DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis and Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of CDPHE released the following statements in response to the Supreme Court decision on Sackett v U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, impacting the Waters of the U.S. "In Colorado, we know the importance of protecting our clean water resources for the health and safety of Coloradans, wildlife, and our thriving economy. My administration   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: The Colorado Disability Funding Committee announced an innovative grant opportunity for organizations working to create and support innovative ways to increase independence and improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. The Disability Benefit Application Assistance Grant provides $500,000 in funding opportunities for organizations providing application assistance for Supplemental Security   more

BROOMFIELD, Colorado, May 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Lt. Governor Primavera is signing legislation into law. "We are continuing to make sure that every Coloradan has the tools and resources they need to thrive, from high-quality health care to support for Coloradans with disabilities, and I was proud to be in Broomfield and Westminster today to sign legislation to advance this bold work," said Lt. Governor Primavera and Director of the Office of Savi  more

WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 26 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed two bills into law to protect patients during intimate exams and improve sexual assault survivors' access to information. "With this law, we're putting Colorado patients in the driver's seat by giving them control over what intimate exams can be conducted on them while they're under sedation," said Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, sponsor of HB23-  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation to reduce language barriers in special education learning plans. "English proficiency should not stand in the way of a parent or legal guardian's ability to participate in their child's special education learning plan," said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County. "This new law is necessary so families can have a ha  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 25 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: Governor Polis today signed landmark legislation that will refer a measure to the voters to provide historic property tax relief for homeowners and businesses while ensuring funding for schools and other local governments is protected. SB23-303, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Reps. Chris deGruy Kennedy, D-Lakewood, and Mike  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed bipartisan legislation to expand property tax exemptions for nonprofit housing developers, such as community land trusts, to build up Colorado's affordable housing stock. "Expensive land costs make it difficult for affordable housing developers to buy land to build housing opportunities that work for every budget," said Rep. William Linds  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Lieutenant Governor Primavera today signed three bills to bolster basic access and support Coloradans living with a disability. "Today, we're improving basic access for those living with a disability and making progress toward meaningful change for all Coloradans," said Rep. David Ortiz, D-Littleton, sponsor of HB23-1296, HB23-1032 and HB23-1136. "With the three bills signed into law tod  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed two bills into law to protect patients during intimate exams and improve sexual assault survivors' access to information. "With this law, we're putting Colorado patients in the driver's seat by giving them control over what intimate exams can be conducted on them while they're under sedation," said Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, spon  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 25 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: Governor Polis today signed landmark legislation that will refer a measure to the voters to provide historic property tax relief for homeowners and businesses while ensuring funding for schools and other local governments is protected. SB23-303, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Reps. Chris deGruy Kennedy, D-Lakewood, and Mik  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed bipartisan legislation to expand property tax exemptions for nonprofit housing developers, such as community land trusts, to build up Colorado's affordable housing stock. "Expensive land costs make it difficult for affordable housing developers to buy land to build housing opportunities that work for every budget," said Rep. William Lind  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 25 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans issued the following news: Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen (R - Monument) has issued the following statement on the signing of Senate Bill 303, a rushed and ill-conceived democrat bill concerning property taxes. "Introduced at the last possible minute. Signed at an undisclosed location. The people deserve honest property tax reductions, not the bait and switch shell game democrats are playing with the taxpayer bill of rights refun  more

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, May 25 -- The Colorado National Guard issued the following news release: The 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard hosted the Sisters of the Skies annual outreach event, Girls Rock Wings, at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, May 20, 2023. SOS is an organization of professional Black female pilots who are committed to supporting future Black aviators through mentorship, professional development, outreach, and scholarship. "We're extremely fortun  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 25 (TNSpp) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * The Lab supports companies led by women, people of color, and those with disabilities that are developing 5G technology addressing transportation safety, mobility for people with disabilities, climate change and urban planning. Mayor Michael B. Hancock, CU Denver alumnus, is scheduled to attend. * * * The Smart Futures Lab at the University of Colorado Denver, which houses a new incubator   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, May 26 (TNSjou) -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Satellites have revealed widespread loss of water storage in the Earth's large lakes since the early 1990s, and much of the decline is attributable to climate change and human consumption, according to a study involving a Kansas State University researcher. The research team -- which included collaborators from the University of Colorado Boulder; Kansas State University; France's space agency, CNES  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The LCRA Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a business plan of about $565 million and authorized capital investments of about $1.17 billion for energy, water and public service projects to support Texas in fiscal year 2024. The Lower Colorado River Authority is the primary wholesale provider of electricity in Central Texas and manages the lower Colorado River and six Highland Lakes. LCRA Transm  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 25 (TNSfund) (TNSper) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * A CU System investment of $1.12M will help advance the center's critical work in educational equity and environmental justice as the university continues to address issues important to Denver's Hispanic and Latino communities. * * * CU Denver has announced that it is refocusing and strengthening the Latino Research & Policy Center (LRPC) in the areas of educational equity and en  more

NEW YORK, May 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Build It Forward premieres its second season on Saturday, June 10, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. WHAT: Build It Forward WHERE/WHEN: Build It Forward premieres its second season on Saturday, June 10, at 6 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. WHO: HGTV designer Taniya Nayak and builder Shane Duffy will surprise five dedicated community heroes from charitable organizations in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Denver  more