Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada

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"Residency Debate Surrounds Republican Congressional Nominee Marty O'Donnell in Nevada" [Las Vegas Sun]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Residency Debate Surrounds Republican Congressional Nominee Marty O'Donnell in Nevada" [Las Vegas Sun] * O'Donnell disparaged Las Vegas as somewhere he'd "never just choose to live out of the blue," said California is his "favorite place" Marty O'Donnell said it himself: he doesn't know much about Southern Nevada. Out-Of-Touch O'Donnell admitted that he still needs to "learn"   more
'This is arson': 350.org reacts to wildfires in North America
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * 'This is arson': 350.org reacts to wildfires in North America * North America is enduring an intense wildfire season, with new fires sparking and existing ones merging into larger, faster-moving blazes. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as fires rage across British Columbia in Canada,   more
10 State Attorneys General Urge CFPB to Maintain Strong Mortgage Disclosure Protections and Improve Reverse Mortgage Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. STATE OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES ATTORNEY GENERAL August 10, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Russell Vought Acting Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street N.W. Washington, DC 20552 Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Docket No. CFPB  more
90-Cent Bet Turns into $102,112 Jackpot at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * 90-Cent Bet Turns into $102,112 Jackpot at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall * LAS VEGAS-A lucky Las Vegas local struck it big at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall on Thursday, August 6, turning a 90-cent bet into a $102,112 jackpot. The long-time Sam's Town regular scored the big win at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on a one-cent deno  more
AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast * Increased risk of flooding rain across the southern U.S., prolonged drought and wildfire concerns in parts of the Northwest is a fall pattern driven by a strengthening El Nino. Northwest U.S. Drought and Wildfire Risks, Plus Smoke Impacts Elsewhere Drought conditions will   more
Advancing discovery, expanding hope
RENO, Nevada, Aug. 12 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Advancing discovery, expanding hope * For patients facing serious illnesses, access to cutting-edge, innovative treatments can make all the difference. Historically, many Nevadans have looked outside the state to participate in clinical trials or benefit from the latest medical discoveries. Today, access is coming closer to home. The historic affiliation between the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medic  more
After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August   more
AG Campbell Joins Coalition In Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Demand For Personal Information Of Commercial Drivers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition In Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Demand For Personal Information Of Commercial Drivers * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 22 states in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration over its demand that the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) pro  more
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding that the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators (AAMVA) produce a database o  more
Ahead of the High Holidays, Rosen Meets with Las Vegas Rabbis to Discuss Synagogue Security, Rising Antisemitism
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
ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ALSOBROOKS LEADS SENATORS IN INTRODUCING BILL TO END TARIFFS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES As reported in The Hill, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act, legislation that would exempt sc  more
Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
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
Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
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
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
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
APCIA Urges Wildfire Survivors to Contact Insurers Immediately, Access Available Coverage, and Begin the Recovery Process
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Urges Wildfire Survivors to Contact Insurers Immediately, Access Available Coverage, and Begin the Recovery Process * Raging Wildfires in Western States Demonstrates Why Congress and Policymakers Must Act on Wildfire Risk SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 2026) - As destructive wildfires continue to threaten communities across the West, the America  more
As Nevada School Year Begins, Rosen Working to Lower Back-to-School Costs, Keep Students Safe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * As Nevada School Year Begins, Rosen Working to Lower Back-to-School Costs, Keep Students Safe * LAS VEGAS, NV - As a new school year begins across Nevada, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is working to lower back-to-school costs for hardworking families and make sure kids are safe when going to school. Last week, she helped introduce the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act to repeal Donald Trump's tar  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk * Fifteen comment letters sent in a coordinated response to ATF's recently proposed rulemaking actions OAKLAND -Together with partner states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the submission of 15 multistate comment letters challenging n  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 13 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration for demanding production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information  more
Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections * August 10, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration's unprecedented effort to dismantle decades of federal gun safety protections. Since May 2026, the  more
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Block Illegal Seizure of Millions of Drivers' Personal Data
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Block Illegal Seizure of Millions of Drivers' Personal Data * August 13, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a multistate coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in suing to stop the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawfully demanding personal info of commercial driver's license holders
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawfully demanding personal info of commercial driver's license holders * Aug. 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding production of a database of state-owned records co  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump administration's rollback of commonsense firearms regulations will endanger their communities, many of which - like Chicago - have seen levels of gun violence drop  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR UNLAWFULLY DEMANDING PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CDL DRIVERS
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
Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield 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 Dan Rayfield is suing the Trump administration for demanding a database containing the personal information of 17 million c  more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Demands for Personal Information of CDL Drivers
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Demands for Personal Information of CDL Drivers * Press Releases Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of  more
Banner Health named among nation's best - Again
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health named among nation's best - Again * PHOENIX (Aug. 10, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced that multiple hospitals across its system have received prestigious national recognitions in 2026 - further cementing its standing as one of the country's top health systems for clinical quality, patient safety  more
BLM California State Office to Repatriate Human Remains to One of Six Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Land Management California State Office will repatriate human remains and funerary belongings from Nevada to one of six Native American tribes with cultural connections, according to a notice. The remains represent five individuals and are connected to the Cedarville Rancheria, California; Fort Bidwell Indian Community of the Fort Bidwell Reservation of California; Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe of the Pyramid Lake Reservation, Nevada; Reno-Sparks Indian   more
BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026
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
BLS: Employment Up in 10 Large Metro Areas, Down in 2, Over Year Ended June 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Aug. 10, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up in 10 large metro areas, down in 2, over year ended June 2026 From June 2025 to June 2026, nonfarm employment increased in 10 metropolitan areas with a 2020 Census population of 1 million or more, decreased in 2 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 44 areas. * * * Chart: Over-the-year change in total nonfarm employment fo  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Courier's News Machine Turns Against Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * Courier's news machine turns against data centers Courier Newsroom is a nationwide political operation designed to look like independent local news outlets. Since April 2026, Courier's shadowy network has been waging a coordinated offensive against the construction of AI data centers, publishing more than 200 negative articles, videos, and news   more
Case Western Reserve: Brenessa Lindeman Appointed Executive Dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Brenessa Lindeman appointed executive dean of Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have appointed Brenessa Lindeman, MD, as executive dean of the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. As executive dean, Lindeman will lead Lerner College of Medicine's distinctive five-year physician-investigator medic  more
Census Bureau: 'Voting & Registration in the Election of November 2024' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P20-590) by Leslie K. Davis and Erik L. Hernandez entitled "Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2024:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * METHODS OF VOTING Most states have policies in place that allow eligible voters to cast their vote prior to Election Day, either by casting an absentee ballot (e.g., by mail), by voting in-person during an early voting period, or both. The CPS has asked  more
Congresswoman Lee Hosts 4th Annual Southern Nevada Water Summit, Highlight Colorado River Crisis
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
Cortez Masto Demands State Department Report on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Demands State Department Report on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela * U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding the U.S. Department of State share an assessment detailing Venezuela's human rights violations under Acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The letter also calls for the State Departmen  more
Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Better Connect Veterans with Benefits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Better Connect Veterans with Benefits * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to make it easier for states to contact veterans about the benefits they may be eligible for. The Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide state veterans agencies   more
Cortez Masto Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting against confirming Todd Blanche to head the Department of Justice: "As a former federal prosecutor, I can say with certainty that Todd Blanche is unfit to lead the Department of Justice. From the beginning, he has made it clea  more
David Flippo Receives Max-Out Contribution from Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theorist Robert Beadles
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 13 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * David Flippo Receives Max-Out Contribution from Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theorist Robert Beadles * David Flippo may not have many friends in Northern Nevada but even though he's new in town he's made at least one notable friend. Today, Jewish Insider reported that one of the six contributions Flippo received from within the district he is now running to represent after running in Southern Nevada  more
Dr. Laura Rizo Returns to WNC to Inspire Students with Message of Resilience and Self-Worth
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 9 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * Dr. Laura Rizo Returns to WNC to Inspire Students with Message of Resilience and Self-Worth * Drl Laura Rizo's engaging personality makes it easier for students to express themselves, as seen here during her 2024 presentation at WNC. Motivational speaker to address CREST students and WNC community on Aug. 11 Western Nevada College's Disability Support Services will welcome nationally recognized motivatio  more
Epson's New Projection & dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV & Education Industry Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Epson's New Projection & dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV & Education Industry Awards * Epson has announced it received 16 industry awards at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, ISTELive 26 in Orlando, Florida, and from Spaces4Learning magazine, recognizing the company's most ambitious display portfolio to date. Honored by several leading industry award programs, the wins   more
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
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
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season As fall sports and tryouts approach, every school, athletic program, and youth sports organization should take a hard look at its concussion protocol. From a student safety and legal liability perspective, you need to make sure your written procedure clearly spells out how coaches and trainers identify,   more
Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition * "I got a guy who couldn't get out of a Republican Assembly primary in Clark County... Last cycle, couldn't get out of a Republican CD4 primary in Clark County" Outgoing Republican Congressman Mark Amodei joined a growing bipartisan coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and non-partisans who oppose David Flippo's candidacy to replace him in Co  more
Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Flippo Builds Bipartisan Coalition...of Opposition * "I got a guy who couldn't get out of a Republican Assembly primary in Clark County... Last cycle, couldn't get out of a Republican CD4 primary in Clark County" - Mark Amodei Outgoing Republican Congressman Mark Amodei joined a growing bipartisan coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and non-partisans who oppose David Flippo's candidacy to re  more
From a COVID-Era Student to Occupational Therapy Instructor at UNLV
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 12 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * From a COVID-Era Student to Occupational Therapy Instructor at UNLV * Kayla Ford always wanted to return to Las Vegas, but didn't know if a reunion with her hometown would be possible. She started as an undergraduate at UNLV but followed her brother to Loras College, a small, liberal arts school in Iowa, where they both played volleyball. Yet the aspiring occupational therapist couldn't   more
Giffords Opposes ATF Proposed Rule on Biological Sex Designation Citing Risks to Firearm Background Checks and Transgender Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99 New York Avenue NE Washington, DC 20226 ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P INTRODUCTION This comment is submi  more
Governor Joe Lombardo Welcomes Nevada Educators Back to School
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Joe Lombardo Welcomes Nevada Educators Back to School * CARSON CITY, Nev. - Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to Nevada's teachers, administrators, and school staff today welcoming them back for the 2026-2027 school year and reaffirming his commitment to supporting educators and improving educational outcomes for Nevada students. "Your dedication, compassion, and hard work shape   more
Governor Lombardo Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Officer Austin Abdelnabi
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Officer Austin Abdelnabi * LAS VEGAS -Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, August 14, 2026, to honor the life and service of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Austin Abdelnabi. Officer Abdelnabi was tragically killed in the line of duty on August 4, 2026, while responding to an individu  more
Holland & Hart Advises FG Merger II Corp. on Its $3.5 Billion Business Combination With BOXABL
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
Holland & Hart Advises Planet 13 Special Committee on Proposed Acquisition by Vireo Growth
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
Huntsman Cancer Institute: Robotic Mastectomy Marks New Milestone in Breast Cancer Care in the Mountain West
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 7 -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Robotic Mastectomy Marks New Milestone in Breast Cancer Care in the Mountain West A surgical team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has performed the first robotic mastectomy in the Mountain West, a cutting-edge procedure tha  more
ICYMI: NRCC Opens Las Vegas Battlestation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: The NRCC Opens Las Vegas Battlestation In case you missed it, the National Republican Congressional Committee opened the Las Vegas Battlestation to give Marty O'Donnell the volunteers, voter-contact operation, and on-the-ground firepower needed to defeat crooked Susie Lee in November. Read more here (https://thenevadaglobe.com/articles/the-cavalry-has-arrived-nrcc-opens-las-vegas-ba  more
In Las Vegas, Rosen Celebrates Landmark Bipartisan Housing Law with Nevada Housing Leaders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * In Las Vegas, Rosen Celebrates Landmark Bipartisan Housing Law with Nevada Housing Leaders * Senator Rosen Recently Helped Pass the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act into Law LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen visited Golden Rule Apartments, a new local apartment complex for seniors, with housing leaders from Southern Nevada to celebrate the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Hous  more
Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, restructuring the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals to more accurately reflect modern population growth and geographic interests. Cosponsoring the legislation are Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (  more
Lombardo Falsely Takes Credit For Nevada's First Standalone Children's Hospital After Backing Trump's Steep Medicaid Cuts
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Falsely Takes Credit For Nevada's First Standalone Children's Hospital After Backing Trump's Steep Medicaid Cuts * New reporting debunked Joe Lombardo's claims taking credit for Nevada's first standalone children's hospital. In reality, he's critically undermined its opening thanks to his support of Donald Trump's budget bill which cuts health care funding and will drastically cut into  more
LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside  more
Managing chronic conditions takes a community
RENO, Nevada, Aug. 14 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Managing chronic conditions takes a community * Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in America according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic conditions include diabetes, heart disease and cancer, among others. Broadly speaking, these are diseases that last for a year or more and require ongoing medical support or lead to drastic changes in daily life  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
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
Merkley, Matsui, Kiggans Champion Bipartisan Legislation to Keep America's Nurses and Patients Safe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Matsui, Kiggans Champion Bipartisan Legislation to Keep America's Nurses and Patients Safe * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), announced the reintroduction of their Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. To tackle staffing-related challenges, nurses are often forced to work mandatory overt  more
Moonless Skies Create Perfect Viewing for Perseids Meteor Shower at WNC Observatory
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * Moonless Skies Create Perfect Viewing for Perseids Meteor Shower at WNC Observatory * Watch the comets fly by at a rapid rate during the Perseids meteor shower event Aug. 12 and 13 at Jack C. Davis Observatory. One of the year's most spectacular celestial events is about to light up the Northern Nevada sky, and Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory invites the community to experience it unde  more
More Reporting on Marty O'Donnell Disparaging Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * More Reporting on Marty O'Donnell Disparaging Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home * As Nevada families struggle to afford housing, Marty O'Donnell continues to disparage Las Vegas from his multi-million dollar home in California. While Rep. Susie Lee has called Las Vegas home for 33 years and has deep roots in the community she represents, O'Donnell admits he "would probably neve  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations Multistate Coalition Warns Deregulating Firearms Rules Will Threaten Public Safety and Hinder Criminal Investigations - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump Administration's rollback of common-sense firearms regulations will end  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
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
NAR Meets With White House, DOL, and HHS Officials to Advance Health Coverage Options for Real Estate Professionals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Meets with White House, DOL, and HHS Officials to Advance Health Coverage Options for Real Estate Professionals The National Association of REALTORS(R) (NAR) this week met with officials from the White House, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to discuss expanding affordable health coverage options for self-employed Americans, including r  more
National Taxpayers Union: 'Sound Policies, Not Subsidies: Data Center Equipment Tax Exemptions'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following brief on July 22, 2026, by Pete Sepp and Jared Walczak entitled "Sound Policies, Not Subsidies: Data Center Equipment Tax Exemptions." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Virginia adjourned its 2026 regular session without adopting a budget due to a dispute over the state's sales tax exemption for data centers. In Ohio, the governor has imposed an exemption moratorium. These are just two touchpoints in a deb  more
NCJFCJ Partners with TMCC EPIC to Launch New Professional Certificate Programs
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
Nevada Raises Safety and Legal Concerns Over NRC Proposed Changes to Nuclear Fuel Cycle Licensing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. JOE LOMBARDO Governor STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS 1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118 Carson City, NV 89706-7954 Telephone (775) 687-3744 Fax (775) 687-5277 E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov FRED C. DILGER, PhD Executive Director VIA federalregister.com U.S. Nuclear Reg  more
Nevada Teamsters Launch Strike at Transdev
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
NGWA Announces 2026 Industry Award Recipients
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release: * * * NGWA announces 2026 industry award recipients NGWA congratulates the recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Groundwater Project Awards, and Sectional Awards, which will be presented this December during Groundwater Week 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NGWA's highest honor, the Ross L. Oliver Award, will be presented to long-time NGWA member and Jason House, LG, PG, in rec  more
NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education Award Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation at the NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC - The National League of Nursing proudly announces the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence(TM) located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from   more
Poll: Majority of Nevada Voters Convey High Levels of Concern Over Youth Tobacco Usage, Healthcare Affordability
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
PUCN Misses Opportunity to Create Competitive Framework for Virtual Power Plants
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
Report From Calif. Gov. Newsom: CALIFORNIA'S EXTREME HEAT ACTION PLAN
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- CALIFORNIA'S EXTREME HEAT ACTION PLAN: A State Strategy for Protecting Californians from Extreme Heat - A report from Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California - August 2026 (94 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary ... 6 Extreme Heat in California ... 8 The Science and Impact of Extreme Heat ... 8 Extreme Heat in Vulnerable Communities ... 9 Intersection of Extreme Heat with Other Climate Hazards ... 9 Multiple Benefits of Extreme He  more
Researcher's passion for predators helps bobcats rebound on Kiawah Island
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Researcher's passion for predators helps bobcats rebound on Kiawah Island * Celebrating Our Graduates Meghan Keating has always had a love for animals. But it was an ecology class that she took as a freshman at Colorado State University that shifted her attention more on how animals fit into the ever-changing landscape of the world today. That focus is what led Keating, who is from Modesto, California,   more
Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Accurately Reflect Casualty Records of Fallen, Wounded Servicemembers from War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Accurately Reflect Casualty Records of Fallen, Wounded Servicemembers from War in Iran * This Bill Comes at a Time When New Reporting Shows Pentagon Reclassified Recent Servicemember Deaths and Injuries, Removing Them from Official War Casualty Count WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Senate colleagues in introducing legislation that would restor  more
Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Prevent Financial Conflicts of Interest for Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Prevent Financial Conflicts of Interest for Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues to introduce a bill that would prevent any financial conflicts of interest for all officials representing the U.S. abroad. The Transparency in the Administration's Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act would e  more
Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Better Connect Veterans with Benefits
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
SEC Files Settled Action as to Nevada Resident in Alleged Manipulative Spoofing Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Frank M. Cerisano Jr., No. 26-cv-02444 (D. Nev. filed Aug. 10, 2026) On August 10, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges as to Frank M. Cerisano Jr., a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, for allegedly conducting a manipulative stock trading scheme known as spoofing over a four-year period and generating approximately $1,115  more
Senators Cortez Masto, McCormick, Hickenlooper, Hoeven, and Curtis Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Cortez Masto, McCormick, Hickenlooper, Hoeven, and Curtis Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan l  more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Impact This section discusses the impact of the SSFA on existing and prospective beneficiaries who would otherwise have been affected by the GPO or WEP, as well as its effects on the solvency and administration of Social Security, railroad retirem  more
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles: Dean E. Metter Memorial Award Recipients for 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, the largest international herpetological society, issued the following news: * * * Dean E. Metter Memorial Award recipients for 2026 Congratulations to Eva Greco and Jacob Smith, the 2026 recipients of the Dean E. Metter Memorial Award! Eva is advised by Dr. Robert Espinoza and is currently earning a master's degree at California State University, Northridge. Eva's research objective is to determine if island fence   more
State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region * Signatories are pioneering new models for State-Tribal coordination to honor Tribal sovereignty and champion economic development Phoenix, AZ - Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Hopi Tribe Chairman Lamar Keevama, and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren signed a memorandum of unde  more
Stay in Your Lane: Attorney General Bonta joins Lawsuits Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Stay in Your Lane: Attorney General Bonta joins Lawsuits Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing two lawsuits -against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -that challenge the Trump Administ  more
The Root: David Crowley's Primary Win Sets Up Historic Midterms for Black Democrats Across the U.S.
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
University of Dayton adds seven trustees to 2026-27 board
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * University of Dayton adds seven trustees to 2026-27 board * The University of Dayton has added seven accomplished leaders to its board of trustees, bringing expertise in business, Catholic and Marianist education, law, government affairs, student leadership, alumni engagement, military service and organizational leadership. The new trustees are Timothy "Tim" Brabender '81, Brother Edward "Ed" Brink, S.M., Bro  more
UNLV Dance Announces 50th Anniversary Concert Season
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Dance Announces 50th Anniversary Concert Season * The UNLV Department of Dance celebrates a remarkable milestone with its 50th Anniversary Concert Season, honoring five decades of creativity, artistry, collaboration, and innovation while looking boldly toward the future. The 2026-27 season brings together distinguished guest artists, acclaimed alumni, faculty choreographers, and eme  more
UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada * For 52-year-old Las Vegas resident LeeAnn Hunt, her diagnosis of oral cancer brought out so many powerful emotions. Adding to that, was anxiety about the considerable expense associated with traveling to Utah or California for treatment. Thankfully, she was relieved to discover that Dr. Suparna Shah, an assistant pr  more
UNLV Oral History Project to Capture the Story of Nevada's Bookmakers
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Oral History Project to Capture the Story of Nevada's Bookmakers * As legal sports betting continues to expand across the United States, the UNLV Oral History Research Center is launching a new project to preserve the firsthand stories of the Nevada bookmakers who helped build the industry. The initiative brings together Richard Schuetz, CEO of American Bettors' Voice, and David G.  more
Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA 113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org August 10, 2026 The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370] Chairman Nieh:   more
Utah State Bar Installs New Leadership Focused on Public Trust, Access to Justice and the Future of Utah's Legal System
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
Va. A.G. Jones Co-Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
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
Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver's   more
While Lombardo Gushes Over Trump and His "Billionaire Friends," Nevadans are Paying the Price
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 10 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * While Lombardo Gushes Over Trump and His "Billionaire Friends," Nevadans are Paying the Price * Nevada Independent: "Lombardo's comfortable communication with Trump, for instance, hasn't prevented the president from continuing to harass leaders of nations whose citizens have long been big contributors to Nevada's tourism economy." A new column in the Nevada Independent highlights Joe Lombardo  more
Workplace Coaching Program Cultivates a Culture of Collaboration
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Workplace Coaching Program Cultivates a Culture of Collaboration * Solving problems is one thing. Empowering someone else to solve them is another. That's the lesson Haroon Sahota, associate vice president for Faculty Affairs, took away from Leadership Coaching Essentials, a professional development course that teaches employees coaching techniques they can use at work and at home. "For  more