News from February 2025


Nevada Secretary of State releases Citizens for Justice contributions and expense report

The Nevada Secretary of State has released a report detailing the contributions and expenditures of Citizens for Justice, the political action committee tied to the Nevada Justice Association.


Noble Predictive Insights poll shows strong public support for Uber-backed plan to cap attorney fees in Nevada

A recent poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights reveals significant support among Nevada voters for a proposal to cap attorney fees in civil cases.


Reward offered for information on two elk poaching cases near Nevada/Utah border

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has announced a $2,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of two elk poaching cases near the Nevada/Utah border.


Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates 35 years with special performance

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company (WNMTC) is set to commemorate its 35th anniversary with a special production titled "Celebrate the Magic."


CSN invites input on strategic bridge plan through listening sessions

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is entering a new phase of leadership and is seeking input from its community on the 2025-2027 Strategic Bridge Plan.


Rock sales fund new scholarship for geoscience students at Western Nevada College

Geosciences Professor Dr. Winnie Kortemeier at Western Nevada College has used her extensive rock collection to benefit students through a unique fundraiser.


Nevada judicial selection commission receives five applications for court vacancy

Chief Justice Douglas Herndon announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received five applications for the vacancy in Department 2 of the Seventh Judicial District Court.


Construction material costs rise as industry braces for tariffs impact

The Associated General Contractors of America reported a 0.8 percent increase in the cost of materials and services for nonresidential construction from December to January, marking the largest rise in the past year.


Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation

Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.


Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford of Nevada, along with attorneys general from 14 states and the city attorney of San Francisco, issued a statement regarding a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.


Ashley Wenger-Slaba appointed as commissioner for Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

Ashley Wenger-Slaba, the senior vice president of employee experience, education, and workforce relations at Sanford Health, has been appointed as a commissioner to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).


ExplOER Nevada Symposium highlights free educational resources for faculty

Higher education in Nevada is witnessing a transformation with the introduction of Open Educational Resources (OER), which aim to make learning more accessible and affordable.


CSN seeks faculty support for undergraduate research symposium

CSN is preparing for the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium, aiming to make it a memorable event with the help of faculty and staff.


College of Southern Nevada connects students with industry at ARA trade show

Twenty-four students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) attended the American Rental Association (ARA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 31.


CSN provides emergency preparedness resources for students and staff

Emergencies can occur without warning, making preparedness essential.


CSN announces retirement celebration for Dr. Terry Norris

Dr. Terry Norris, who has served as the eLearning Director at CSN for two decades, is set to retire on Monday, March 31.


TMCC radiology students excel at industry conferences

Eleven students and five faculty members from the TMCC Radiologic Technology program recently participated in two significant industry conferences, demonstrating their skills in medical imaging.


Defense Department drops PLA requirements following court ruling

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a significant policy shift by removing project labor agreement (PLA) requirements from its military construction solicitations.


CSN hosts first faculty and staff basketball tournament

Faculty and staff at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) participated in their first annual basketball tournament on January 23.


CSN Foundation scholarship applications close on February 15

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Foundation has announced the closing date for its scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year.