News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
Alleged Sexual Predator Used Ties to Lombardo to Silence Victims
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Alleged Sexual Predator Used Ties to Lombardo to Silence Victims
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Former Hope for Prisoners CEO Jon Ponder, who has close ties to Joe Lombardo, was arrested this week and charged with nine felony counts and 11 gross misdemeanors -including sexual assault and sexual abuse of a prisoner. Lombardo did not respond when asked if he regrets not taking action to protect Nevada inmates and potential v
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Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news:
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Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
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Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl
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Banner Health experts warn of Valley fever risks with monsoon storms
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health experts warn of Valley fever risks with monsoon storms
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PHOENIX (Aug. 21, 2026) - As Arizona experiences more monsoon storm activity, Banner Health experts are cautioning the public about the risks of Valley fever, a potentially dangerous disease that is endemic to the Southwest. Two-thirds of Valley fever infections in the U.S. happen in Arizona, mostly in Phoenix and T
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Better Markets Analysis: Standing Up to the Lawless Crypto Industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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Standing up to the Lawless Crypto Industry
For years now, too many leaders on Wall Street and Washington either looked the other way or unquestioningly supported the crypto industry as it worked relentlessly to infiltrate our financial system and rewrite the laws and rules to benefi
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Cortez Masto, Booker Introduce Legislation to End America's Maternal Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Booker Introduce Legislation to End America's Maternal Health Crisis
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Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Momnibus Act, a legislative package designed to end the maternal mortality crisis and address the disparities in care that contribute to a disproportionately high Black maternal mortality rate. Companion legis
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Democratic Momentum Grows in NV-02 as National Forecasters Shift Race Towards Democrats
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Democratic Momentum Grows in NV-02 as National Forecasters Shift Race Towards Democrats
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Today, national forecasters shifted NV-02 towards Democrats, signaling Teresa Benitez-Thompson's growing momentum and David Flippo's dwindling prospects as his campaign craters.
The shift comes as Flippo faces growing opposition for:
* Carpetbagging,
* Associating with Nevada's most notorious danger
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
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Registered nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Monday, Aug. 24, to condemn the layoffs of critical support staff, which will jeopardize patient care, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (
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Governor Lombardo Appoints Mike Neubecker to Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lombardo Appoints Mike Neubecker to Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board
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CARSON CITY, Nev. -Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the appointment of longtime hospitality and gaming executive Mike Neubecker to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board.
Neubecker brings more than three decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, rising from finance roles to overseeing s
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Horsford Statement as Walmart Moves to Return $2.9 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Consumers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Statement as Walmart Moves to Return $2.9 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Consumers
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NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement after Walmart announced it is directing $2.9 billion in tariff refunds toward price cuts for customers:
"Walmart's decision didn't happen by accident. In April, I sent a letter demanding that Walmart ensure their tariff
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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Wall Street Journal: U.S. Workers Are Paying More for Healthcare, and Next Year Will Be Worse
KNPR: Henderson Hospital announces closure of maternity, NICU units
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
Under D
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Interior Department Finalizes Plans for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Interior Department Finalizes Plans for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations
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WASHINGTON -The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and
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Interior Department Finalizes Plans for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
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Interior Department Finalizes Plans for 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations
Secretary Burgum signs 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and Record of Decision
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The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operatio
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Rare Sierra Nevada Wildlife From Grazing Harm
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Rare Sierra Nevada Wildlife From Grazing Harm
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FRESNO, Calif.-The Center for Biological Diversity today notified the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that it intends to sue the agencies for failing to protect imperiled Yosemite toads and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs from damaging livestock grazing in the Sierra Nationa
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants,
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal governmen
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Nev. Gov. Lombardo Issues Letter to Rep. Titus
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following letter to Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 14, 2026
The Honorable Dina Titus
Member of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
2370 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congresswoman Titus:
Thank you for taking the time to write about your concerns. I am encouraged to see that you and I agree that a responsible and balanced approach to land
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Nevada Transportation Authority Approves Autonomous Vehicle Network Applications for Tesla, Waymo and Aviari
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 22 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release:
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Nevada Transportation Authority Approves Autonomous Vehicle Network Applications for Tesla, Waymo and Aviari
Commissioners of the Nevada Transportation Authority ("NTA" or "Authority") have unanimously approved applications from Tesla Robotaxi, LLC, Waymo LLC and Aviari Services, LLC to operate as Autonomous Vehicle Network Companies in Nevada.
The applications were conside
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Preventing falls starts with balance
RENO, Nevada, Aug. 21 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Preventing falls starts with balance
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Falls are not a normal occurrence in aging and can be prevented. Small habits can have large impacts on balance, strength and prolonged safety.
According to the Nevada's 2025 Trauma Registry Report, falls were the leading cause of traumatic injury addressed in Nevada trauma centers across all age groups, surpassing motor vehicle traffic-related injuries and other causes
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Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Trust doesn't automatically exist between students and educators. Educators can help build that trust by showing students they care about them as individuals, treating them with respect, communicating openly, following through on commitments and creating opportunities for genuine dialogue, according to
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SEC Files Proposed Final Judgments as to Company CEO and Former CFO in Alleged Financial and Disclosure Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release:
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Live Ventures Inc., et al., No. 2:21-civ-01433-JCM-MDC (D. Nev. filed Aug. 2, 2021)
On August 20, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed consents and proposed final judgments as to John "Jon" Isaac, the CEO of Live Ventures Inc., and Virland A. Johnson, the former CFO of Live Ventures.
The SEC's amended complaint, filed on September 21
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Susan G. Komen: Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Ed-Flex Approvals to Reach Historic 25-State Milestone
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Ed-Flex Approvals to Reach Historic 25-State Milestone
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Arizona, Nevada, and South Carolina Approved for Ed-Flex Authority to Reduce Federal Burden
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the approval of Arizona, Nevada, and South Carolina's Ed-Flex applications, marking a historic milestone as 25 states now have access to this flexibi
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UTA names Goutham Menon interim dean of social work
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA names Goutham Menon interim dean of social work
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Goutham M. Menon took on the role of interim dean of the School of Social Work on Aug. 1.
A nationally recognized leader in social work education, Dr. Menon most recently served as dean of the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work. He worked collaboratively with faculty and staff to expand innovative academic programs
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VA. A.G. JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sens
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