BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2026-27 CFP broadcast schedule revealed * * For the first time, one game per round to be simulcast on ABC and ESPN * Five total matchups, including one CFP Semifinal, slated for TNT Sports The College Football Playoff (CFP), ESPN and TNT Sports have announced kick times and broadcast information for the 2026-27 CFP. The home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A group of 23 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The coalition expressed strong concerns about the proposal's potential to undermine the fiduciary duty of prudence established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, risking harm to workers' retirement savings. The coalition argues  more ST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Nevada seeks dismissal of charge against Michael Jackson impersonator on Fremont Street in Moonwalk Ban case ACLU of Nevada has filed a motion seeking dismissal of a criminal charge against a longtime Fremont Street performer after the city cited him for allegedly dancing outside a painted performance circle. The motion was filed on behalf of Toney Foote, a Michael Jacks more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Alliance for Career Education in the States, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ACES, representing career colleges and vocational schools in 32 states, advocates that the Department's methodology for measuring post-graduation earnings is flawed and inconsistent with congressional intent. The letter critiques the Department's rel more ST

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by American Jewish Medical Association CEO Eveline Shekhman from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, thank you for inviting me here today to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 4 -- Boyd Gaming, operator of 27 gaming entertainment properties, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Guest Turns $5 Bet into Record $190,000 Jackpot KANSAS CITY -- A local guest turned a $5 wager into a record-setting $190,269 progressive jackpot at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Friday, May 29, marking the largest progressive jackpot paid on Light & Wonder's TriLux Blackjack game and the largest table gam more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 3 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of 27 gaming entertainment properties, issued the following news release: * * * Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Guest Turns $5 Bet into Record $190,000 Jackpot * KANSAS CITY -A local guest turned a $5 wager into a record-setting $190,269 progressive jackpot at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Friday, May 29, marking the largest progressive jackpot paid on Light & Wonder's TriLux Blackjack game an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Goes 20-for-20 in Final Appropriations Season * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Amodei announced that all 20 of his Community Project Funding requests, totaling over $29 million, for NV-02 were accepted following the House Appropriations Committee's release of the FY27 bills for Interior and Environment; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies; and Commerce, Justice, and  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Chamber of Commerce honors Banner as Corporate Citizen of the Year * The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named nonprofit Banner Health as the state's Corporate Citizen of the Year during ceremonies held in Phoenix this week.  The Arizona Chamber, whose membership represents more than 300,000 employees from small to large companies across the state, on June 2 honored b more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health Dr. David Rizik champions Enhanced Radiation Protection Technology, opening field to future generations of diverse talent - David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional ca more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional cardiology. Through his leadership and advocacy, including work at the state legislative level, Dr. Rizi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections * Federal data privacy law should not preempt strong state privacy laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcem more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapte more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 3 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces Preliminary Injunction in Prediction Market Case * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that a judge in the First Judicial District Court stated last week that he will grant the state's motion for a preliminary injunction against QCX LLC (Polymarket), a prediction market company previously operating in Nevada. Polymar more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 3 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces Settlement Requiring Tax-Relief Scammers to Surrender Nearly $10 Million in Assets for Consumer Relief * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a proposed settlement requiring the operators of a tax debt relief scheme to surrender more than $8 million in cash and additional assets valued at nearly $10 million. The recov more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online * RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books. Attor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual * Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled,  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer * PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1 more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact more PR

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Productivity By State 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (14 pages) * * * Labor productivity in the private nonfarm sector increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Output increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hours worked increased in 33 states. The District of Columbia experienced the highest growth in labor productivity, an increase of 5.2 more PR

BOISE, Idaho, June 5 -- Boise State University issued the following news: * * * Boise State selected to lead Pacific-Intermountain semiconductor workforce network Boise State University has been selected as the lead institution for the Pacific-Intermountain Network for Education in Semiconductors, a regional node of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) designed to strengthen and scale the semiconductor workforce across the western United States. Funded by the U.S. Natio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Cortez Masto Bills to Promote Geothermal Energy Pass House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - Today, two bills led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to promote geothermal energy passed the House of Representatives. The Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms (STEAM) Act and the Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky named to Forbes 2026 "America's Top Women Lawyers" list Mayer Brown partners Britt Miller and Nicole Saharsky have been named to Forbes' inaugural list of "America's Top Women Lawyers." This recognition honors women lawyers who have "reached the pinnacle of a demanding profession and who are reshaping the industry itself." Britt serves on Mayer Bro more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 29 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by Stuart Trew, director of the Trade and Investment Research Project: * * * CUSMA review comes into focus What Trump and the Democrats agree about the future of North American trade - In just over a month, North American governments are expected to decide the future of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). More likely, they will decide how to decide that future. It's  more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, June 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Center for Rural Affairs releases fact sheet on land use and tax considerations for agrisolar projects * Lyons, Nebraska - As electricity demand grows, solar energy projects are being deployed at a rapid rate. New research from the Center for Rural Affairs highlights how land use tax policy can incentivize keeping land used for solar development in agricultural use at the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses David Flippo in NV-02 Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed David Flippo in Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. Flippo, a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force, is running to replace Rep. Mark Amodei, who announced he would not seek reelection. President Donald Trump has also endorsed Flippo in the race. "David Flippo spent his career defending Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Co-Leads, Passes Landmark Bipartisan Permitting Reform Package to Unleash Geothermal in Nevada and Nationwide * Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted in support of her Geothermal Energy Advancement Act, a bipartisan, six-bill geothermal permitting reform package she co-leads with Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03). The House-passed package is the most significant geothermal legislatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins Nevada Delegation on Bipartisan Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation in Nevada * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representatives Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) and Mark Amodei (R-Nev.-02) in introducing the Sergeant Dave Crete Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Statement on International Trade Commission Nominee * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's nomination of Bart Thanhauser to the International Trade Commission. Thanhauser served as a Brookings Legis Congressional Fellow from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in her office in 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Votes Against Partisan Bill to Give a Blank Check to ICE and Border Patrol * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after her vote against Republicans' bill to provide $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, without any meaningful reforms fo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a letter led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and co-signed by Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to Secretary of State Marco Rub more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Goldman, Padilla, Crow Demand Trump Administration Reimburse Providers for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Minors * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Congressman Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jason Crow (D-Colo.) led 70 lawmakers in demanding that the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) reimburse provider more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. - Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Doormat for Donald: Joe Lombardo Admits He'll Always Cave to Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda * As Nevadans dip into emergency savings to keep afloat, Joe Lombardo said it would be " malpractice " to tell Donald Trump to stop taxing Nevadans with his illegal tariffs. In a recent interview with KTNV, Lombardo dives into his " constant conversations " with Trump in which he refuses to stand up for Neva more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11477) by American national government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton. Here are excerpts: * * * Early Voting and Mail Voting: Overview and Issues for Congress Voting in person at a polling place on Election Day is the most widespread voting practice. States and localities also offer some or all eligible voters opportunities to vote without going to the polls on E more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following fact sheet: * * * FAQ: Why we support the "364 Day Misdemeanor" Bill, S-2047 and H-7198 * What will the bill do? The bill would amend Rhode Island law to reduce the maximum prison sentence for misdemeanor offenses by one day, from one year to 364 days. How would this small change protect immigrant Rhode Island residents from deportation for minor offenses? The  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following news release: * * * Federal court blocks transfer of immigrant detainees as ACLU of Nevada seeks enforcement of bond hearing ruling A federal judge temporarily blocked the transfer of 25 immigrant detainees out of Nevada after ACLU of Nevada attorneys filed an emergency motion in an ongoing class action lawsuit that restored access to bond hearings for class detainees who were denied those bond hear more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District remained largely stable during the April through mid-May reporting period. Employment levels were generally unchanged, with most employers holding head counts flat and hiring selectively. Wages rose slightly. Prices increased moderately, largely driven by higher fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict in th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em more PR

NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"),  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Ringling Museum of Art Executive Director Steven High to retire * Steven High, executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, has announced he will retire after 15 years leading the Sarasota museum complex governed by Florida State University. High has served as executive director since 2011, overseeing a period of significant growth in collections, educational programming, att more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, Nevada Will Require Tax-Relief Scammers to Pay Cash and Turn Over Assets Worth Nearly $10 Million to Settle Charges They Misled Consumers about Tax-Relief Services * The operators of a tax debt relief scheme will surrender over $8 million in cash and turn over additional assets to settle the Federal Trade Commission and State of Nevada's charges that the defendants pocketed millions from consumer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by David Hinchman, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to discuss  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors called on Congress to enact The Secure America Act to provide sustained funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). You can find the statement here. "Under President Trump's le more PR

MEDINA, Minnesota, June 3 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * New Grant Program Announced to Support OHV Recreation Access and Safety on Bureau of Land Management Lands The Foundation for America's Public Lands and Polaris have joined forces; Award first round of grants to seven projects across four states - (Washington, D.C.) A new partnership is helping fund projects to im more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Heinrich Raises Questions on Potential Ethics Violations by Senior Official at Department of the Interior Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Burgum requesting a more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia 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, and Louisiana, with addi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * Holland & Hart Earns Chambers USA 2026 Recognition for 112 Attorneys and 47 Practice Areas Holland & Hart LLP announced today that 112 attorneys and 47 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Published annually, Chambers USA is the world's leading legal data and analytics provider, ranking lawyers and law firms across the United States through independen more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Named Among Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2026 Holland & Hart is proud to announce that nine of the firm's Nevada attorneys have been named to Nevada Business Magazine's Top Rank Attorneys 2026 list. Appearing in the magazine's June 2026 issue, the annual rankings highlight respected attorneys across the state in both private and public practice. Honorees are nominated by more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Demands Answers, Accountability on Illegal Tariffs and American Refunds * WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) pressed the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a Ways and Means Committee hearing, demanding answers on how the Trump administration is addressing the growing affordability crisis caused by its own illegal tariffs and why American families are still waiting f more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * Nevada Independent : Nevada ranks among the top 10 mainland states for estimated grocery spending per household Fox 5 : Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driv more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 4 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Joe Lombardo Still Covering Up for the Richest Man in the World * After Joe Lombardo let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for serious safety violations and then tried to hide the evidence, Congresswoman Dina Titus and Assemblymember Cinthia Moore are calling on the governor to stop putting the financial interests of the richest man in the world over Nevadans' safety. While lawmak more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * IIDA Announces Winners of the 2026 Library Interior Design Awards * The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards. This biennial competition, celebrating its 10th edition, recognizes excellence in library interior design and promo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 5, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Supports Passage of Colorado Legislation that Reins in Policing for Profit Yesterday, Gov. Jared Polis signed HB 26-1250 into law, taking a significant step forward in protecting Coloradans from having their property unjustly confiscated by law enforcement agencies. The bill, which passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support, closes a loophole in the civil  more PR

MELVILLE, New York, May 27 -- Intellicheck Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Intellicheck To Present at the Planet Microcap Showcase in Las Vegas Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital and physical identity validation solutions, today announced that CEO Bryan Lewis will present at the Planet Microcap Showcase 2026 taking place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at the Bellagio Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Nevada Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Reps. Titus, Lee, and Horsford support federal workers and their rights LAKEWOOD, Calif. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Nevada in th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Help NV Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Sergeant Dave Crete, Chairman of The Invisible Enemy, a veterans-rights organization composed of veterans and downwinders fighting for the thousands of military personnel who suffered or died from exposure to toxic radiation more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * College of Pharmacy partners with Sarah Cannon Research Institute The Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center has signed a contract with SCRI Development Innovations to conduct research for an ongoing oncology clinical trial By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 In 2026, the College of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC) signed a contract with SCRI Development Innovations, the contract re more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs * DURANGO, CO -Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Chair of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA), joined Tribal leaders, state agency partners, former Commissioners, and community members at Fort Lewis College to celebrate the Commission's 50th anniversary. Since 1976, CCIA has work more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Including Cryptocurrency - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled, Reference Guide on Climate Science, from  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal Data Privacy Law Should Not Preempt Strong State Privacy Laws - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), more PR

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 4 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Profs. Scott and Sher Present Research on Sports Betting Robert H. Scott III, Ph.D., Arthur and Dorothy Greenbaum/Robert Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate Policy, professor of Economics, Finance, and Real Estate, and Mikhail Sher, Ph.D., associate professor of Management and Leadership, presented research at the 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking held in Las Vegas, Nevada more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THE DIGNITY ACT * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Restaurant Association, the leading voice of America's restaurant and foodservice industry, has endorsed the Dignity Act (H.R.4393), adding the support of one of the nation's largest employer organizations to the growing momentum behind the legislation. Restaurants are a fundamental part of American culture  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Nevada Legal Services, Inc., based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing proposed amendments to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The letter responds to HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits," urging the agency to withdraw these policy changes. As a statewide civil legal aid organization  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Susie Lee's Antisemitism Problem A new report is raising serious questions about Susie Lee's connections to Nevada Democrats who have aligned themselves with activists accused of antisemitism and hostility toward Nevada's Jewish community. As antisemitic incidents continue to rise nationwide, Nevadans deserve to know why Susie Lee remains silent while members of her political orbit continue more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL Leads NASA Wildfire Research Mission to Better Predict Pyrocumulonimbus Storm Hazards * The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is leading a NASA airborne science mission to better understand dangerous wildfire-generated thunderstorms known as pyrocumulonimbus storms, or pyroCb, and the cascading hazards they create for firefighting operations, aviation, weather forecasting and national security. The m more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 29 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news: * * * ORAU awards $180,000 in research grants to 36 junior faculty ORAU has distributed $180,000 in research grants to 36 junior faculty members from its member universities through the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program. This initiative supports early-career researchers by providing seed funding to advance their work and foster professional development. Among the awards, Temp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'VIC-Global Parameter Dataset Sensitivity with the Variable Infiltration Capacity Model: Evaluating the importance of dynamic land surface parameters when using the VIC-Global parameter dataset' in May 2026. The report is numbered PNNL-39348 and lists Mingjie Shi, Abigail Birnbaum, Jeremy Giovando, and Cameron Bracken as authors. The study examines how the Variable Infiltration Capacity model responds to lan more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Proposition 123 Equity Funds to Support Affordable Housing in Four Communities Across Colorado * DENVER - Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced four new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds. These awards are intended to provide below market rate invest more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 5 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Rapid food poisoning detection created at UNR Med * A simple paper strip can now detect a toxin found in contaminated food in 15 minutes. Vanessa Berner, Ph.D., a research faculty scientist in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the laboratory of David AuCoin, Ph.D. worked with third-year medical student Peter Asimenios to create this test. The AuCoin Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Reclamation advances effort to expand water supply tools for challenged Colorado River Basin CARLSBAD, CA -- A new pathway for moving water where it's needed most in the Colorado River Basin took shape today, as the Bureau of Reclamation and major water agencies in California, Nevada, and Arizona signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore how de more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Public Lands * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R.9167, with Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) to prevent future efforts to sell off public lands through the Congressional reconciliation process. "Our precious public lands more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces the Bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act to Prevent Backdoor Public Land Sell Offs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 5, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act (link is external), alongside Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Dina Titus (D-NV). The legislation would ensure that America more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of Proven Reproductive Freedom Champions for Reelection to the Nevada Legislature * : Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Nevada announced its first slate of endorsements for key seats in the Nevada Legislat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Cortez Masto Amendment to Redirect $31 Billion in Excessive ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Washington, D.C. - Tonight, during debate on the Republican funding bill that will hand another $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Announces Package of Bills to Redirect Trump Slush Fund Money to Lower Costs, Support Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she will be introducing a package of three bills to redirect the funding from Trump's slush fund to lower costs and support law enforcement. The Trump Administration recently announced that it was creating a $1.8 billion slu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Leads Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Reverse Rule Authorizing Social Media Review for Tourists Senators Express Concerns Over Negative Impacts On International Tourism Into the U.S. - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in a letter demanding that S more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Slams Secretary Rubio for Not Being Present At the High Stakes Iran Negotiations * Watch the Full Exchange HERE WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his absence from the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. In April, while Secretary Rubio was watching fights with President Donald Trump in Miami, Vice President JD Vance was in Pakista more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Votes Against Republican Budget to Give ICE More Funding Without Commonsense Guardrails, Republicans Block Her Effort to Lower Fuel Costs for Law Enforcement and First Responders * Watch Senator Rosen's full remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Overnight, the U.S. Senate voted on Republicans' partisan budget bill that is set to give ICE billions of dollars in additional funding without any guardrails more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Ernst, Lankford, Booker Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Develop Middle East Air and Missile Defense Acquisition Strategy to Deter and Defend Against Iranian Attacks * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and James Lankford (R-OK) - co-chairs of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus - introduced a bill to require the Department of Defense (DOD) more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with five co-signers to the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 29, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520 - The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20528 * Dear Secretary  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rosen & Cortez Masto, Reps. Lee & Amodei Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Bill to Support Veterans Exposed to Radiation in Nevada * Watch the Full Press Conference HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Representatives Susie Lee (D-NV-03), Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) introduced the Sergeant Dave Crete Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * Southwest Water Leaders Sign MOU to Explore Framework for Interstate Exchanges * Today, the Bureau of Reclamation and agencies in California, Nevada and Arizona signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant to jointly explore new water supply solutions for the Colorado River Basin. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: Statement on HR 175 V more PR

NEW YORK, June 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Television's Hacks Drives Jobs, Business Growth, and Millions in Economic Impact Across Nevada Universal Television and Film Nevada spotlight the series' contributions to local hiring, small businesses, and workforce development during a special season five finale event. - Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, continues to drive meaningful economi more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 4 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * University of Nevada, Reno Collegiate Academy earns national concurrent enrollment program accreditation * The University of Nevada, Reno's Collegiate Academy program has earned accreditation through the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), making the University the first and only higher education institution in Nevada with an accredited concurrent enrollment program. NACEP is a na more PR

RENO, Nevada, June 2 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * University programs prepare today's and tomorrow's firefighters with education and training * Living in the West today means living with the threat of wildfire. To manage that threat successfully takes forward-thinking, education and training. The University of Nevada, Reno is providing education and training needed to help ensure we have a trained firefighting workforce and volunteers. Programs also educate pr more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Newsmakers 2026: May * May is the payoff for countless late nights full of study (and stress), as several thousand students became the newest UNLV graduates. Across a variety of career disciplines, their numerous skill sets will be responsible for the future of our nation... and eventually answering the many questions of Newsmakers. What germs are living in your kitchen rags? Are yo more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Graduate Student Creates Geology Teaching Tool for K-12 Students A University of Wyoming graduate student has developed an interactive geology teaching tool for K-12 students. Stephen Oni, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in UW's Department of Geology and Geophysics, created YouAreAGeologist.com, an interactive earth science platform set inside the ancient sequoia groves of California's Sierra Nevada. Stud more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed, Other Military Hospitals Get 'A' Grade for Patient Care * The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog "A" hospital safety grade for spring 2026. Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization, evaluates hospitals nationwide on safety and prevention measures, including those concerning errors, injuries and infections. It assi more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 5 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * State disciplines health care providers The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g.,  more PR