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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for 2025-07-27 ( 41 items ) |
6 Months In, Trump and Republicans Are Screwing Over Working Nevadans (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 20 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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6 Months In, Trump and Republicans Are Screwing Over Working Nevadans
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As Nevadans endure 6 months of Donald Trump's billionaires-first agenda, Nevada State Democratic Party Executive Director Hilary Barrett released the following statement:
"Donald Trump promised he'd lower prices in Nevada. Instead, at the 6-month mark, he has pushed a budget that will cost Nevada households $1600 annually more PR
BLS: 18 States Had Unemployment Rates Below National Average in June 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on July 24, 2025, from Economics Daily:
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18 states had unemployment rates below national average in June 2025
South Dakota had the lowest state unemployment rate in June 2025, 1.8 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest jobless rate, 5.9 percent. The next highest rates were in California and Nevada, 5.4 percent each. In total, 18 states had unemployment rates l more PR
Central Nevada County Farm Bureau Urges Fish and Wildlife Service to Reconsider Tui Chub ESA Listing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Central Nevada County Farm Bureau, Dyer, in cooperation with the Nevada Farm Bureau, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub. The organization, in collaboration with the Nevada Farm Bureau, expresses a willingness to participate in the development of a recovery plan for the species, should it be listed. However, they contest the notion that t more ST
Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Urges USFWS to Re-evaluate Data for Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub Endangered Listing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed rule to list the Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub as endangered. In its correspondence, the organization expressed concerns about data being used to support the proposal and emphasized the implications for local water management practices.
The CNRWA, established in 2005, aims to help communities in central and eastern Nevada devel more ST
Chairman Smith at Las Vegas Field Hearing: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers Lower Taxes and a Bigger Paycheck (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 25, 2025:
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Chairman Smith at Las Vegas Field Hearing: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers Lower Taxes and a Bigger Paycheck
Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following opening statement at a field hearing in Las Vegas, Nevada on how The One, Big, Beautiful Bill benefits workers and families.
As prepared more PR
Cleveland Clinic Urges HHS to Standardize and Invest in Health Technology Ecosystem (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Cleveland Clinic, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, commending the agency's commitment to interoperability and innovative health technology. The organization, which operates 23 hospitals and 280 outpatient locations across Northeast Ohio, Florida, and Nevada, believes there is a great opportunity to empower patients through effective and responsible technology adoption.
Cleveland Clinic suggested that the Centers for Me more ST
Concerns Raised Over Protection of Fish Lake Valley Ecosystem (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received a public comment letter from the Nevada Department of Agriculture expressing concerns over the management of the Fish Lake Valley ecosystem. The letter underscores the need for heightened safeguards pertaining to the area's unique and endangered species, a key focus for conservation efforts.
The comment letter emphasizes that the Fish Lake Valley is home to several species listed under the Endangered Species Act, highlightin more ST
Congressman Steven Horsford Elected to Serve on Democratic Leadership Team (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Steven Horsford Elected to Serve on Democratic Leadership Team
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) was elected by his peers today to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leadership Representative, a vital position that ensures the voices of lawmakers with five terms or less are actively included in the Caucus' decision-making process.
In this capacity, Horsford will r more PR
Congresswoman Lee Responds to Release of Frozen Grants Supporting After-School and Summer Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Responds to Release of Frozen Grants Supporting After-School and Summer Programs
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement following reports (link is external) that the Administration will release some frozen grants supporting after school and summer programs:
"Last week, we sounded the alarm that 12,000 kids in Nevada were at risk of l more PR
Esmeralda Cattle Company Urges FWS to Consider Ranching Impacts in Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub Endangered Listing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Esmeralda Cattle Company LLC (ECC), Fish Lake Valley, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding the agency's proposal to list the Fish Lake Valley tui chub as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The ranching company, which manages cattle in the region, voiced concerns about the potential impacts of this listing on their operations and local community.
In their letter, ECC expressed their commitm more ST
FCC Issues Rule on Television Broadcasting Services in Las Vegas, Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued a rule (MB Docket No. 25-139; RM-12001; DA 25-584; FR ID 303600) entitled "Television Broadcasting Services Las Vegas, Nevada."
This document amends the Table of TV Allotments of the FCC's rules. It involves substituting channel 23 for channel 2 at Las Vegas, Nevada. This change was initiated in response to a petition for rulemaking submitted by Channel 33, Inc., which is the licensee of full power television statio more PR
Five Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Operating One of the Largest Illegal Television Show Streaming Services in the United States (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Five Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Operating One of the Largest Illegal Television Show Streaming Services in the United States
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Yesterday, the final judgments were issued for five Nevada men, including a citizen of Germany, who were sentenced on May 29 and 30 to terms of up to 84 months in prison for running Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal television streaming services in the Unit more PR
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Sets July 25 Hearing on Beyond City Limits - Delivering for Rural Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "Beyond the City Limits: Delivering for Rural Veterans" at 10 a.m. on July 25, 2025, at Chez Veterans Center, 908 W. Nevada St. Urbana, Illinois 61801:
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* Dr. Daniel Zomchek, Director, Veteran Integrated Service Network 12, Veterans Health Administration; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
* Dr. Peter Kaboli, Executive Director, Of more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Sets July 25 Hearing on One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivering for American Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivering for American Workers" at 10 a.m. on July 25, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada:
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* Patrick Wrona, Server, RPM Italian
* Sharon Simmons, Driver, DoorDash
* Eric Byington, Paint Foreman, YESCO
* Austin Robinson, Director of Manufacturing, Click Bond
* Nancy Overman, Senior and Retired Hospital/Hospice Volunteer Manager
* Yadusha J more PR
ICYMI: City Cast Las Vegas Podcast: Why Sen. Rosen Says Trump's Bill Is Screwing Over Las Vegans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: City Cast Las Vegas Podcast: Why Sen. Rosen Says Trump's Bill Is Screwing Over Las Vegans
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LAS VEGAS, NV - This week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined the City Cast Las Vegas podcast for a conversation about the devastating impacts that Donald Trump's extreme tax-and-spending "Big Beautiful Bill" will have on Southern Nevada. With the help of Republicans in Congress, Trump pushed through more PR
ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Responds to House Republican Visit to Las Vegas Promoting the "Big Bullshit Bill" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Lee Responds to House Republican Visit to Las Vegas Promoting the "Big Bullshit Bill"
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WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) responded to the field hearing (link is external) being held by Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee in Las Vegas.
TRANSCRIPT BELOW more PR
ICYMI: Dina Taxes Is Back! (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Dina Taxes Is Back!
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In case you missed it, Democrat Dina Taxes was caught running away after voting for the largest tax hike in American history.
"Instead of doing her job and making Nevadans' lives better, Democrat Dina Taxes voted to raise their taxes, take away their jobs, and undermine our national security. Nevada voters will consistently be reminded of this betrayal all th more PR
ICYMI: Rosen in Las Vegas Sun: Trump's New Extreme Law Is A Big Betrayal For Southern Nevada (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rosen in Las Vegas Sun: Trump's New Extreme Law Is A Big Betrayal For Southern Nevada
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LAS VEGAS, NV - This week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) penned an op-ed in the Las Vegas Sun highlighting the devastating impacts that Donald Trump's extreme tax and spending bill will bring to Southern Nevada. With the help of Republicans in Congress, Trump pushed through a bill that will gut access to h more PR
Nevada Cattlemen's Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Endangered Listing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Nevada Cattlemen's Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expressing strong concerns regarding the proposed listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub (Siphateles obesus ssp) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The Association, established to advocate for Nevada's cattle industry, highlights the potential economic impacts and urges consideration of collaborative conservation efforts rather than more ST
Nevada Department of Wildlife Urges Fish and Wildlife Service to List Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub as Endangered (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Nevada Department of Wildlife, Reno, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub (Siphateles bicolor ssp.) under the Endangered Species Act. The letter highlights the unique characteristics of this subspecies, which is genetically distinct and limited to a specific spring system in Esmeralda County.
In its correspondence, the Department emphasizes the precarious status of t more ST
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Urges Collaboration on Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub Recovery Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Nevada Farm Bureau Federation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the proposed listing of the Fish Lake Valley tui chub under the Endangered Species Act. The organization expressed an interest in being part of the recovery plan's development, citing its long-standing involvement in conservation efforts for local wildlife.
In the letter, the federation criticized what it perceives as a biased emphasis on agricultural ac more ST
New Poll Confirms Lombardo is Most Vulnerable GOP Gov Running For Reelection (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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New Poll Confirms Lombardo is Most Vulnerable GOP Gov Running For Reelection
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"The key conclusion from the survey is that Joe Lombardo's support among voters is extremely shallow, and his weak performance as governor has the potential to create significant movement against him as he prepares to run for reelection next year." - pollster Geoff Garin
A new poll reported on by the Nevada Indepen more PR
New Report: Trump's Tax Law Will Harm Nevada More Than Most Other States (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Trump's Tax Law Will Harm Nevada More Than Most Other States
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New reporting on Trump and the GOP's "Big Beautiful Bill" from NBC News found that "few places could be affected more significantly than Nevada," highlighting how the state "is expecting the law's changes to Medicaid and food assistance to boot hundreds of thousands of residents from crucial social safety net programs". more PR
Norton, Raskin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton, Raskin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced a bill which would remove the plaque and inscriptions bearing Francis Newlands' name from Chevy Chase Circle a federal park located in bot more PR
Op-Ed: Lombardo Cheers On Trump's Tax Bill That Will Cost Nevada Dearly (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Op-Ed: Lombardo Cheers On Trump's Tax Bill That Will Cost Nevada Dearly
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In a new op-ed, Assembly Ways and Means Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno and Senate Finance Committee Vice Chair Rochelle Nyguen ring the alarm bells about how Donald Trump's spending bill will cost Nevada billions of dollars over the next few years.
Read more below:
Las Vegas Sun: Lombardo Cheers On Budget Bill That Will more PR
Ormat Nevada Contests FWS Proposal to List Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub as Endangered (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Ormat Nevada Inc., Reno, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) contesting the agency's proposal to list the Fish Lake Valley tui chub as an endangered species. According to Ormat, the assertion that geothermal development poses a primary threat to the tui chub lacks adequate scientific support.
In its letter, Ormat highlighted concerns regarding the FWS's conclusion that geothermal activities are among the major threats more ST
Parental Rights? Not if Titus, Lee and Horsford Have a Say (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Parental Rights? Not if Titus, Lee and Horsford Have a Say
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Planned Parenthood, the biggest supporter of out of touch Democrats Dina Taxes, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford, just sued the state of Nevada to keep parents in the dark about life-altering decisions involving their own children.
" Just like their bosses at Planned Parenthood, radical Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven more PR
Rosen Calls on Senate Republicans to Reject Trump Administration's Devastating Housing Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Calls on Senate Republicans to Reject Trump Administration's Devastating Housing Cuts
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) called on the members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing housing funding to reject the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to affordable housing programs. The proposed 44 percent cut to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's more PR
Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Lower Costs for First-Time Homebuyers
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing legislation to lower costs for first-time homebuyers. The current housing affordability crisis has hit Nevada particularly hard--Las Vegas home prices are at an all-time high. The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act will create a tax credit wort more PR
Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Birth Control (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Birth Control
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Access to Birth Control Act. This legislation would guarantee women timely access to birth control at pharmacies nationwide--including by requiring pharmacies to provide patients with their preferred form of birth control medication.
"Whe more PR
Rosen Helps Lead Bill to Protect DACA Applicants' and Recipients' Data from Abuse by the Trump Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Helps Lead Bill to Protect DACA Applicants' and Recipients' Data from Abuse by the Trump Administration
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WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the Trump Administration's escalating efforts to weaponize federal data for mass deportations that include DACA recipients, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act. This bill would prohibit the Department of Hom more PR
Rosen Joins Amicus Brief Urging Federal Appeals Court to Strike Down Trump's Illegal Cost-Raising Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Amicus Brief Urging Federal Appeals Court to Strike Down Trump's Illegal Cost-Raising Tariffs
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined colleagues in filing an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to strike down Donald Trump's illegal, cost-raising tariffs. The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is an appeal of a decision made last month by more PR
Rosen, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump's Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and stop corporations that may be using Donald Trump's tariffs as a cover to raise prices on all goods, regardless of whether they are actu more PR
Rosen, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Taxes for Veterans Opening Small Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Taxes for Veterans Opening Small Businesses
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced a bipartisan bill to cut taxes for veterans who start a small business in underserved communities. The bipartisan Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act would create new tax credits to provide veterans who are starting a small bus more PR
SEMA Statement: Nevada Law Will Not Impact Las Vegas's Largest Annual Trade Show (10)
DIAMOND BAR, California, July 25 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release on July 24, 2025:
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SEMA STATEMENT: NEVADA LAW WILL NOT IMPACT LAS VEGAS'S LARGEST ANNUAL TRADE SHOW
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 24, 2025) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is dispelling misinformation surrounding a forthcoming law in Nevada pertaining to local enforcement of state and federal vehicle emissions laws. The organization specifically wants to reaffi more PR
Titus, Lee, and Horsford turned their backs on Nevada workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Titus, Lee, and Horsford turned their backs on Nevada workers
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If you're covering the Committee on Ways and Means hearing, titled: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Delivering for American Workers in Las Vegas today, please consider the following statement:
" While President Trump and Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill is delivering real relief for Nevada families by cutting taxes, growing more PR
Trump's Tax Bill Will Pummel Nevada's Hospitals, Devastate Health Care System (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Trump's Tax Bill Will Pummel Nevada's Hospitals, Devastate Health Care System
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"Nevada hospitals are bracing for a financial crisis as President Donald Trump's sweeping spending legislation threatens to cut millions in critical health care funding"
New reporting found that Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" will cost Nevada hospitals $235 million in revenue annually, likely leading to worse and m more PR
Union Boss Praises No Tax on Tips that Every Democrat Voted Against (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Union Boss Praises No Tax on Tips that Every Democrat Voted Against
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Today, former Culinary Workers Union President Ted Pappageorge heaped praise on No Tax on Tips, a key provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill that every single Democrat voted against.
Watch for yourself:
"Even Democrat union bosses are admitting the truth: No Tax on Tips delivers real relief for Nevada's workers. But more PR
Utah State University: Expert - Responsible Water Use Imperative This Summer (10)
LOGAN, Utah, July 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Expert: Responsible Water Use Imperative This Summer
By Julene Reese
With a hot and dry summer underway, drought concerns prompting a state of emergency for many counties in Utah, and water restrictions in place in most areas, experts say it is more important than ever that Utah citizens are conscientious about their water use.
According to Kelly Kopp, Utah State University Extension water conservation and turfgr more PR
VIDEO: In Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing, Ranking Member Rosen Highlights Urgent Need to Strengthen Middle East Partnerships and Combat Iran (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: In Foreign Relations Subcommittee Hearing, Ranking Member Rosen Highlights Urgent Need to Strengthen Middle East Partnerships and Combat Iran
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Watch the full opening statement HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - During the first hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, & Counterterrorism, Ranking Member Jacky Rosen (D-NV) stressed the urgent more PR
Wind Energy Tax Impact Study Focuses on the Turbine Capital of Iowa (10)
LYONS, Nebraska, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Rural Affairs issued the following news release:
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Wind energy tax impact study focuses on the turbine capital of Iowa
NEVADA, IOWA- Rural economic development comes in many forms, however, in Iowa wind energy is a dominant presence and Adair County is a great example of that.
Adair County contributes to Iowa's status as the second highest producing state of wind energy, hosting more than 500 turbines, or 8% of all turbines in the state more PR
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