WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the High Holidays, Rosen Meets with Las Vegas Rabbis to Discuss Synagogue Security, Rising Antisemitism * LAS VEGAS, NV - Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays next month, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) met with rabbis from Southern Nevada to discuss the security issues impacting religious institutions. A report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that 2025 represents the third-highest yea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94. As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS * Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers Turned Over Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits agai  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region was unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 2.6 percent over the month, while   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Hosts 4th Annual Southern Nevada Water Summit, Highlight Colorado River Crisis * Watch video from the summit here LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted her fourth annual Southern Nevada Water Summit at the Springs Preserve. Alongside John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority and lead negotiator for the State of Nevada on Colorado R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Advises FG Merger II Corp. on its $3.5 Billion Business Combination with BOXABL Holland & Hart advised FG Merger II Corp. (FGMC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, as local Nevada transaction counsel in its business combination with BOXABL Inc., a factory-built housing innovator focused on delivering affordable, high-quality homes at accelerated speed. Loeb & Loeb L  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Advises Planet 13 Special Committee on Proposed Acquisition by Vireo Growth Holland & Hart advised the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (Planet 13), a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis company, as local Nevada counsel in connection with the proposed sale of Planet 13 to Vireo Growth Inc. (Vireo), a vertically integrated cannabis company and  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today i  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers with Commercial Drivers Licenses is Turned Over - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state  more

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 13 -- Truckee Meadows Community College posted the following news: * * * NCJFCJ Partners with TMCC EPIC to Launch New Professional Certificate Programs * The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has partnered with Truckee Meadows Community College's EPIC (Educational Programs Inspiring the Community) to launch two professional development courses this fall. While rooted in the justice system, the programs offer practical skills in leadership, collaboration,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Teamsters Launch Strike at Transdev * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (LAS VEGAS) - A group of 700 paratransit workers at Transdev Services Inc., represented by Teamsters Local 631 in Las Vegas, were forced to strike in response to their employer's failure to offer a fair contract. Members rejected Tran  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * New Poll: Majority of Nevada Voters Convey High Levels of Concern Over Youth Tobacco Usage, Healthcare Affordability * A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 59% of Nevada voters have a notable concern about young people in their community using tobacco products. Further, voters see a role for the government when it   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * PUCN Misses Opportunity to Create Competitive Framework for Virtual Power Plants * The PUCN recognizes the value of virtual power plants but missed an opportunity to foster a broader market that would lower costs, strengthen Nevada's economy, and put customers' best interests in mind. CARSON CITY, NV-Today's decision in the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) Grid Service  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Veterans with Benefits U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing legislation to make it easier for states to contact veterans about the benefits for which they may be eligible. The Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide state veterans ag  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The Root: David Crowley's Primary Win Sets Up Historic Midterms for Black Democrats Across the U.S. According to Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, the country is on the brink of doing the unthinkable Just one day after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin, DGA Director of External Affairs   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 14 -- The Utah State Bar issued the following news release: * * * Utah State Bar Installs New Leadership Focused on Public Trust, Access to Justice and the Future of Utah's Legal System The Utah State Bar has officially installed its new leadership, marking a transition that carries significance well beyond Utah's legal profession. Tyler Young has taken the helm as President from Kim Cordova, while Thomas J. Bayles has assumed the role of President-Elect once held   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers Administration threatens to withhold $10 million in federal funding unless sensitive information of millions of drivers is turned over - Attorney General Jones, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, and   more