LITTLETON, Colorado, April 18 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: As the Arapahoe County Water Supply Study enters its final stages, policy recommendations have been identified that, if implemented, will ensure the County has a sustainable water supply for future demand. The water study is projecting the County's population will grow to between 900,000 to 960,000 from roughly 655,000 by 2050. The study's proposed recommendations include closing potential gaps between future supply an  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis today signed three bills into law that will protect Coloradans' biological data, support military families by easing occupational credentialing, and increase penalties for cruelty to law enforcement animals. As technology has advanced, there has been an increase in the volume and type of personal data being generated, collected, stored and analyzed, including neurotechnology. With  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed Hollie G. Wheelwright to the Mineral County Court in the 12th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Ruth Acheson and is effective May 1, 2024. Ms. Wheelwright previously served as the Clerk of Court for Rio Grande and Mineral Counties (2013-2023); Clerk and Specialist of Rio Grande and Mineral Combined Courts (  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony in the Governor's Office. * HB24-1058 - Protect Privacy of Biological Data, sponsored by Representatives Cathy Kipp and Matt Soper, and Senators Mark Baisley and Kevin Priola. * HB24-1074 - Aggravated Cruelty to Law Enforcement Animals, sponsored by Representatives Ryan Armagost and Monica Duran,  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House Education Committee today passed the 2024 School Finance Act to fully fund Colorado's public schools and increase per pupil funding to record-levels. SB24-188, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Shannon Bird, sets funding levels for Colorado's public school districts and fully eliminates the Budget Stabilization Factor (BSF), which has restricted funding for   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed gun violence prevention legislation sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Mandy Lindsay that would protect communities from gun violence and create safer public spaces by prohibiting the carrying of firearms in certain locations. SB24-131 passed by a vote of 8-3. "Too many Coloradans have been impacted by gun violence, and this bill would keep these dan  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Mandy Lindsay that would reduce evictions by saving Colorado renters money on filing fees during eviction proceedings. HB24-1099 passed by a vote of 44 to 17. "Filing fees during eviction proceedings can add up, making it difficult for Colorado renters to make their case in court that they shouldn't be evicted,  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House today passed legislation to regulate Colorado's funeral homes and crematories. HB24-1335 would extend and expand regulations of the Mortuary Science Code to ensure Colorado's funeral homes and crematories are regularly inspected by a state agency. HB24-1335 passed by a vote of 57 to 3. "We need to ensure our state's funeral homes and crematories are safe, well-maintained an  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House today passed legislation to help create a new medical college at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and support both health care and veterinary care at various higher education institutions across the state. HB24-1231, sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Lindsey Daugherty, passed by a vote of 42-17 and would help address health care workforce shortages in Colo  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Lorena Garcia and Iman Jodeh to improve maternal health care in Colorado. HB24-1262 includes modifying the midwife licensure process and creating a new professional title, collecting more data on mistreatment during the perinatal period, and requiring advance notice to a patient when a facility reduces or ends ma  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Lew Webb, Republican candidate for United States House of Representatives in District 3, has 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  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Marisol Rodriguez, Democratic candidate for Colorado State Board of Education District 2, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado State Board of Education are required to collect 1,500 signatures (or 10% of vot  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Michael Carter, Democratic candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 36, 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  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Russ Andrews, Republican candidate for United States House of Representatives in District 3, has 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  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee advanced Senator Jessie Danielson's, D-Wheat Ridge, legislation to prohibit municipal annexation of lands within Tribal boundaries without the consent of the Tribe. Cosponsored by Senator Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, SB24-193 would prohibit a municipality from annexing lands that are within the exterior boundaries of a f  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, that would improve Colorado's water supply by implementing several recommendations made by the Colorado River Drought Task Force cleared the Senate today. "Water is Colorado's most precious natural resource and as we face an uncertain future with ongoing drought and more demands, we must continue to act to secure o  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, that would support local regenerative agriculture producers cleared the Senate today. SB24-152, cosponsored by Senator Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, would create a refundable state income tax credit for food and beverage retailers who purchase agricultural commodities from Colorado-based farms using regenerative agric  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, to provide outreach and support to individuals living with sickle cell disease. SB24-042 would create the Arie P. Taylor Sickle Cell Disease Outreach Program within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to provide support to individuals living   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 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 today. SB24-184, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, would implement a congestion reduction fee that would be used to offset   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the Senate 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 improvement courses teach the most up-to-date rules of the road and how to dr  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today the Senate approved Senators Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet's, D-Commerce City, bill to keep kids safe online. SB24-158 would require social media companies to make their platforms safer for children and teens. This includes common sense measures like requiring them to verify the age of users, defaulting to protective settings for kids, and providing easy-t  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Bipartisan legislation that would restore the North American wolverine in Colorado cleared the Senate today. SB24-171, sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, and Senator Perry Will, R-New Castle, would authorize Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) to reintroduce wolverines and enhance Colorado's biodiversity. "Wolverines were a natural part of Colorado's landscape for centuries   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, the Senate passed Senator Janice Marchman's, D-Loveland, bipartisan legislation to provide oral health screenings in public schools. SB24-142, cosponsored by Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, seeks to address oral health problems for kids while introducing them and their families to oral health care services. The bill would create a pilot program to conduct o  more

GUNNISON, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Supreme Court issued the following news release: Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright has appointed the Hon. D. Cory Jackson to serve as chief judge in the 7th Judicial District (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties). As of July 1, Judge Jackson will replace the Hon. J. Steven Patrick, who was appointed as a District Court judge in 1993 and has served as chief judge since March 2000. Chief Judge Patr  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Alex DeWind At CU Denver, students often experience a range of firsts. They attend their first class and meet their first professor. They get their first passing grade, or realize they need academic help for the first time. They complete their first research project in a lab. They may even be the first in their family to walk across stage at commencement. All these moments contribute to a student's success   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division Director Michael Ogletree has been selected as one of Green Biz's 2024 Climate Policy Heroes. The list includes 15 figures nationwide that have demonstrated leadership in addressing climate change. Director Ogletree made the list after being nominated by peers who work in climate policy. "I'm honored to serve the people of Colorado and r  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed three bills into law that will protect Coloradans' biological data, support military families by easing occupational credentialing, and increase penalties for cruelty to law enforcement animals. As technology has advanced, there has been an increase in the volume and type of personal data being generated, collected, stored and analyzed, including ne  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Senate Republican Leadership issued the following statement regarding Senate Concurrent Resolution 24-001: "We stand together united in principled condemnation of those who would perpetrate crimes against children and call out the evil inherent in sex crimes against children. "The Colorado Senate Republicans have long fought for and will continue to strengthen protections of   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Joan Tupponce On Friday, Virginia Commonwealth University's first-ever team in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge will compete against teams from around the globe in the finals at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado. "Our competition in the attached housing division ranges from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to Myongji University in Seoul Korea," said  more