News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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2026 APTA Awards, Hall of Fame Winners Announced
Top Organizations and Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Innovations
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today honored 12 organizations and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation. The association also inducted four new members into t
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would mak
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Bennet, Rosen, Klobuchar, Merkley Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Rosen, Klobuchar, Merkley Create and Expand Grant and Loan Programs to Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to introduce a bill to help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor worsening air pollution caused by wildfires and
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Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Canceled Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Heinrich, Murray Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Canceled Energy Projects
The letter follows an admission from the Trump Administration that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics
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U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and 36 of her colleagues joined a letter led by U.S. Senator
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FCC Considers Table of TV Allotments Rulemaking Proposal for Elko, Nevada Broadcast Station
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau Video Division has initiated a proceeding regarding the Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Elko, Nevada) (MB Docket No. 26-196).
The action follows a rulemaking petition submitted on April 13, 2026, by Reno (KENV-TV) Licensee, Inc., the licensee of full-service television station KENV-DT in Elko, Nevada. The station currently holds a construction permit to build technical
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
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WASHINGTON -Today, four of the most influential Latino civic organizations in the country announced the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition -a landmark, nonpartisan partnership to educate and mobilize the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate from now thr
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Governor Joe Lombardo Applauds Mosey Solar Project Moving Forward in Southern Nevada
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 30 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Governor Joe Lombardo Applauds Mosey Solar Project Moving Forward in Southern Nevada
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LAS VEGAS -Governor Joe Lombardo today applauded the decision by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the U.S. Department of the Interior to move forward with another solar project, the Mosey Solar Project, in Southern Nevada.
"I want to thank the Energy Dominance Council and the Department of the I
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Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 31 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Colorado River Final Environmental Impact Statement for Future Colorado River Operations
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Phoenix, AZ - After the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations, Governor Katie Hobbs issued the following statement:
"Today, the federal government released a broad range of alternati
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition)
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada is one of the worst states to move to, study says
Fox 5: Nevada gas prices continue to climb
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
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How Public Health Officials Are on the Frontlines Against a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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How Public Health Officials Are on the Frontlines Against a Diarrhea-Causing Parasite
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Multiple outbreaks of a diarrhea-causing parasite are spreading across the U.S., with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations now reported across the country.
The outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite spread through contaminated produce, has so far yielded only three cases in Nevada, none
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ICYMI: New Research Finds a National Abortion Ban is a Top Dealbreaker for Battleground Voters
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: New Research Finds a National Abortion Ban is a Top Dealbreaker for Battleground Voters
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Less than 100 days before Election Day, new research from Reproductive Freedom for All and Impact Research shows that reproductive freedom remains a defining electoral issue in battleground races that will determine control of the U.S. House. B
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Hawaii Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda support federal workers and their rights
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of U.S. Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda for reelection to Congress representing Hawaii in th
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Distri
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for million
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump traveling to Nevada next week:
"Joe Lombardo's 'commanding officer' Donald Trump is coming to town next week while Nevadans are getting crushed by sky-high grocery, utility, housing, and health car
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Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association Holds 5th International Reunion, Turns Over Donations for TEACHER Museum & Alumni Hall, Scholarships
MANILA, Philippines, July 31 -- Philippine Normal University issued the following news:
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PNU Global Alumni Association holds 5th International Reunion, turns over donations for TEACHER Museum & Alumni Hall, Scholarships
In a powerful display of enduring loyalty to Inang Pamantasan and global solidarity with their fellow PNUans, the Philippine Normal University Global Alumni Association (PNUGAA), Inc. successfully hosted its 5th Grand International Reunion on July 25-26, 2026 in Las Vegas
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Block Rule That Would Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block rule that would undermine Affordable Care Act protections
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once aga
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Rep. Dina Titus introduces legislation to compel reforms in Turkey
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dina Titus introduces legislation to compel reforms in Turkey
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Congresswoman Dina Titus has introduced the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 to institute accountability measures to compel Turkey to adhere to democratic values, respect human rights, and release political prisoners.
The legislation would block U.S. security assistance to and cooperation with Turkey unless the Secretary of
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding Trump Administration Restore Funding for Energy Projects That Were Illegally Canceled
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The Letter Follows An Admission From The Trump Administration That The Decision To Cancel Energy Project Grants In States That Did Not Vote For Trump Was "Based Solely" On Politics
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter demanding th
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Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As "Gold Star Children's Day"
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing And Passing Bipartisan Resolution Designating August 1st As "Gold Star Children's Day"
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in celebrating the passage of their bipartisan Senate resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day." This effort recognizes the children of fallen servicemembers for their parents' sacrifice in
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Researchers Name New Microbe After the University
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU Carbondale researchers name new microbe after the university
A little giant has been found deep in an underground community where thriving means living in hot, dark spaces with no oxygen. This might sound like the movie trailer for the latest fantasy meets sci-fi blockbuster, but it's the description of a new microbe named after Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Scott Hamilton-Br
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There is another way: A reflection on dementia, the Camino de Santiago and Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026
RENO, Nevada, July 31 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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There is another way: A reflection on dementia, the Camino de Santiago and Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026
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In this first-person narrative, Jennifer Carson, Ph.D., founding director of the Dementia Engagement, Education and Research Program in the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, reflects on her life-changing walk along the Camino de Santiago during the Walking the Talk for Dementia 2026
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University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for July 25-31, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio, July 31 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for July 25-31, 2026:
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The Washington Post, The Conversation and RealClearMarkets tapped UD faculty expertise. Regional and local media highlighted onMain, our Health and Wellbeing Center and a project now bringing carbon-free power to satisfy campus electricity needs.
Good riddance to the 'people mover' shuttles at Dulles Airport, travelers say
MSN via The Washington Post
Janet Bednarek, hist
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