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Attorney General Ford responds to Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions

Attorney General Ford has expressed his disappointment regarding a recent Supreme Court decision on nationwide injunctions.

Attorneys general challenge executive order suspending refugee program

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of Pacito v. Trump.

Nevada AG warns about deceptive over-the-counter hearing aid marketing

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has issued a consumer alert to inform residents about potentially misleading marketing practices associated with some over-the-counter hearing aids.

Court rules against Trump's international trade tariffs

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant legal victory as the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down tariffs imposed by former President Trump's executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...

Nevada delays switch from VINE to S.A.V.E., extends data collection

Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced a delay in the transition from the current victim notification system, VINE, to the new Nevada S.A.V.E. Notifications system.

Nevada's Melanie Sheldon receives trailblazing woman award for economic leadership

Melanie Sheldon, a prominent figure in Nevada's economic development landscape, has been honored with the Trailblazing Woman of the Year award at the 2025 Fastmarkets Voltas Awards.

Nevada attorney general joins coalition suing over NSF program cuts

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

TMCC honors academic advising team for full employee giving

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) Foundation and Grants Office has acknowledged the Academic Advising team for their full participation in employee giving.

Experts emphasize need for more domestic lithium production

The United States is currently facing challenges in its lithium supply, according to industry experts. “The United States is barely on the playing field today with lithium supply, and we are vulnerable because of that,” said Crowley after a recent...

New CSN president pledges focus on student success and community support

A few weeks ago, Dr. Stacy S. Klippenstein witnessed over a thousand students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) graduate at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Construction spending falls as uncertainty impacts private projects

Construction spending in the United States has continued its downward trend, decreasing by 0.3 percent from April to May and showing a significant 3.5 percent decline over the past year, marking the largest yearly drop since February 2019.

Nevada poised for major expansion of its 'Lithium Loop' initiative

The Biden administration has shown interest in financing lithium mining in Nevada, as the mineral is crucial for ion-lithium battery production, which is a part of its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

TMCC hosts South American delegates for emergency management education exchange

Laughter and handshakes marked the visit of 12 South American delegates to TMCC’s William N. Pennington Health Science Center, where they explored emergency management education as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor...

Nevada aims for greener future with critical mineral production

Nevada's mining industry is positioning itself for a future focused on critical minerals, as the state currently produces four of the 50 minerals deemed essential by national standards: lithium, copper, magnesium, and barium.

Court blocks Trump administration's bid to cut medical research funding

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, alongside a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has successfully secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case Massachusetts v. NIH.

Nevada State emphasizes career readiness for student success

As students and their families increasingly question the value of a college degree amid rising tuition costs and shifting job markets, Nevada State University is emphasizing career readiness as a core component of its educational offerings.

Preliminary injunction granted against mass firings under Trump administration

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has achieved a preliminary injunction in the case Maryland et al. v. USDA.

Court blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding after multistate legal challenge

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, along with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration.

Construction job growth stalls as policy uncertainty impacts project planning