News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
A Native California Wildflower Isn't Keeping Up with Climate Change
DAVIS, California, July 21 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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A Native California Wildflower Isn't Keeping Up with Climate Change
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The mountain jewelflower inhabits a wide swath of California and Oregon, from summer-scorched foothills to high mountains where snow falls during winter. But it is already suffering from climate change, with plants in the mountains struggling to survive both summers and winters, according to a study from the University of Cali
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today issued a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), in a multistate lawsuit co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown.
The
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warne
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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July 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) from completing its merger with Warner Br
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and six Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to an
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment June 2026
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unempl
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CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today condemned online death threats directed at Hussam Ayloush, the organization's CEO and executive director of CAIR's Greater Los Angeles Area office (CA
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on July 21, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.21.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Fernando Reyes, of Sacramento, has been appointed Legal Advisor at the Public Employment Relations Board. Reyes has been Senior Regional Attorney at the Public Employment Relations Board since 2025, where he was Regional Attorney from 2021 to 2025. He was
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Collins College Professor Receives Best Proposal Award at International Hospitality Research Marathon
POMONA, California, July 20 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Collins College Professor Receives Best Proposal Award at International Hospitality Research Marathon
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Professor Wan Yang, the James A. Collins Distinguished Professor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, and her research team received the Best Proposal Award of the 2026 International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) Global Research Ma
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Doormat for Donald: Lombardo Refuses to Stand Up to Trump's "Endless Election Lies"
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Doormat for Donald: Lombardo Refuses to Stand Up to Trump's "Endless Election Lies"
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After Joe Lombardo was caught on camera abusing his position to get out of a ticket, a new column in the Nevada Independent unpacks the governor's history of thinking the rules don't apply to him beyond his viral traffic stop. As Donald Trump continues to spread lies and rig our election system solely for his
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Five New Members Join Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release:
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Five New Members Join Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Five new trustees were elected to the Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees at its May meeting.
Joining the Board in 2026 will be Justin Ahrens '94, Jason Dinges '98, Elizabeth Nohren '98, Jim Richter '93 and John Strosahl '89.
Justin Ahrens
Justin Ahrens earned his BFA in graphic design from Illinois Wesley
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From Earth to the Moon: CCSD STEM Teachers, Georgia Tech Students Complete Lunar Surface Operations Course at Nevada National Security Site
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news:
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From Earth to the moon: CCSD STEM teachers, Georgia Tech students complete Lunar Surface Operations Course at Nevada National Security Site
Before NASA's elite astronauts make their historic return to the moon in 2028, they train in the rugged terrain of the Nevada desert. Recently, a select group of educators and students got to step directly into those very same astron
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ICYMI: Sandra Jauregui Rolls Out Public Safety Agenda
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sandra Jauregui Rolls Out Public Safety Agenda
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This weekend, Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee Sandra Jauregui rolled out a comprehensive public safety agenda focused on stopping criminals, domestic abusers, and terrorists from accessing firearms while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Nevadans.
As a survivor of the October 1 mass shooting, Jauregui has spent h
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KnowledgeWorks: Policy Resources for Education Innovation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Policy Resources for Education Innovation
Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities
* KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, act
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the
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Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S.
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S.
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By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Newsroom
Every critical mineral that is mined must first be found. But over the lifespan of a mining project, exploration can be a costly stage in the process, carrying significant financial risks.
At Colorado School of Mines, experts in mining and mineral exploration are taking
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Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
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BOZEMAN, MT, July 21, 2026 -Montana State University's (MSU) Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing received a $2.5 million grant this summer that will help outfit state-of-the-art simulation labs at all five of the college's locations.
The grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. He
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out
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Nev. Business & Industry Dept.: Adam Teti Appointed as Division of Industrial Relations Administrator
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 22 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release:
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Adam Teti Appointed as Division of Industrial Relations Administrator
Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez announces the appointment of Adam Teti as Administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), effective July 20.
With nearly two decades of public sector leadership experience, Teti brings a track record of operational excellence
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Nevada Engineering team earns spot in DARPA Challenge
RENO, Nevada, July 21 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Nevada Engineering team earns spot in DARPA Challenge
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A Nevada Engineering team has been selected to compete in a national military competition designed to advance heavy-lift drone technology.
The DARPA Lift Challenge, Aug. 2-9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, offers $6.5 million in prizes. The Lift Challenge is the latest in a series of national competitions organized by the D
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
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New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows broad, overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West, with majorities in every state favoring conservation over selloffs or privatization.
The Western Voter Views of Public Lands Issues survey-co
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
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ROSEBUD, S.D., July 21, 2026 -The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, expanding access for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate to community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services.
The new 8,4
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Student Loan Forgiveness Scammer Permanently Banned from Debt Relief Industry and Telemarketing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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Student Loan Forgiveness Scammer Permanently Banned from Debt Relief Industry and Telemarketing
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Dennise Merdjanian, an operator of a student loan debt forgiveness scheme, will be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and telemarketing under a proposed order resolving the Federal Trade Commission's charges that she and other operators took more than $45.9 million from consumers as part of
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The Business Blunder That Inspired a Vacuum Salesman to Get Both an MBA and JD
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 21 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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The Business Blunder That Inspired a Vacuum Salesman to Get Both an MBA and JD
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Charles Gianelloni was not thinking about law school when he was selling vacuum cleaners in Las Vegas.
At the time, he was earning his MBA at UNLV and trying to figure out what came next. The job gave him a front-row seat to the challenges small business owners face every day, from negotiating leases to bui
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Warnock, Colleagues Demand More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Colleagues Demand More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock joined his Senate colleagues in demanding more assistance from FEMA for wildfire prevention and response
Senator Reverend Warnock and colleagues: "It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to fut
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