News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
'Like driving off a cliff at 2 mph': A water expert's take on what's coming for the Colorado River
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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'Like driving off a cliff at 2 mph': A water expert's take on what's coming for the Colorado River
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The Colorado River is on the brink of collapse because of climate change and overuse of water.
Reservoirs supplying water to tens of millions of people in the southwest reached record lows this summer. The nation is racing to refill them with conservation measures so they can still genera
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AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump Administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and so
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for transgender care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their lawsuit (PDF), the coalition arg
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Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa Celebrates $103,414 Jackpot Win
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa Celebrates $103,414 Jackpot Win
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. - An anonymous local guest is celebrating a memorable win after hitting a $103,414 jackpot at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa on Saturday, Aug. 29.
The lucky guest was playing around 10:20 p.m. when their $7.50 bet struck it big on a Railroad Ric
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ATF, Partner Investigation Leads to Life+ for Murderer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release:
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ATF, partner investigation leads to life+ for murderer
Zachary Babitz was on a crime spree involving armed robbery when he murdered an elderly victim during a carjacking
ALBUQUERQUE - Zachary Babitz was sentenced to life plus 26 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies and carjackings across New Mexico in 2024, including the fatal s
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Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit challenging a rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would prohibit federal reimbursement for gen
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Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration over a new rule that attempts to unlawfully prohibit Medicaid reimbursements for gender-affirming care for low-income youth.
The rule, recently finalized by the U
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued the Trump administration today over its attempt to block states from using federal Medicaid dollars to pay for gender-affirming care for low-income kids and young adults.
"Freedom means very little if the government can reach into your family's private decisions
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Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
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September 2, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 20 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration over a new rule that blocks states from receiving federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding fo
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth
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Sept. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming health care for low-income minors and some young adults.
In their complain
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults.
"At a time when
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and so
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California Nurses Association: Nurses Announce Sympathy Strikes, Pickets on Sept. 15 at Five Prime Healthcare Hospitals in Four States
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 4 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
Union election dates also set for three Prime hospitals
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Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in two states -- Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev.; West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional M
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Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Effort to Bring Down the Cost of Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Leads Bipartisan Effort to Bring Down the Cost of Higher Education
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani and Susie Lee of Nevada are leading an effort to make higher education more affordable and accessible for American families by creating a matched-savings program, which has already had success in many states.
The Earn to Learn Act would address rising and unsustain
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Davidson Congratulates Hamilton West Side on Little League World Series Run
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Davidson Congratulates Hamilton West Side on Little League World Series Run
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, September 3, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize Hamilton West Side Little League for its outstanding run at the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
To watch Rep. Davidson's speech, click HER
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EMILYs List Endorses Three Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key 2026 State Power Plan Races
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Three Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key 2026 State Power Plan Races
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Winnie Brinks for Michigan lieutenant governor, Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico lieutenant governor, and Sarah Godlewski for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. EMILYs List President Jessica
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Federal Register: BLM Initiates Environmental Review for Proposed Utah-to-Nevada Transmission Line
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider the effects of a right-of-way (ROW) application for the proposed Silver Rock T
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Governor Joe Lombardo, City of Las Vegas Announce Historic Federal Land Sale to Support Up to 6,000 New Homes in Southern Nevada
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Joe Lombardo, City of Las Vegas Announce Historic Federal Land Sale to Support Up to 6,000 New Homes in Southern Nevada
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Largest BLM land sale in more than two decades will create housing, jobs, infrastructure, recreation, and economic opportunities
LAS VEGAS - Governor Joe Lombardo and the City of Las Vegas today announced the completion of a historic federal land sale for the Mo
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ICYMI: Rep. Lee Highlights New Law to Expand Health Care Access for Non-English Speakers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Lee Highlights New Law to Expand Health Care Access for Non-English Speakers
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) hosted a roundtable discussing a new, bipartisan law she championed to expand health care access for Nevadans who do not speak English or have limited English proficiency. The Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act was s
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Look to the Skies Saturday at WNC's Star Party
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 3 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news:
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Look to the Skies Saturday at WNC's Star Party
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Free Star Parties are offered to the public twice a month on Saturday nights at Jack C. Davis Observatory.
The universe is putting on a spectacular show this weekend, and Western Nevada College is inviting the community to take a closer look.
WNC's Jack C. Davis Observatory will host a free Star Party beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, offering visitors an
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Nevada Lawyer Suspended in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Nevada Lawyer Suspended in Tennessee
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On Sept. 2, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Nevada lawyer William Henry Jackson for six months and one day, retroactive to April 17. The discipline matches a suspension imposed by the Supreme Judicial Court for the State of Nevada. The Nevada court found that Jackson violated Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct 5.4(a) a
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NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates widespread support and participation in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month(r), which ran throughout the month of August.
To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's National Shooting Sports
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Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Enhance Southern Nevada's Water Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Enhance Southern Nevada's Water Security
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WASHINGTON - Today Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced her Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act. This legislation would enhance water security for Southern Nevada by conveying approximately 250 acres of federal land under
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Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group Safer Kansas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Kansas.
"The choice for Kansas is clear: Kris Kobach has spent four years making Kansas safer, wh
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Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Nevada Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Nevada.
"As a mother, small business owne
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Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Texas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Texas.
"This is one of the most consequential Attorney General contests in the country,"
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Women's Right to Serve in Uniform
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Women's Right to Serve in Uniform
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to protect women's right to serve in the U.S. military. The Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act reinforces the principle that the U.S. military has always relied upon: standards must be bas
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SHOT/CHASER Carrie Buck's "Critical Experience" is Nonexistent
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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SHOT/CHASER Carrie Buck's "Critical Experience" is Nonexistent
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Someone must have handed MAGA Mike Johnson the wrong talking points before his Southern Nevada visit last week.
Johnson came to Nevada to tout Carrie Buck's "critical experience" and tell voters that her resume makes her exactly the kind of person Republicans need in Washington to advance the Trump-first agenda.
SHOT: Mike Johns
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University of Utah Health: Safety Initiative Aims to Prevent Serious Powersports Injuries
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 4 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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New Safety Initiative Aims to Prevent Serious Powersports Injuries
Young Powersports, University of Utah Health, and Mountain America Credit Union launch Gear Up and Go
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A new injury-prevention initiative from Young Powersports, University of Utah Health, and Mountain America Credit Union aims to reduce serious injuries by helping powersports riders obtain protective equipment with their
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UNLV After Hours: On Shift with the Custodial Night Crew
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 3 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV After Hours: On Shift with the Custodial Night Crew
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At 6 p.m., as most UNLV buildings are emptying out, the custodial night crew is starting its workday.
For the next eight and a half hours, crews spread out across campus to clean classrooms, restrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums, hallways, entrances, stairwells, and every other shared space on campus.
Most people never see th
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: Summer Edition
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: Summer Edition
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Summer is often associated with leisurely days and a lull in everyday operations. But the excellence at UNLV never stops -and the university community consistently made headlines for it in the weeks before and after students began making their way back to campus.
Faculty experts appeared in major national, international, and trade publications lendi
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Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth
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The federal administration is unlawfully attempting to block states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults, according to allegations in a new lawsuit filed by Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia
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