News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
2025 Lake Tahoe Clarity Report Released
DAVIS, California, June 9 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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2025 Lake Tahoe Clarity Report Released
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Staring into the depths of Lake Tahoe, you might think the view goes on forever. But researchers at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center have been tracking precisely how far a person can see through the famed lake's waters for nearly 60 years and sharing the results in the annual Lake Tahoe Clarity Report.
The 2025 Lake Tahoe Clarity Report,
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit
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A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid
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Ahead of General Election, NV Dems Launch Accountability Hub on The Lombardo-Trump Economy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Ahead of General Election, NV Dems Launch Accountability Hub on The Lombardo-Trump Economy
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Ahead of the general election, NV Dems is rolling out an accountability hub laying out how Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's agenda has driven up food, gas, health care, and other everyday costs -a massive vulnerability for Lombardo in one of the most competitive gubernatorial races in the country.
While
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr
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Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation Leadership Announced
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation Leadership Announced
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The Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation announced several key leadership appointments to advance the mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities served by the health system. The appointments will strengthen philanthropic support, deepen donor engagement and expand community partner
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Attorney General Ford Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful $100k Tax for H-1B Visas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful $100k Tax for H-1B Visas
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Carson City, NV - Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today celebrated a landmark final ruling from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts striking down and vacating the Trump administration's unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 tax on new H-1B visa petitions. H
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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June 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
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24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Nevada Fourth Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nevada Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in both of Nevada's large counties from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that employment in both Clark and Washoe Counties increased 1.3 percent over the year. (See chart 1 and
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Building the Future: Inside NNSS Modernization Efforts
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Nevada National Security Sites issued the following news:
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Building the future: Inside NNSS modernization efforts
The Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) is undergoing a comprehensive modernization effort, building upon its rich history of contributions to nuclear weapons stockpile management, national security and pioneering nuclear science. This transformation is more than physical infrastructure -- it is a long-term investm
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Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Modernize and Improve Childcare
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Modernize and Improve Childcare
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Washington D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced bipartisan legislation today to help working families access the child care services they count on. The Child Care Modernization Act updates and reauthorizes the Child Care and Development Block Grant (
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Cortez Masto Leads Effort to Protect the Right of Women to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Leads Effort to Protect the Right of Women to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion Care
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June 24, 2026, Marks Four Years Since the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Fifty Years of Precedent
Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous Dobbs decision, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.
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Epson Expands Commercial Display Lineup With Its First All-in-One dvLED Displays Powered by COB Technology for the U.S. & Latin America
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson Expands Commercial Display Lineup With Its First All-in-One dvLED Displays Powered by COB Technology for the U.S. & Latin America
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As the demand for large-format visual experiences accelerate, more organizations are turning to direct view LED displays for their vivid, high-impact capabilities, particularly in bright, high ambient light environments. At the same ti
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Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
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Las Vegas has always been known for its dazzling lights, beautiful casinos, and bountiful entertainment options, but these were not what ultimately led Dr. Edwin Avallone - associate professor and internal medicine residency associate program director in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine - to move to th
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Hawaii A.G. Lopez, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Federation Internationale De L'Automobile, Formula 1 Group
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 8, 2026
Stefano Domenicali, CEO
Formula 1 Group
2 St. James's Market
London, SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President
Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
8 place de la Concorde
75008 Paris
France
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Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr.
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Horsford on Digital Assets: Get It Right, Not Just Get It Done
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford on Digital Assets: Get It Right, Not Just Get It Done
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today spoke at the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on digital asset tax legislation, raising the need to address key concerns about the proposed bills.
Congressman Horsford has spent the past year as one of Congress's leading voices on digital asset tax reform. Together wi
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Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Western Ridged Mussels
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Seeks Endangered Species Protection for Western Ridged Mussels
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PORTLAND, Ore. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to decide whether western ridged mussels should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
"Western ridged mussels are sliding toward extinction and it's clear they won't get any help from
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More Than a Scholarship: S-STEM Program Boosts Support for All Students
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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More Than a Scholarship: S-STEM Program Boosts Support for All Students
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Less than 40% of students who begin college pursuing a STEM-related degree actually complete it, with most abandoning the majors within the first two years. UNLV's School of Life Sciences is working to change that through its Strengthening the Skill and Will to Succeed in STEM (S-STEM) program. While strong results a
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Rosen Announces Over $21 Million in Federal Funding for Nevada to Combat Homelessness That She Pushed Trump Administration to Release
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Announces Over $21 Million in Federal Funding for Nevada to Combat Homelessness That She Pushed Trump Administration to Release
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Earlier This Year, Senator Rosen Announced She Successfully Pushed the Trump Administration to Release These Funds After It Took Action That Would Compromise This Program
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that more than $21 million in federal
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Rosen, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Visa Processing Capacity, Support International Tourism
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Visa Processing Capacity, Support International Tourism
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced a bill to strengthen the State Department's visa processing capacity. The bipartisan Expanded Consular Fellow Act would authorize the State Department to hire Consular Fellows in limited non-career appoint
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Rosen, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Security Cooperation Between United States and Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Security Cooperation Between United States and Ukraine
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced a bill to increase security cooperation and strengthen defense capabilities between the United States and Ukraine. Specifically, the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act will create a workin
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SLB and Ormat Advance EGS Development with Data-Driven Site Selection in Nevada
HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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SLB and Ormat Advance EGS Development with Data-Driven Site Selection in Nevada
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Desert Peak selected following integrated subsurface and geomechanical evaluation across multiple geothermal fields
SLB and Ormat Technologies have selected Desert Peak in Nevada as the preferred location for a planned enhanced geothermal system (EGS) pilot, following a multi-site evaluation across ex
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