protect onshore wind energy projects Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects acr more

Rep. Dina Titus Provisions Included in Water Resources Development Act of 2026

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Provisions Included in Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today finalized the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to fund the Army Corps of Engineers for the next two years, including provisions proposed by Rep. Dina Titus to strengthen water conservation efforts. "The prolonged drought and the shrinking Colorado River m more

Rep. Steven Horsford Statement on Vote Regarding U.S. Military Assistance to Israel

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steven Horsford Statement on Vote Regarding U.S. Military Assistance to Israel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) issued the following statement regarding his vote on an amendment concerning U.S. military assistance to Israel: "Congress has a constitutional responsibility to carefully review every dollar it appropriates and ensure that taxpayer funds reflect our values more

Reps. Titus, Doggett Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Art

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Titus, Doggett Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Art * WASHINGTON - Today Congressional Arts Caucus members Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) introduced their Protecting Resources and Ensuring Stewardship of Enduring Records of Visual Expression (PRESERVE) Act. This legislation would establish a procedure to ensure that publicly commissioned art is prote more

Republicans to Lombardo: You Should be "Ashamed"

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Republicans to Lombardo: You Should be "Ashamed" * After police cam footage caught Joe Lombardo name dropping his way out of a ticket, even Republicans are bashing the governor for abusing his position of power. Despite promising to be "tough on crime," Lombardo clearly thinks there's a different set of rules for him than everyday Nevadans. Lombardo STILL owes Nevadans a lot of answers -does more

Rosen Asks State Department What It's Doing to Ensure American Aid Reaches Venezuelans Affected by Deadly Earthquakes

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Asks State Department What It's Doing to Ensure American Aid Reaches Venezuelans Affected by Deadly Earthquakes * Watch the full exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC - During a hearing for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Western Hemisphere subcommittee, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) asked Ambassador Michael Kozak, Senior Bureau Official for the State Department's Bureau of Western Hemispher more

Rosen Demands Answers from TSA Administrator Nominee on Las Vegas Airport ICE Arrest, Pledges to Not Support Until Addressed

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Demands Answers from TSA Administrator Nominee on Las Vegas Airport ICE Arrest, Pledges to Not Support Until Addressed * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) demanded answers from Donald Trump's nominee to become the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), David Cummins, regarding TSA's information sharing agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement more

Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Bar Trump Admin from Sending Federal Troops to Polling Sites

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Bar Trump Admin from Sending Federal Troops to Polling Sites U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to protect American elections from federal interference by armed uniformed military or federal law enforcement. This comes after Donald Trump has threatened to send armed troops to polling sites, potentially intimidating eligible voters from exercising their more

Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable * Before His Death, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) Secured An Agreement With The White House On A Sweeping Sanctions Bill Against Enablers Of Russia's War in Ukraine Full remarks can be found HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle in introducing a bipartis more

Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response * U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires. States can request financial assistance from FEMA through Fire Management Ass more

Rosen Pushes Trump Ambassador Nominee to Denounce Past Holocaust Statements

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Pushes Trump Ambassador Nominee to Denounce Past Holocaust Statements Today, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pushed Trump's nominee for Ambassador to Slovakia, Doug Mastriano, to denounce his previous antisemitic statements. Mastriano has compared abortion and his gubernatorial campaign loss to the Holocaust, and has kept close ties to a known more

Rosen Statement on Trump Focusing on Old, Debunked Conspiracy Theories While Ignoring Nevadans' Real Concerns

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement on Trump Focusing on Old, Debunked Conspiracy Theories While Ignoring Nevadans' Real Concerns * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement following Donald Trump's address to the nation earlier this evening, in which he once again peddled false conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, which happened under his watch while he was still in office. Instead of more

Rosen Urges Dept. of Health and Human Services, FEMA to Respond to Extreme Heat Emergency in Nevada

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Urges Dept. of Health and Human Services, FEMA to Respond to Extreme Heat Emergency in Nevada * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase efforts to ensure Nevada has the resources to respond to extreme heat. There were more than 500 heat-related deaths across Nev more

Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Investigation of USPS's Failure to Deliver Mail Ballots from Lyon and Douglas Counties

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Investigation of USPS's Failure to Deliver Mail Ballots from Lyon and Douglas Counties * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner and United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General Tammy Hull demanding they thoroughly investigate a recent incident in which more than 30 more

RSBIX Urges CFTC to Recognize Sports Event Contracts as Legal and Vital Hedging Tools in Evolving Sports Betting Market

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 28, 2026 Submitted Electronically Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st St., N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Re: ANPRM on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: RSBIX LLC ("RSBIX") appreciates the opportunity to submit thes more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-run more

Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, Including Brain Injury Association of Nebraska, Urge Reforms to Step Therapy Protocols in Medicare and Medicaid

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, an alliance representing patient advocacy organizations, medical professional societies, and provider groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging comprehensive reforms to step therapy protocols as part of CMS's review of interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition highlighted the challenges and risks that step t more

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Opposes Online Gaming Expansion in Prediction Markets and Calls for Clear Federal Prohibitions

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SALT RIVER PIMA-MARIC0PA INDIAN COMMUNITY 10005 East Osborn Road / Two Waters Building A, Suite 300 / Scottsdale, Arizona 85256-9722 Phone (480) 362-7400 / Fax (480) 362-7593 April 29, 2026 Via Electronic Submission Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayet more

Sanders, AEDC Announce $12.52M in Funding for Arkansas Communities

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 13 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders, AEDC Announce $12.52M in Funding for Arkansas Communities * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities. The 88 grants, totaling $12,522,736, were awarded from the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) a more

Sen. Rosen Issues Letter to Homeland Security Dept.

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 9, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20528 - The Honorable Joseph B. Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security Camp Springs, MD 20746 - Dear Secretary Mulli more

Senator McCormick Announces Nearly $10 Billion in New Investment Supporting 4,000+ Pennsylvania Jobs at 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Senator McCormick Announces nearly $10 Billion in New Investment supporting 4,000+ Pennsylvania Jobs at 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit CARLISLE, PA -- U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) brought together the nation's top defense, technology, and finance leaders at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for the first-ever Pennsylvania Defense and I more

Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider. Here are excerpts: * * * Sports Betting and Consumer Finance Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Spo more

Stone Cabin Ranch Proposes Enhancements to BLM Grazing Regulations

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Stone Cabin Ranch LLC, Tonopah, Nevada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management responding to the proposed revisions to the Regulations for Grazing Administration, exclusive of Alaska. The ranch, which operates yearlong cow-calf livestock operations dependent on public land grazing permits managed by the BLM, presented meticulous recommendations for modification to enhance clarity, consistency, and lawful administr more

Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders * LAS VEGAS - Suncoast Hotel & Casino today marked the official opening of "Quick Bites," a new dual-concept food hall featuring Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders. Today's debut is the latest property enhanc more

Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest * SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is excited to announce a huge season of construction starts for Superfund contaminated site cleanups across the Pacific Southwest. In total, approximately 8 million cubic yards of uncontrolled contaminated soil will be removed from more

The DIGNITY Act Coalition Surpasses 100+ Endorsements

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * The DIGNITY Act Coalition Surpasses 100+ Endorsements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393), the coalition behind the legislation has surpassed 100 organizational and stakeholder endorsements. The milestone underscores growing national support for the only viable and bipartisan immigration re more

Tribal Advocacy Group Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Sports-Related Gaming Contracts in Prediction Markets

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CROWELL LAW OFFICES Tribal Advocacy Group April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via Regulations.Gov Re: Prediction Markets- Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulem more

Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Downlisting the Razorback Sucker

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Downlisting the Razorback Sucker * DENVER - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule downlisting the razorback sucker from an endangered to a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The action is accompanied by a 4(d) rule that allows limited take of the fish for actions associated with the spec more

U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program Coordinator Williams Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Colin Williams, coordinator of the Mineral Resources Program at the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for more

UC-Irvine: As Snowpack Shrinks, Sierra Nevada Mountain Ponds Undergo Dramatic Change

IRVINE, California, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * As snowpack shrinks, Sierra Nevada mountain ponds undergo dramatic change Study finds winter snowfall shapes summer pond conditions, with implications for biodiversity as California's climate changes. - On a summer afternoon in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain pond can look calm and still, reflecting granite peaks and alpine sky. But beneath the surface, these small, shal more

UM Centre for Continuing Education partners with Wynn Macau to offer AI training courses

MACAU, China, July 15 -- The University of Macau posted the following news: * * * UM Centre for Continuing Education partners with Wynn Macau to offer AI training courses * To support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the cultivation of AI professionals in Macao, the Centre for Continuing Education of the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with the Business Research and Training Center and Executive Education of the UM Faculty of Business Administration, partnered w more

University of Nevada Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology Praises BLM Proposed Grazing Regulation Revisions and Suggests Improvements

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources EXTENSION | EXPERIMENT STATION AGRICULTURE, VETERINARY & RANGELAND SCIENCES Elko County Office | 701 Walnut Street Elko, Nevada 89801 775-738-7291 775-753-7843 fax extension.unr.edu www.unr.edu/avrs July 13, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (6 more

UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator Gives High School Students a Head Start

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator Gives High School Students a Head Start * Before receiving their high school diplomas this spring, about 1,800 Southern Nevada students had already earned college credit through UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator, a dual enrollment program. Representing 18 high schools across the Las Vegas Valley, these graduates crossed the stage wearing more than caps an more

UNLV: Changing Landscape - Ruth Roark Geoscience Scholarship

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * A Changing Landscape: The Ruth Roark Geoscience Scholarship * In a geological context, evolution is an exceedingly slow and gradual process. But evolution occurs at a much faster pace in UNLV's geoscience department. The story behind the Ruth Roark Scholarship shows how -and the two photos below say it all. In the 1970s, Ruth Roark, pictured in the black-and-white photo with her UNLV ge more

Western States Sign Joint Statement of Agreement on Regional Transmission, Endorsing WestTEC Roadmap and Creating Multi-State Permitting Task Force

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Western States Sign Joint Statement of Agreement on Regional Transmission, Endorsing WestTEC Roadmap and Creating Multi-State Permitting Task Force By Camille Norton, NASEO On June 30, 2026, 11 Western states signed the Western Transmission Joint Statement of Agreement for a Stronger, More Connected Western Grid. The first-of-its-kind Joint Statement of Agreeme more

While His Boss Embraces Overturning Birthright Citizenship, Joe Lombardo Refuses to Defend Nevadans

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * While His Boss Embraces Overturning Birthright Citizenship, Joe Lombardo Refuses to Defend Nevadans * Nevada Current: When Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term restricting the right, Lombardo would not comment. As Donald Trump and the NV GOP have been fighting to defy the Constitution and end birthright citizenship, new reporting shows that Joe Lombardo is silen more

White Pine County Urges Revisions to BLM Grazing Regulations to Protect Local Economy and Water Rights

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Commissioner Paula Carson 801 Clark Street, Suite 4 Commissioner Tim Pauley Ely. Nevada 89301 Commissioner Hank Vogler (775) 293-6509 Commissioner Pat Robison Commissioner Jose Noriega Nichole Stephey, Ex-officio Clerk of the Board White Pine County WPClerk@WhitePineCountyNV.Gov Board of County Commissioners July 13, more

Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S.

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S. * The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing was activated July 13 to support wildland firefighting operations in the western United States, wing officials announced. The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested four modular airborne firefighting system-capable more

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