News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Guest Turns $5 Bet Into Record $190,000 Jackpot
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 4 -- Boyd Gaming, operator of 27 gaming entertainment properties, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Guest Turns $5 Bet into Record $190,000 Jackpot
KANSAS CITY -- A local guest turned a $5 wager into a record-setting $190,269 progressive jackpot at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Friday, May 29, marking the largest progressive jackpot paid on Light & Wonder's TriLux Blackjack game and the largest table gam
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Arizona's First Lead-Free Heart Procedure Completed at Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Banner Health issued the following news release:
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Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
Dr. David Rizik champions Enhanced Radiation Protection Technology, opening field to future generations of diverse talent
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David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional ca
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Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
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Federal data privacy law should not preempt strong state privacy laws
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcem
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Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapte
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
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RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books.
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BREAKING: Cortez Masto Bills to Promote Geothermal Energy Pass House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Cortez Masto Bills to Promote Geothermal Energy Pass House of Representatives
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Washington, D.C. - Today, two bills led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to promote geothermal energy passed the House of Representatives. The Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms (STEAM) Act and the Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act w
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Cortez Masto Statement on International Trade Commission Nominee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Statement on International Trade Commission Nominee
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's nomination of Bart Thanhauser to the International Trade Commission. Thanhauser served as a Brookings Legis Congressional Fellow from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in her office in 20
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and co-signed by Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to Secretary of State Marco Rub
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Doormat for Donald: Joe Lombardo Admits He'll Always Cave to Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Doormat for Donald: Joe Lombardo Admits He'll Always Cave to Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda
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As Nevadans dip into emergency savings to keep afloat, Joe Lombardo said it would be " malpractice " to tell Donald Trump to stop taxing Nevadans with his illegal tariffs. In a recent interview with KTNV, Lombardo dives into his " constant conversations " with Trump in which he refuses to stand up for Neva
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Early Voting & Mail Voting - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11477) by American national government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Early Voting and Mail Voting: Overview and Issues for Congress
Voting in person at a polling place on Election Day is the most widespread voting practice. States and localities also offer some or all eligible voters opportunities to vote without going to the polls on E
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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Issues Beige Book on on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity in the Twelfth District remained largely stable during the April through mid-May reporting period. Employment levels were generally unchanged, with most employers holding head counts flat and hiring selectively. Wages rose slightly. Prices increased moderately, largely driven by higher fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict in th
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Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"),
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GAO Director Hinchman Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by David Hinchman, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats":
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Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss
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IIDA Announces Winners of the 2026 Library Interior Design Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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IIDA Announces Winners of the 2026 Library Interior Design Awards
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The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards. This biennial competition, celebrating its 10th edition, recognizes excellence in library interior design and promo
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Lee, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Help NV Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Lee, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Help NV Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Sergeant Dave Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, a veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered or died from exposure to toxic radiation
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Lipscomb University: College of Pharmacy Partners With Sarah Cannon Research Institute
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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College of Pharmacy partners with Sarah Cannon Research Institute
The Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center has signed a contract with SCRI Development Innovations to conduct research for an ongoing oncology clinical trial
By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078
In 2026, the College of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC) signed a contract with SCRI Development Innovations, the contract re
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Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs
DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs
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DURANGO, CO -Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Chair of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA), joined Tribal leaders, state agency partners, former Commissioners, and community members at Fort Lewis College to celebrate the Commission's 50th anniversary. Since 1976, CCIA has work
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
Federal Data Privacy Law Should Not Preempt Strong State Privacy Laws
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act),
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Monmouth University: Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 4 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
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Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting
Robert H. Scott III, Ph.D., Arthur and Dorothy Greenbaum/Robert Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate Policy, professor of Economics, Finance, and Real Estate, and Mikhail Sher, Ph.D., associate professor of Management and Leadership, presented research at the 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking held in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Reclamation Advances Effort to Expand Water Supply Tools for Challenged Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Reclamation advances effort to expand water supply tools for challenged Colorado River Basin
CARLSBAD, CA -- A new pathway for moving water where it's needed most in the Colorado River Basin took shape today, as the Bureau of Reclamation and major water agencies in California, Nevada, and Arizona signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore how de
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Proven Reproductive Freedom Champions for Reelection to the Nevada Legislature
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Proven Reproductive Freedom Champions for Reelection to the Nevada Legislature
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: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC - Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada announced its first slate of endorsements for key seats in the Nevada Legislat
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RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a
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Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists
Senators Express Concerns Over Negative Impacts On International Tourism Into the U.S.
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in a letter demanding that S
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Southwest Water Leaders Sign MOU to Explore Framework for Interstate Exchanges
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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Southwest Water Leaders Sign MOU to Explore Framework for Interstate Exchanges
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Today, the Bureau of Reclamation and agencies in California, Nevada and Arizona signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant to jointly explore new water supply solutions for the Colorado River Basin.
The
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UW Graduate Student Creates Geology Teaching Tool for K-12 Students
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Graduate Student Creates Geology Teaching Tool for K-12 Students
A University of Wyoming graduate student has developed an interactive geology teaching tool for K-12 students.
Stephen Oni, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in UW's Department of Geology and Geophysics, created YouAreAGeologist.com, an interactive earth science platform set inside the ancient sequoia groves of California's Sierra Nevada. Stud
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