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"C'mon Man": Joe Lombardo's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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"C'mon Man": Joe Lombardo's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month
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After Joe Lombardo became a national punchline for name dropping his way out of a ticket and then calling the most unpopular president in modern history his "commanding officer," it makes sense that he's "concerned" about his re-election odds. Instead of taking accountability for breaking the law and following Donald Trump's every command, Lombardo is ignoring tough ques more PR
'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+ (10)
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once live shows begin, episodes will also stream live on D more PR
100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment
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Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC -With just under 100 days remaining until Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All announced new research, conducted in pa more PR
100 Days Out from Election, NV Dems Mobilize Volunteers Across State During Weekend of Action (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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100 Days Out from Election, NV Dems Mobilize Volunteers Across State During Weekend of Action
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This weekend, NV Dems launched canvasses across the state as part of a weekend of action marking 100 days out from the general election, mobilizing volunteers and organizers to connect with voters at the doors and on the phones. Joined by Representatives Susie Lee and Steven Horsford and Former Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson, organ more PR
2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
Top Organizations and Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Innovations
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored 12 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association also inducted four new members into the prestigious APTA Hall of Fame.
The 2026 APTA A more PR
Air Force tests collaborative combat aircraft at Creech AFB (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Air Force tests collaborative combat aircraft at Creech AFB
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CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -
The future of air combat is being forged in the Nevada desert as the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit pushed the boundaries of semi-autonomous technology during a recent Agile Combat Employment exercise.
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The exercise highlighted CCA operations at Creech Air Force Base, testing uncrewed platforms i more PR
Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Appeal Challenges Public Lands Data Center in Nevada
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LAS VEGAS-The Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter today filed an administrative appeal challenging federal approval of the Townsite Data Center in Boulder City, Nevada.
The 167-megawatt data center, proposed by Skylar Capital Management, was approved by the Bureau of Land Management in June through an unorthodox permitting procedure tha more PR
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make health insurance more expensive and harder to ob more PR
Ariz. State Rep. Lupe Diaz Joins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Douglas Port Reopening and Sterile Fly Center Announcement (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 31 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Rep. Lupe Diaz Joins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Douglas Port Reopening and Sterile Fly Center Announcement
State Representative Lupe Diaz, Chairman of the House Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani, Andy Biggs, and Eli Crane, livestock producers, local officials, and agricultural leaders in Douglas today for th more PR
Arizona Division of Problem Gambling Releases New Survey Research on Gambling Participation, Behaviors, and Related Harm (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 (TNSrpt) -- The Arizona Department of Gaming issued the following news release:
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Arizona Division of Problem Gambling Releases New Survey Research on Gambling Participation, Behaviors, and Related Harm
The Arizona Department of Gaming's Division of Problem Gambling (Division) announced today the release of a new survey research report: Gambling Behaviors, Attitudes, and Experiences Among Arizona Adult Residents (2026). The Division commissions statewide survey research to assess problem gambling in the state, more PR
At Center for American Progress, Cortez Masto Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda, Shares Vision for the Future (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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At Center for American Progress, Cortez Masto Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda, Shares Vision for the Future
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FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here.
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) gave the keynote address at the Center for American Progress for their immigration event, The Cruelty Must End: Better Immigration Policies for a Stronger America. In her remarks more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal more PR
Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Victory Against President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Victory Against President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta secured another victory in the coalition's lawsuit challenging Executive Order No. 14399, President Trump's second elections-related Executive Order. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Firs more PR
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligations for originating voice service providers. The l more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require phone companies to know who is making calls through more PR
Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal robocalls. KYC rules require phone companies to know more PR
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make il more PR
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts.
States rely on this money to purchase equipment for bomb s more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require p more PR
Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and attorneys general from 49 other states are more PR
Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make ill more PR
Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties
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PHOENIX (July 27, 2026) - Banner Health has secured its position among an elite group of health systems nationally trained in transformative leaps in robotic surgical techniques. These advanced, minimally invasive procedures eliminate the need for multiple incision points, delivering faster recovery and reduced post-operative pain for patients. The U more PR
Bennet, Rosen, Klobuchar, Merkley Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Rosen, Klobuchar, Merkley Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to introduce a bill to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and make more informed public health decisions. The Wi more PR
BLM Acting Assistant Director Baker Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining released the following testimony by Leah Baker, acting assistant director of resources and planning at the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management, from a July 15, 2026, legislative hearing.
The legislation includes the Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (S. 1791), Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act (S. 4200), Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act (S. 4383 more PR
BLM Begins Environmental Review of 500-MW Mosey Solar Project in Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is beginning an environmental review of the proposed Mosey Solar Project in Clark and Nye Counties, Nevada, which could generate 500 megawatts of electricity across about 3,565 acres of public land.
The agency will prepare a Resource Management Plan amendment and associated Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate Renew Development HoldCo LLC, San Francisco, California's application for a right-of-way to construct, operate, maintain and decommission more PR
Brain Power Working for Brain Health (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 28 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Brain Power Working for Brain Health
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Doing good work for the community is inherent in the department of brain health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Now in its second year under the school of medicine, brain health not only continues to lead the way in research to deepen the understanding of brain function and neurodegenerative diseases, but it provides many events to engage and educate the community about the importa more PR
BREAKING: Cortez Masto Provisions to Protect Taxpayers Clear Key Senate Hurdle (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Cortez Masto Provisions to Protect Taxpayers Clear Key Senate Hurdle
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that several of her bipartisan bills advanced out of the Senate Finance Committee as part of a bipartisan tax administration package. This legislation now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
"Today, the Senate Finance Committee voted to make it easier for American taxpaye more PR
BREAKING: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Ahead of Todd Blanche Judiciary Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Rosen Passes Resolution Opposing Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Ahead of Todd Blanche Judiciary Vote
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In February, Senator Rosen Introduced A Resolution That Would Oppose Any Presidential Clemency For Ghislaine Maxwell, A Convicted Child Trafficker
Watch the Full Video HERE
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of Todd Blanche's expected confirmation vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate fl more PR
Building a healthier Nevada (10)
RENO, Nevada, July 28 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Building a healthier Nevada
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On any given day in Reno, the impact of academic medicine is quietly unfolding.
It begins in a hospital room, where a patient receives care not just from a physician, but from a team that may include medical students, physician assistant students, residents and fellows -all learning, questioning and applying the latest evidence-based practices. It continues in a research laboratory, where discoveries are being translated into n more PR
Caesars Entertainment and Harrah's Cherokee Casinos Present $1M Donation to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Support New Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Center (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- Caesars Entertainment, a casino-entertainment provider, issued the following news release:
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Caesars Entertainment and Harrah's Cherokee Casinos Present $1M Donation to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Support New Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Center
CHEROKEE, N.C. - Caesars Entertainment and Harrah's Cherokee Casinos presented a $1 million donation to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians last Wednesday, July 29 to support the development of a new Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities more PR
California Visitor Wins More Than $108,000 Jackpot on Single Spin at The Orleans (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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California Visitor Wins More Than $108,000 Jackpot on Single Spin at The Orleans
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LAS VEGAS -A California visitor scored a major win at The Orleans on July 24, taking home a $108,125 jackpot from a single spin on the casino floor.
At 11 a.m. Friday, the lucky winner secured the payout after placing a $10 wager on a Dragon Link(tm) progressive slot game by Aristocrat Gaming(t more PR
Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 22nd, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Center
Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291
Re: Proposed Approval of New Uses of Topramezone on Topramezone-Resistant Cotton ( more ST
Closing the Book on a Storied Career (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Closing the Book on a Storied Career
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When Phil Burns arrived at UNLV, he never envisioned that his departure from the university would be met with countless job-well-done pats on the back and we're-going-to-miss-you tears.
After all, such heartfelt sendoffs are reserved for lifers, and Burns -like so many individuals who move to Las Vegas to launch a career -had no intention of sticking around long.
The Ohio native's game plan upon l more PR
Commerce Dept. Seeks Comments on Omega Holdings Foreign-Trade Zone Production Plan in Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board is seeking public comments on a proposal by Omega Holdings to conduct production activity at its facility in Foreign-Trade Zone 126 in Sparks, Nevada.
The plan covers aftermarket air conditioning components, including compressor assemblies, clutches, bearings, heads and electrical pigtails. Products and imported components carry duty rates ranging from duty-free to 1.4%, with some imports subject to Section 232 or Section 301 trade measures.
Comments ar more PR
Cortez Masto Proposes Commonsense Immigration Reform, Pathway to Citizenship for Immigrant Families (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Proposes Commonsense Immigration Reform, Pathway to Citizenship for Immigrant Families
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) re-introduced the Fairness for Immigrant Families Act, a set of commonsense proposals aimed at fixing America's broken immigration system and setting up a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have spent decades living in and contributing to this country. This legis more PR
Cortez Masto, Espaillat, Padilla Urge Appeals Court to Protect Taxpayer Privacy Against ICE and IRS Overreach (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Espaillat, Padilla Urge Appeals Court to Protect Taxpayer Privacy Against ICE and IRS Overreach
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Senators, joined by Chairman of the House Congressional Hispanic Caucus Espaillat, submit amicus brief in Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts v. IRS
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y. more PR
Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Canceled Energy Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Canceled Energy Projects
The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics
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U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 36 of her colleagues joined a letter led by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Patty Murray (D-Was more PR
Cortez Masto, Moran Re-introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Human Trafficking Survivors Flee Their Captors (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Moran Re-introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Human Trafficking Survivors Flee Their Captors
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) re-introduced legislation to help survivors of human trafficking access air travel and get the care they need.
When fleeing violence and abuse, many human trafficking survivors do not have access to the identification documents th more PR
Cortez Masto, Rosen Celebrate USDA Support of Innovative Nevada Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Rosen Celebrate USDA Support of Innovative Nevada Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing critical support to Tahoe Forest Products, LLC. This Northern Nevada-based business processes salvaged timber from forests in the Tahoe Basin, supporting wildfire fuel reduction eff more PR
Cruz, Rosen Introduce Muhammad Ali Boxing Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cruz, Rosen Introduce Muhammad Ali Boxing Bill
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today introduced the bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, legislation that removes legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. The bill stren more PR
Cultivating Cannabis Policy: Riana Durrett Explains Higher Education's Role (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 27 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Cultivating Cannabis Policy: Riana Durrett Explains Higher Education's Role
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For Riana Durrett, some of the most meaningful moments at UNLV have come from helping students gain experience and confidence early in their careers.
"The 'job well done' feeling I get from connecting students to a job or getting them published for the first time has the most lasting effect on me," she said.
As director of UNLV's Cannabis Policy Institute, D more PR
Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas (10)
DOVER, Delaware, July 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging Trump Administration rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced she and a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in comme more PR
Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding (10)
DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy more PR
Douglas County (Nev.) Manager Davidson Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining released the following written testimony by Douglas County (Nevada) Manager Jenifer Davidson from a July 15, 2026, hearing on the Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act (S. 4200):
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On behalf of Douglas County, Nevada (County) and the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, I appreciate the opportunity to testify in support of the Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act (S. 4200). Specif more PR
Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Drylands soils are being degraded by human activities and climate change, threatening the thin living layers covering their surface, called biocrusts, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Composed of cyanobacteria, lichens, mosses, algae, fungi and bacteria, biocrusts play major roles in storing carbon, cycling nitrogen, preventing more PR
Eastern Connecticut State University's Behavior Analysis Program Earns Prestigious ABAI Accreditation (10)
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, July 31 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news:
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Eastern's behavior analysis program earns prestigious ABAI accreditation
The only accredited bachelor's program in New England and 1 of 8 worldwide
By Ed Osborn
Eastern Connecticut State University's behavior analysis concentration in the psychology major has received accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Eastern has the only ABAI-accredited bachelor's degree program in New England, and one of more PR
Enhanced Geothermal Systems Commercialization Topic of White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13278) on July 28, 2026, by energy policy analyst Morgan Smith:
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Commercialization
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use directional drilling and hydraulic stimulation technologies to add porosity and fluid circulation to locations of naturally occurring underground heat to create conditions necessary for geothermal energy production. Related closed-loop systems use some of the same techn more PR
FCC Considers Table of TV Allotments Rulemaking Proposal for Elko, Nevada Broadcast Station (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau Video Division has initiated a proceeding regarding the Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Elko, Nevada) (MB Docket No. 26-196).
The action follows a rulemaking petition submitted on April 13, 2026, by Reno (KENV-TV) Licensee, Inc., the licensee of full-service television station KENV-DT in Elko, Nevada. The station currently holds a construction permit to build technical facilities on Ultra High Frequency (UHF) channel more PR
Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
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WASHINGTON -Today, four of the most influential Latino civic organizations in the country announced the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition -a landmark, nonpartisan partnership to educate and mobilize the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate from now through 2028. For the first time, UnidosUS, LULAC Ins more PR
FRCE Conducts First On-Site HH-60W Jolly Green II Repair (10)
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 28 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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FRCE conducts first on-site HH-60W Jolly Green II repair
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.-- An unplanned repair on an Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter is providing Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) with the opportunity to refine its HH-60W maintenance skills before the depot begins planned maintenance on the aircraft platform later this year.
While FRCE is slated to begin inducting HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft more PR
Gallego, Kelly Joint Statement on Final Colorado River Environmental Review (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on July 31, 2026:
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Gallego, Kelly Joint Statement on Final Colorado River Environmental Review
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released a new federal operating plan that could reduce Arizona, California, and Nevada's Colorado River allocation by as much as 40 percent
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Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statement on the Bureau of Reclamation's Final Environmental Impact Statement for post-2026 opera more PR
Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here.
"America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can remain great without secure and honest elections," w more PR
Governor Joe Lombardo Applauds Mosey Solar Project Moving Forward in Southern Nevada (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 30 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Joe Lombardo Applauds Mosey Solar Project Moving Forward in Southern Nevada
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LAS VEGAS -Governor Joe Lombardo today applauded the decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the U.S. Department of the Interior to move forward with another solar project, the Mosey Solar Project, in Southern Nevada.
"I want to thank the Energy Dominance Council and the Department of the Interior for advancing the Mosey Solar Project and more PR
Governor Joe Lombardo Releases Statement on Kalshi's Sports Prediction Market Business in Nevada (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 28 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Joe Lombardo Releases Statement on Kalshi's Sports Prediction Market Business in Nevada
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CARSON CITY, Nev. -Governor Joe Lombardo released the following statement after the Nevada Gaming Control Board reached an agreement.pdf with KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) to definitively stop Kalshi's unlawful sports prediction market business in Nevada:
"Nevada's gaming industry has earned its reputation as the gold standard because we uphold the more PR
Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 31 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations
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Phoenix, AZ - After the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations, Governor Katie Hobbs issued the following statement:
"Today, the federal government released a broad range of alternatives for how the Colorado River will be managed ove more PR
Heinrich Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention & Response in New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention & Response in New Mexico
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that communities in New Mexico and nationwide receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires.
When a wildfire threatens to become a major disaster on non-federal public lands or privately owned land, more PR
History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas 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, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia and Indiana, with additional states expected to begi more PR
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition) (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition)
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada is one of the worst states to move to, study says
Fox 5: Nevada gas prices continue to climb
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
While an out-of-touch Joe Lombardo complains that his more PR
How Public Health Officials Are on the Frontlines Against a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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How Public Health Officials Are on the Frontlines Against a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
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Multiple outbreaks of a diarrhea-causing parasite are spreading across the U.S., with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations now reported across the country.
The outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite spread through contaminated produce, has so far yielded only three cases in Nevada, none of which were acquired locally, according to the more PR
ICYMI: Marty O'Donnell Disparages Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Marty O'Donnell Disparages Las Vegas From His $4.5 Million Santa Barbara Home
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As Nevada families struggle to afford housing, Marty O'Donnell is dismissing bipartisan housing legislation as "not urgent" -all while retreating to what he calls his "little strip of heaven" in California and disparaging Las Vegas. In the same breath, he admitted he "would probably never just choose to live in Las Vegas out of the blue." While Rep. Susie Le more PR
ICYMI: New Research Finds a National Abortion Ban is a Top Dealbreaker for Battleground Voters (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: New Research Finds a National Abortion Ban is a Top Dealbreaker for Battleground Voters
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Less than 100 days before Election Day, new research from Reproductive Freedom for All and Impact Research shows that reproductive freedom remains a defining electoral issue in battleground races that will determine control of the U.S. House. Backing a national abortion ban is a top dealbreake more PR
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda support federal workers and their rights
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda for reelection to Congress representing Hawaii in the 2026 midterm election. The statewide primary is more PR
LCID 2026: Maximize Acquisition Flexibility Panel (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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LCID 2026: Maximize Acquisition Flexibility Panel
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DAYTON, Ohio (AFLCMC) - At Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID), attendees get to interact with Air Force senior leaders and industry executives during immersive panel experiences. LCID is presented annually by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC).
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Col. Paul Tinker moderated a panel called "Maximize Acquisition Flexibility." Tinker i more PR
LCID 2026: Maximize Acquisition Flexibility Panel (10)
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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LCID 2026: Maximize Acquisition Flexibility Panel
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DAYTON, Ohio (AFLCMC) - At Life Cycle Industry Days, attendees get to interact with Air Force senior leaders and industry executives during immersive panel experiences. LCID is presented annually by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
On July 28, Col. Paul Tinker moderated a panel called "Maximize Acquisition Flexibility." Tinker is the deputy director of AFLCMC's Mobi more PR
Lombardo Complains His Six-Figure Salary Isn't Enough As Nevadans Struggle to Afford Gas, Groceries (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Complains His Six-Figure Salary Isn't Enough As Nevadans Struggle to Afford Gas, Groceries
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While Joe Lombardo complains that his six-figure pay isn't enough, Nevadans are struggling to put food on the table in the Lombardo-Trump economy. Only thinking about himself and his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, Lombardo continues to demonstrate he is woefully out of touch with the reality working families are facing.
Joe Lombardo: "I more PR
Lombardo Follows Trump in Endorsing Flippo, Who Said "One Big Beautiful Bill" Really Helped America (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Follows Trump in Endorsing Flippo, Who Said "One Big Beautiful Bill" Really Helped America
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After admitting to taking orders from his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, it's no surprise that Joe Lombardo has embraced MAGA extremist candidate David Flippo, who said the GOP's budget bill "really helped America" and is "an asset to all Americans." While Lombardo and Flippo cave to Trump's agenda, their GOP tax scam has gutted food assis more PR
Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced the Local Input Act. This bicameral bill seeks to protect the right of local communities to provide input into proposed oil and gas lease sales on national public lands and would restore the Department of the Interior's discretion to more PR
Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced the Local Input Act. This bicameral bill seeks to protect the right of local communities to provide input into proposed oil and gas lease sales on national public lands and would restore the Department of the Interior's discretion to more PR
Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced the Local Input Act. This bicameral bill seeks to protect the right of local communities to provide input into proposed oil and gas lease sales on national public lands and would restore the Department of the Interior's discretion to more PR
Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced the Local Input Act. This bicameral bill seeks to protect the right of local communities to provide input into proposed oil and gas lease sales on national public lands and would restore the Department of the Interior's discretion to more PR
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California t more PR
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make unlawful robocalls. KYC more PR
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for millions of Americans, and which has already caused tens more PR
N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to more PR
National Ground Water Association: New Research Points to Groundwater as Tool for Cooling Data Centers (10)
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, July 30 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release:
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New research points to groundwater as tool for cooling data centers
As artificial intelligence and cloud computing drive an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, a new study published NGWA's journal Groundwater(R) points to groundwater as a solution to data center cooling.
The Issue Paper, "Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage: Groundwater for Efficient Data Center Cooling in the United States," was authored by Upasana Pandey, Andrew more PR
Nevada Invests Over $50 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Workforce and Expand Access Across the State (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 29 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Nevada Invests Over $50 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Workforce and Expand Access Across the State
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Carson City, NV - The Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) today announced more than $50 million in new Rural Health Transformation Program awards, marking one of the state's largest investments in growing and sustaining the rural healthcare workforce. Funding supports three major areas: rural medical residencies, provider recruitment and more PR
Nevada Will Be Democrats' First True Test in the 2028 Presidential Primary--Here's What Every Candidate Needs to Know. (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Nevada Will Be Democrats' First True Test in the 2028 Presidential Primary--Here's What Every Candidate Needs to Know.
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As a diverse, union-strong battleground, Nevada will be Democrats' first true test in the 2028 presidential nominating process, where a candidate will prove whether they can go the distance in a general election. With the presidential primary just around the corner, dozens of national leaders and potential candidates are alr more PR
NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Association (NGA) chair to advance education, cultivate ent more PR
NMSU graduate bakes her way to award-winning success (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU graduate bakes her way to award-winning success
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Rebekah Pool, a 2017 and 2023 New Mexico State University graduate, always had confidence in her scone recipe. It has never steered her wrong, always baking into tender, buttery perfection. But even she was surprised when the trusted recipe propelled her to victory in a high-stakes pastry competition.
Pool's scones were the centerpiece of a dessert she created for the 2025 ACF Food S more PR
NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture (10)
RENO, Nevada, July 30 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture
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Growing crops in Nevada and other arid climates can be challenging, but smarter robotic systems could help farmers gain ground.
A new research project at the University of Nevada, Reno aims to help farmers meet those challenges with drones and ground robots that work together to monitor crops and apply treatments. Assistant Professor Parikshit Maini this summer secured a fi more PR
Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Needs to Better Use End State Contracts to Achieve Intended Results (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Needs to Better Use End State Contracts to Achieve Intended Results
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#Fast Facts
The Department of Energy employs contractors to conduct nuclear waste cleanup at its U.S. sites. Since 2019, DOE has used an "end state" contracting model that breaks up cleanup work into smaller contracts-called task orders-within the main contract. This model was meant to provide more reliable costs, faster cleanup, and better more PR
NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump traveling to Nevada next week:
"Joe Lombardo's 'commanding officer' Donald Trump is coming to town next week while Nevadans are getting crushed by sky-high grocery, utility, housing, and health care bills. As Trump's approval ratings sink underwat more PR
On the Road with 'The Rebel Report' (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 28 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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On the Road with 'The Rebel Report'
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It's close to 1 p.m. and Marcus Bray is in the control room counting down the start of the live student show The Rebel Report. The UNLV senior journalism major is directing.
5, 4, 3...
He cues up the camera operators. Camera one will zoom in on the anchors in just a few minutes. In-studio director Jeremiah Skillman listens through his headphones for Bray's instructions to ensure the show sticks t more PR
Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association Holds 5th International Reunion, Turns Over Donations for TEACHER Museum & Alumni Hall, Scholarships (10)
MANILA, Philippines, July 31 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news:
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PNU Global Alumni Association holds 5th International Reunion, turns over donations for TEACHER Museum & Alumni Hall, Scholarships
In a powerful display of enduring loyalty to Inang Pamantasan and global solidarity with their fellow PNUans, the Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association (PNUGAA), Inc. successfully hosted its 5th Grand International Reunion on July 25-26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anchored on the theme "Legacy in Action: more PR
Prominent Governance Expert Joseph Grundfest to Keynote 7th Annual Summit for Corporate Governance (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Prominent Governance Expert Joseph Grundfest to Keynote 7th Annual Summit for Corporate Governance
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Greenberg Traurig and William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV to Co-Host
LAS VEGAS - July 28, 2026 - Joseph A. Grundfest, a renowned expert on capital markets, corporate governance, and securities litigation, will deliver the keynote address at the seventh annual Summit for Corporate Governance Sept. 25. Global law firm more PR
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Block Rule That Would Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block rule that would undermine Affordable Care Act protections
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (A more PR
Rep. Dina Titus introduces legislation to compel reforms in Turkey (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dina Titus introduces legislation to compel reforms in Turkey
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Congresswoman Dina Titus has introduced the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 to institute accountability measures to compel Turkey to adhere to democratic values, respect human rights, and release political prisoners.
The legislation would block U.S. security assistance to and cooperation with Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies that the Turkish government has ma more PR
Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied - ranging from Southeastern pine savannas to the more ST
Robots, Respect, and Rethinking Leadership: Lessons From Japan (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Robots, Respect, and Rethinking Leadership: Lessons From Japan
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Inside a Tokyo office building, UNLV graduate students watched robots move through tasks once handled by human workers. The machines patrolled spaces, conducted inspections, and offered a glimpse into how Japanese companies are adapting to a changing workforce.
The visit to Ugo, a robotics company in Tokyo, was one stop during Lee Business School's annual international sem more PR
Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled
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The Letter Follows An Admission From The Trump Administration That The Decision To Cancel Energy Project Grants In States That Did Not Vote For Trump Was "Based Solely" On Politics
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Offic more PR
Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As "Gold Star Children's Day" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As "Gold Star Children's Day"
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in celebrating the passage of their bipartisan Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day." This effort recognizes the children of fallen servicemembers for their parents' sacrifice in service to our nation. In the 20th and 21st centu more PR
Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires (10)
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing a bill to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and make more informed public health decisions. The Wildfire more PR
Rosen, Cortez Masto Celebrate USDA Support of Innovative Nevada Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Celebrate USDA Support of Innovative Nevada Programs to Reduce Wildfire Risk
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Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Rosen (D-NV) and Cortez Masto (D-NV) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for providing critical support to Tahoe Forest Products, LLC. This Northern Nevada-based business processes salvaged timber from forests in the Tahoe Basin, supporting wildfire fuel reduction efforts. The USDA is providing Tahoe Forest more PR
Rosen, Cruz Introduce Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Cruz Introduce Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill to revive the sport of boxing and guarantee health and financial protections for fighters. The bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. It als more PR
S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. more PR
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Researchers Name New Microbe After the University (10)
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU Carbondale researchers name new microbe after the university
A little giant has been found deep in an underground community where thriving means living in hot, dark spaces with no oxygen. This might sound like the movie trailer for the latest fantasy meets sci-fi blockbuster, but it's the description of a new microbe named after Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Scott Hamilton-Brehm, an associate professor in the School of Biolo more PR
Sutter Roseville Medical Center Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Charge for $200,000 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Sutter Roseville Medical Center Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Charge for $200,000
Healthcare provider resolves federal investigation into firing of a nurse after failing to provide a reasonable accommodation for her disability
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. -Sutter Roseville Medical Center, part of the Sutter Health network of hospitals, clinics and specialty care facilities, agreed to provide $200,000 in back pay and compensatory dama more PR
The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories, including Healthcare, Education, Economy, Infras more PR
There is another way: A reflection on dementia, the Camino de Santiago and Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026 (10)
RENO, Nevada, July 31 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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There is another way: A reflection on dementia, the Camino de Santiago and Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026
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In this first-person narrative, Jennifer Carson, Ph.D., founding director of the Dementia Engagement, Education and Research Program in the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, reflects on her life-changing walk along the Camino de Santiago during the Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026 Global Symposium.
In early July, I had the honor more PR
Transforming Campus Sites into Communities with Dr. Ayodele Akinola (10)
RENO, Nevada, July 27 -- Truckee Meadows Community College posted the following news:
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Transforming Campus Sites into Communities with Dr. Ayodele Akinola
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Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) stands at an exciting crossroads of innovation and growth, propelled by a visionary leader dedicated to advancing facilities and campus operations with purpose and pride: Dr. Ayodele Akinola, Associate Vice President of Facilities and Campus Operations. Through his leadership, TMCC is not only enhancing its physical infrastructure but also f more PR
Treasury Disrupts Iranian Regime's Strait of Hormuz Extortion Network (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Treasury Disrupts Iranian Regime's Strait of Hormuz Extortion Network
OFAC Sanctions Illicit Maritime Insurance Scheme and Iran's Shadow Fleet
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Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking further action against the Iranian regime's desperate efforts to monetize the Strait of Hormuz and prop up the nation's failing economy. OFAC is designating two firms integral to an Islam more PR
U.S. Forest Service Deputy Chief Crockett Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining released the following testimony by John Crockett, deputy chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a July 15, 2026, legislative hearing.
The legislation includes the Dalles Watershed Development Act (H.R. 655), Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act (S. 1791), Critical Mineral Dominance Act (H.R. 4090), Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act (S. 4200), Caja del Rio Protection Act (S. 4458 more PR
University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for July 25-31, 2026 (10)
DAYTON, Ohio, July 31 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for July 25-31, 2026:
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The Washington Post, The Conversation and RealClearMarkets tapped UD faculty expertise. Regional and local media highlighted onMain, our Health and Wellbeing Center and a project now bringing carbon-free power to satisfy campus electricity needs.
Good riddance to the 'people mover' shuttles at Dulles Airport, travelers say
MSN via The Washington Post
Janet Bednarek, history
Texas prosecutors are calling a teenage shoot more PR
USGS Analyzes Where AI Data Centers Could Fit With Energy Infrastructure on Federal Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Colocating Artificial Intelligence Data Centers with Energy Infrastructure on Federal Public Lands: A Science Synthesis and Spatial Analysis to Inform Decision Making,' authored by Sarah E. Whipple, Katherine A. Kurth, Catherine A. Nikiel, Andy J. Maguire, Jay R. Alder, Julian J.T. Reyes, Julian A. Scott, and Sarah K. Carter, as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5035 in 2026.
The report was prepared to help the Bureau of Land Management evaluate possible sites for pairing more PR
Utah Public Radio Welcomes Frank Mueller as Station Manager (10)
LOGAN, Utah, July 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Utah Public Radio Welcomes Frank Mueller as Station Manager
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LOGAN -Utah Public Radio's new station manager is a veteran of public media. Frank Mueller, who stepped into the role on July 1, brings decades of experience in radio management, public broadcasting and higher education to the statewide network.
Mueller joins UPR following leadership roles in both commercial and public broadcasting, most recently serving in senior management at WPSU-FM at Penn State. more PR
Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterr more PR
VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 29 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award
Army veteran selected as VFW Accredited Service Representative of the Year
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RENO, Nev. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has selected Army veteran Colin Anderson as its 2025-2026 John A. Biedrzycki Accredited Service Representative of the Year. The annual honor is presented to a VFW Accredited Service Officer whose dedication, leadership and more PR
Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the escalating war in the Middle East.
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Why health literacy matters as we age (10)
RENO, Nevada, July 29 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Why health literacy matters as we age
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Taking control of one's health is important at any stage of life, but even more critical as we age. Health literacy helps people become advocates for their health care. It is the degree to which someone can find, understand and use information and services to make health-related decisions. These decisions can be made on behalf of yourself or even by advocating for a friend or family member.
The data shows that American more PR
WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release:
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill.
For a one-pager on the bill, click here (https://financial more PR
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