Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada
100 Organizations Urge FAA to Mandate FDA-Approved Seizure Rescue Medications in Airline Emergency Kits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Dr. Charles Mathers
Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations
Dear Dr. Mathers:
T
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A Fractured Hand Ended Her Paris Olympic Bid; Her Comeback Rewrote the Record Book
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Fractured Hand Ended Her Paris Olympic Bid; Her Comeback Rewrote the Record Book
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Krishna Jayasankar Menon's fourth throw at India's 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in May landed at 17.35 meters, the farthest she had ever thrown outdoors. It won the her the national title for women's shot put.
Two years earlier, that milestone was hard for the student-athlete to i
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
October 9, 2026
(Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resol
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After Lombardo Caves to Trump, Health Care Costs Continue to Rise Across Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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After Lombardo Caves to Trump, Health Care Costs Continue to Rise Across Nevada
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After Washington Republicans refused to extend the enhanced premium ACA tax credits and as inflation worsens in the Lombardo-Trump economy, new reporting shows that Nevada Health Link plans will see double-digit rate increases again.
Instead of standing up for Nevadans, Lombardo endorsed Trump's plans to raise ACA
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AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition
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Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director
BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pha
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AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation
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HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release:
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American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm)
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(Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most p
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Evan Honore and John Kartch
10/07/2026
Restaurants and coffee shops across America are benefiting from the Working Families Tax Cut enacted by House and Senate Republicans and President Trump.
In their own words, Americans note the tax cut provided them with across-the-board protection from tax rate increases, immediate and per
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards
October 7, 2026
PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program designed to help
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AT&T, Global Infrastructure Partners, and CPP Investments to Form New Fiber Joint Venture
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 7 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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DALLAS, October 06, 2026
AT&T, Global Infrastructure Partners, and CPP Investments to Form New Fiber Joint Venture
The joint venture will bring together Forged Fiber 37 and Gigapower under one wholesale fiber commercial open access company to accelerate expansion of fiber internet across more U.S. communities
Key Takeaways:
* New joint venture will extend AT&T's fiber scale advantage, bringing the unrivaled benefits of
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head S
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Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts
10/7/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the H
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Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
10/9/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve all
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Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs
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Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children an
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Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Attorney General Ford, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
Oct. 6, 2
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Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 08, 2026
Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to re
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Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic d
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Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayn
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood educatio
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program.
Raoul and the coalition explain in their
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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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 45 states and territor
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
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Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program.
Head Start is an early childhood education p
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Better Markets Analysis: Standing Up to the Lawless Crypto Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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October 6, 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
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BLM Announces December Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Announces December Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Nevada
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RENO, Nev.- The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 9 to offer three oil and gas parcels totaling 2,601 acres in Nevada.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in June 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in September 2026 on the parcels an
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BLM Celebrates Responsible Mining, Community Outreach, and Public Land Stewardship Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Celebrates Responsible Mining, Community Outreach, and Public Land Stewardship Award Winners
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WASHINGTON -The Bureau of Land Management is recognizing hardrock mineral operators for their superior efforts toward Unleashing American Energy during the 18th annual Mineral Development Awards ceremony, hosted by the National Mining Association. These awards commend ope
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BLM's Third Quarter Oil, Gas and Geothermal Sales Generate Nearly $400 Million in Revenue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM's Third Quarter Oil, Gas and Geothermal Sales Generate Nearly $400 Million in Revenue
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WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management generated nearly $400 million in total receipts from oil, gas and geothermal sales held in the third quarter of 2026. These revenues reflect the Trump administration's ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy and supporting job grow
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Buttigieg, Warnock, Slotkin, NV Dems Energize Voters Before In-Person Early Voting Period Kicks Off Next Weekend
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Buttigieg, Warnock, Slotkin, NV Dems Energize Voters Before In-Person Early Voting Period Kicks Off Next Weekend
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Yesterday, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, and Senator Elissa Slotkin joined Attorney General Aaron Ford and the Nevada Democratic ticket in the lead up to early voting. With less than 10 days to go until early in-person early voting begins, the visits fr
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Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority Urges Federal Support for Utility Co-Location in Transportation Corridors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814 T: (916) 324-1541 F: (916) 322-0827 www.hsr.ca.gov
October 2, 2026
The Honorable Sean Duffy, Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Secretary Duffy,
On behalf of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), I a
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California Outdoor Recreation Partnership Urges USDA to Keep Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Recreation Economy and Forest Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Brooke Rollins
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
660 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20001
October 5, 2026
Re: Opposition to the Proposed Rule, Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation (91 FR 53827, August 20, 2026), and the accompanying Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Dear Secret
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CalWild Rivers Urges Preservation of Roadless Areas to Protect Water Resources and Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Secretary Brooke Rollins
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W
Washington, D.C. 2050
Attention: RIN 0596-AD66 (91 FR 53827)
Re: Comments on RIN 0596-AD66 (91 FR 53827), Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Cost Benet Analysis (CBA) for proposed recission of the 20
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Clark County Water Reclamation District Urges EPA to Clarify Biosolids PFAS Management and Emphasize Source Reduction Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 27, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (P
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Clinical Research Trials Bring Innovative Women's Healthcare to Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 7 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Clinical Research Trials Bring Innovative Women's Healthcare to Southern Nevada
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Two clinical trials advancing women's health are bringing national attention to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV -- and to its mission of increasing the number of physicians and medical specialists serving Nevada.
Led locally by Drs. Nadia Gomez and Yarini Quezada of the department of gynecologi
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Community Action Partnership of Madera County Urges Preservation of Federal Standards in Head Start Program Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 6, 2026
Russell K. Ryan
Attorney at Law
Fig Garden Financial Center
5200 North Palm Avenue Suite 306
Fresno, California 93704
(559) 499-4000
russ@ryanlegalpc.com
Admitted in California and Utah
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Dep
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Community talk explores the science of getting creeped out
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Community talk explores the science of getting creeped out
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This spooky season, the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno is leaning in with a free community science lecture, "The Science of Ghosts (and Creepy Things in General)" by evolutionary social psychologist Frank McAndrew. The lecture is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 15 in the Redfield Auditorium on the University campus.
McAndrew's
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Congressman Tom Tiffany "Hopes" to Push Tax Scheme That Would Create "Highest Sales Tax in U.S."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Congressman Tom Tiffany "Hopes" to Push Tax Scheme That Would Create "Highest Sales Tax in U.S."
Oct 09, 2026
New reporting from WKOW and The Milwaukee Courier reveals that behind closed doors, Congressman Tom Tiffany is pushing an extreme tax plan that "would likely result in the highest sales tax in the country, according to a conservative think tank."
WKOW reports that in order to pay for Tiffan
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Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect High-Risk Faith-Based and Community Organizations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect High-Risk Faith-Based and Community Organizations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Improvement Act, which would make it easier for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack to access federal grant funding for target h
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Cortez Masto, Reed, Banking Democrats Request Full Banking Hearing with FHFA Director Bill Pulte
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Reed, Banking Democrats Request Full Banking Hearing with FHFA Director Bill Pulte
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Banking Democrats call for public forum to question Pulte on documented abuses of power
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) led their Democratic colleagues on the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee in a letter to Chair Tim Scott (R
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Release Joint Report Detailing How Trump's Economy is Hurting Nevada Latino Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Release Joint Report Detailing How Trump's Economy is Hurting Nevada Latino Families
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Las Vegas, Nev. - During the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) released a new report detailing the harm that President Donald Trump's policies are causing Latino families in Nevada.
"This report confirms what N
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Secure Over $2.4 Million for Nevada Law Enforcement Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Secure Over $2.4 Million for Nevada Law Enforcement Projects
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Las Vegas, Nev. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) secured $2,422,000 in grants for law enforcement projects. The funding comes from the Department of Justice's Byrne Jag Grant Program and will be distributed to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the City of Hen
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DGA Statement on Joe Lombardo's Failed Attempt to Shut Down Tonight's Gubernatorial Debate After Refusing to Show
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Joe Lombardo's Failed Attempt to Shut Down Tonight's Gubernatorial Debate After Refusing to Show
Oct 08, 2026
After Joe Lombardo's ally attempted to revoke access to tonight's debate venue in a desperate attempt to cancel the nonpartisan debate that Lombardo refused to show up to in the first place, DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw released the following statement:
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DGA Statement on Nevada Gubernatorial Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Statement on Nevada Gubernatorial Debate
Oct 08, 2026
DGA Deputy Communications Director Johanna Warshaw released the following statement on the Nevada gubernatorial debate:
"Tonight, Attorney General Aaron Ford did what Joe Lombardo was too scared to: outline a clear vision for how he will take on corporate special interests to lower health care and housing costs and put an end to the Lombardo-
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DGA: More Affordable Nevada Releases New Ad Calling Out Lombardo for Raising Prices, Crushing Business Owners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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A More Affordable Nevada Releases New Ad Calling Out Lombardo for Raising Prices, Crushing Business Owners
Oct 08, 2026
Today, A More Affordable Nevada, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched an ad featuring a Las Vegas restaurant owner calling out Joe Lombardo for how he's jacking up costs for small businesses.
The restaurant owner, Kristen, shares how the cost of food, ut
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Diving for Research: How UPenn Scientists and Archaeologists Are Unlocking Mysteries Beneath the Waves
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Diving for research
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Beneath the cobalt waters of the Great Barrier Reef, schools of bluestripe snappers move in unison while sea anemones billow below. A wrasse with a striking green and pink head appears close enough to photograph. Here, a moment spent framing that photograph requires recreational divers to be mindful of their position in the water column, depth, and the amount of air rem
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Economics Daily: District of Columbia Had the Highest Unemployment Rate, 5.7 Percent, in August 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, in August 2026
October 05, 2026
In August 2026, the District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in August, 2.0 percent, followed by North Dakota, 2.2 percent. The rate in Ohio (3.3 percent) set a new series low. (All stat
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Education Secretary McMahon Issues Dear Colleague on History, Dangers of Communism, Socialism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon issued the following Dear Colleague on the history and dangers of communism and socialism:
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Here is the text of the Dear Colleague:
September 30, 2026
A National Call to Action in Observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism
Subject: Strengthening Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism
Dear Colleague:
On November 7, 2026, our nation will observe the 10th U.S. Natio
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EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lesley Dahlkemper for Colorado lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller for Maryland lieutenant governor, an
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EMILYs List Endorses Vikki Goodwin and Gwen Graham in Competitive Texas and Florida Lieutenant Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Vikki Goodwin and Gwen Graham in Competitive Texas and Florida Lieutenant Governor Races
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Vikki Goodwin for Texas lieutenant governor and Gwen Graham for Florida lieutenant governor, expanding its slate of Democratic women lieutenant governors. EMILYs List President Jessica Ma
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Ethan Claire reflects on his time as an undergraduate researcher
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 7 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Ethan Claire reflects on his time as an undergraduate researcher
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In this first-person narrative, Ethan Claire, a recent graduate from the computer science and engineering department, discusses his research, which spans from website accessibility to the physics behind black holes. Claire received his bachelor's degree in spring 2026. He is currently a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania and will
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Experts convene at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe to share research about local and global meadows
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Experts convene at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe to share research about local and global meadows
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When people think of watershed health in the Lake Tahoe Basin, they might picture the streams and lakes that define the region. There is, however, much more to this incredible watershed. As University scientists and global experts highlight, watershed health at Lake Tahoe is dependent on interconne
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FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely expand drone operations in the National Airspace System.
These awards were made through the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broa
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the
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Federal Register: Commerce Dept. Approves Duty Exemptions for High-Tech Foreign Equipment Used by Research Firms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology et.al, Notice of Decision on Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
This is a decision pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-651, as amended by Pub. L. 106-36; 80 Stat. 897; 15 CFR part 301). On Aug
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Federal Register: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Grants Aurora Operations 5 Year Exemption for Automated Truck Warning Beacons
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Aurora Operations, Inc (USDOT #341156)
FMCSA announces its decision to grant a limited five-year exemption to Aurora Operations, Inc. and other motor carriers operating Level 4 automated driving system (ADS)-equipped commercial motor vehicles
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Federal Register: Fish & Wildlife Service Denies Endangered Species Act Listing for Springfly, Roachfly, Poppy Bee, Streamside Salamander
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Four Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce findings that four species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). After a thorough revie
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Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from part 1 of 3)
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Federal Agency Policies
Federal agencies have responded to congressional and presidential direction on federal-tribal consultation by issuing regulations, guidance, and other administrative actions. Federal agencies with a history of interaction with Tribes
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 5 Things Employers Should Watch as the 2026 Midterms Approach
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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5 Things Employers Should Watch as the 2026 Midterms Approach
Oct 6, 2026
Employers need to prepare for the November 3 midterm elections given that the results could shift the balance of power in Washington and reshape workplace policy in states across the country. Voters will cast ballots to decide control of Congress, not to mention the outcome of dozens of governors' races, state legislative conte
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FRAUDSTER FLIPPO: "David Flippo Blamed Staff For Exaggerating His Military Record. His Own Hat Tells a Different Story." [Mother Jones]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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FRAUDSTER FLIPPO: "David Flippo Blamed Staff For Exaggerating His Military Record. His Own Hat Tells a Different Story." [Mother Jones]
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Fraudster David Flippo's excuse that staff are to blame for his own false claims that he earned a Bronze Star "for valor" doesn't hold water, Mother Jones reports.
For years, Flippo wore a hat that "sported V-shaped emblems that signify a valor a
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Fraudulent Flippo Fired From Squadron Command in 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Fraudulent Flippo Fired From Squadron Command in 2008
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If stolen valor and shady finances weren't enough to disqualify David Flippo, new reporting uncovers that Flippo was fired as squadron commander in 2008. This isn't the first time reporting uncovered that Fraudulent Flippo was fired from a job. In 2021, he was fired from his role as a financial advisor for allegedly violating internal polic
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Fraudulent Flippo's Bruising Week Part 3 (Getting Fired and Shifting Blame to His Grandkids Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Fraudulent Flippo's Bruising Week Part 3 (Getting Fired and Shifting Blame to His Grandkids Edition)
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Move over copywriters and "technical difficulties." This week, David Flippo is blaming his grandkids for lying about his military record at least 15 times, across 3 years, and 2 campaign cycles. With national groups affirming the NV-02 race is competitive, Fraudulent Flippo's back is against th
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From animals and ag to aviation, Nevada's 4-H youth are spreading their wings
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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From animals and ag to aviation, Nevada's 4-H youth are spreading their wings
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Today's high-tech world can create special challenges for youth today, but the 4-H Youth Development Program is leading the way to make sure youth are "Beyond Ready," the theme of this week's National 4-H Week, emphasizing equipping youth with essential skills for the future in a changing world. The week kicks off the "4-H year," wh
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Game Plan for Success for UNLV's Sport Hospitality Majors
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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A Game Plan for Success for UNLV's Sport Hospitality Majors
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As Las Vegas grows as a global sports destination -- home to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Las Vegas Raiders, Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Aces, Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and soon the Athletics -- UNLV is introducing the state's first undergraduate degree in sport hospitality management to fulfill the increasing w
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GEAPS to Host Emerging Leaders Workshops in December 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, Sept. 29 -- The Grain Elevator and Processing Society, an association of grain and grain processing professionals, issued the following news:
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GEAPS to Host Emerging Leaders Workshops in December 2026
High-value professional development for front-line leaders coming to Kansas and Iowa
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As more front-line professionals step into leadership roles, the demand for practical, people-focused leadership skills continues to grow across the grain and grain processing in
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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Inaugural IAM/WTR Copyright 1000
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NEW YORK - Oct. 7, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized by IAM and World Trademark Review (WTR) in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000. The global guide recognizes 11 attorneys from Greenberg Traurig's Copyright Registration & Licensing Group. The publication also reco
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Opifex-Synergy in Acquisition of ECCO Equipment
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Opifex-Synergy in Acquisition of ECCO Equipment
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Oct. 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Opifex-Synergy, one of the largest general equipment rental providers in the United States, on its acquisition of ECCO Equipment Company, LLC from an affiliate of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Th
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand DHS Stop Election Interference Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand DHS Stop Election Interference Efforts
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper joined 33 of his Senate colleagues to demand the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin immediately halt the Department's efforts to take control of and weaken public trust in the 2026 midterm elections.
The senators demanded evidence for Mullin's publ
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Hirono Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Filipino American History Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Recognizing Filipino American History Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led her colleagues in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution commemorating October as Filipino American History Month. The resolution celebrates Filipino Americans' rich history and the many contributions they have made to the United States, incl
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (No Show Joe Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? (No Show Joe Edition)
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Fox 5: Nevada Democrats criticize gas and diesel prices under 'Lombardo-Trump economy'
CNBC: Inflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs, NY Fed says
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -- from driving up costs to leaving workin
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Huntsman Cancer Institute : Theresa Werner, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Oncology
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 6 -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Theresa Werner, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Oncology
Oct 05, 2026
Takeaways:
* Theresa Werner, MD, has been named chief of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine.
* Werner will lead the division's clinical care, research
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Husch Blackwell Advises Cleaver-Brooks on Acquisition of R.F. MacDonald Co.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Advises Cleaver-Brooks on Acquisition of R.F. MacDonald Co.
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Husch Blackwell represented The Cleaver-Brooks Company, Inc. in its acquisition of RFMCO Holdco, Inc., the parent company of R.F. MacDonald Co. The acquisition strengthens Cleaver-Brooks' ability to deliver comprehensive thermal solutions and lifecycle support while creating opportunities
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Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
W W W . B A C K C O U N T R Y H U N T E R S . O R G / I D A H O _ B H A
I D A H O @ B A C K C O U N T R Y H U N T E R S . O R G
Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Submitted by: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Idaho Chapter
Docket: FS-2025-0001
RIN: 0596-AD66
Proposed Ru
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Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges HHS to Protect Sovereignty and Culture in Head Start Program Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 5, 2026
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
Lizbeth Casco White, JD, MFT, Director
Office of Head Start
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, Inc. (ITAA) on the Proposed Rulemaking by
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Just Like His "Commanding Officer" Trump, Lombardo Dodges Accountability and Works to Silence His Opponent
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Just Like His "Commanding Officer" Trump, Lombardo Dodges Accountability and Works to Silence His Opponent
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After No Show Joe refused to debate, his team tried (and failed) to get the whole thing canceled because he's too scared to answer for raising working families' costs. While Lombardo hides behind Donald Trump and his "billionaire friends," Ford brought his message of lowering costs direct
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La. Health Dept.: CMS Approves Louisiana's 1115 Reentry Demonstration Authorizing Pre-release Services to Eligible Incarcerated Individuals
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 10 -- The Louisiana Department of Health issued the following news:
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CMS approves Louisiana's 1115 Reentry Demonstration authorizing pre-release services to eligible incarcerated individuals
Coverage removes gaps in care created by existing inmate exclusion
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oct 09, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has formally approved Louisiana's 1115 Reentry Demo
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 Additional California Candidates for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 Additional California Candidates for Election to Congress
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of two additional candidates for election to the U.S. House representing California in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.
The newly endorsed c
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Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison
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Defendant used more than 100 stolen identities to steal $440,000 in SNAP benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island and $700,000 in PUA benefits from multiple states
BOSTON - A Fitchburg, Mass. man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester fo
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Legacy Forest Defense Coalition Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Over Wildfire and Ecological Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Secretary Brooke L. Rollins
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Chief Tom Schultz
U.S. Forest Service
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Proposed Rescission of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Docket No. FS-2025-0001)
Dear Secretary Rollins
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Lombardo Administration Fails to Protect the Most Vulnerable in Nevada, Falls Short On Infant Opioid Care
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Administration Fails to Protect the Most Vulnerable in Nevada, Falls Short On Infant Opioid Care
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Amid the growing opioid epidemic across Nevada, a new report shows that, according to a legislative audit, the Lombardo administration failed to protect infants whose mothers struggled with opioid addictions during pregnancy. It's been six months since this audit was made public and Lombar
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Lombardo to Hold Second Campaign Event with Reno Press Since Re-election Launch
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo to Hold Second Campaign Event with Reno Press Since Re-election Launch
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Tonight, Joe Lombardo will hold his second open-press campaign event in Reno since launching his doomed bid for re-election. Now that he's finally come out of hiding, we've put together a list of questions that Nevadans deserve to know on Lombardo's cost-raising agenda. While No Show Joe is up north, maybe he will
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Lujan, Bennet, Ansari, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Bennet, Ansari, Padilla, Hickenlooper, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Lands and Taxpayers from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
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Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to introduce the
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Maine A.G. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron, Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
10/08/2026
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
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AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states a
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Media Alert: Low-level Flights to Image Geology over Eastern California
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
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Media Alert: Low-level Flights to Image Geology over Eastern California
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RESTON, Va. - Low-level airplane flights will begin in early October over eastern California and a sliver of western Nevada to image geology using airborne geophysical technology.
The flights are a collaborative effort between the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Mapping Resources Initiative and the
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MINI kicks off first-ever Rebelle Rally with new MINI Countryman Untamed Edition.
MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 7 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, posted the following news release:
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MINI kicks off first-ever Rebelle Rally with new MINI Countryman Untamed Edition.
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Las Vegas, NV. MINI officially kicks off its first-ever participation in the Rebelle Rally, with the green flag dropping today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway October 8 at 7am PT, opening a new chapter in MINI's legendary motorsport history.
The 2026
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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The New Mexico Department of Justice Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Head Start from Trump Administration Rollback
October 7, 2026
Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children
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Albuquerque, N.M. -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is leading a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in
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National Archives Issues Dismissive Response to Lawmakers & Community Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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National Archives Issues Dismissive Response to Lawmakers & Community Concerns
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SAN BRUNO, CA -Despite bipartisan and bicameral support for preserving America's national archives, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) gave a dismissive response to federal lawmakers who are working to protect local public access to historic records.
Before providing any justification or opportun
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National Federation of Independent Business: Nevada Small Businesses Endorse David Flippo for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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Nevada Small Businesses Endorse David Flippo for Election to Congress
NFIB supports pro-Main Street candidate to represent Nevada
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CARSON CITY, Nev. (Oct. 6, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed David Flippo for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to repre
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Nevada Athletics announces Renown Health as official healthcare partner
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 5 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Nevada Athletics announces Renown Health as official healthcare partner
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Nevada Athletics on Oct. 1 announced Renown Health as its Official Healthcare Partner in a multifaceted sponsorship agreement that expands the organizations' long-standing relationship and further strengthens their shared commitment to advancing health and wellness throughout the region.
"This partnership reflects the deep and enduring r
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Nevada Rock Pools Offer Temporary Water for Wildlife, USGS Finds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Desert rock pools near Las Vegas can hold water for weeks or months after rainfall but do not provide a permanent drinking source for wildlife, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's 'Water Depth Fluctuations and Water Chemistry in Five Ephemeral Rock Pools (Tinajas), Clark County, Nevada, 2021-23.' Written by Joshua M. Gonzales and Katherine J. Earp, Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5067 examines water availability and chemistry at five sites on Bureau of
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NEW REPORT: Rosen, Cortez Masto Release Joint Report Detailing How Trump's Economy Is Hurting Nevada Latino Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Rosen, Cortez Masto Release Joint Report Detailing How Trump's Economy Is Hurting Nevada Latino Families
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WASHINGTON, DC - During the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) released a new report detailing the harm that Donald Trump's policies are causing Latino families in Nevada. Because of Trump's tariffs, war in Iran, an
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NEW REPORT: While Lombardo Bends the Knee, Trump's Policies Jack Up Nevada's Utility and Fuel Costs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: While Lombardo Bends the Knee, Trump's Policies Jack Up Nevada's Utility and Fuel Costs
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As Joe Lombardo continues to take orders from his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, a new report shows that Nevada households will pay an additional $11 billion for energy thanks to Trump's cost-raising policies, an average of $720 per household by 2035.
While Lombardo said Nevadans should be
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NFIB Endorses Carrie Buck for Election to Congress to Represent Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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NFIB Endorses Carrie Buck for Election to Congress to Represent Nevada
Buck has a track record of supporting Main Street
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CARSON CITY, Nev. (Oct. 6, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Carrie Buck for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Nevad
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NLN Elects New Treasurer and Governors-at-Large to National Leadership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Elects New Treasurer & Governors-at-Large to National Leadership
Nominations Committee & NLN Certification Commission Also Welcome New Members
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Washington, DC -- The National League for Nursing announces the election of a new treasurer and two new members of the NLN Board of Governors. Annual elections and installation took place at the NLN Education Summit this year in Washington, DC.
Colle
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NNSS Collaborates on LANL's R&D 100 Award-winning Persistent DynAMICS Project
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news:
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NNSS collaborates on LANL's R&D 100 Award-winning Persistent DynAMICS project
October 7, 2026
The Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) partnered with Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and four other National Laboratories to earn a prestigious R&D 100 Award for a groundbreaking facility monitoring system known as Persistent DynAMICS. Recognized as one of the top tech
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026?
Peyton Lofton
Democrats have a strong chance to take control of a majority of governorships for the first time in years. And the map looks very different from the usual red-state, blue-state divide.
Top Three Takeaways
* Democrats have a strong chance of winning a majority of go
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NRCC: Dina Taxes' Gas-Tax Trap
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Dina Taxes' Gas-Tax Trap
October 5, 2026
Out of touch Dina Titus has the gall to demand credit for gas-tax relief after backing the very tax trap that is snatching those savings right back out of Nevadans' pockets.
In 1997, Titus voted for legislation amending Nevada's gas-tax trigger. Under that provision, a federal gasoline-tax reduction triggers an equal state-tax increase.
She backed
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NRWA's New Water Watch Center Cybersecurity Program Opens Applications for Interested Utilities
DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release:
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Securing the Water Sector
NRWA's New Water Watch Center Cybersecurity Program Opens Applications for Interested Utilities
Oct 1, 2026
DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA - As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off today, the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) is encouraging small and rural water utilities to apply to receive free cybersecurity services through its most recent cybersecurity initiativ
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NV Dems Launches Bilingual Voter Resources Page
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Launches Bilingual Voter Resources Page
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With ballots already hitting mailboxes and in-person early voting around the corner, NV Dems is launching a bilingual voter resources page to help provide Nevada voters with answers to frequently asked questions and key dates and deadlines. From voter registration to voter protection to polling locations, the page is a one-stop-shop for Nevada vo
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Orvis School of Nursing receives $3 million grant to prepare rural nurses
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Orvis School of Nursing receives $3 million grant to prepare rural nurses
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The Orvis School of Nursing has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to prepare nursing students to serve rural and frontier communities across Nevada.
The four-year award, which runs through August 2030, will establish the Nevada Rural Nurse Scholars Program and expand rural nur
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PASSED: Cortez Masto Bill to Extend Reporting Deadline for Emergency Tribal Health Care
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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PASSED: Cortez Masto Bill to Extend Reporting Deadline for Emergency Tribal Health Care
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Las Vegas, Nev. - The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to extend the reporting deadline for Indian Health Service (IHS) patients who seek emergency care outside of IHS facilities. The IHS Emergency Claims Parit
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PEER Urges Congress to Use Budget Bill to Block Data Centers on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release:
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PEER Urges Congress to Use Budget Bill to Block Data Centers on Public Lands
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Congress Should Put Brakes on Trump Administration's Push to Build Data Centers on Public Lands
Washington, DC -- Today, in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committee, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) urged Congress to use it
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Pilchuck Audubon Society Urges USDA Forest Service to Maintain Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1429 Avenue D, PMB 198 Snohomish, WA 98290
425-232-6811 www.pilchuckaudubon.org
4 October 2026
Joshua White
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: FS-2025-0001-223869
Dear Mr. White,
Pilchuck Audubon Society (PAS) represents over 1,000 member
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Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - 'It's Life and Death' - Republican Health Care Cuts Leave Families With Nowhere to Turn
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news:
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Hospital Crisis Watch: "It's Life and Death" - Republican Health Care Cuts Leave Families With Nowhere to Turn
October 7, 2026
Headlines Show How GOP Cuts Are Fueling Layoffs and Cuts, While Maternity Wards Continue to Shutter Nationwide
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As GOP health care cuts continue to sink in, hospitals and health care facilities across the county are being pushed to the financial brink. This all comes after Trump and Republican
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Protect Our Care: Premium Disaster Watch - Premiums Keep Climbing as Trump's $500 Checks Fall Flat
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news:
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Premium Disaster Watch: Premiums Keep Climbing as Trump's $500 Checks Fall Flat
October 9, 2026
With the midterms fast approaching, Donald Trump's $500 health care "refund" checks are hitting mailboxes, a shameless attempt to cover up the devastation left in the wake of the $1 trillion he gutted from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Meanwhile, working families across the country are struggling to keep their h
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Report: Biden Administration Took Little Action on Alien Overstays, Including Those Deemed Threats to National Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Report: Biden Administration Took Little Action on Alien Overstays, Including Those Deemed Threats to National Security
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Out of more than 100,000 aliens who were identified as potential national security threats over the course of four years, the Biden Administration arrested only eight
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement
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Republican Attorneys General Doubles Down on Nevada, Showcasing New Ad
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Doubles Down on Nevada, Showcasing New Ad
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased a new ad from its affiliated group, Safer Nevada Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Nevada.
"We have a great candidate in Nevada and another pickup opportunity with Adriana Guz
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Rosen Calls Out Trump Admin for Shortchanging Rural Nevada Families on Home Loans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Calls Out Trump Admin for Shortchanging Rural Nevada Families on Home Loans
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Nevada Got 40 Percent Less In Federal Home Loans as Trump Administration Let $230 Million Expire
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to let over $230 million in federal funding for housing in rural areas expire. The
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chain
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce legislation to strengthen the United States' supply chain for critical minerals. The Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act would improve diplomatic training and executive branch coordination, creating a more comprehensive strategy for the acquisition of these
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Secure Over $2.4 Million for Nevada Law Enforcement Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Secure Over $2.4 Million for Nevada Law Enforcement Projects
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LAS VEGAS, NV - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) secured $2,422,000 in grants for law enforcement projects. The funding comes from the Department of Justice's Byrne JAG Grant Program and will be distributed to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the City of Henderson, and the N
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Settles With Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing
Oct. 8, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a
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Sandra Jauregui, Impacted Nevadans Call Out Record High Gas and Diesel Prices Under Lombardo-Trump Economy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Sandra Jauregui, Impacted Nevadans Call Out Record High Gas and Diesel Prices Under Lombardo-Trump Economy
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Today the Nevada State Democratic Party held a press conference with Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, school bus driver Talaya Dunn, and local shift worker Lucy Brownlee to call out record-high gas and diesel prices under Joe Lombardo, Stavros Anthony, and Donald Trump. Since Lom
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SBA Relief Still Available to California Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2025 Late December Storms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release:
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SBA Relief Still Available to California Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2025 Late December Storms
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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in California of the Nov. 6 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused
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Sen. Cortez Masto, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Banking Chairman Scott
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 2, 2026
The Honorable Tim Scott
Chairman
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
534 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Chairman Scott,
We write to follow-up on our letter fro
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Senators Rosen & Lankford, Representative Bell Call for Defense Bill to Keep Provision Requiring Consistent Hate Symbol Policy Across Military Branches
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Senators Rosen & Lankford, Representative Bell Call for Defense Bill to Keep Provision Requiring Consistent Hate Symbol Policy Across Military Branches
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WASHINGTON, DC - 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, and Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) called on the Senate and House Armed Servic
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Senators Rosen, Lankford Honored for Bipartisan Leadership Against Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Senators Rosen, Lankford Honored for Bipartisan Leadership Against Antisemitism
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WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the leading anti-hate organization in the world, honored U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK) with the Levenson Family Defender of Democracy Award in recognition of their bipartisan leadership to protect Jewish communities and combat antis
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Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected - Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals
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William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027.
"I am grateful for the
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Shoshone Conservation District Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Improve Forest Management and Fire Prevention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
359 Nevada Avenue Lovell, Wyoming 82431 (307) 548-7422 shoshonecd@gmail.com
FS Roadless Rule Comments; SCD 10/06/26 October 6, 2026
Mr. Brad Kinder
Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
RE: Docket Number FS-2025-0001; Notice of Intent to Prepa
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Social Security Administration Refuses to Provide Services for Foster Care Youth, Horsford and Cortez Masto Demand Answers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Social Security Administration Refuses to Provide Services for Foster Care Youth, Horsford and Cortez Masto Demand Answers
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NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) sent a joint letter to the Social Security Administration, calling on the agency to process pending applications submitted by Clark County Family Services (CCFS) to obtain Social S
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Spirit Airlines to Sell Employee Data to Train Google AI, Horsford and Warren Lead Call for Worker Privacy Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Spirit Airlines to Sell Employee Data to Train Google AI, Horsford and Warren Lead Call for Worker Privacy Protections
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NORTH LAS VEGAS - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Senator Elizabeth Warren led 119 Members of Congress in a letter to Spirit Airlines CEO, Dave Davis, and Google CEO, Sundar Piachi, urging the companies to protect the privacy of thousands of former Spirit employees. The l
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Syracuse University: Exploring Earth's Resources for a Clean Energy Future
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Exploring Earth's Resources for a Clean Energy Future
Earth sciences professor Adam Cawood is finding solutions that support the energy transition while making geoscience more accessible.
Dan Bernardi
Oct. 7, 2026
As electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and battery storage technologies become increasingly central to the global economy, demand for lithium, a critical mineral used in rechargeable batte
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The Interview: Marni Dow
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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The Interview: Marni Dow
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As the new co-chair of UNLV's Rebel Homecoming, Marni Dow is ready to write the chapter for the big 60th anniversary year of this annual tradition.
A double Miami Hurricane alum turned die-hard UNLV Rebel, Dow knows a thing or two about weathering the storms that planning big events can bring. She is the senior associate director of Student Government and Activi
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The Nevadan: Nevada AG Candidate [Fralick] Vows to Fight Abuse, But Defends Accused Predator
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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The Nevadan: Nevada AG Candidate [Fralick] Vows to Fight Abuse, But Defends Accused Predator
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After boasting about trying to gut the Affordable Care Act as disgraced former Governor Jim Gibbons' general counsel, Adriana Guzman Fralick called him a "great guy" in newly resurfaced audio.
If anyone needs a reminder of just how corrupt and toxic disgraced former Gov. Gibbons is, here's a brief run
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society in the news
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From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.
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TMCC Dean Named 2026 Healthcare Hero as Campus Celebrates State Champion Trees
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Truckee Meadows Community College posted the following news:
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October Good News
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Dr. Julie Ellsworth Baker, Dean of TMCC's Life Sciences, Allied Health and Public Safety Division, has been named a 2026 Healthcare Hero by Nevada Business Magazine. Previously a TMCC Biology faculty member, Ellsworth Baker has played an instrumental role in expanding the College's allied health programs and creating more opportunities for students to prepare for essential healthcar
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University of Nevada, Reno presents 'The Outsiders'
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 9 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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University of Nevada, Reno presents 'The Outsiders'
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The University of Nevada, Reno's College of Liberal Arts' Department of Theatre and Dance is opening its 2026-2027 production season with the iconic story of "The Outsiders" on Oct. 16 in the Church of Fine Arts' Redfield Proscenium Theatre.
This well known story of friendship, loss and identity written by S.E. Hinton was adapted to the stage by Christopher
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University studies how people use AI for medical concerns
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 7 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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University studies how people use AI for medical concerns
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Information Systems associate professor Alan Yang from the College of Business, along with University of Nevada, Reno students Jade Wang (M.S. Business Analytics), Hyun Woo Chung (Ph.D. Information Systems) and Giang Do (undergraduate, Information Systems) examined more than 1,600 real world conversations between users and generative AI systems to bett
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USF names new vice president and chief people officer
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 7 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF names new vice president and chief people officer
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The University of South Florida has selected Ericka Smith as its new vice president and chief people officer, bringing more than 20 years of executive human resources experience to the role.
Smith will lead Human Resources and help shape how USF attracts, develops and supports its employees as the university continues to advance as a leading publ
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USGS Finds Declining Flows at Many Long-term Nevada Monitoring Sites
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has updated streamflow statistics for 310 monitoring stations in and near Nevada, finding downward trends at many long-term sites in 'Methods for the Computation of Streamflow Statistics for Selected Streamgages in or near Nevada Through Water Year 2021.' Written by Christopher M. Morris, Gwendolyn E. Davies, Harold Jones and Hampton K. Childres, Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5063 provides calculations intended to support flood-r
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Utah A.G. Brown: State, FTC Sue Lens.com for Misrepresenting the Price of Contact Lenses in Search Ads and on Its Website
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah, FTC sue Lens.com for misrepresenting the price of contact lenses in search ads and on its website
SALT LAKE CITY-- Today, Utah, joined by the Federal Trade Commission and the Nevada Attorney General, sued to stop a long-running deceptive pricing scheme run by contact lens retailer Lens.com Inc.
In a joint complaint, Utah, the FTC, and Nevada allege that Lens.com, along with its owner Car
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Utah Attorney General Office Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news:
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Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs
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Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut ga
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VIDEO: Rosen Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7, 2023 Terrorist Attacks on Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Rosen Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7, 2023 Terrorist Attacks on Israel
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Watch the video statement HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a video statement commemorating the third anniversary of Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7th, 2023. Senator Rosen has been a fierce advocate for the safety and security of Israeli and American hostage
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Warehouse Logistics Company to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Warehouse Logistics Company to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Sex Discrimination Charge
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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -- Birchstone Management, a warehousing and logistics management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, agreed to provide $55,000 to a female job applicant and $445,000 for a class settlement fund following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EE
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
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Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulat
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Western Environmental Law Center: Five-alarm Fire - Radical Senate 'Permitting Reform' Bill Threatens to Eviscerate Environmental, Wildlife, Water, Climate Laws
EUGENE, Oregon, Sept. 30 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release:
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Five-alarm fire: Radical Senate 'permitting reform' bill threatens to eviscerate environmental, wildlife, water, climate laws
Sep 30, 2026
The Republican-controlled Senate will soon formally announce a legislative "permitting reform" deal to speed the development of AI data centers and energy infrastructure. We expect the Senate will then rush through a vote in the lame duck session imme
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Why A Federal Judge Sided With Kalshi In A Prediction Market Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release:
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Why A Federal Judge Sided With Kalshi In A Prediction Market Case
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A federal judge in Illinois ruled on October 2nd that the state cannot apply its sports-wagering licensing requirements, or th
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Why do we help others? Dr. Natalie Buddiga studies the science
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 8 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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Why do we help others? Dr. Natalie Buddiga studies the science
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Psychology professor explores altruism and social decision-making while building an engaged classroom.
Dr. Natalie Buddiga, assistant professor of psychology, studies something most people encounter every day but may not think of as particularly scientific: why people help one another.
Her research brings together behavior analysis, soc
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