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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Friday April 19, 2024 ( 15 items )  

Aims Community College Board of Trustees Names 2024 Distinguished Fellow
GREELEY, Colorado, April 19 -- Aims Community College issued the following news release: The Aims Community College Board of Trustees is proud to announce Randy Souther as the 2024 Distinguished Fellow Award winner. "The Distinguished Fellow Award recognizes exceptional commitment and service to the college. Randy has shown extraordinary passion and energy supporting Aims' public safety programs for many years," said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and president. "He has been  more

BlueHalo Completes USSF SCAR Program Milestone at Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 19 -- BlueHalo, a provider of capabilities and technologies across space, air and cyber domains, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense, today announced the successful completion of a critical milestone for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program by demonstrating its integrated backend mission servi  more

Colo. Community College System Workforce Partnerships Receive $23 Million in State Grants
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Community College System issued the following news release: The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) will partner on critical workforce development projects that received more than $23 million through the state's competitive Opportunity Now program. Created two years ago by House Bill 22-1350, Opportunity Now seeks innovative solutions to meet Colorado's workforce needs through industry and education collaboration. The CCCS System Office and eight  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Appoints Andrew C. Poland to the 1st Judicial District Court
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed Andrew C. Poland to the 1st Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Ann Meinster and is effective June 1, 2024. Mr. Poland is a Jefferson County Court Magistrate in the 1st Judicial District, a position he has held since 2023. His docket consists of domestic relations and juvenile matters.   more

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony in the Governor's Office. * HB24-1389 - School Funding 2023-24 for New Arrival Students, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer. - "This bipartisan law helps ensure school districts receive the funding they need to educate s  more

Colo. Gov. Polis: Colorado Takes Action to Address Increase in Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Cases
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: In response to persistent and sharp increases in congenital syphilis, the Polis administration is organizing an all-government, comprehensive response to save the lives of babies. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will facilitate coordination between the Behavioral Health Administration, Department of Local Affairs, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, Department of H  more

Colo. House Democrats: Bill to Save Older Coloradans Money, Make Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption Portable Passes Committee
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Finance Committee today passed legislation that would save older Coloradans money on their property taxes by making the senior homestead property tax exemption portable between primary residences. SB24-111, sponsored by Representatives Sheila Lieder and Mary Young, passed by a vote of 11-0. "Seniors typically live on a fixed income, making them especially vulnerable to property tax increases  more

Colo. House Democrats: Committee Passes New School Finance Formula to Boost Student Success, Increase Equity in School Funding and Support Rural Schools
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The House Education Committee today passed two bipartisan bills aimed at supporting Colorado students. HB24-1448, sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie and Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, would update Colorado's outdated and inequitable school finance formula by increasing funding for rural schools and at-risk, special education, and English Language Learner students. SB24-1  more

Colo. House Democrats: Ricks' Bill to Support Small Business, Create Jobs Passes Committee
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The House Finance today passed legislation to support Colorado small businesses. HB24-1453 would permanently extend the successful CLIMBER (Colorado Loans to Increase Mainstreet Business Economic Recovery) Loan Fund to better support small businesses. By the end of 2024, the CLIMBER Program will provide $250 million in loans to Colorado small businesses. "Colorado's small businesses   more

Colo. House Democrats: Story, Brown's Pipeline Safety Bill Passes Committee
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Pipeline safety legislation, sponsored by Representatives Tammy Story and Kyle Brown, passed the House Energy & Environment Committee today. HB24-1357 would address transparency and enforcement concerns about the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) Pipeline Safety Program. "This bill is about keeping our neighbors and environment safe from dangerous pipeline leaks," said Rep.   more

Colo. House Democrats: Wage Theft Prevention Bill Advances in House
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to combat wage theft and boost the economic security of workers in the construction industry, ensuring construction workers receive pay for their work. "From not paying for overtime work to shortchanging paychecks, wage theft is a very serious issue that threatens the economic security and well-being of Coloradans,"   more

Colo. Senate Democrats: Committee Advances Bill to Crack Down on Deepfakes, Protect Colorado's Elections
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee today approved legislation that would add protections against deepfake media in our elections. HB24-1147, sponsored by Senators Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, would create new regulations around AI-generated content in electioneering communications. Deepfake media that includes a candidate for elected of  more

Colo. Supreme Court: Hon. Brittany A. Schneider Appointed Chief Judge of the 14th Judicial District
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Supreme Court issued the following news release: Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright has appointed the Hon. Brittany A. Schneider to serve as chief judge in the 14th Judicial District (Grand, Moffat, and Routt counties). Judge Schneider will replace the Hon. Michael A. "Mick" O'Hara III, who was appointed as a District Court judge in 2002 and has served as chief judge since January 2003. Chief Judge O'Hara will retire at  more

Two New Regional Assistant Commissioners to Join CDA
DENVER, Colorado, April 19 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired two new Regional Assistant Commissioners to help strengthen the agency's connection to agricultural communities across the state. These positions were created last year and serve as a key resource to continue building and maintaining trusted relationships with rural communities and ag producers across the state. Riley May fro  more

US SPACE FORCE EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH L3HARRIS TO ENHANCE SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS
MELBOURNE, Florida, April 19 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has received an award of option year five of the Maintenance Of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program. The contract, worth up to $187 million from the U.S. Space Force, continues the modernization and sustainment of critical space infrastructure enabling th  more