Sunday - November 1, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada

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$1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy is a clean, low-carbon power source that can generate electricity 24 hours a day, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. New reactor technologies, such as molten salt reactors -which use high-temperature liquid salts instead of water as the primary coolant -have the potential t  more
A Formula for Success: Christina Schlazer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * A Formula for Success: Christina Schlazer * Lee Business School Alumna of the Year: Christina Schlazer '12 MS in Health Sciences and '16 MBA Sales and business development manager, Sable Systems International co-owner, The NOW Massage franchise Christina Schlazer's background brings together science, healthcare, and business. She studied physics, math, and health science as an under  more
A Rebel in Spirit: Kevin Kraft
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * A Rebel in Spirit: Kevin Kraft * Silver State Award: Kevin Kraft Founder and CEO, ByDzign For nearly 15 years, Kevin Kraft's generous support of UNLV has touched nearly every branch of the university. From Rebel Ready Week and graduation celebrations to Rebel Homecoming and countless alumni mixers -you name a memorable UNLV moment, and Kraft and the team from his wildly successful eve  more
ACLU Nev. Urges CCSD Trustees to Agendize Flock Surveillance Use
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * ACLUNV Urges CCSD Trustees to Agendize Flock Surveillance Use ACLUNV says it would be reckless to allow school district police to make decisions about the use and adoption of advanced ALPR surveillance programs, including Flock, without board oversight September 23, 2026 2:00 pm LAS VEGAS - The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada on Wednesday told the Clark County School  more
American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Mi  more
Amid Trump Trade War and Rising Prices, Rosen Pushes Back on Trump's Hostile Actions Against Canada
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Trump Trade War and Rising Prices, Rosen Pushes Back on Trump's Hostile Actions Against Canada * Senate Republicans Blocked Rosen Resolution Condemning Trump's Actions Against Canada Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senate Republicans blocked Senator Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) attempt to pass her resolution denouncing Donald Trump's hostile actions against Canada  more
Ansari, Bennet, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Bennet, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) and Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) to introduce the Stop Orp  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the ala  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate i  more
Attorney General Bonta Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding * Lawsuit ensures states' ability to recover Congressionally appropriated federal funding impounded by the Trump Administration ahead of the end of fiscal year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Ad  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition * DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dru  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to  more
Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manu  more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys genera  more
Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have e  more
Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a  more
Attorney General Nessel Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a multistate coalition, has filed a lawsuit (PDF) challenging the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to impound Congressionally appropriated federal funding. In this lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern Dis  more
Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a p  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating dang  more
Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat  more
Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded * #Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Ad  more
Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the att  more
Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate   more
Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an  more
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards * Six outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime faculty member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for their distinguished professional careers and service to the college. These alumni include four who were recognized as  more
Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Admin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues are demanding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin immediately halt the Department's efforts to assert federal control over and undermine public trust in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Specifically, the Senators   more
Banner - University Medicine brings national back pain study to Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner - University Medicine brings national back pain study to Arizona * PHOENIX (Oct. 1, 2026) - Patients suffering from lower back pain may soon benefit from a new tool designed to help doctors identify specific causes of pain before spine surgeries. The CLARITY study at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is testing Nociscan, a software tool that uses advanced imaging technol  more
Banner Health Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals * PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and Arizona's largest private employer, has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for the second consecutive year. Of the 250 organizati  more
Banner Health named a 2026 Healthiest Employer of Colorado
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health named a 2026 Healthiest Employer of Colorado * GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2026) - Banner Health has been named one of the 2026 Healthiest Employers of Colorado, an annual recognition program presented by Healthiest Employers(r) in partnership with Springbuk, a Truven Health analytics solution. Banner Health was honored in the 5,000+ employee category, alongside nine other  more
Banner Northern Colorado Medical Center and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center recognized for work to improve breastfeeding
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Northern Colorado Medical Center and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center recognized for work to improve breastfeeding * GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 28, 2026): Earlier this month, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recognized Banner North Colorado Medical Center and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, among 34 other Colorado hospitals, for their commitment  more
Barraza Appointed HNBA Region XIV Governor
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Barraza Appointed HNBA Region XIV Governor * Taft associate Annabel Barraza has been appointed by the president of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) to serve as the HNBA Region XIV Governor. In this role, she will serve on the HNBA Board of Governors and work closely with the association's Executive Committee and affiliate organizations to support the execution of local,  more
Bennet, Ansari, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ansari, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) led U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) to introduce the Stop Orphaned W  more
Better Markets Analysis: Standing Up to the Lawless Crypto Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (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: * * * October 1, 2026 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  more
BLM Director, Utah Lt. Gov. to Keynote USU Conference on 50 Years of Federal Public Lands Law
LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * BLM Director, Utah Lt. Gov. to Keynote USU Conference on 50 Years of Federal Public Lands Law * LOGAN, Utah -Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce and Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson will deliver keynote remarks Oct. 21 at Utah State University, where the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air is hosting a one-day conference marking the 50th anniversary of the Federal Land Policy and Manag  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Accelerate Wildfire Prevention Projects, Strengthen Fire Response, Harden Communities Against Future Disasters
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects, strengthen fire response, and harden communities against future disasters The new law builds on Governor Newsom's successful executive order and proclamation effort that have fast-tracked more than 500 wildfire projects while cutting red tape for prescribed burns What you need to know: Govern  more
Ceres applauds California governor for signing legislation to advance clean affordable energy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres applauds California governor for signing legislation to advance clean affordable energy * SACRAMENTO, CA -Ceres commends Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing into law three bills that modernize how California uses its electric gr  more
Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, Working Families - Collierville, TN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families - Collierville, TN September 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced that the Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful,   more
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Church Donation Expands American Red Cross Blood and Disaster Response Services
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 2 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * 2 October 2026 Church Donation Expands American Red Cross Blood and Disaster Response Services The money will support blood collection, the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative, laboratory expansion, disaster response vehicles and typhoon relief efforts The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing more than US$7 million to support American Red Cross blood coll  more
Coast Guard rescues kayaker on Lake Tahoe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard rescues kayaker on Lake Tahoe * ALAMEDA, Calif. -The Coast Guard rescued a kayaker after their kayak overturned approximately 4 miles west of Glenbrook, Nevada, Saturday morning. At 8:22 a.m., Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe received a 911 emergency relay from another kayaker in the group and launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small (RB-S) boatcrew to respond. Stat  more
Collaborative Radiology Simulations Strengthen Student Readiness
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Collaborative Radiology Simulations Strengthen Student Readiness * Like the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child, preparing future health care professionals often requires a collective effort. At the College of Coastal Georgia, radiologic science students recently experienced a realistic trauma simulation made possible through the collaboration of radiology and nursing faculty, program  more
Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu  more
Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515   more
Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power." The report is written by energy policy analysts Morgan Smith and Lexie Ryan and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Both oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal power are long-standing energy sectors for the United States. The t  more
Cortez Masto Bills to Bolster American Geothermal Production, Protect the Energy Grid Clear Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Bills to Bolster American Geothermal Production, Protect the Energy Grid Clear Key Senate Hurdle * Washington, D.C. - Today, two of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) bipartisan bills, the Next Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act and the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act(SECURE Grid Act), passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy   more
Cortez Masto Fights for Independent Oversight of Federal Housing Finance Agency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Fights for Independent Oversight of Federal Housing Finance Agency * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) pushed back against the unprecedented step taken by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) head Bill Pulte to defund the agency's Office of the Inspector General (FHFA-OIG). The proposed 60 percent funding cut is a significant break from pr  more
Cortez Masto Statement on Ninth Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Massacre
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on Ninth Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Massacre * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history: "On October 1, 2017, the city of Las Vegas, the state of Nevada, and the entire United  more
Cortez Masto Statement on Vote Against H.R. 9340
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on Vote Against H.R. 9340 * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after her vote against H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, led in the Senate by Jon Husted (R-Ohio). "I have the same concerns many Nevadans do about the influx of data centers in our communities. I believe that before any data cen  more
Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Require the Department of State to Produce Report on Violence in the West Bank
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on Vote to Require the Department of State to Produce Report on Violence in the West Bank * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after voting to require the Department of State to report to Congress on increasing violence in the West Bank, including the killings of Americans: "Over the past three years, set  more
Cortez Masto, Peters, Padilla, Durbin, Schumer Demand Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Peters, Padilla, Durbin, Schumer Demand Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in demanding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin halt the Department  more
Cortez Masto, Whitehouse Introduce Congressional Check on Rogue Supreme Court Decisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Whitehouse Introduce Congressional Check on Rogue Supreme Court Decisions * Legislation to allow Congress to respond quickly to Court decisions comes as Americans' approval of the Supreme Court is nearing a historic low Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced legislation to bolster Congress's ability to chec  more
Cortez Masto, Wyden, Durbin Demand Trump Administration Abandon Plan to Strip Tax Credits from 700,000 American Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Wyden, Durbin Demand Trump Administration Abandon Plan to Strip Tax Credits from 700,000 American Taxpayers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led six of their colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration abandon a plan that would prevent up to 700,000 Deferred Action on Childhood   more
Diamond Jo Dubuque Guest Hits $46,000+ Jackpot
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Diamond Jo Dubuque Guest Hits $46,000+ Jackpot * DUBUQUE, Iowa - A lucky guest at Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque struck it big on September 27, taking home a $46,470.90 jackpot. The local guest, who prefers to remain anonymous, was playing Wonder 4(tm) by Aristocrat Gaming(tm) when their $12 bet turned their visit to into a memorabl  more
Diesel Prices Hit Record High Across Nevada Thanks to Lombardo-Trump Economy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Diesel Prices Hit Record High Across Nevada Thanks to Lombardo-Trump Economy * Since Joe Lombardo embraced Donald Trump's war with Iran, new reports show that diesel prices are hitting an all-time high -forcing grocery stores and small businesses to raise their prices. Instead of calling out Trump's cost-raising agenda, Lombardo doubled down on his support for this seemingly endless war, signi  more
FDA Recall Notice: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Recalls Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sierra Nevada Cheese Company Recalls Graziers Raw Milk Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: September 28, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 29, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichi  more
Federal Register: EPA Proposes Approval of Truckee Meadows Maintenance Plan in Nevada, Updating Emissions Budgets for Regional Vehicle Fleets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Approval of Implementation Plans for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Nevada; Truckee Meadows Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the 1987 PM-10 Standard The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the "Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for the Truckee Meadows 24-Hour PM10 Attainment Area" as a revision to the Washoe County portion o  more
Fetterman Joins Senate Colleagues in Letter to DHS on Election Interference
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Fetterman Joins Senate Colleagues in Letter to DHS on Election Interference WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), a member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, joined his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the Department to halt its efforts in a  more
Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank Urges USDA to Halt Nevada SNAP Purchase Restrictions Amid Operational and Fiscal Challenges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 29, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration United States Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nevada Demonstration Project Dear Ms. Corley: On behalf of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank, plea  more
Fraudulent Flippo's Draft "Financial Disclosure" Raises More Questions than Answers
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Fraudulent Flippo's Draft "Financial Disclosure" Raises More Questions than Answers * "It's still unclear exactly how Flippo accrued the capital to give his campaign a seven-figure loan -funneling more than $2.4 million in total into Congress bids over the last two cycles." - Nevada Independent More than three years after David Flippo was legally required to file his personal financial disclo  more
Freedom From Religion Foundation: Mo. District Sets Positive Example in Resolving Football Prayer Complaint
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Mo. district sets positive example in resolving football prayer complaint The Freedom From Religion Foundation is commending a Missouri school district for its exemplary response to an FFRF letter about a school-sponsored prayer broadcast at a recent football game. FFRF contacted the Nevada R-V School District in Missouri after learning that the school allowed the s  more
From Code to Cosmos: UNLV Students Build an Immersive Astronomy Experience
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * From Code to Cosmos: UNLV Students Build an Immersive Astronomy Experience * Imagine traveling through our solar system and exploring Mars without ever leaving Lied Library. UNLV's Dreamscape Learn makes that possible with R.2X Cosmic Expedition, a new immersive astronomy experience and the first Dreamscape Learn application developed by a multidisciplinary team of UNLV students. Using  more
FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination * The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers. The s  more
FTC, States Sue Lens.com for Misrepresenting the Price of Contact Lenses in Search Ads and on Its Website
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue Lens.com for Misrepresenting the Price of Contact Lenses in Search Ads and on Its Website * Today, the Federal Trade Commission, joined by the Utah and Nevada Attorneys General, sued to stop a long-running deceptive pricing scheme run by contact lens retailer Lens.com Inc. In a joint complaint, the FTC, Utah and Nevada allege that Lens.com, along with its owner Cary Samourkachian and  more
GAO Denies Soltek Pacific Construction, Whiting-Turner Protests of Navy Construction Competition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied protests by SOLPAC Construction Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, California, and Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Baltimore, Maryland, challenging their exclusion from a U.S. Navy construction competition. The protests involved a solicitation issued by the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command-Southwest for construction, renovation and repair of commercial and institutional facilities in Arizona  more
GAO Denies Tryfacta Protest Over Defense Health Agency Medical Staffing Order
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office denied a protest by Tryfacta Inc., a small business in Pleasanton, California, challenging the issuance of a medical staffing task order to Magnolia Government Solutions LLC, a small business in Orlando, Florida, by the Defense Defense Health Agency. The $95.3 million task order, issued May 29, covers 113 full-time medical service positions at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Th  more
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here. "Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment  more
Governor Lombardo Renews Partnership to Support Outdoor Recreation and Public Lands in Nevada
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Renews Partnership to Support Outdoor Recreation and Public Lands in Nevada * LAS VEGAS, Nev. -Today, Governor Joe Lombardo, along with state and federal partners, renewed the Nevada Agreement for Recreation Shared Stewardship, continuing a statewide partnership focused on improving outdoor recreation opportunities, supporting responsible use of Nevada's public lands, and   more
Governor Lombardo Urges Use of Federal SAVE System to Verify Voter Eligibility
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lombardo Urges Use of Federal SAVE System to Verify Voter Eligibility * CARSON CITY, Nev. - Today, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar encouraging the use of all legal means available to verify citizenship status and voter eligibility, including individualized inquiries through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Systematic Al  more
Grijalva, Scott, Lee Introduce Bill to invest in Direct care Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Grijalva, Scott, Lee Introduce Bill to invest in Direct care Workers * Direct CARE Opportunity Act helps meet the growing demand for direct care workers, improve working conditions, and support seniors and people with disabilities Tucson, AZ -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva, alongside House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Rep.  more
HFTP Recognizes Top Chapters in 2026 With Annual Awards
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * October 2, 2026 HFTP Recognizes Top Chapters in 2026 with Annual Awards Each year, HFTP strives to recognize the chapters who demonstrate extraordinary efforts to engage their local members and provide educational and networking opportunities to advance their professional development. The chapters who went above and beyond in 2026 were celebrated at the HFTP 2026 Annual Convention in   more
Horsford Took Fight for Nevada Jobs and Consumer Protection to G2E Main Stage, Urged Action on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Took Fight for Nevada Jobs and Consumer Protection to G2E Main Stage, Urged Action on Prediction Markets * LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) took the main stage at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) today to call for congressional action to protect Nevada jobs, strengthen consumer protections, and defend state and tribal authority over gaming as prediction-market platforms expand  more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * Fox 5: Rising diesel prices add millions to Clark County School District busing budget 8 News Now: Lower Las Vegas hotel rates not filling rooms as visitor levels plunge again in August Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working fam  more
In Senate, Rosen Helps Pass Legislation to Protect College Sports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate, Rosen Helps Pass Legislation to Protect College Sports * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped pass a bipartisan bill in the Senate to establish much-needed regulation in college sports and provide important protections for student-athletes regarding health, safety, academics, and compensation. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would establish clear require  more
Kaine, Colleagues Demand DHS Halt Efforts to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Demand DHS Halt Efforts to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined 33 of his Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin halt the Department's efforts to extend federal control over and undermine public trust in the 2026 midterm elections. The senators wrote to reques  more
Leadership Means Taking Ownership: Brian Paulson
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Leadership Means Taking Ownership: Brian Paulson * William F. Harrah College of Hospitality: Brian Paulson '97 Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration Chief operating officer, Nigro Management Inc. For more than 30 years, Brian Paulson has worked just about every side of the hospitality business. He started out managing housekeeping teams and eventually moved into executive leader  more
LULAC Urges Reforms to Ensure Fair Access and Implementation of First Step Act Time Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Gerardo Suarez Yo  more
Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes * Months without light. Bitter, biting winds. Glacial waters. The harsh environment of the Antarctic should be utterly uninhabitable - and yet, countless species have flourished in its icy seas and on its rocky shores. How have organisms as diverse as elephant seals and Antarctic hair grass adapted to these extreme conditions? And how will they continue to ada  more
Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky Recognized Among Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" for Fourth Consecutive Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 30 September 2026 Mayer Brown's Nicole Saharsky recognized among Washingtonian's "Most Powerful Women" for fourth consecutive year WASHINGTON DC - Washingtonian has once again recognized Mayer Brown partner Nicole Saharsky among its annual list of the region's "Most Powerful Women," marking her fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list. The honor celebrates influential leaders across the Washin  more
Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Impound Federal Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Impound Federal Funding 10/1/2026 Lawsuit Seeks States' Ability to Recover Congressionally Appropriated Federal Funding Impounded by the Trump Administration - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful  more
Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine  more
Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fami  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fam  more
Nevada Cattlemen's Association Urges Department to Adopt Alternative 2 in Roadless Area Conservation Rule Review
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AFFILIATE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 310 Elko, Nevada 89803-0310 Phone: (775) 738-9214 Fax: (775) 738-5208 nca@nevadabeef.org September 28, 2026 Joshua White, Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, D.C. 20250-1124 RE:   more
Nevada Promise Scholarship Offers High School Seniors Pathway to Affordable Higher Education
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * Nevada Promise Scholarship Offers High School Seniors Pathway to Affordable Higher Education * The scholarship can provide up to three years of coverage for eligible registration and mandatory fees remaining after other qualifying gift aid is applied. #Oct. 31 Deadline to Apply Approaching High school seniors graduating in spring 2027 can apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship, a last-dollar scholarshi  more
Nevadans For Reproductive Freedom Launches $1 Million Digital Campaign to Support Question 6 and Enshrine Abortion Protections in State Constitution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Nevadans For Reproductive Freedom Launches $1 Million Digital Campaign to Support Question 6 and Enshrine Abortion Protections in State Constitution * Nevadans For Reproductive Freedom : Monday, September 28, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -Today, Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom launched a new $1 mi  more
New Loglines issue explores DLA's Transformation Imperatives
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * New Loglines issue explores DLA's Transformation Imperatives * The Defense Logistics Agency's Transformation Imperatives, which guide the agency's operating principles, are the focus of the September 2026 issue of Loglines, DLA's professional journal. Articles include DLA Energy's new artificial intelligence tools to help cut procurement times and boost warfighter readiness, DLA Disposition Services' effor  more
NV Dems Chair Statement on the Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on the Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement on the anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting: "Nine years after the worst tragedy struck our Vegas community, we remember the lives taken and the families, loved ones, and survivors forever changed   more
On Ninth Anniversary of 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas, Rosen Honors Victims, Calls for Common-Sense Gun Reform
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * On Ninth Anniversary of 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas, Rosen Honors Victims, Calls for Common-Sense Gun Reform * Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE WASHINGTON, DC - On the ninth anniversary of the tragic 1 October shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in American history, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered a floor speech honoring the 60 people who lost their lives as a result of the trag  more
Oracle Brings New Agentic Capabilities to the Fight Against Financial Crime
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Brings New Agentic Capabilities to the Fight Against Financial Crime Financial institutions can now automate more investigative workflows to help accelerate investigations and support more consistent investigative decisions ACAMS The Assembly, Las Vegas, Nevada--Sep 29, 2026 Oracle Financial Services today expanded its financial crime and compliance  more
Oracle Financial Services Wins 11 Categories in Chartis RiskTech100 2027 Report
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 1 (TNSxrep) -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Financial Services Wins 11 Categories in Chartis RiskTech100 2027 Report Category awards for Core Technology and Innovation and Solution category awards spanning AI, data management, and financial crime compliance ACAMS The Assembly, Las Vegas, Nevada--Sep 30, 2026 Oracle Financial Services has earned 11 category awards in the Chartis RiskTec  more
Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure * The Senators introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in San Bruno, California and Chicago, Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), Senate Democra  more
PASSED: Cortez Masto Legislation to Support Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Cortez Masto Legislation to Support Traumatic Brain Injury Patients * Washington, D.C. - The Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to support traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Alongside Senator Cortez Masto, the legislation was led by Senators  more
PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rounds Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Cortez Masto, Rounds Legislation to Provide Tribal Courts Access to Electronic Evidence * Washington, D.C. - The United States Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to provide Tribal courts the same ability to issue warrants for electronic evidence like emails and social media messages as their non-  more
Reed Smith guides Salad and Go through Chapter 11 sale generating $123 million
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith guides Salad and Go through Chapter 11 sale generating $123 million * HOUSTON - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the $123 million sale of 63 former Salad and Go drive-thru location leases to 7 Brew, concluding a Chapter 11 bulk sale process in which global law firm Reed Smith represented the debtor. The court-approved transaction is expected to   more
REMINDER: Lombardo Embraces Trump's Plans to Dismantle the Dept. of Education, Gut Critical Funding From Nevada Public Schools
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Lombardo Embraces Trump's Plans to Dismantle the Dept. of Education, Gut Critical Funding From Nevada Public Schools * While Joe Lombardo attempts to spin his record, here's a reminder that he gave his full-throated endorsement of Donald Trump's executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. While Lombardo caves to Trump every chance he gets, Attorney General Aaron Fo  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar for Reelection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar for Reelection * Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All is proud to announce its endorsement of Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar for reelection. Since being elected Nevada Secretary of State, Aguilar has stood on the front lines of reproductive  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Candidates for Key Nevada Midterm Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Candidates for Key Nevada Midterm Races * Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All is proud to announce its endorsement of Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar and 13 reproductive freedom champions running for the Nevada Legislature. Electing these candidates is critical to mainta  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada Underscores Importance of Passing Question 6 on 26th Anniversary of Mifepristone Approval
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada Underscores Importance of Passing Question 6 on 26th Anniversary of Mifepristone Approval * : Monday, September 28, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Carson City, NV -Today marks the 26th anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of mifepristone, one of two  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Wisconsin Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Wisconsin. "Wisconsin needs an attorney general who will fight crime and make Wisconsin a safer  more
Rosen Introduces Resolution to Ban Elected Officials and their Families from Profiting from Federal Stakes in Private Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Introduces Resolution to Ban Elected Officials and their Families from Profiting from Federal Stakes in Private Companies * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a resolution this week stating that the President, Vice President, Cabinet secretaries, Members of Congress, and their families should not profit when the federal government acquires or sells shares in private compa  more
Rosen Votes to Overturn Trump Rule to End Care for Two Million Americans on Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Votes to Overturn Trump Rule to End Care for Two Million Americans on Affordable Care Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted on a resolution to overturn a Trump Administration rule that would effectively end health care coverage for two million Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for coverage and raise health care prices for everyone else. The Trump Admini  more
Rosen, Budd Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity Readiness and Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Budd Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity Readiness and Workforce Development * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced a bill to strengthen the United States' cybersecurity readiness and workforce development nationwide. The Cyber Centers of Excellence Partn  more
Rosen, Lankford Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Lankford Urge Meta to Take Action to Address Spread of Antisemitic Content Online * Senators Also Demanded Answers On Meta's Current Safeguards Against Fake Accounts, Or Bots, Spreading Antisemitism WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, sent a bipartisan lett  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili  more
Saturn To Take Center Stage at WNC Star Party
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * Saturn To Take Center Stage at WNC Star Party * At opposition this weekend, Saturn will come as close as 784 million miles to Earth and will be more visible in the night sky than usual. Skywatchers will have a special reason to look up Saturday night when the Jack C. Davis Observatory (JCDO) at Western Nevada College hosts a free Star Party on the Carson City campus. The event will feature a presentation  more
Schiff, Padilla, Bennet, Ansari, Hickenlooper, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla, Bennet, Ansari, Hickenlooper, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) to introduce the Stop O  more
Scott, Grijalva, Lee Introduce Bill to Invest in Direct Care Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.26 Scott, Grijalva, Lee Introduce Bill to Invest in Direct Care Workers Direct CARE Opportunity Act helps meet the growing demand for direct care workers, improve working conditions, and support seniors and people with disabilities - WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobb  more
Sen. Cortez Masto, Co-signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, IRS CEO Bisignano
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with co-signers to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 - Frank Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20224 - D  more
Sen. Peters, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW Washington D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to warn you against continued activities at t  more
Sen. Peters, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW Washington D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitution  more
Senate Budget Ranking Member Merkley: Report Reveals How American Families Are Paying the Price for Trump's Broken Promises
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.26 New Report Reveals How American Families Are Paying the Price for Trump's Broken Promises REPORT: Broken Promises, Real Costs: 11 Trump Lies That Are Hurting Americans - WASHINGTON, D.C. - As costs continue to skyrocket and President Trump shows no interest in addressing the needs of the American people, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-  more
Senate Passes Titus Legislation to Protect Hostages and Wrongful Detainees from Tax Penalties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Titus Legislation to Protect Hostages and Wrongful Detainees from Tax Penalties * Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate passed Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01)'s End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This legislation would prevent U.S. citizens who have been taken hostage or wrongfully detained abroad from incurring penalties for late tax payments while they were held. Representative Clau  more
Senator Coons Celebrates Unanimous Passage of His End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 REMARKS: Senator Coons celebrates unanimous passage of his End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) spoke on the Senate floor tonight ahead of the Senate's passage by unanimous consent of his bipartisan legislation to protect Americans who are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad from facing fines and penalties for failin  more
Senators Rosen, Rick Scott Resolution Honoring Americans Killed in October 7th Terrorist Attacks Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Rosen, Rick Scott Resolution Honoring Americans Killed in October 7th Terrorist Attacks Passes Senate * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rick Scott's (R-FL) resolution to honor the innocent Americans murdered and taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 2023, passed the Senate this week. The bipartisan resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting the  more
Sens. Lankford, Rosen Issue Letter to Meta CEO Zuckerberg
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Sens. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, and Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Mark Zuckerberg Chief Executive Officer Meta 1 Meta Way Menlo Park, CA 94025 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg: As members of the U.S. Senate committed to combating antisemitism in all of its forms, we write to express grave concerns regarding the persistent problem of inauthentic accounts and   more
Taking UNLV Training to Mars: Valerie Tu
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Taking UNLV Training to Mars: Valerie Tu * College of Sciences Alumna of the Year: Valerie Tu '11 Bachelor of Science in Geology & '13 Master of Science in Geoscience Planetary Geologist, Amentum (JETSII Contract) @ NASA Johnson Space Center Planetary geologist Valerie Tu brought her UNLV training to NASA's Curiosity rover mission, contributing to research on Mars. Today, at NASA's Jo  more
Teaching a Valuable Lesson: J. Daniel Chi
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Teaching a Valuable Lesson: J. Daniel Chi * Outstanding Faculty Award: J. Daniel Chi Professor and Department of Finance chair, UNLV Lee School of Business When he left his native China to pursue his MBA in the United States nearly three decades ago, J. Daniel Chi wasn't exactly sure what his future held. Although he was gravitating toward finance, Chi didn't have a definitive career   more
The Fallout From Making a 'Welcome to New Vegas' Sign: Industry Connections
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Fallout From Making a 'Welcome to New Vegas' Sign: Industry Connections * Clarissa Estrada was talking shop with her peers in the Entertainment Engineering and Design (EED) Lab at UNLV, in the midst of a productive yet feverishly busy final semester, when she was handed a sticky note. It contained a pretty ambiguous request to check in with EED co-director Mike Genova when she had t  more
The Grateful Rebel: Dan Tuntland
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Grateful Rebel: Dan Tuntland * Outstanding Alumnus: Dan Tuntland '94 BSBA Marketing Founder and president, DJT Real Estate Co. There is no truth to the rumor that whenever he suffers a cut, Dan Tuntland bleeds Rebel red. Although it is easy to understand why such a rumor would surface. Since earning his marketing degree from UNLV more than three decades ago, Tuntland has consiste  more
The Lies Don't Stop at Stolen Valor: Fraudulent Flippo's Shady Finances Continue to Make Headlines
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 28 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * The Lies Don't Stop at Stolen Valor: Fraudulent Flippo's Shady Finances Continue to Make Headlines * "The financing statement is one of many transactions that do not typically fit the profile of an independently wealthy candidate who has reported providing his campaign operation nearly $2.5 million over his past two congressional bids" A few days after the Washington Post uncovered that David  more
Three Disciplines to One Career: Shipra De
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Three Disciplines to One Career: Shipra De * Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Alumna of the Year: Shipra De '11 BA Computer Science, BA Economics, and BS Mathematical Sciences Lead Data and Business Intelligence Analyst, Nevada National Security Sites Shipra De simultaneously earned three degrees at UNLV before going on to earn a master's in computer science from the Georgia In  more
Three Holes-in-One, Close Team Scoring Highlight 27th WNC Foundation Golf for Education Tournament
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- Western Nevada College posted the following news: * * * Three Holes-in-One, Close Team Scoring Highlight 27th WNC Foundation Golf for Education Tournament * Western Nevada College Foundation's 27th annual Golf for Education tournament will be remembered for many things: generous supporters, competitive golf, a record book-worthy hole in one and, yes, even a donut hole-in-one. The Sept. 25 fundraiser at Toiyabe Golf Club brought together businesses and indivi  more
UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: Cortez Masto Provisions to Protect America's Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * UNANIMOUSLY PASSED: Cortez Masto Provisions to Protect America's Taxpayers * Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that several of her bipartisan bills were unanimously passed by the Senate as part of a bipartisan tax administration package. This legislation now heads to House of Representatives for a vote. "This legislation passed by Senate th  more
University of Maryland Baltimore: A Patchwork Legacy of AIDS Advocacy
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 30 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * A Patchwork Legacy of AIDS Advocacy September 29, 2026 Charles Schelle Amidst the peak of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Eric L. Anderson visited Washington, D.C., to view the AIDS Memorial Quilt as it stretched over 30 acres on the National Mall. At this point in 1996, Anderson lived for five years with a HIV positive diagnosis. The 40,000 panels that laid in front of him represented live  more
UNLV Launches 'Destination Degree' To Help Students Complete Their Bachelor's Degree
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Launches 'Destination Degree' To Help Students Complete Their Bachelor's Degree * UNLV today announced the launch of Destination Degree, an initiative designed to help current and former students, as well as parents of current students, complete a bachelor's degree at the university. The initiative was announced on Oct. 1 during a roundtable at UNLV with university leaders, represent  more
UNLV Plastic Surgeon Changing Lives of Children with Facial Birth Defects
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Plastic Surgeon Changing Lives of Children with Facial Birth Defects * Cleft lip and palate are common birth defects occurring at a rate of 1 per 1,000 births for cleft lip and palate and 0.6 per 1,000 births for cleft palate alone. It occurs when tissues in the mouth or lip do not fuse properly during the first trimester of fetal development, leaving an opening or split. Multiple p  more
Utah A.G. Brown: State Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah joins $694 million multistate settlement with Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation SALT LAKE CITY-- On Sunday, Utah joined 39 other attorneys general in a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), a national auto-financing company. The agreement delivers $694 million in cash restitution and canceled debt to consumers nationwide on their car loans. Working alongside the Uta  more
UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal a  more
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers Into Removal Proceedings Without Interview
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum of  more
West Liberty University's Nutting Gallery to Present "Interlaced" Appalachian Craft Exhibition
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University's Nutting Gallery to Present "Interlaced" Appalachian Craft Exhibition * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University's Nutting Gallery will present "Interlaced: Making, Material, Process in Appalachia," a group exhibition featuring the work of West Virginia-based craft artists, from Oct. 7 through Nov. 5. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5:30 to 7  more
Western Center on Law and Poverty: Governor Newsom Vetoes AB 2122, Leaving Californians at Risk of Being Sent to Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom Vetoes AB 2122, Leaving Californians at Risk of Being Sent to Jail for Non-Jailable Infractions September 28, 2026 Sacramento, CA -- Governor Newsom chose to veto AB 2122 (Kalra), leaving in place a system that can send Californians to jail for failing to resolve minor infractions that carry no jail sentence, such as jaywalking, fare evasion, fishing without a li  more
With More and More Lies Exposed, Fraudulent Flippo Has Another Bruising Week
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * With More and More Lies Exposed, Fraudulent Flippo Has Another Bruising Week * After spending last week blaming his copywriters and dodging accountability for stolen valor, David Flippo spent this week lying about his finances and hiding as veterans call him out -all while being investigated for shady campaign finance practices. Fresh reporting shows a dozen *new* instances of Fraudulent Flipp  more
Wyden Introduces Bill to Ban Data Centers on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Introduces Bill to Ban Data Centers on Public Lands * #Wyden bill follows public reporting that Trump administration is trying to transfer over 17,000 acres of public land in the West for data center development Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today introduced legislation that would ban the development, sale or transfer of federally-owned public lands for the purpose of constructing ne  more