News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Spec
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion
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Washington (July 1, 2026) - As the nation celebrates its 250 th anniversary, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress's role in upholding the principle
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As We Celebrate the Nation's 250th, This Photograph Helps Tell An American Story
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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As We Celebrate the Nation's 250th, This Photograph Helps Tell An American Story
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In this black-and-white photograph taken in 1934, a massive pipe hangs suspended across Black Canyon as Hoover Dam rises below. A lone worker kneels inside it, nearly invisible against the scale of the engineering project unfolding around him. Ninety-two years later, this image is helping illuminate a defini
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their case challenging a new rule from the U.S. Department of Education that unlawfully restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have
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Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's
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SUN CITY, Ariz. - Banner Sun Health Research Institute has been awarded $6 million over three years through a grant awarded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), to support the development of biomarkers to help
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Congresswoman Lee, Battleground Members Call on President to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee, Battleground Members Call on President to Sign Bipartisan Housing Bill
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Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) led nearly a dozen battleground members in calling on President Trump to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package that will increase housing supply and lower costs for American families. Despite Republicans and D
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Cortez Masto Secures $25 Million for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Secures $25 Million for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements
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Incline Village, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced $25,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Sun Valley Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project in Northern Nevada, following her push to secure this funding through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
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Democratic Governors Association Issues Memo: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following memorandum:
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TO: Interested Parties
FROM: DGA Communications Director Sam Newton
SUBJECT: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor
It has been nearly one year since Donald Trump and Republicans' disastrous, deeply unpopular budget bill was signed into law, and it has already proved to be a massive vulnerability for Republicans running for governor across t
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Environmental Defense Fund: Bipartisan Coalition of 11 Western Governors Commit to Collaborating on Transmission Lines, Building a Stronger, Well-connected Regional Grid
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Bipartisan coalition of 11 Western governors commit to collaborating on transmission lines, building a stronger, well-connected regional grid
(Deer Valley, UT) Today, 11 Western governors signed a letter of agreement establishing a first-of-its-kind in the West task force to accelerate transmission permitting and promote the development of a stronger grid capable of supporting robust e
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Fujii Named AACC Board Chair-Elect
LITTLETON, Colorado, July 2 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news:
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Fujii Named AACC Board Chair-Elect
Author: Jeff Duggan
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) President Stephanie J. Fujii, PhD, has been named Chair-Elect for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors for 2026-27.
The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges, representing more than 1,000 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 6th Judicial Circuit
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 6th Judicial Circuit.
Blake Sherer, of Parkville, was appointed as Circuit Judge for Platte County in the 6 th Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Sherer currently serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Platte County. He is a member of the Federalist Society, t
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Greenberg Traurig's Michael Bonner Elevated to UNLV Foundation Board Chair
MIAMI, Florida, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Michael Bonner Elevated to UNLV Foundation Board Chair
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LAS VEGAS -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP 's Michael J. Bonner, co-managing shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, was named to a two-year term as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation Board of Trustees chairman.
Under Bonner's leadership, the foundation will imp
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Hawaii Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association
PARK CITY, Utah -- Governor Josh Green today officially assumed the chairmanship of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), launching a yearlong bipartisan initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, aimed at improving mental health outcomes by expanding access to care, while addressing the broader factors that shape heal
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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IU Kokomo Faculty Receive Promotions, Tenure
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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IU Kokomo faculty receive promotions, tenure
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 10 faculty members on the Kokomo campus.
Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended the faculty members.
"Advancing in rank and achieving tenure are profound milestones that require perseverance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching
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Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study - But It Doesn't Always Help
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Many Students Listen to Music to Focus and Stay Motivated While They Study - But It Doesn't Always Help
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Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music.
The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The " Mozart Effect," is the pop psychology myth, first hypothesized in a 1993 paper, that listening to clas
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Padilla, Schiff Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Padilla, Schiff Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) urged Department of the Interior (DOI) officials to reconsider the elimination of Yosemite National Park's reservation system.
In a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Jessic
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
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Washington, DC - As the nation approaches its 250 th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justi
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Consolidate National Guard and Reserve Component Duty Statuses, Improve Readiness, Standardize Pay, Secure Veteran Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Consolidate National Guard and Reserve Component Duty Statuses, Improve Readiness, Standardize Pay, Secure Veteran Benefits
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act to make comprehensive reforms to the National Guard and Reserve Component by streamlining the d
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Rosen Secures $25 Million in Federal Funding for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements in Northern Nevada
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Rosen Secures $25 Million in Federal Funding for Sun Valley Boulevard Improvements in Northern Nevada
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she secured $25 million in federal funding for the Sun Valley Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project in Northern Nevada. This federal funding was awarded through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant
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Schiff, Padilla Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Schiff, Padilla Demand Answers on Elimination of Yosemite Reservation System
Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) urged Department of the Interior (DOI) officials to reconsider the elimination of Yosemite National Park's reservation system.
In a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Jessica
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Stronger together: University of Nevada, Reno's College of Liberal Arts establishes the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis
RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Stronger together: the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Liberal Arts establishes the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis
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The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts is pleased to announce the establishment of the Department of Sociology and Cultural Analysis, formed through faculty-led consolidation of the Department of Sociology and the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity (GR
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Take a Trip to The Strip: Summer Offerings at Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas Resorts
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 2 -- Caesars Entertainment, a casino-entertainment provider, issued the following news release:
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Take a Trip to The Strip: Summer Offerings at Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas Resorts
From brunch to can't-miss show deals, Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas resorts are giving guests an excuse to visit The Strip all summer long.
Special hotel offers for America250
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, guests can score special hotel offers for future sta
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UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State
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Bradford Solomon is less than a decade removed from his time at UNLV, but the two-time graduate from the School of Integrated Health Sciences is already making a name for himself in the world of football nutrition.
It is why, in just seven years, he has gone from an undergraduate student in the
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