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News Tipoffs - Colorado Editors Newsletter for Tuesday April 09, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Colo. House Democrats: House Passes Bill to Protect Against HOA Foreclosures
DENVER, Colorado, April 9 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The House today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Iman Jodeh and Jennifer Bacon to protect HOA residents against having to pay for excessive attorney fees that can result from enforcement actions against unit owners and create new safeguards against foreclosure. HB24-1337 passed by a vote of 43-18. "Millions of Coloradans live in HOA communities, and although we have passed nu  more

Colo. House Democrats: McCluskie, McCormick Legislation to Protect Streams, Rivers and Wetlands Passes Committee
DENVER, Colorado, April 9 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed legislation to restore critical protections for Colorado's streams, rivers and wetlands. "This bill outlines a Colorado-specific approach to protecting our streams, rivers and wetlands so we can sustain our water quality and ensure future generations enjoy all the activities that make Colorado unique," said Speaker  more

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for April 10, 2024
DENVER, Colorado, April 8 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0088CP-EXT GoSno llc IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF GOSNO LLC DOING BUSINESS AS PARTY @ RED ROCKS, FOR AUTHORITY TO EXTEND OPERATIONS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 55985. a. Filing Date and Party: 02/26/2024 GoSno llc Description: Application for authority to extend Certificate of Public   more

Colo. Senate Democrats: Hansen's Bipartisan Bill to Improve Road Safety, Keep Coloradans Mobile Clears Committee
DENVER, Colorado, April 9 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Today, the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee approved Senator Chris Hansen's, D-Denver, bipartisan legislation to create safer roads. HB24-1250, cosponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, would allow an individual convicted of a driving infraction to attend a driving improvement course to waive license suspension points. Driver's improvement courses teach the most up-to-  more

Colorado Air National Guard State Command Chief Changes Responsibility
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, April 9 -- The Colorado National Guard issued the following news release: Colorado Air National Guard 140th Wing State Command Chief U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edward Hauschild will pass responsibility to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Jenkins in a Change of Responsibility ceremony at 2:00 p.m., April 6, 2024, Hangar 909, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado. Assistant Adjutant General, Air U.S Air Force Brig. Gen. D. Micah "Zeus" Fesler  more

Department of the Air Force Calls for Air Force Materiel Command Changes to Support Service's Readiness, Agility Against Great Power Adversaries
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 9 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: As part of the Department of the Air Force's sweeping efforts to deter and, if needed, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition, DAF senior leaders announced four organizational changes to Air Force Materiel Command during an opening speech Feb. 12 at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado. "We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet t  more

EPA Region 8 Announces the 2024 Pollution Prevention Recognition Program
DENVER, Colorado, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Applications and nominations citing exemplary P2 efforts from Tribal, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations will be accepted through May 24, 2024 * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 8 is announcing the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program. EPA Region 8 will recognize Tribal, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations in Colorado, Montana, N  more

Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera & AmeriCorps CEO Discuss Colorado Climate Corps, AmeriCorps as a Pathway to Climate Resilience
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Today, Governor Jared Polis, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and Serve Colorado discussed Colorado's nation-leading work to protect Colorado's future and achieve bold climate goals by utilizing AmeriCorps members and national service. "From reducing the risk of forest fires to saving water, Colorado is a national leader in keeping Coloradans safe. I am thankful for the im  more