COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * 72 Days Lost in the Mountains: Golden Retriever Milo Bear Wins 2026 Hambone Award * After surviving 72 days lost in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, Milo Bear, a golden retriever from Nevada, is home, and now, he's also the winner of the 18th annual Hambone Award. The contest presented by Nationwide(r) recognizes the most unusual pet claim of the year. Milo is devoted to his family  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * At the 30th Annual Tahoe Summit, Cortez Masto Celebrates Progress and Addresses New Challenges Facing the Lake * FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Incline Village, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined residents, advocates, organizations, and elected officials at the 30th annual Tahoe Summit. She spoke about the achievements of the last three  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 18 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces Grant Opportunities to Combat Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced the release of a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Nevada law enforcement agencies, prosecutors' offices, courts and nonprofit organizations to apply for funding through the Services-T  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Directs $250,000 to American Red Cross to Support Fire Recovery * Funding will help provide emergency shelter, meals and recovery support for families and communities impacted by the Spokane Area and Other Western Wildfires #Key points * Bank of America is directing $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery e  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Responds to Rep. Titus' Letter on Boulder City Data Center * LAS VEGAS -Governor Joe Lombardo responded to Congresswoman Dina Titus' letter regarding the proposed data center project in Boulder City, emphasizing the importance of meeting with stakeholders and taking a responsible, fact-based approach to an issue with significant implications for Nevada's future. One issue  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety released the following written testimony by Carol O. Rogers, director of the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce": * * * I. Introduction and Qualifications Chairman Banks, Ranking Member Hickenlooper, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Joins National Coalition for Expanded RECA Legislation * SANTA FE, NM -Congresswoman Leger Fernandez is co-leading the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (RECRA), bipartisan legislation that builds upon her work to compensate New Mexicans affected by radiation exposure from the Trinity and other nuclear tests. Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam) in  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Receives $1.54 Million Federal Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities Through FORGE Nevada Initiative The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner (OLC) has received $1,536,681.76 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) through the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities and create new pathways to careers in   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * David Flippo's Cratering Campaign * Since coming out of a bruising, party-fracturing primary, David Flippo's campaign has been one bad story after another, leading him to replace his campaign manager. For a carpetbagger who moved to northern Nevada to run for Congress expecting to breeze into office, he's hit quite a few bumps along the way. Now, as questions about his finances, donors and camp  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news: * * * Nevada National Security Site staff again join judging panel of prestigious R&D 100 Awards Widely recognized as the "Oscars of Innovation," the R&D 100 Awards are given annually to the top 100 most significant scientific and technological innovations worldwide. Winners are selected by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine. This year's judging pane  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Releases "MAGA Majority" Video Highlighting Marty O'Donnell The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the latest installment of its "MAGA Majority" series, highlighting Marty O'Donnell's journey from legendary video game composer and audio director to small business leader, and his mission to restore affordability and opportunity for Southern Nevada families. "Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work locations - such as bakeries, w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Hosts 30th Annual Tahoe Summit * Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. LAKE TAHOE, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) proudly hosted the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, where she was joined by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA); U.S. Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and Kevin Kiley (I-CA-06); Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo; and Chai  more

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 19 -- The University of Salford issued the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026, by law lecturer Kim Langtree: * * * Expert comment: Tupac murder trial In line with the Tupac murder case and the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis starting this week, University of Salford Law Lecturer, Dr Kim Langtree, explains the differences between the US and UK criminal justice systems, whether someone can be convicted of murder even if they did not personally fire the fatal s  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 20 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * University of Utah Dedicates Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, Ushering in a New Era of Medical Education The $215 million facility marks the most critical evolution in the medical school's history, expanding the University of Utah's capacity to train the next generation of physicians for Utah and the Mountain West - The University of Utah today celebrated the dedica  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 18 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Chamber Music Series Welcomes Redfish Piano Trio Sept. 10 * The UNLV Chamber Music Series presents The Redfish Piano Trio in "Reflections of Shadow & Light" at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 10 in the Rando-Grillot Recital Hall of the Beam Music Center. The Redfish Piano Trio (Genevieve Lee, piano; Fritz Gearhart, violin; Andrew Smith, cello) performance includes Mozart'sTrio in G Major, k. 564; S  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi  more