News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect
A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (US
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions
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ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
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CHICAGO -The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2026 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, ALA has awarded more than 1,600 Spectrum Scholarships. In the most recent application c
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American Family Insurance mobilizes response following Nevada wildfire
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 28 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release:
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American Family Insurance mobilizes response following Nevada wildfire
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American Family Insurance has mobilized additional claims resources to support customers affected by the Hawk Fire in the Reno, Nevada, area.
The wildfire, which began on Saturday, Aug. 22, has impacted communities across northern Nevada. American Family is working closely with local agency owners
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Celebrates Ninth Circuit Ruling Affirming State Authority to Regulate Sports Betting
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Celebrates Ninth Circuit Ruling Affirming State Authority to Regulate Sports Betting
Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in KalshiEX, LLC v. Assad that the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports event contracts as spo
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As Trump Pushes Trade War with Canada, Rosen Meets with Consul General of Canada
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Pushes Trade War with Canada, Rosen Meets with Consul General of Canada
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LAS VEGAS, NV - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with the Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Sylvie Bedard, to discuss the current relationship between Nevada and Canada, as well as the importance of Canadian visitors and products to Nevada's economy. This me
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X fu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add unnecessary and burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant c
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the federal government to stop a new policy that would cut off family planning funding to states and health clinics unless they agree to a list of political conditions that are illegal, unreasonable, and completely out of touch with families' needs.
AG Rayfield filed th
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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#Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election
Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
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Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new poli
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Banner Ironwood breaks ground for expansion
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Ironwood breaks ground for expansion
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QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (Aug. 28, 2026) - Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground Thursday on a project that will add more than 32,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct result of nonprofit Banner Health's mission to address growing community needs for accessible, quality healthcare.
The facility, located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road, will
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces $44 Million for Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery and Desert Protection Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert protection projects
15 projects will protect biodiversity and expand access to nature for Californians
What you need to know: As California continues advancing the goal of conserving 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030, Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tr
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Governor Joe Lombardo Directs Housing Funds to Assist Washoe County Wildfire Victims
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Joe Lombardo Directs Housing Funds to Assist Washoe County Wildfire Victims
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - Governor Joe Lombardo today signed an executive order directing the Nevada Housing Division to provide funding through the Nevada Attainable Housing Account to support rental assistance and short-term housing costs for Washoe County residents impacted by wildfires.
The Governor's execu
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Horsford Demands Congress Close Prediction Markets Loophole After Court Win: 'The Fight Is Not Over'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Demands Congress Close Prediction Markets Loophole After Court Win: 'The Fight Is Not Over'
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Rep. Steven Horsford issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's ruling against prediction markets offering sports betting.
"Today, the Ninth Circuit affirmed what Nevadans have always known: prediction markets are gambling. This ruling is an i
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Horsford: Nevadans Didn't Create This Crisis, and They Shouldn't Have to Pay for It
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford: Nevadans Didn't Create This Crisis, and They Shouldn't Have to Pay for It
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LAS VEGAS, NV- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke today at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democrats' Shadow Hearing on President Trump's attack on affordability.
"Oversight Democrats could have held this hearing anywhere, but they chose Las Vegas because we are feeling the impacts of
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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2026 CIO Summit
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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Hospitality Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2026 CIO Summit
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) and Hospitality Upgrade are honored to announce Yueming Guo as the recipient of the 2026 John Cahill Student Seat for this year's CIO Summit.
This distinguished recognition is awarded annually to one exceptional student from
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
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As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equali
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ICYMI: Local Moms Slam Joe Lombardo For Putting Donald Trump Over Nevada Families
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Local Moms Slam Joe Lombardo For Putting Donald Trump Over Nevada Families
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NV Dems held a press conference with Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno, local moms, and a pediatric nurse to call out Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's steep health care cuts that are shuttering NICUs, laying off health care workers, and leaving Nevada families behind. Since Trump's budget bill took effect, two hospital
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Lee, Democratic Members of Congress Host Field Hearing in Las Vegas on Affordability and Cost of Living Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Lee, Democratic Members of Congress Host Field Hearing in Las Vegas on Affordability and Cost of Living Crisis
Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) hosted a field hearing on the cost of living crisis brought on by the Trump Slump. They were joined by Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), the top Democrat on the Committee on Over
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MAGA Mike Johnson Visits Las Vegas to Help Elect More Trump Rubber Stamps in O'Donnell and Buck
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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MAGA Mike Johnson Visits Las Vegas to Help Elect More Trump Rubber Stamps in O'Donnell and Buck
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MAGA Mike Johnson -whose most prominent act as Speaker of the House was passing the legislation that has hurt Nevada more than almost any other state, ripping food and health care away from veterans, seniors, and children, came to Las Vegas this week to help Trump rubber-stamps Marty O'Donnell and
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026:
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect
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Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for th
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Natural Resources Defense Council: Trump Administration Pushing to Hand Piece of Yosemite to Private Developer
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Pushing to Hand Piece of Yosemite to Private Developer
According to a report by NOTUS, the Trump administration has spent more than a year pressing the National Park Service to trade away a strip of land inside Yosemite National Park so a Nevada-based developer can build a private road into the park. The Park Service had rejected the same request for more than two decades,
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Nevada Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Hawk Fire Recovery
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Nevada Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Hawk Fire Recovery
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CARSON CITY, Nev. -Governor Joe Lombardo has requested a Presidential emergency declaration from the White House due to ongoing response and recovery efforts for the Hawk Fire, impacting northwest Reno. Governor Lombardo, in close coordination with the Nevada Office of Emergency Management (OEM), concluded federal as
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NMSU partnership sparks national push to revive much-needed geology field camps
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU partnership sparks national push to revive much-needed geology field camps
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Industry professionals today are concerned that universities are scaling back geology field-camp experiences, long considered a core rite of passage for the geology undergraduate degree. A variety of pressures are to blame: Shrinking student enrollment, a shortage of field-trained faculty, surging costs of tr
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NMSU, UNLV study: GLP-1s do not cause major psychiatric harm
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU, UNLV study: GLP-1s do not cause major psychiatric harm
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There is no link between the widely used diabetes and obesity medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists and increased suicidal thoughts, depression or other serious psychiatric harm based on an integrative review of current scientific evidence conducted by researchers at New Mexico State University and the University of Neva
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Sanders Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded in Rural Health Transformation Funds
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Sanders Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded in Rural Health Transformation Funds
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $149.3 million in awards to recipients of the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants, established through President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.
The initial funding round will award $55.7 million t
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Yosemite for Sale? NPCA Objects to Alarming New Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSxrep) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release:
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Yosemite for Sale? NPCA Objects to Alarming New Report
National Parks Conservation Association issued the following response to the alarming news first reported by NOTUS, that the Trump administration is actively working to parcel off a corner of Yosemite, for a hotel developer to build an access road.
Statement from Mark Rose, Senior Sierra Nevada Program Manager for Nationa
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