Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada
"Absolutely Not:" Amodei Confirms He Won't Vote For Flippo to Replace Him in Congress
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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"Absolutely Not:" Amodei Confirms He Won't Vote For Flippo to Replace Him in Congress
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After months of scandals, lies uncovered, and blame deflected, outgoing Republican Congressman Mark Amodei has confirmed he will "absolutely not" vote for David Flippo. Stolen valor, refusing to file his personal financial disclosures and then giving the media a half-baked draft that raised questions about h
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"Freight Train of Fraud": Teresa Benitez-Thompson Slams David Flippo's Financial Scandals, Unveils Anti-Corruption Agenda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Freight Train of Fraud": Teresa Benitez-Thompson Slams David Flippo's Financial Scandals, Unveils Anti-Corruption Agenda
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If there's one thing both Democrats and Republicans can agree on, it's that David Flippo is bad for Nevada.
New reporting is highlighting how Teresa Benitez-Thompson is joining the bipartisan outcry against Fraudster Flippo's financial schemes. Flippo has fai
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"Was Hitler Really An Evil Guy?" "Heil Hitler," Nazis "Did Some Good Things": Marty O'Donnell's Discord Server Full of "Slurs and Nazi Talk" [Associated Press]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Was Hitler Really An Evil Guy?" "Heil Hitler," Nazis "Did Some Good Things": Marty O'Donnell's Discord Server Full of "Slurs and Nazi Talk" [Associated Press]
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A new investigation from the Associated Press reveals that NV-03 Republican Marty O'Donnell controls an online forum full of reprehensible, racist rhetoric.
O'Donnell even posted a photo of himself wearing a mask of Benit
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88 Epilepsy Organizations Urge Continued Inclusion of Epilepsy Questions in CDC National Health Survey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
Dr. Erika Schwartz
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Attention: CDC-2026-1387
1600 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Re: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; CDC 2026-1387
Dear Dr. Schwartz:
The undersigned 88 epilepsy organizations thank you for the op
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A Costly Climb for California Schools and Parks: Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Merger of Outdoor Playground Manufacturers PlayPower and Burke
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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A Costly Climb for California Schools and Parks: Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Merger of Outdoor Playground Manufacturers PlayPower and Burke
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed merger of PlayPower, Inc. (PlayPower) and BCI B
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Adam Ciongoli Stepping Down as Chief Legal & Policy Officer of Fox Corporation, Nicholas Trutanich to be Named General Counsel
NEW YORK, Oct. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, posted the following news release:
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Adam Ciongoli Stepping Down as Chief Legal & Policy Officer of Fox Corporation, Nicholas Trutanich to be Named General Counsel
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New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA - October 19, 2026 - Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX" or the "Company") today announced that Adam Ciongoli, Chief Legal and Policy Officer, will not be renewing his contract and will step down from that role effective D
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections
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Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary
Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump Administration's broader efforts to sow doubt i
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Agreement Moves Rare Desert Wetland Wildflower Toward Endangered Species Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Agreement Moves Rare Desert Wetland Wildflower Toward Endangered Species Protections
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LAS VEGAS-- The Center for Biological Diversity and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reached a legal agreement that will bring a rare desert wildflower one step closer to protection under the Endangered Species Act.
The Tecopa bird's beak, which grows in desert wetlands in Nevada
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American Action Forum Issues Insight: State AGs Go on Antitrust Offensive
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight:
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October 22, 2026
State AGs Go on Antitrust Offensive
Fred Ashton
Executive Summary
* Amid increased state-level antitrust enforcement, House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee Chairman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) introduced a discussion draft of legislation giving the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice exclusive authority to review or challenge certain mergers and acquisitions of interstate or in
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American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Media at Center of Fake Midterm Poll Scandal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary:
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Media at Center of Fake Midterm Poll Scandal
By Logan Sekulow October 22
Several mainstream media outlets (e.g., The New York Times, MS NOW, Newsweek) ran with a fabricated midterm-election poll showing that the Democrat candidate was leading the Republican candidate by 10 points in the Michigan gubernatorial race.
A Wedgewood poll has now admitted that it made up its own data regarding the
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American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
Alexandria, Va. (October 19, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Missouri is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona,
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes, FTC File Complaint to Block Merger of Commercial Playground Equipment Companies PlayPower, Burke
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 21 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes, FTC File Complaint to Block Merger of Commercial Playground Equipment Companies PlayPower, Burke
October 19, 2026
PHOENIX--Attorney General Mayes, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today filed a lawsuit to block PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke), which are two of the largest makers of comme
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Artemis Generation Trains in the Nevada Desert: NASA Personnel, UNLV Students Complete Lunar Surface Operations Course at NNSS
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news:
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The Artemis generation trains in the Nevada desert: NASA personnel, UNLV students complete Lunar Surface Operations Course at NNSS
October 19, 2026
Before NASA astronauts take their historic steps on the lunar surface during the upcoming Artemis missions, they are honing their navigational, operational, and scientific skills in the rugged terrain of the Nevada desert.
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As Nevadans Head To The Polls, Lombardo Laments "There's No Place Easier to Vote ... Unfortunately"
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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As Nevadans Head To The Polls, Lombardo Laments "There's No Place Easier to Vote ... Unfortunately"
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A new report caught Joe Lombardo complaining behind closed doors that "there's no place easier to vote in the nation than Nevada. All right? Unfortunately." This comes after Lombardo publicly cast doubt on Nevada's election integrity despite zero evidence that our elections are insecure.
This
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ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry
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Charlotte, NC - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized a dozen trucking leaders for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation.
"I am especially proud to recognize this year's honorees because I have had the privilege of serving al
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warran
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Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong.
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong.
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OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision permitting a profitable c
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Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability in Epstein Files Release
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability in Epstein Files Release
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Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (H.R. 9694/S. 5005), legislation aimed at strengthening transp
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Attorney General Ford Issues Statement on Recent Appeal in 2020 Fake Electors Case
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Issues Statement on Recent Appeal in 2020 Fake Electors Case
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Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following statement after his office appealed the most recent decision in the Eighth Judicial District Court to dismiss the case against the 2020 fake electors. The Office of the Attorney General filed this appeal on Monday, O
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy
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Says users should have the right to delete their data before any sale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
RALEIGH - Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot powered by "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. Some of these bots p
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs
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RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a federal court to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The proposed merger would drive up prices and make it harder for towns and schools to afford to build
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Protect Funding for Internet Access in Rural Schools
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Protect Funding for Internet Access in Rural Schools
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RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the federal government to maintain the E-Rate program, which helps fund internet access for schools and libraries across the country. Nearly half of the schools that receive funding in North Carolina are in rural areas.
"North
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Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
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The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims.
The Michigan Depar
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Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC and states sue to stop playground equipment monopoly
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC and states sue to stop playground equipment monopoly
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Oct. 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between PlayPower and Burke, two of the largest manufacturers of outdoor playground equipment. The propos
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests.
In an amicus brief filed in the U
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
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Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging unlawful eligibility restrictions for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC FILE COMPLAINT TO BLOCK MERGER OF COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT COMPANIES PLAYPOWER, BURKE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, FTC FILE COMPLAINT TO BLOCK MERGER OF COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT COMPANIES PLAYPOWER, BURKE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today filed a lawsuit to block PowerPlay's acquisition of BCI Burke (Burke), which are two of the largest makers of commercial
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Attorney General Rayfield Backs Challenge to Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Backs Challenge to Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a brief in federal court this week supporting a lawsuit that challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) practice of making warrantless civil immigration arrests that break federal law. The filing comes as neighbors, coworkers, and parents have been di
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Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging a federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to stop California election officials from counting more than 20,000 ballots. In a multistate brief, AG Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general argued that the lawsuit has no constitutional
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Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawfu
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Behind the Scenes of the Barrick Museum's Reopening
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Behind the Scenes of the Barrick Museum's Reopening
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It doesn't rain often in Southern Nevada, but when it does, it can pour.
For years, those rare rainstorms leaked through the aging roof of the UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art. And each time, employees scrambled to protect artwork while Facilities Management responded to patch the issue.
"It has been raining inside ever since I
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Beyond the badge: Navigating campus safety
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Beyond the badge: Navigating campus safety
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A student walking across the University of Nevada, Reno campus after dark may have questions that aren't answered in a syllabus: Who do I call if I feel unsafe? What happens if I see something suspicious? What happens after someone reports a concern?
Through the University Police Department-Northern Command, the University provides emergency response, safety educat
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BLM Geothermal Lease Sales in Nevada Net Over $4 Million
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Geothermal Lease Sales in Nevada Net Over $4 Million
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RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management accepted winning bids on 60 parcels in Nevada, totaling 186,641 acres for $4.83 million in total receipts for a geothermal lease sale. The BLM may issue leases once review and payment are complete.
The combined bonus bids, rentals, and subsequent royalties from the l
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment September 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemp
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BMJ Group: U.S. Cannabis Legalisation Linked to Rise in Cardiovascular Hospital Admissions
LONDON, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Open:
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US cannabis legalisation linked to rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions
Those for atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and heart attack all rose faster after law enacted
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Legalisation of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, finds an analysis of more than 50 million patient discharge records, published in the open
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BREAKING: David Flippo's Largest Asset Appears To Be Defrauding Investors While Funneling Money Into His And His Endorsers' Coffers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: David Flippo's Largest Asset Appears To Be Defrauding Investors While Funneling Money Into His And His Endorsers' Coffers
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Multiple experts are warning that David Flippo's largest asset, Arizona Land Reserve, could be defrauding investors - many of whom are "women in their seventies or eighties." At the same time, Arizona Land Reserve and its employees are funnelling "hu
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Caesars Entertainment Destinations Across the U.S. Earn Prestigious AAA Diamond Recognition
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 14 -- Caesars Entertainment, a casino-entertainment provider, issued the following news release:
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Caesars Entertainment Destinations Across the U.S. Earn Prestigious AAA Diamond Recognition
Key Facts
* THE VILLAS Caesars Palace was ranked the No. 1 Casino Hotel in AAA's inaugural Top 10 Casino Resorts ranking and retained its AAA Five Diamond designation for a second consecutive year.
* The Vanderpump Hotel earned its first AAA Four Diamond designation within it
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 10.22.2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 22, 2026
Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.22.2026
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Garry South, of Marina Del Rey, has been appointed to the California Water Commission. South has been Principal at Garry South Consulting since 2016. He was Principal at The Garry South Group from 2005 to 2016. South was Senior Advisor at Gavin
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Historic New Ocean Protections as Trump Pushes Offshore Drilling
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Oct 19, 2026
Governor Newsom announces historic new ocean protections as Trump pushes offshore drilling
California protects more coastal waters than ever before with its first new marine protected areas in over a decade and historic tribal partnerships
What you need to know: As Donald Trump pushes to open California's coast to new offshore oil drilling, Governor Newsom announced Cali
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Can dietary supplements do all they promise?
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Can dietary supplements do all they promise?
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By 2033, the United States dietary supplement market is projected to reach $131.08 billion according to Grand View Research.
There are dietary supplements to support brain health, strong bones and even healthy hair - with some marketing campaigns that promise results that a person may not see.
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) estab
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Center for American Progress: New Analysis Finds Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSbrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
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Oct 23, 2026
New Analysis Finds Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects
Washington, D.C. -- A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration has spent or plans to spend at least $1.6 billion in exclusively taxpayer dollars on vanity projects, including some that promote the president's image an
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College of Science Honors event celebrates philanthropy and alumni success
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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College of Science Honors event celebrates philanthropy and alumni success
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On Wednesday, Oct. 21, alumni, donors, faculty, staff and leadership from the College of Science gathered to acknowledge and celebrate achievements at The Alpine. The event was emceed by Paul McFarlane, director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, with closing remarks from College of Science Dean Louisa Hope-Weeks.
Thi
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Congresswoman Lee Announces New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Restaurants from Harmful Practices by Delivery Service Platforms
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Announces New Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Restaurants from Harmful Practices by Delivery Service Platforms
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined local small businessowner Kristen Corral, Co-Founder of Tacotarian and the Nevada Restaurant Association to announce the introduction of her bipartisan PROTECT Small Restaurants Act. This legislation will prohib
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Cortez Masto Hosts Aerospace and Defense Forum at University of Nevada, Reno
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Hosts Aerospace and Defense Forum at University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno, Nev. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) hosted an Aerospace and Defense Initiative Forum at the University of Nevada, Reno with industry leaders, government agencies, and higher education stakeholders to discuss Northern Nevada's growing aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors. Forum attende
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Cortez Masto, Warren Tour New Affordable Housing Community for Seniors, Discuss Bipartisan Housing Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Warren Tour New Affordable Housing Community for Seniors, Discuss Bipartisan Housing Law
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Las Vegas, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) toured West Sahara Senior Living, a new 171-unit community that provides affordable one- and two-bedroom
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DOJ's Fraud Division, Department of Agriculture, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly $42M in SNAP Benefit Fraud in Nationwide Enforcement Surge Involving Suspected Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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DOJ's Fraud Division, Department of Agriculture, and USDA OIG Uncover Nearly $42M in SNAP Benefit Fraud in Nationwide Enforcement Surge Involving Suspected Illegal Aliens
October 21, 2026
13 U.S. Attorney's Offices and the Utah Attorney General's Office join federal partners in actions against more than 40 alleged fraudsters
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The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Di
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Eklund Shares Insights on Escalating Colorado River Dispute with Bloomberg Law
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Eklund Shares Insights on Escalating Colorado River Dispute with Bloomberg Law
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Taft Water and Natural Resources practice leader James Eklund was featured in an October 21, 2026, Bloomberg Law article examining the escalating Colorado River dispute and the prospect of litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The article, "Arizona Puts Colorado River Dispute on Route to Supreme Co
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Engineering alumnus Jeff Ceccarelli picks the right time to change course
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Engineering alumnus Jeff Ceccarelli picks the right time to change course
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An experienced sailor like engineering alumnus Jeff Ceccarelli '76 knows to tack his boat in the flat spot between the waves.
Basically, he explained, sailors will choose the smoothest moment between waves to change direction. That's exactly what Ceccarelli did earlier this year, when he stepped down from a 15-year run as chair of the
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Everytown, Democratic Governors Association Launch $3 Million Campaign to Elect Gun Safety Governors in Key Battleground States
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown, Democratic Governors Association Launch $3 Million Campaign to Elect Gun Safety Governors in Key Battleground States
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WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Victory Fund, and the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) announced a $3 million effort to elect gun-sense governors in Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The campaign includes dig
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FCC Approves Station KENV-DT Channel Substitution in Elko, Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission Video Division, Media Bureau, has granted a request allowing television broadcast station KENV-DT to continue operating on VHF channel 10 in Elko, Nevada, under Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Elko, Nevada) (MB Docket No. 26-196).
In 2023, station licensee Reno (KENV-TV) Licensee, Inc. received approval to substitute UHF channel 20 for VHF channel 10 in the Table of TV A
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Oct. 20
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 201) on(Oct. 20, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-261020-01. Released: 2026-10-20. PLEADINGS. MB. DOC-426019A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426019A1.pdf) DOC-426019A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426019A1.txt)
Released: 2026-10-20. NOTICE CONCERNING EX PARTE STATUS
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Federal Register: CFTC Proposes Defining Event Contracts as Swaps to Resolve Jurisdictional Conflicts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Further Definition of "Swap"-Inclusions
Consistent with its jurisdiction over swaps, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing to further define the term "swap" to explicitly include event contracts, including those based on sports-, politics-, cultural-, and weather-related events.
Comments are due on November 18, 2026, according to a Federal
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Critical Governor and Statewide Races That Will Shape Workplace Policy This Election Day
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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The Critical Governor and Statewide Races That Will Shape Workplace Policy This Election Day
Oct 22, 2026
Governors in 36 states are on the ballot this Election Day, and some of those races could do more to reshape workplace law in 2027 than anything that happens in Congress. Minimum wage, paid leave, union rules, and workplace AI policy are just some of the issues at stake depending on the outcome
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Fraudulent Flippo's Bruising Week Part 4 (Fraud Freight Train Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Fraudulent Flippo's Bruising Week Part 4 (Fraud Freight Train Edition)
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David Flippo's flailing campaign endured yet another bruising week as his "fraud freight train" kept going full speed ahead, its cargo of controversy growing heavier by the day.
First, Fraudulent Flippo's week started with retiring Republican Representative Mark Amodei calling him a fraud and saying he would "absolutely n
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From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States
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WASHINGTON -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership
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From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in New Hampshire and in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms,
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From Kyoto to Reno-Tahoe: Inaugural Intensive Summer Program Connects English Learning, Education and Community Engagement
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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From Kyoto to Reno-Tahoe: Inaugural Intensive Summer Program Connects English Learning, Education and Community Engagement
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From Aug. 10-21, 2026, the University of Nevada, Reno and Kyoto Koka University held the inaugural UNR-Kyoto Koka Intensive English Summer Program on the University's Reno and Lake Tahoe campuses.
Led by the E.L. Cord Center for Global Engagement with support from the College of Educati
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FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Rival Playground Manufacturer Burke
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Rival Playground Manufacturer Burke
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Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke, alleging the deal to combine two of the largest commercial outdoor playground equipment makers will drive up prices and decrease innovation and quality for equipment bought by schools, churc
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G2E 2026 UNITES THE GLOBAL GAMING INDUSTRY IN LAS VEGAS
SURREY, England, Oct. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- RX (formerly known as Reed Exhibitions), a global organizer of face-to-face and hybrid business events, trade shows and exhibitions, posted the following news release:
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G2E 2026 UNITES THE GLOBAL GAMING INDUSTRY IN LAS VEGAS
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LAS VEGAS (Oct. 1, 2026) -- In its 26th year of being the industry's premier gaming event, the Global Gaming Expo, presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by RX, gathered gaming professiona
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Generac Power Systems: DOE Clarifies Scope of Emergency Generators in National Security Power System Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 October 9, 2026
Mr. Andrew McClure
Director, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Email: BulkPowerEO@doe.gov
RE: Comments of Generac Power Systems, Inc. on DOE's Request for Information on the Bulk-Powe
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Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13331) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst:
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Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the United States
The U.S. Geological Survey, a science agency in the Department of the Interior, assesses geothermal resources (Earth heat sources) for the development of geothermal energy in surface and subsurface geologic formations (i.e., layers of ro
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Hegseth Praises Ohio Aerospace Workers During Arsenal of Freedom Tour
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Hegseth Praises Ohio Aerospace Workers During Arsenal of Freedom Tour
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At the first of two stops today on his Arsenal of Freedom tour, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth thanked Ohio aerospace workers for working with a warfighter's urgency.
"It's American muscle; it's American power; it's these great citizens in front of me," he said at Sierra Nevada Corporation's Aviation Innovation and Technology Center near D
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Honoring tradition, embracing tomorrow: University of Nevada, Reno unveils new brand
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Honoring tradition, embracing tomorrow: University of Nevada, Reno unveils new brand
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The University of Nevada, Reno unveiled a bold new institutional brand positioning initiative before an overflow crowd at the 2026 State of the University address on Oct. 20, 2026. The brand identity is rooted in the University's more than 150 years of heritage and legacy while also giving it a fresh, collegial look, includi
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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Nevada Current: Iran war, rising costs threaten Nevada revenue outlook, state economic panel warned
KUNR: Effects of higher gas prices ripple down to Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -- from driving up costs to leaving working familie
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ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Continues My Body. My Ballot. October Sprint With Candidates in California, Arizona, and Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Continues My Body. My Ballot. October Sprint With Candidates in California, Arizona, and Nevada
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This week, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju brought the My Body. My Ballot. campaign to battleground races in California, Arizona, and Nevada--connecting the fight for reproductive freedom wit
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Investing in Nevada's future
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Investing in Nevada's future
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Nevada faces a well-documented healthcare workforce challenge. The state ranks near the bottom nationally in physician availability, ranking 48th for primary care physicians and 49th for general surgeons.
Addressing those shortages requires more than recruiting providers from outside the state. It requires investing in the next generation of physicians, physician assistants, res
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Jake Hargis brings a public health perspective to health care leadership
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Jake Hargis brings a public health perspective to health care leadership
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Jake Hargis did not begin college with a plan to become a health care executive.
Growing up in Fallon, Hargis had strong ties to Northern Nevada and was interested in sports medicine. He initially considered a career in physical therapy, but the University of Nevada, Reno's health ecology program gave him room to explore clinical healt
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Jill Tolles named College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Jill Tolles named College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year
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Jill Tolles has built a career that bridges public service, leadership and education, but her journey began with simple curiosity and a willingness to take risks. From her early days within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno, to her work shaping policy and mentoring leaders, Tolles' story is a testament to how a liberal a
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Joint Rocket Launch Experiments Reach New Heights at the Nevada National Security Sites
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news:
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Joint rocket launch experiments reach new heights at the Nevada National Security Sites
October 22, 2026
The Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) recently completed another successful series of joint rocket launch experiments, marking three years of close collaboration with the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) and the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Resear
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Justice Department Announces Results From Operation Not Forgotten 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Announces Results from Operation Not Forgotten 2026
October 20, 2026
In Its Fourth Year, ONF Surge to Indian country Supported 548 Case Investigations, a 59% increase from 2025
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The Department of Justice and FBI announced today results of the personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, which focuses on unresolved cases in Indian country with a priority on case
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Justice Dept.: VA Home Loan Servicer Village Capital to Pay Over $500,000 for Violating Servicemembers' Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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VA Home Loan Servicer Village Capital to Pay Over $500,000 for Violating Servicemembers' Rights
October 19, 2026
The Justice Department today announced that Village Capital & Investment LLC, a servicer of home loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, will pay over $500,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to properly apply Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) interest rate ben
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Lombardo Falsely Touts Tough-on-Crime Record While Defending January 6 Insurrectionists -- Including His Campaign Manager's Wife
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Falsely Touts Tough-on-Crime Record While Defending January 6 Insurrectionists -- Including His Campaign Manager's Wife
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New reporting highlights Lombardo's failures to lower crime rates across Nevada all while defending January 6 insurrectionists -- including his campaign manager's wife. While Lombardo tries (and fails) to sell a tough-on-crime record, he failed to stand up for law e
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 412-Unit Wrondel Self Storage in Reno, Nevada
ENCINO, California, Oct. 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 412-Unit Wrondel Self Storage in Reno, Nevada
RENO, Nev., Oct. 22, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Wrondel Self Storage, a 412-unit self-storage facility in Reno, Nevada.
"Wrondel Self Storage sits in one
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere With California Elections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections
10/22/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt abo
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Md. A.G. Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
10/20/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of condu
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Urges Preservation of Federal Water Protections to Safeguard Downstream Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 Mailing Address: Box 54153, Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Telephone (213) 217-6000
October 8, 2026
Ms. Stacey Jensen
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Office of Water (4504-T)
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington,
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Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge
TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Middle District of Florida Joins DOJ Fraud Division, USDA, and USDA OIG in Uncovering Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Benefit Fraud During Nationwide Enforcement Surge
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Tampa, FL - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) joins the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), the Department of Agr
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MINI celebrates historic Rebelle Rally Debut with Third-Place Podium Finish and Two Team Awards.
MUNICH, Germany, Oct. 21 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BMW Group, a manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles, posted the following news release:
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MINI celebrates historic Rebelle Rally Debut with Third-Place Podium Finish and Two Team Awards.
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Glamis, California. MINI is celebrating a remarkable debut at the 2026 Rebelle Rally, where driver and MINI enthusiast Felicia Killman along with navigator Erika Ferrer, a member of the BMW Group Corporate Communications team in Mex
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National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 9, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Water Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the
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Nevada Democrats, National Leaders Energize Voters, Rally Volunteers During In-Person Early Voting
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Democrats, National Leaders Energize Voters, Rally Volunteers During In-Person Early Voting
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During the first week of in-person early voting, Nevada Democrats and national leaders Senator Elizabeth Warren, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Mark Kelly, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, and Governor Andy Beshear continued our statewide push to turn out early voters,
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New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release:
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New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs
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New Mexico's job growth rate is more than four times the national rate
SANTA FE - Amid an affordability crisis and sluggish job growth nationwide, New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year and ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, according to September employment figures released this week by
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New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release:
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New Poll: Ahead of Midterms, Black and Latino Battleground Voters Rate Climate a High Priority When Tied to Affordability and Pollution
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Nearly 9 in 10 prioritize lower energy costs and less pollution, signaling that candidates should make these issues central to their closing pitches
With the midterm elections two weeks away, a new poll of Black and Latino voters in se
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New Report Explores How Climate Change is Shaping the North Coast's Future
ARCATA, California, Oct. 19 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Humboldt campus posted the following news:
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New Report Explores How Climate Change is Shaping the North Coast's Future
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Climate change presents significant challenges for California's North Coast, where Humboldt Bay is experiencing the state's highest rate of sea-level rise. A new report brings together the latest climate science with local and Tribal knowledge to help communities prepare
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NEW: Former Nevada GOP Chair Files FEC Complaint Against David Flippo [Washington Post]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Former Nevada GOP Chair Files FEC Complaint Against David Flippo [Washington Post]
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Registered Republican urges FEC to investigate reports that a "major donor" says they never actually donated, Flippo still hasn't officially filed his personal financial disclosure report
Former Nevada Republican Party Chair and registered Republican Bob Seale is urging the Federal Elections
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Orvis School of Nursing launches accelerated pathway for second bachelor's degree students
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Orvis School of Nursing launches accelerated pathway for second bachelor's degree students
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For students who have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field, the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno offers an accelerated pathway to prepare for a new career in health care.
Designed for students ready to make a career change, the program builds on the knowledge, skills and experie
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Placer County, UC Davis Explore Regional Science, Education and Community Hub in Tahoe City
DAVIS, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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Placer County, UC Davis Explore Regional Science, Education and Community Hub in Tahoe City
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The University of California, Davis could soon bring hands-on community education and world-class scientific research to Tahoe City.
This week, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of UC Davis and th
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Ranking Members Padilla, Morelle Condemn the Department of Justice for Meddling in California's Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Padilla, Morelle Condemn the Department of Justice for Meddling in California's Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, sent a joint oversight letter to Acting Deputy Attorney Gener
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RATINGS CHANGE: Third Non-Partisan Race Rater Shifts NV-02 Away from Scandal-Plagued David Flippo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Third Non-Partisan Race Rater Shifts NV-02 Away from Scandal-Plagued David Flippo
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Today, non-partisan race rater Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted their rating for Nevada's Second Congressional District towards Democrat Teresa Benitez-Thompson -- the latest sign that Nevadans are strongly rejecting Fraudster David Flippo.
Crystal Ball writes in part that NV-02 "featu
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Renewable Fuels Foundation Seeking Applicants for National Ethanol Conference Scholarships
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release:
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Renewable Fuels Foundation Seeking Applicants for National Ethanol Conference Scholarships
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The Renewable Fuels Foundation is now offering scholarships for college students interested in attending the 2027 National Ethanol Conference, taking place Feb. 15-17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Members of RFA's Young Professionals Network and Veterans for Renewable Fuels are also eligible for
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Rep. Horsford, Co-signers Issue Letter to Google CEO Pichai, Spirit Airlines CEO Davis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with co-signers to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 8, 2026
Mr. Sundar Pichai
Chief Executive Officer, Google
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, California, 94043
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Mr. Dave Davis
Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Airlines
139 South Compass Way Dania Beach, Florida, 33004
Mr. Pichai and Mr. Davis,
We write to expr
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Rep. Morelle, Sen. Padilla Issue Letter to Acting Deputy A.G. McCotter
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, to Acting Deputy Attorney General R. Trent McCotter:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 19, 2026
R. Trent McCotter
Acting Deputy Attorney General
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 2
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Rosen Announces $3 Million in Federal Funding She Secured for Nevada Northern Railway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Announces $3 Million in Federal Funding She Secured for Nevada Northern Railway
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ELY, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she secured $3 million in federal funding to restore the Nevada Northern Railway. This funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program, which Senator Rosen he
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Rosen Helps Secure More Than $33 Million in Federal Funding for Safe Drinking Water in Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Secure More Than $33 Million in Federal Funding for Safe Drinking Water in Nevada
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This Funding Comes From The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Which Senator Rosen Helped Write And Pass
CARSON CITY, NV - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) applauded the announcement that $33.7 million in federal funding, which she helped secure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is headed to Nevada to
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to End Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to End Trump Tariffs
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to revoke Donald Trump's latest batch of tariffs and limit his ability to continue waging his unilateral trade war. The End Trump's Tariff Tax Act would revoke and refund Trump's recently imposed 12.5% global tariffs and 50% tariffs on Canadi
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Secretary McMahon Delivers "The Next 250: Workforce Education" Remarks at the College of Southern Nevada
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Secretary McMahon Delivers "The Next 250: Workforce Education" Remarks at the College of Southern Nevada
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered remarks at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada, to highlight the Trump Administration's unprecedented progress in expanding workforce pathways and preparing Americans for in-demand careers.
Below is her speech, as pr
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SEMO Names McEldowney FM Director
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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October 20, 2026
SEMO Names McEldowney FM Director
Douglas McEldowney has been named director of Facilities Management (FM) at Southeast Missouri State University.
The FM director leads a comprehensive organization responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital project support, and ensuring campus facilities and infrastructure support the University's mission, strategic pr
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Sen. Durbin, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel:
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October 15, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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The Honorable Kash Patel
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania
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Shaping The Future Of Primary Care
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Shaping The Future Of Primary Care
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From being a nervous intern in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Internal Medicine Residency program to becoming one of the program's associate program directors, Dr. Edward Co is set on creating independent, patient-focused physicians.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Co received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Lake Erie
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Social Security Administration Takes Initial Action Following Pressure from Horsford and Cortez Masto, Fails to Provide Feasible Solution for Foster Care Youth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Social Security Administration Takes Initial Action Following Pressure from Horsford and Cortez Masto, Fails to Provide Feasible Solution for Foster Care Youth
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NORTH LAS VEGAS - Following a joint letter from Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), the Social Security Administration (SSA) took initial steps to address a backlog of Social Security number appl
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Social Security IG: Single Audit of the State of Nevada for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
WOODLAWN, Maryland, Oct. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Social Security Administration Inspector General issued an audit report (No. 772705) on October 16, 2026, entitled "Single Audit of the State of Nevada for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024."
Here are excerpts:
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BACKGROUND
A single audit is an organization-wide financial statement and Federal awards audit of a non-Federal entity that expends $1 million or more in Federal funds in 1 year. It is intended to assure the Government that the non-
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Statement on New Lawsuit to Stop Trump's Illegal Efforts to Federalize Elections and Intimidate Voters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Statement on New Lawsuit to Stop Trump's Illegal Efforts to Federalize Elections and Intimidate Voters
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, DSCC Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, DGA Chair Andy Beshear, and Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement after they filed a law
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Telling Nevada's story: The work behind the new institutional brand
RENO, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Telling Nevada's story: The work behind the new institutional brand
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A new chapter in the University of Nevada, Reno's story is taking shape. Built on years of market research, stakeholder feedback and strategic planning, the University's new institutional brand positioning initiative aims to elevate its reputation, amplify its impact and strengthen its visibility. The effort builds on the priorities outlined
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Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Ch
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The Champions Among Us
TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 23 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news:
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The Champions Among Us
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Logger scholar-athletes have been bringing fans to their feet for more than a century, backed by a long line of remarkable athletic directors, coaches, and support staff. Here are a few notable historic story lines worth celebrating.
The 1903 football team -- which finished the season undefeated and with one tie -- made the front page of the Tacoma Daily Ledger when it defe
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The Interview: Michael Porter
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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The Interview: Michael Porter
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Michael Porter has spent much of his life making videos.
As a kid, he wanted to make his family laugh. In high school, he kept making movies for his classmates. Later came film school and nine years at Disneyland -- including four as the voice and digital puppeteer behind Crush, the bodacious green sea turtle in Finding Nemo. He returned to his home city o
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The Record is Clear: Everyday Costs Have Skyrocketed Under Lombardo
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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The Record is Clear: Everyday Costs Have Skyrocketed Under Lombardo
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From health care to gas to groceries and rent, everything has gotten more expensive under Lombardo's failed leadership while he's focused on being Donald Trump's doormat.
Instead of offering an ounce of relief for Nevadans in the Lombardo-Trump economy, the governor blocked legislation that would lower housing costs, expand
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [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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TODAY: Lombardo Campaigns with Former Private Equity CEO Who Raised Rent Costs for Seniors
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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TODAY: Lombardo Campaigns with Former Private Equity CEO Who Raised Rent Costs for Seniors
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After vetoing legislation that could have lowered Nevadans' housing costs, it's no surprise that Joe Lombardo is campaigning with former Republican governor and private equity CEO Glenn Youngkin, known for raising rent costs for seniors while pocketing $300 million. In addition to being in lockstep with
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Trump EPA Celebrates One Year of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions with 100 Gold Standard Science Wins
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Trump EPA Celebrates One Year of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions with 100 Gold Standard Science Wins
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In Just One Year, OASES Turned Rigorous Science into Action to Combat PFAS Contamination, Make Sound Policy Decisions, Support American Businesses, and More
WASHINGTON -- This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks the one-year anniversary of the Off
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Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States
Approvals Cover 252 Governor-Designated Areas and Expand Access to HUBZone Certification for Rural Small Businesses
October 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has approved 18 governors' petitions since January 2025 to create new Governor-Designated Covered Areas under the Histor
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Delivers Remarks on Trump Administration's Workforce Accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Delivers Remarks on Trump Administration's Workforce Accomplishments
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered remarks as part of her "The Next 250: American Education" speaking series. The Secretary is delivering these speeches to highlight the Trump Administration's K-12 education, workforce, and higher education accomplishments, and
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UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 21 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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UAW Members Out in Force in Key Midterm Districts Could Shape the Next Congress
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With less than two weeks until Election Day, the UAW is leading its most ambitious political operation in decades in some of the country's most critical and high-profile races. These contests will shape the next two years of government in Washington, D.C., and beyond. The UAW has deployed over 130 full
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UC Merced Poised to Go Further, Chancellor Says in State of the University Address
MERCED, California, Oct. 22 -- The University of California Merced campus posted the following news:
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UC Merced Poised to Go Further, Chancellor Says in State of the University Address
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How do you take a university further?
For UC Merced's chancellor, the answer starts with record-setting enrollment and extends to student opportunities, strong community connections, and new homes for students, academics and research, along with an ever-growing national reputation.
Chancellor Juan San
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Union nurses, municipalities, and voter democracy groups successfully block Trump's fascist Department of Homeland Security from harassing and intimidating voters in nine states
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release:
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Union nurses, municipalities, and voter democracy groups successfully block Trump's fascist Department of Homeland Security from harassing and intimidating voters in nine states
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Just weeks before the November midterm elections, a federal judge in California ordered on Oct. 21 a preliminary injunction that stops the Trump administration in nine states from weaponizing the U.
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UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 21 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Black Fire Innovation Is Fueling Southern Nevada's Growing Tech Ecosystem
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A casino guest sits down at a slot machine and uses the integrated QR code or touch screen to order a drink. The request is received by a digital point-of-sale system, and an automated Smartender by Smart Bar USA dispenses the beverage. A human or potentially a robotic server grabs the drink and delivers it t
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UNLV Chamber Music Society Welcomes WindSync Oct. 22
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Chamber Music Society Welcomes WindSync Oct. 22
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The UNLV Chamber Music Society welcomes WindSync at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Rando-Grillot Recital Hall of the Beam Music Center. Tickets are available online.
Students may obtain one free ticket at the box office with student identification starting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 22.
Over nearly two decades of performing throughout the Un
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UNLV Photo Club Presents 'The Cortex' Through Nov. 13
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Photo Club Presents 'The Cortex' Through Nov. 13
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The UNLV Photo Club presents The Cortex in the Student Union Gallery -- located on the 2nd Floor -- through Nov. 13. The Cortex explores the connection between photography, memory, and personal experience. The exhibition features work inspired by a memory that has stayed with the artist, whether a specific moment, a person, a place,
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UNLV Symphony Orchestra Presents 'The Majesty of Brahms' Oct. 28
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Symphony Orchestra Presents 'The Majesty of Brahms' Oct. 28
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The UNLV Symphony Orchestra performs The Majesty of Brahms at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Led by artistic director and conductor Taras Krysa, the UNLV Symphony program includes Brahms's majestic Symphony No. 3, Ravel's enchanting Mother Goose Suite, and Vaughan Williams's Oboe Concerto, featuring P
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US Department of Labor awards more than $10.5M in grants to support mine safety, health training across the nation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor awards more than $10.5M in grants to support mine safety, health training across the nation
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to reduce mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by supporting training and education programs.
The agency is awarding these grants
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USDA Boosts Nevada Agricultural Economy Through $2 Million in Safety Net Program Payments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Boosts Nevada Agricultural Economy Through $2 Million in Safety Net Program Payments
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Record farm safety net payments support farmers, ranchers and rural communities
(Reno, Nev., Oct. 23, 2026) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is delivering approximately $2 million in farm safety net program payments to Nevada agricultural produ
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Va. A.G. Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests
RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civi
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WA, bipartisan coalition oppose merger that would drive up playground costs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, bipartisan coalition oppose merger that would drive up playground costs
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A bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), including Attorney General Nick Brown, today filed a lawsuit to block the merger of two of the largest makers of playground equipment, alleging the deal would raise prices for schools, parks, churches, and local g
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WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections
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Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections.
In USA v. California, the administration wants to prevent
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Washington joins coalition supporting challenge to unlawful immigration arrests
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington joins coalition supporting challenge to unlawful immigration arrests
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Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless c
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Water As We've Never Known It: Physicists Test Water Beyond Earth-like Conditions
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Water As We've Never Known It: Physicists Test Water Beyond Earth-like Conditions
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Water isn't always as it seems. Under extreme conditions, such as those found on other planets, it has been discovered to change its atomic structure, giving it the means to alter its appearance and other properties.
A new UNLV study published in Communications Chemistry, a Nature Portfolio journal, shows
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When Parasitic Flies Invaded the U.S., Texas Tech Vet School Faculty Took Action
LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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When Parasitic Flies Invaded the U.S., Texas Tech Vet School Faculty Took Action
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Dr. Jennifer Koziol and Chad Cross have used their expertise in research and education to combat the New World screwworm threat at both a state and national level.
New World screwworm was a lesson topic Dr. Jennifer Koziol and Chad Cross never forgot.
The images they viewed in textbooks resembled wounds from a horror movie. It'
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Where to Go in 2027: Discover Four Seasons New Openings, Reimagined Icons and Extraordinary Journeys
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 20 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Where to Go in 2027: Discover Four Seasons New Openings, Reimagined Icons and Extraordinary Journeys
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As travellers begin making plans for 2027, Four Seasons is building on a year of exciting additions to its global portfolio with a collection of highly anticipated openings, newly transformed hotels and resorts, residential offerings and immersive ways to explore the w
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YET ANOTHER BOMBSHELL: David Flippo Reports a Donation From Someone Who Died in 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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YET ANOTHER BOMBSHELL: David Flippo Reports a Donation From Someone Who Died in 2024
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Bombshell new reporting from the Wall Street Journal found that David Flippo reported yet another fake donation in his FEC filing---this time from someone who died years ago. This is in addition to the one Mother Jones uncovered two weeks ago.
Fraudulent Flippo is still yet to file his personal financial dis
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