Category: News

1 October’s 3rd Anniversary Occurs During a Crossroads for Gun Violence Prevention Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 LAS VEGAS, NV – Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas that claimed 60 lives at the Route 91 music festival.  Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress, said: “For the third year, we mourn the […]

Battle Born Progress Reacts to First 2020 Presidential Debate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 LAS VEGAS, NV – Tonight, the first of three debates between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden took place in Cleveland, OH.  Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress, said: “This president is an embarrassment and we should be ashamed […]

Statement on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to SCOTUS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, President Donald Trump formally nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This action sets the stage for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to move a confirmation process before […]

Nevada Activists and Elected Officials Stay Connected with Nature at 4th Annual Public Lands Day Virtual Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 **Livestream Recording Here** LAS VEGAS, NV – Earlier today, Nevada celebrated its 4th Annual Public Lands Day event much differently than years prior. Groups, elected officials, and Silver the Bighorn Sheep gathered eager Nevadans from across the state for a virtual celebration of our […]

Nominee for Vice President Senator Kamala Harris Speaks during Battle Born Progress Virtual Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, September 22, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., Battle Born Progress hosted its 7th annual fundraising event, Celebrate Progress. The event, held virtually this year, and co-chaired by Classic Jewel co-owner Ryan Brown, Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, and Marni and […]

Statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at age 87 of pancreatic cancer.  Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress, issued the following: “This is a devastating loss. It is difficult to find the words to describe how […]

Former Assemblyman Justin Watkins talks problems with liability legislation with Battle Born Progress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 Former Assemblyman Justin Watkins talks problems with liability legislation with Battle Born Progress ***Link to Video***   CARSON CITY, NV –  Live from outside the Nevada Legislature, Battle Born Progress hosted its latest edition of Out In Front with Annette, a Facebook Live virtual […]

Statement on Governor Sisolak’s signing of major voting rights bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2020 Contact: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 Statement on Governor Sisolak signing of major voting rights bill  CARSON CITY, NV – Today, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 4, a bill recently passed during the 32nd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature dealing with Nevada’s general election during the ongoing COVID-19 […]

Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Proposal Falls Short for Families, Workers and State and Local Budgets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2020 CONTACT: Will Pregman, [email protected], 702.752.0656 Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 Relief Proposal Falls Short for Families, Workers and State and Local Budgets LAS VEGAS – Following the release of Senate Republicans’ COVID-19 relief package, termed the HEALS Act, in Congress, Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress, released the following […]

MORE LABOR UNIONS JOIN NEVADA WORKERS COALITION

Teamsters 986 and Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada Central Labor Councils join coalition of labor and advocacy groups calling for Gov. Sisolak to put Nevada’s workers first Carson City, NV – Today, additional labor groups joined the coalition to promote workers’ rights and to push back against any proposed legislation giving business immunity from liability […]