DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado Community College System issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and Aims Community College honored more than 80 community college students during the 2024 Student Excellence Awards, an annual event hosted by CCCS in partnership with the Credit Union of Colorado and the State Student Advisory Council (SSAC). The event recognizes students for their outstanding service and scholarship withi  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today, Governor Polis made an appointment to the District Attorney position for the 16th Judicial District. The Governor appointed James R. Bullock as the District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District. This appointment is effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, and fills a vacancy created by the appointment of District Attorney William J. Culver to the Otero County Court. Mr. Bulloc  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed gun violence prevention legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Meg Froelich that would improve investigations of illegal firearm activity. SB24-003 passed by a vote of 8-3, with all Republicans on the committee voting against more resources to crack down on illegal activity. "Colorado Democrats should be proud of what we have  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government today passed legislation to improve safety and traffic flow on Colorado's mountain highways. SB24-100, sponsored by Representative Elizabeth Velasco, is focused on improving safety on the western slope, including through Glenwood Canyon. "Living in Glenwood Springs, our community is incredibly reliant on mountain highways, specifically I-70, to keep  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedt and Alex Valdez that would strengthen consumer protections for ticket sales for activities like concerts and sporting events. HB24-1378 passed by a vote of 8-1. "Bad actors are taking advantage of our lax laws to profit off Coloradans who are just trying to see their favorite musician o  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Colorado Democrats today introduced legislation to better align the Regional Transportation District (RTD) with initiatives to address housing, climate, and workforce issues. The legislation would also increase accountability and improve coordination between transit systems. "We all share the goal of an excellent multi-modal transit system that gets all riders to where they need to go," said Governor   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to improve kinship care options for foster children and youth in Colorado. SB24-008, sponsored by Representative Mary Young, would streamline additional resources to families, kin and relatives. "When searching for placement, relatives, family friends, godparents, teachers and those with a significant relationship with a c  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Idris Keith, Democratic candidate for Colorado State Senate District 28, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado State Senate are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes cast in the last election,  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Max Woodfin, Democratic candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 49, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado House of Representatives are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes ca  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that three candidates for United States House of Representatives in Districts 3 and 4, have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for United States House of Representatives are required to collect 1,500 signatures (or 10% of votes  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Yesterday, the Senate Local Government and Housing Committee unanimously approved Senator Rachel Zenzinger's, D-Arvada, bipartisan bill to identify state housing needs and strategically plan for future growth in Colorado. Cosponsored by Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, SB24-174 would require the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to conduct a statewide housing needs assessm  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued the following news on April 10, 2024: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the first step in providing a long-term, sustainable response to the newcomer crisis that avoids significant cuts to public services. The new plan, along with previous updates to shelter operations, cuts in half the projected annual cost for newcomer programs. At the same time, today's announcement identifies a package of $45.9 million in funding need  more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: On March 11, representatives from Japan and Colorado came together at the Japan-Colorado Business Seminar, presented by the Leeds School of Business in partnership with the Denver Consulate-General of Japan. Panelists and presenters discussed the strengthening economic ties between Japan and Colorado and how they are thriving. Vijay Khatri, the Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean o  more