WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Votes on Steps to Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Amodei issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a targeted health care plan designed for Americans, not insurance companies. The bill reduces health insurance premiums and expands coverage options by increasing transparency in presc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM and Forest Service approve Cross-Tie transmission project * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service published records of decision for the Cross-Tie 500-kilovolt transmission project. The decisions authorize a right-of-way across BLM-managed public lands in Nevada and Utah and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release: * * * Boyd Gaming Delivers a Fast-Paced Run of Premier Entertainment and Signature Events this January Boyd Gaming's Las Vegas properties have introduced a lineup packed with standout performers and entertainment this January. Live entertainment will also be available at select lounges and restaurants. Access Showroom inside Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa Nathan Mitchell Saturday, January 31 Making his highly antic more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release: * * * Boyd Gaming to Award Nearly $70,000 In Donations to "Trees of Hope" Winners Boyd Gaming wrapped up its 11th annual holiday decorating competition, "Trees of Hope," with nearly $70,000 in total funds being awarded to 38 non-profits across the Las Vegas Valley. This year, the beloved holiday competition had 38 trees displayed at Boyd Gaming destinations including: Aliante, The Orleans, Gold Coast, Jokers Wild, S more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration * The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization. As the culminating event of a series of rigorous exp more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release: * * * Clark County Employee Indicted For Stealing Money From The Estates Of Deceased County Residents A Clark County employee, who used her position with the County to gain access to the financial accounts of deceased Clark County residents, made her initial appearance in court today on a federal indictment that charged her with three counts of laundering the proceeds of more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining releases the following testimony by Jocelyn Torres, chief conservation officer for the Conservation Lands Foundation, from a Dec. 2, 2025, hearing on legislation to address the wildland fire crisis: * * * Chair Barrasso, Ranking Member Cortez Masto, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of S. 1005, the Southern Nevada Economic Developmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Delivers for National Security, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, Secures Future Funding for Nevada Military Installations * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) advanced policies that will protect America's national security, secure funding to military installations across Nevada, and support Nevada's veterans and law enforcement officers. These  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Peer Support for Mental Health * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to peer support services for seniors. The Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services (PEERS) in Medicare Act would require Medicare to cover peer sup more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Joins Fireside Chat to Highlight Work in Advancing Domestic Critical Mineral Supply Chain * Photo Credit: Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Video of the event can be found here Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined a fireside chat with Gracelin Baskaran, the Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen America's Energy Supply Chain * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help strengthen America's energy supply chain, reducing the risk of dangerous power outages and meeting increasing energy demand. The Electric Supply Chain Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Padilla, Schatz Condemn the Trump Administration's Attacks on English Language Learners * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led 21 Senators in expressing their alarm at the Trump Administration's attacks against English Language Learners (ELLs). In their letter to Secretary of Education more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release: * * * Cuban National Indicted For Assaulting Transportation Security Officers In Las Vegas A Cuban national living in Las Vegas made his initial court appearance today for attempting to access a secure passenger boarding area using a false boarding pass and assaulting officers at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. According to allegations contained in the in more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Felon Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Unlawful Possession of Machine Gun Conversion Device, Firearms And Methamphetamine A North Las Vegas resident who has prior felony convictions was sentenced today by United States District Judge Gloria M. Navarro to 10 years in prison to be followed by four years of supervised release for possession of a ma more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Fiji Military Forces and Nevada Army National Guard conduct multinational training * SUVA, Fiji It was hard to overlook the timing of Veterans Day this year for many attending Exercise Cartwheel here. The annual training exercise brought military participants from Australia, Fiji, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the U.S. together to enhance combat readiness and interoperabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford, Kiggans, Houlahan, and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill Improving Health Care Access for Military Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), along with Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Military Care Access, Reporting, and Evaluation (Military CARE) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize how TRICARE b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford-Led Legislation Passes House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today passed critical legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives that will diversify Nevada's economy and create good paying jobs across the state. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (H.R. 1366) streamlines critical mineral production and creates the Abandoned Hardrock Mine more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Amodei's Bill to Strengthen Domestic Mineral Supply Chain * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025, legislation introduced by Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) and co-led by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) to strengthen our national security and energy future by unleashing domestic mining production. This bill restores regulatory clar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Titus Legislation to Safeguard Southern Nevada Water * The U.S. House today passed, with bipartisan support, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern Nevada's water security while enhancing environmental conservation efforts. The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act would allow a portion of the Southern Nevada Water Authority's (SNWA) Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * House set to vote on toxic mining bill, expands harmful 1872 law * Today, the House is set to vote on Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (H.R. 1366) introduced by Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei. This bill would be a harmful expansion of the 150-year-old law that governs mining in the U.S. that currently and allows mining companies to use federal public lands without paying any royalty  more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Woman Pleads Guilty To COVID-19 Fraud Fraudulently Received over $1.4M * An Illinois woman pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States by making claims for refunds of false COVID-19 related employment tax credits. According to court documents and statements made in court, Lakeibia Fannin conspired with others in the State and Federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Votes Against Partisan Bill that Would Rip Health Care Away from 100,000 Americans, Calls for Immediate Vote to Save ACA Tax Credit * Tonight, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement after voting against the House Republican Leadership's health care plan that will kick 100,000 Americans off their health care coverage and fails to extend the ACA Tax Credit. Without further Co more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Legislators Call On Clark County DA to Investigate Lombardo's Potentially Illegal Cover Up For Musk's Boring Company * After Joe Lombardo's administration let Elon Musk's Boring Company get away with major safety violations, State Assemblymembers Cinthia Moore and Venise Karris are calling on the Clark County District Attorney's office to investigate the potential illegal erasure of public reco more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Some Place or Another: Nevada Supreme Court Expands Reach of Nevada's Luring Statute By Roger Grandgenett, Kelsey Stegall and Andrew Clark Enacted in 1967, Nevada's "employment-luring" statute prohibits employers from inducing, influencing, persuading, or engaging prospective employees to "change from one place or another in this state" or to "bring workers of any class or calli more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nevada's Jobless Rates Among the Highest in the Nation * As Joe Lombardo embraces Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda, new reporting shows that Nevada's jobless rate is among the highest in the nation. Under Lombardo, Nevada had the worst unemployment rate of any state in the nation for twelve straight months and it is still higher than when he took office. Lombardo ref more PR

RENO, Nevada, Dec. 18 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Nevada Tech Hub awards $3.9 million to support construction trades and apprenticeships in lithium loop industries Northern Nevada Building & Construction Trades Council and Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program receive funding to support program expansion and member assistance By Amy Demuth Nevada Tech Hub is fueling the growth of Nevada's lithium battery and critical materials economy by investing in the more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Federal Regulators Investigate Lombardo's Cover Up After Citations Against Musk's Boring Company Were Suddenly Withdrawn * A new report reveals that after Joe Lombardo let Elon Musk's Boring Company off the hook for serious safety violations that led to two Clark County firefighters suffering chemical burns, federal regulators have opened an investigation into this backroom deal. Within ho more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * NTU, State Sen. Titus File Appeal in Nevada Health Care Case National Taxpayers Union (NTU) and State Senator Robin Titus have filed an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court regarding a lower court's decision on the ongoing litigation regarding the constitutionality of SB 420. They are asking the Court to review the case before its implementation in January 2026. The lawsuit challenges the con more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Cortez Masto-Led Bipartisan Legislation to Support Families of Retired Fallen Law Enforcement Officers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced the Senate passed the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026. This legislation - which she introduced with Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) earl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Legislation to Make Roads Safer for Students in Southern Nevada * Congresswoman Titus (D-NV1) today introduced the Protect Our Students Act, new legislation to protect students in Southern Nevada from traffic incidents by unlocking federal funding to make school zones safer. Each year, approximately 100 students in the United States lose their lives due to car crashes while more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Pass Bipartisan National Defense Bill with Major Wins She Secured for Nevada, Heads to President's Desk * Senator Rosen Helped Write And Pass the Bipartisan Legislation To Provide 3.8% Pay Raise for Troops, Authorize Military Construction Projects in Nevada, and Support Nevada Servicemembers WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced several major wins for servicem more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Introduces Bill to Boost Economic Development, Support Conservation Efforts, and Improve Public Lands Management in Carson City * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced the introduction of her Carson City Public Land Correction Act, which will help promote conservation, improve public lands management, and expand economic development opportunities in Carson City, Nevad more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape for Providers to Take Care of America's Servicemembers and Veterans * Bill Would Streamline Credentialing for Medical Providers Across DoD and VA WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation to remove bureaucratic hurdles and streamline the process for medical practitioners who work with both the  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * RST-Sanexas, Inc. and Its Owners Agree to Pay $1.5 Million to Resolve Allegations That They Caused False Claims and Accepted and Paid Illegal Kickbacks United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that RST-Sanexas, Inc. (Sanexas), a Las Vegas, Nevada-based manufacturer and marketer of electric stimulation devices, and its principal owners,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following letter: * * * October 20, 2025 To: The Honorable Doug Burgum, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, We write to you with extreme concern that America's energy dominance is being limited by unnecessary red tape and bureaucracy. As you may know, over 80 percent of Nevada's land is managed by federal agencies. Our economic vibrancy depends on ti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * SIGNED: Cortez Masto-Supported Bill to Reauthorize Program Supporting Rural Nevada Counties * Washington, D.C. - President Trump signed bipartisan legislation U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) supported to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service's Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) through Fiscal Year 2026. Earlier this year, she reintroduced the Secure Rural S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Southern Glazer's Workers in Nevada Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-735 Email: mdrumm@gmail.com (RENO, Nev.) - Workers at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Reno, Nevada, have voted to join Teamsters Local 533. The 33 new members work as merchandisers, reset specialists, fulfillment specialists, and logistics coordinators. "These new m more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism on Australian Antisemitic Attack * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, released the following statement on the antisemitic attack targeting Jews in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah: "Our  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11662) on Dec. 16, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin: * * * U.S. Nuclear Weapons Tests The United States has observed a voluntary moratorium on nuclear explosive testing since 1992, although it has maintained the ability to resume these tests at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Since 1993, the United State more PR

RENO, Nevada, Dec. 18 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Center for Constitutional Law a 'focal point' for support of teacher education, civic engagement At a time when civic literacy and constitutional understanding are needed, new center positions the University as leader in shaping thoughtful dialogue By John Trent Richard Clark has seen first-hand what the study of the Constitution of the United States can do for young people. Clark, who has taught the U.S. C more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Rebel Grad Slam Winner Stands Out for Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research. Author: Daenne Dolce In November, more than 100 graduate and professional students from across various disciplines signed up to compete for scholarships and the title of UNLV Rebel Grad Slam 3-Minute Thesis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Trump FCC Chair Refuses to Open Investigation Into Edited Trump Interview on Epstein * Watch the full exchange HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Committee (FCC) in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) pressed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on media censorship. Earlier this year, Carr reinstat more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, Dec. 16 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Conservationists Delay Greenlink North Transmission Project The Massive High-Voltage Powerline Would Slice Through the Wild Nevada Outback * RENO, Nev. -- Conservationists won their protest against the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) faulty final Environmental Impact Statement for the Greenlink North Transmission Project, halting the project's progress and protecting open space and wildlife h more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * With All-of-the-Above Energy Amendment, Congresswoman Lee Fights to Save Solar and End Permitting Weaponization in SPEED Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) voted against the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, a Republican-authored permitting reform bill that proposes significant changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  more PR