Saturday - September 19, 2026

News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors

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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The ne  more
AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland S  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for   more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible ch  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the   more
Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m  more
Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol  more
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an  more
Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec  more
Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply  more
Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C  more
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec  more
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Reform
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bipartisan Cannabis Banking Reform * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in re-introducing legislation to ensure legal cannabis businesses can access traditional and secure banking systems and financial services. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would provide a create a legal framewor  more
Development, Training Flight Shapes Future Airmen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Development, Training Flight Shapes Future Airmen * For recruits assigned to the 926th Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, their journey starts long before basic military training. Before ever setting foot on the drill pad, these future airmen are already learning exactly what it takes to succeed in the Air Force Reserve. Serving as the catalyst for this transition, the 926th Wing Development and Trainin  more
DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Announces New Expand the Map Fund Sep 14, 2026 Today, the Democratic Governors Association is announcing a new Expand the Map Fund to raise additional resources to support Democratic candidates running for governor in challenging races across the country.This will be the DGA's first-ever direct no-overhead fund solely dedicated to further changing the playing field and how Democrats think about   more
DGA External Affairs Director Ofirah Yheskel on MS NOW: Disastrous Trump-Lombardo Economy Hitting Nevada Hard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA External Affairs Director Ofirah Yheskel on MS NOW: Disastrous Trump-Lombardo Economy Hitting Nevada Hard Sep 14, 2026 DGA Director of External Affairs Ofirah Yheskel joined MS NOW's The Weekend to discuss how Trump's disastrous economic agenda is a massive vulnerability for Republicans running for governor across the country - especially in Nevada, where the Lombardo-Trump economy has sent pric  more
EPA Invests in Innovative Wetland Projects Throughout the Pacific Southwest
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Innovative Wetland Projects Throughout the Pacific Southwest * SAN FRANCISCO - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $3.46 million in wetland grant funding to nine communities across the Pacific Southwest region. These investments in states, Tribes and Pacific Island territories support EPA's goals of protecting and improving water quality, providing h  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st  more
Fralick's Career: An Assault on Healthcare
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Fralick's Career: An Assault on Healthcare * "Adriana Guzman Fralick said opposing the Affordable Care Act is what inspired her to run for political office" - American Journal News As if Adrianna Guzman Fralick's record on health care wasn't disqualifying enough, she admits her experience opposing the Affordable Care Act inspired her to run for political office. To make matters worse, when sh  more
House Natural Resources Chairman Westerman: House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2026 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to implement commonsense land management, encourage investment in America's public lands, promote water quality research, conserve tribal cultural  more
Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary
WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while th  more
Look to the Moon: Observatory to Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * Look to the Moon: Observatory to Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night * Community members are invited to take a closer look at the Moon and its craters and mountain ridges through telescope viewing at the International Observe the Moon Night on Sept. 19 at Jack C. Davis Observatory. The Moon is nearly 240,000 miles away, but on Saturday, Sept. 19, Northern Nevada residents will have an opportu  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D  more
N.C. Public Instruction Dept. Awarded Nearly $4 Million to Help Students Show the Skills That Matter After Graduation
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: * * * Monday, September 14, 2026 NCDPI Awarded Nearly $4 Million to Help Students Show the Skills That Matter After Graduation Federal grant will expand Skills for the Future to 6,000 more students and 250 more teachers, giving families a fuller picture of what their children can do - Thousands more North Carolina students will soon be able to show colleges, employers  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would   more
NEXTET Performs 'Airplay' Sept. 21
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * NEXTET Performs 'Airplay' Sept. 21 * NEXTET, the contemporary chamber music series at the UNLV School of Music, performs in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the Rando-Grillot Recital Hall of the Beam Music Center. The event is free and open to the public. NEXTET features 20th and 21st-century concert music performed by faculty, students, and guest artists. Organized by Jennifer Bello  more
NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize * Today the National Labor Relations Board's Region 13 Office in Chicago moved to block the originally scheduled Sept. 17 NLRB union election at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., in light of credible allegations that a free and fair election is not possible at thi  more
Republican Files Criminal Complaint Urging DOJ to Investigate David Flippo's Fraudulent Finances
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Republican Files Criminal Complaint Urging DOJ to Investigate David Flippo's Fraudulent Finances * "How transparent is he going to be if he is in office? And who is he going to be serving when he is in office? The voters have a right to know that he is flouting the law" - Northern Nevada Republican In the latest iteration of David Flippo's campaign troubles, a Northern Nevada Republican file  more
Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the  more
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ  more
The Student-Professor Connection That Shaped a Rebel's Journey
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Student-Professor Connection That Shaped a Rebel's Journey * Going to college is a time of milestones, whether it's declaring a major, getting an internship, commencement, or getting accepted into graduate or professional school. But it's the smaller moments that have the potential for the greatest impact, like a conversation during office hours. For third-year psychology student Sa  more