DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: * * * Automobile Theft Prevention Board The Automobile Theft Prevention Board shall solicit and review applications for grants that assist in improving and supporting automobile theft prevention programs or programs for the enforcement or prosecution of automobile theft crimes through statewide planning and coordination. For terms expiring February 1, 2030: * Tonia Rumer of Eliza  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today advanced the FY 2024-2025 Long Appropriations Bill to invest in families, prepare our students for success, and build healthier communities across the state. "Our balanced budget provides historic K-12 public school funding of more than $525 million, importantly buys down the budget stabilization factor and addresses the most pressing needs of our communities," said JBC Chair   more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today sent legislation to Governor Jared Polis that would prevent evictions and keep Coloradans safely housed, outlining the conditions when landlords would have grounds to file for evictions or "no-fault" lease terminations. "1098 clearly defines in state law when and why landlords can evict tenants," said Rep. Javier Mabrey, D-Denver. "This will stabilize renters and prevent unnecessary di  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, that would prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives cleared the Senate Education Committee today. Cosponsored by Senator Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, HB24-1003 would make opiate antagonists like Narcan and drug testing strips widely available on school buses and in school buildings. "Our young pe  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The Senate Judiciary Committee today voted to advance Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, and Kevin Priola's, D-Henderson, bill to allow people convicted of a felony to change their name to conform with their gender identity. Under current law, a person convicted of a felony who wishes to change their name must demonstrate "good cause" to do so. HB24-1071 would expand   more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Legislation aimed at leveraging millions in federal infrastructure funding to bring passenger rail service to Colorado and expanding public transportation options across the state cleared the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee today. SB24-184, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, would implement a congestion reduction  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today passed legislation that aims to improve perinatal health outcomes, especially in Black and historically marginalized communities. SB24-175, sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, would require large employer health benefit plans to cover doula services in alignment with Medicaid. The bill would  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today unanimously voted to advance Senator Joann Ginal's, D-Fort Collins, bipartisan bill to improve care in assisted living residences. Cosponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, SB24-167 would allow direct-care workers to transfer training certifications when changing jobs, making it easier for workers to move jobs within the sta  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today unanimously voted to advance Senator Joann Ginal's, D-Fort Collins, bipartisan bill to improve care in assisted living residences. Cosponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, SB24-167 would allow direct-care workers to transfer training certifications when changing jobs, making it easier for workers to move jobs within the state. "Coloradans l  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Today, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, to refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to make first-degree murder defendants ineligible for bail. "We have seen harrowing examples in Colorado of first-degree murder defendants posting bail and committing further violent crime before their court date," Fields said. "Making first-de  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans issued the following news: Today in the state of Colorado, defendants charged with first degree murder can be released on bail. Thanks to initiatives championed by the Senate Republicans, this could soon change. Today, Senator Gardner's HCR24-1002 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hcr24-1002) and HB24-1225 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb24-1225) passed unanimously in the Senate. Now, voters in Colorado will decide whether to amend   more

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, March 29 -- The Colorado Court of Appeals issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Fort Lupton High School on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, before an audience of high school students. Limited seating for the public will be available. The event is part of the Colorado Judicial Department's Courts in the Community, the outreach program the Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals initiated on   more

DENVER, Colorado, March 29 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release: Denver International Airport (DEN) CEO Phil Washington has been named a Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Fellow for 2024. "The Mineta Transportation Institute is the best in class in terms of fostering the next generation of transportation professionals and STEM-focused workforce development. It's an honor to be selected by this prestigious organization to be a 2024 Leadership Fellow and to be recognized f  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) named two New Mexico State University students as its Undergraduate and Graduate Outstanding Student Leaders of 2024 at its Regional Conference on March 16. The Regional Conference took place in St. George, Utah and included colleges from Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. The Outstanding Student Leadership Award was created to give speci  more