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AG Frey Joins Coalition Condemning DOJ Coercion Against Minnesota

Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined a coalition of 22 state attorneys general in condemning the Department of Justice's use of armed federal agents to coerce Minnesota officials into turning over protected resident data including Medicaid, SNAP, and voter information. The coalition, led by New York AG Letitia James, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on January 29, 2026, asserting the demands intrude on state sovereignty and conflict with ongoing court-ordered protections. The attorneys general warned they will continue to defend state sovereignty and resident rights against unlawful federal interference.

Laird Superfood Acquires Terrasoul Superfoods Private Securities Purchase Agreement

Laird Superfood, Inc., a Nevada corporation, has acquired all issued and outstanding membership interests of Terrasoul Superfoods, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, from Superfoods Seller LLC pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 21, 2026. The transaction involved a Reorganization prior to Closing, including an IRC Section 368(a)(1)(F) tax-free reorganization, with an Adjustment Escrow Amount of $1,500,000.00 and an earn-out structure tied to 2026 Contribution Profit thresholds. The agreement includes representations and warranties, indemnification provisions, restrictive covenant agreements with Members, and an Advisory Agreement with Dennis J. Botts.

Presidential Determination Exempting Air Force Jet Training From Water Pollution Rules

President Donald J. Trump has issued a determination exempting United States Air Force jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada from all federal, state, interstate, and local water pollution control requirements, administrative authority, and sanctions for a 1-year period beginning April 20, 2026, and ending April 20, 2027. The exemption does not extend to 33 U.S.C. sections 1316 and 1317 (relating to certain effluent standards and toxic pollutant pretreatment standards). The action is taken pursuant to section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and notes ongoing litigation in Oregon Natural Desert Ass'n v. Meink (D. Or., Case No. 2:23-cv-01898) concerning these training operations.

Explore BLM Public Lands, Recreation Opportunities Across America

The Bureau of Land Management maintains a public-facing webpage listing recreation opportunities across its managed lands in 21 states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The site allows visitors to search by location, activity type, and keyword, with activities ranging from hiking and camping to rockhounding, wildlife viewing, and off-highway vehicle use. The BLM provides this portal to enable individuals and communities to achieve desired social, economic, and environmental outcomes through public land access.

Nevada Ranks #1 in Job Growth, Governor Lombardo Announces

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo released a statement announcing that Nevada ranks number one nationally for job growth, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). The governor highlighted administrative achievements including over $5 billion in private investment, more than 44,500 new jobs secured, a 15% reduction in the Modified Business Tax, and 910 regulatory reform recommendations approved by the Legislative Commission as of March 2025.

Nevada Unemployment 5.3% Feb 2026, Las Vegas 5.8%

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent in February 2026, unchanged from January and down 0.1 percentage point from 5.4 percent in February 2025. The Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas MSA registered 5.8 percent, Reno-Sparks MSA 4.6 percent, and Carson City MSA 4.5 percent, all not seasonally adjusted. County rates ranged from 3.8 percent in Humboldt County (lowest) to 10.8 percent in Mineral County (highest), with 9 of Nevada's 17 counties recording month-over-month decreases. The state labor force comprised 1,698,029 people, up 40,539 from February 2025.

Nevada Leads Nation Adding 30,200 Jobs, 1.9% Growth

Nevada added 30,200 jobs (1.9% growth) from January 2025 to January 2026, reaching over 1.6 million total jobs for the first time on record. DETR's Research & Analysis Bureau conducted its annual analysis of employer quarterly data submitted through the unemployment insurance program, finding that total employment was higher and growing faster than initially reported through the end of 2025. Nevada now ranks first in the nation for job growth, with significant gains in construction, health care, business services, and education.

Preaxia Health Care Files 8-K Disclosing Non-Reliance on Q3 2025 Financials

Preaxia Health Care Payment Systems Inc. (Nevada, SEC File No. 000-52365) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2026 disclosing that management identified material errors in Q3 2025 financial statements (three months ended August 31, 2025) related to stock award valuation, timing, and lack of option disclosures. The company's management has concluded that these previously released financial statements should no longer be relied upon. The company will file amended Form 10-Q quarterly reports to correct the errors, which are expected to be material. Management also assessed internal controls and identified a material weakness in financial reporting, resulting in disclosure controls and procedures that are not effective.

OSHA DOE Addendum: Regulatory Authority Transfer at Nuclear Sites

OSHA published a notice of an addendum to the 1992 interagency MOU between DOL and DOE, confirming the transfer of occupational safety and health regulatory authority for specific parcels of DOE-owned land leased to private entities for energy projects. DOE will not exercise statutory authority over occupational safety at the identified Project Parcels. The transfer takes effect April 17, 2026. Private-sector employers at the Idaho National Laboratory site fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction; employers at Hanford (Washington), Nevada National Security Site, and Savannah River (South Carolina) fall under their respective OSHA-approved State Plans.

Palmer v. Palmer - Child Custody Relocation Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the Douglas County District Court's judgment denying both parties' requests to relocate their child from Nebraska. Brian A. Palmer sought to relocate Akira to Nevada for new employment opportunities, while Angelique N. Palmer counterclaimed for sole legal and physical custody. The appellate court reviewed the district court's application of the removal standard, calculation of child support, and denial of the income tax exemption, finding no reversible error. The ruling modifies existing custody obligations including child support and medical expense arrangements.

MV Realty Settlement Voiding 700+ Nevada Homeowner Benefit Agreements

The Nevada Attorney General and Nevada Consumer Affairs Unit announced a settlement with MV Realty resolving investigations into deceptive trade practices. All 700+ MV Realty Homeowner Benefit Agreements in Nevada are declared null and void, and encumbrances recorded against affected properties must be removed within 30 days. MV Realty must cease all collection efforts, provide $200,000 in restitution to consumers who paid early termination fees, and waive repayment of promotional fees received.

ERISA Trust Fund v. Valdez Plastering - Employee Benefits Contribution Dispute

District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund and affiliated trade union trust funds filed a civil action in the Northern District of California on April 12, 2026, case number 4:26-cv-03114, against Valdez Plastering, Inc., Valdez Painting, Incorporated, and individuals Vaughn Gino Valdez and Veronica Padilla. The complaint seeks recovery of employee benefits contributions under ERISA. Plaintiffs include Bay Area Painters and Tapers Pension Trust Fund, Finishing Trades Institute of Northern California and Nevada Trust Fund, and named trustees James Hewett and Sal Madrigal. The case is assigned to Oakland and filed as a federal question civil case under the Labor: E.R.I.S.A. nature of suit.

Nevada Requests Tydings Waiver for BSCA State Set-Aside Funds, Comment Deadline May 11, 2026

The Nevada Department of Education is notifying the public of its intent to submit a request to the U.S. Department of Education for a 12-month Tydings waiver under section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act to extend the period of availability for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act state set-aside funds. The funds support a statewide campaign to reduce chronic absenteeism, which has shown early results of 5% to 13% reductions in participating districts. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. PT on May 11, 2026, at gseverance@doe.nv.gov to be included in Nevada's final waiver application.

Reclamation Permit 0439 Issued to Millennial NV LLC for Wildcat Exploration Project

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued Reclamation Permit 0439 to Millennial NV, LLC for the Wildcat Exploration Project. The permit authorizes the permittee to reclaim the project site in Pershing County, Nevada, across multiple townships and ranges. The Division reviewed the application in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code 519A to ensure the site will be left safe, stable, and capable of supporting productive post-mining land use.

ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens for Sex Trafficking, Child Assault, Rape, Kidnapping

DHS released a press statement announcing that ICE arrested 14 criminal illegal aliens across the country over a weekend period for convictions including sexual assault on a child, human trafficking for sexual servitude, rape, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. The arrests occurred in multiple states including Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, South Dakota, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Ecuadoran nationals among others.

SBA Offers Low-Interest Disaster Loans to Idaho Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in specific Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon counties affected by drought beginning March 3, 2026. Loan amounts up to $2 million are available at interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms up to 30 years. Applications must be submitted no later than December 10, 2026.

Hawthorne Army Depot Class 2 Hazardous Waste Permit Modification

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is requesting public comment regarding the Class 2 Permit Modification to the RCRA Hazardous Waste permit at the HWAD – Main Base facility located in Hawthorne, Nevada. The Class 2 Permit Mod revises current permit language by changing "munitions" to "U.S. Government controlled assets" and expands permitted activities to include recycling and storage of U.S. government controlled assets and/or batteries. Comments may be submitted during the 45-day public comment period that begins on April 17, 2026 and ends on June 01, 2026 at 5pm PDT.

Over 100 AI Bills Across 10 States, Enacted in 6 States

NCSL's AI Legislation Tracker for 2025 documents over 100 AI-related bills across 10 states, with enacted legislation in 6 states. Enacted bills include Missouri H 2 (Education/Training) and S 2001 (Higher Learning), Mississippi S 2426 (AI Regulation Task Force), Montana H 10 (IT Capital Projects) and H 178 (Government Use of AI), Nebraska L 77 (Prior Authorization), and Nevada S 263 (Child Pornography involving minors). The tracker also notes additional pending and failed bills addressing housing, healthcare, elections, and criminal use of AI.

CW & DW Priority List Workshop May 2026

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) announced a public workshop on May 5, 2026, to accept comments on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Priority List and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Priority List. The workshop will be held in Carson City and accessible by phone or Microsoft Teams. These priority lists govern the ranking of projects for low-interest loan funding under Nevada's clean water and drinking water revolving fund programs.

Pleasant Valley Interceptor 401 Certification, Washoe County

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has received a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application from NCE for the Pleasant Valley Interceptor Reach 3 project in Washoe County. The application seeks certification for Nationwide Permit 58 (Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances), which requires federal authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. NDEP is soliciting public comments on the application through May 20, 2026.

Grefco Minerals Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal NS2018507

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for Grefco Minerals, Inc.'s groundwater discharge permit renewal under permit number NS2018507. The applicant, located at 36994 Summit Lake Road, Burney, CA 96013, has submitted an application for permit renewal under Nevada Revised Statutes and the Clean Water Act. Supporting documents including the public notice, permit draft, and fact sheet are available for download from NDEP.

Lennar Comm. Nev., LLC v. Whalen (Civil) — Arbitration Waiver Affirmed

The Nevada Supreme Court affirmed the district court's denial of Lennar Communities Nevada LLC and Greystone Nevada LLC's motion to compel arbitration in a personal injury suit brought by Pamela Whalen, who was injured tripping over a utility box on Lennar-owned property. The appellate court agreed the motion should be denied, but on the ground of arbitration waiver rather than the district court's interpretation of the arbitration clause's scope. The Court found that Lennar waived its arbitration right by filing an answer, demanding a jury trial, actively pursuing 17 months of discovery including three NRCP 35 medical examinations, and stipulating to trial continuations — all conduct inconsistent with the right to arbitrate.

16 States Enact AI Laws Covering Elections, Health, Labor

The NCSL AI Legislation Tracker has been updated with enacted state AI bills from 16 states: Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. Notable enacted bills include Kentucky S 4 (Protection of Information), Maine H 1154a (Transparency in Consumer Transactions), Montana S 25 (Deepfakes in Elections), Maryland H 956 (AI Implementation Workgroup), and Minnesota H 2432 (Public Safety/Child Pornography).

AG Davenport Wins $500k Judgments Against Out-of-State Gun Retailers

New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport secured judgments exceeding $500,000 against three out-of-state firearms retailers for violating New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act by selling banned firearm accessories—bump stocks and large capacity magazines—to state residents. The retailers include RW Arms (Texas), CSS Holdings LLC/Carolina Shooters (North Carolina), and Arms Unlimited (Nevada).

BMRR Robinson Project Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0092105 Modification

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has issued a Notice of Proposed Action for a major modification of Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0092105, filed by Robinson Nevada Mining Company for its Robinson Project mining and benefaction facility in Ruth, Nevada. The draft permit and fact sheet are available for public download, with the modification properly filed at NDEP in Carson City.