SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Named Tucson's #1 Hospital * TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 6, 2026) - For the fourth consecutive year, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson has been recognized as Tucson's #1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that deliver exceptional outcomes across specialties, proc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced legislation to prevent suicide among construction workers. The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data on the unique sui  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Britt Introduce Legislation to Bolster U.S. Space Force Readiness * This legislation would expand the Space Force's capacity to be ready for any threat from China or other foreign adversaries Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation that would strengthen U.S. Space Force readiness. The Space Su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Grassley, Wyden, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Health Care Fraud * The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act Would Save Taxpayers an Estimated $45 Billion Dollars Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the bipartisan Health Care Fraud Prevention  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Water Sources and Authorities What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14 Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Joe Lombardo Defends Billionaires While Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with his "Commanding Officer" Donald Trump Last night, standing shoulder to shoulder with his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, the most vulnerable Republican governor in the country Joe Lombardo defended how Trump is "taking care of his billionaire friends," while the Lombardo-Trump economy devastates working Nevada  more

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 7 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Fitness as we age * Better sleep, less anxiety, more independence, reduced blood pressure and the list goes on. Physical activity in adults aged 65 and older has many health benefits, physical, emotional and mental. In Nevada, 28.8% of adults over the age of 65 regularly achieve physical activity guidelines. This includes 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week. Nevada ranks  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("Billionaires-First" Edition) * Nevada Current: Lombardo rallies with Trump, defends taking care of billionaires ABC: Vegas workers say they have been hit by tourism slump fueled by Trump-era tariffs and high costs Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: GOP bets Carrie Buck and Trump's 'no tax on tips' will win battleground Nevada House seat In case you missed it, a new report details how State Senator Carrie Buck's winning record, Nevada's rightward shift, and President Trump's popular No Tax on Tips policy are putting career politician Dina Titus on a collision course with retirement. Read more here or read excerpts below. GOP b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: This Nevada Ad Might Be the Most Creative One This Election Cycle In case you missed it, a new report touted Marty O'Donnell's first general election ad as perhaps the most creative of the entire cycle, showing the legendary Halo composer is bringing fresh firepower to the fight against crooked Susie Lee. Read more here or read excerpts below. This Nevada Ad Might Be the Most Creat  more

DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * Program to Protect Rural Water & Wastewater Utilities from Cyberattacks DEF CON Franklin and National Rural Water Association launch Water Watch Center to defend utilities against foreign attacks - On the heels of one of the most widespread cyberattacks by a nation-state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) launched the Water  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 6 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Democrats Plan to Lower Costs as Lombardo and Trump Double Down on Helping Their "Billionaire Friends" at Las Vegas Rally * Yesterday, Donald Trump came to town to spew more broken promises while Nevada Republicans gobbled it up and completely ignored the harsh reality that working families are living in the GOP-manufactured affordability crisis. Joe Lombardo doubled-down on Trump's spin,  more

SANTA MARIA, California, Aug. 7 -- Allan Hancock College posted the following news release: * * * Registration Continues as Hancock Prepares to Begin Fall Classes * Written by: Chris McGuinness AUGUST 7, 2026- As the start of the fall semester approaches, Allan Hancock College is encouraging students to take advantage of the opportunity to enroll before classes begin Aug. 17. With hundreds of credit and noncredit courses available, students can explore new interests, prepare for transfer, e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to End Tariffs on Back-to-School Supplies * WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of the start of a new school year, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a bill to end tariffs on back-to-school supplies. The Back-To-School Supplies Affordability Act would exempt school supplies and educational materials from Donald Trump's tariffs, helping reduce costs for families, teachers, sc  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 8 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Claims Clinic, Health Fair Deliver Critical Services at 127th National Convention Partnership with VA helped veterans file claims, receive health screenings and connect with earned benefits during Reno convention - Hundreds of veterans and their families received direct access to earned benefits and health care resources during the Veterans  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Warner, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing legislation to prevent suicide among construction workers. The Constructing the Path to Suicide Prevention Act would authorize a national study through the Centers for Disease Control and Prev  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Fraud.gov: Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are waging war on the fraudsters and scammers who have looted hardworking Americans for far too long. Today, that war becomes fully transparent at fraud.gov -- a new website where Americans can track every action, every takedown, and every dollar recovered as part of the unrelenting eff  more