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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday September 08, 2024 ( 5 items )  

At a Local Home Depot, Cortez Masto, Sparks City Attorney to Discuss Efforts to Crack Down on Retail Crime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Reno, Nev. U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Wes Duncan, Sparks City Attorney, and local Home Depot employees to highlight local and federal efforts to crack down on retail crime. City Attorney Duncan discussed Sparks' "Back our Businesses" initiative to combat retail theft, while Cortez Masto highlighted efforts she is leading on a federal level to deliver more funding to local la  more

Congresswoman Lee Meets with Consulate-General of Japan, Tours Konami Gaming U.S. Headquarters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS Congresswoman Lee (NV-03) joined Consulate-General of Japan Osumi Yo in a tour of Konami Gaming's U.S. Headquarters located in Nevada's Third Congressional District. Part of an industry that drives nearly $2 billion in economic output for Nevada, Konami's 360,000 square foot facility in southern Nevada supports 500 jobs in the heart of Las Vegas. During the tour, Congresswoman discussed the importanc  more

Rep. Fong Leads Letter Blasting Gov. Newsom Refinery Plan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: On Friday, Western Caucus Member Representative Vince Fong (CA-20) sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom criticizing his refinery supply mandate that will lead to higher gas prices and artificial gas shortages in California, Arizona and Nevada. Joining Representative Fong on the letter were Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa   more

Rosen Joins Bipartisan Bill to Provide Child Care Services for Police Officers, Support Law Enforcement Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she has joined bipartisan legislation to create a pilot program to provide child care services for the children of law enforcement officers and accommodate their non-traditional work hours. The bipartisan Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act would provide $24 million to the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants for opening child care centers  more

Rosen-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Fund Family Support, Mental Health Services for Law Enforcement Officers Passed Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that the bipartisan Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act, legislation she joined to provide grant funding for family support services, and establish suicide prevention and mental health programs for law enforcement officers passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill reauthorizes critical support programs that are set to expire later this year. Las  more