Las Vegas News
November 2016 Elections
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Las Vegas, Nevada - United States Attorney Daniel G. Bogden announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Carla Higginbotham will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2016, general elections. AUSA Higginbotham has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the District of Nevada, and in that capacity is responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses in consultation with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington.
PRIDE Festival Smoke-Free in 2016
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health and associated partners are pleased to announce the 2016 PRIDE Festival in Las Vegas will be smoke-free. In addition to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping products will not be allowed at the festival.
Governor Sandoval Announces Appointment of Brad Crowell as Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director
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Carson City, Nevada - Governor Brian Sandoval today announced the appointment of Bradley Crowell, as Director of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, effective December 12, 2016. Interim Director Kay Scherer will resume her position as Deputy Director of the Department.
During National Forest Products Week, USDA Announces $7 Million to Expand Wood Products and Wood Energy Markets
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Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $7 million in grants for projects designed to expand wood products and wood energy markets that support sustainable forest management, especially in areas with high wildfire risks. These grants are available through the U.S. Forest Service's Wood Innovations Program.
NASA, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Host Discussion on Solar Hazards in Exploration
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Washington, DC - Understanding the hazards of space weather on crewed and robotic missions is vital to informing plans for NASA’s Journey to Mars and other missions into our solar system, and beyond. Veteran NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld and solar experts will discuss that and more during a panel discussion at 1 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, October 25.
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Nigerian Governors
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Washington, DC - National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with a group of governors representing states in Nigeria’s north and middle belt to discuss issues of strategic significance to the United States and Nigeria. They discussed the importance of strong and inclusive governance as the region works to confront security threats, including from Boko Haram now known as ISIL's West Africa Province and from clashes among ethnic, religious, and other groups in Nigeria.