DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in collaboration with Denver-area flood risk management partners, will host a community event with displays, gadgets, gear, scientists, engineers and park rangers to share information and build awareness of the role of Cherry Creek Dam in reducing flooding in the Denver area. Specialists in emergency preparedness and on the history an  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, April 23 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news: The City of Pueblo Chief of Police Chris Noeller was selected to participate in the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "I'm proud to have Pueblo's Chief of Police Chris Noeller to be chosen to attend the LEEDS training with the FBI for leadership and executive development," said Mayor of Pueblo Heather Graham. "Chief Noeller's experience will bring back  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: To promote Colorado's agriculture, geothermal, and small business sectors, Governor Polis is joining a delegation of Colorado leaders this week as part of the Biennial of the Americas Summit. At the summit, the Governor will meet with local leaders to strengthen the economic and cultural connections between Colorado and Costa Rica while participating in the Biennial of the Americas S  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office announced that Colorado will receive a $156 million award from the Environmental Protection Agency through its "Solar for All" competition. The award, which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, will support rooftop solar installations and community solar programs for single-family and multifamily ho  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Meg Froelich to refer a measure to the ballot that would fund the Colorado Crime Victims Services, School Security Disbursement Program, and behavioral health crisis response system services by creating an excise tax on the firearm industry. HB24-1349 passed by a vote of 44-18. "When I was  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Leslie Herod and Naquetta Ricks that would expand hairstyle discrimination protections under the CROWN Act of 2020 to include hair length. HB24-1451 passed by a vote of 7-3. "I proudly passed the CROWN Act in 2020 to protect Coloradans' right to express their identity and culture through the  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today advanced legislation sponsored by Representatives Stephanie Vigil and Javier Mabrey on a preliminary vote that would improve protections for gig workers by increasing wage and task transparency. "Delivery apps have made big promises to Coloradans, including flexibility for workers and more choices for consumers. But too often hidden algorithms interfere with   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House today passed legislation to help address some of the long-standing environmental injustices that have disproportionately impacted communities of color and low-income communities in Colorado. HB24-1338 passed by a vote of 43 to 18. HB24-1338, sponsored by Representatives Manny Rutinel and Elizabeth Velasco, would direct the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmen  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House passed legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. This cost-neutral plan would lay the groundwork for redirecting federal Medicaid funds to help Colorado families access nutritious food options and secure housing. "With this bill, we're one step closer to securing additional federal funds to help with rental assistance, pantry stock  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Steven Woodrow and Iman Jodeh to encourage responsible gun ownership by requiring gun owners to have liability insurance for their firearms. HB24-1270 passed by a vote of 33-29. "The costs of gun violence are staggering, and taxpayers are often left footing the bill. This legislation helps cover costs while prom  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation to reduce gun violence, crack down on illegal firearm sales, and prevent crime by requiring firearm dealers to hold a state license. HB24-1353 passed by a vote of 40-21. "From hairdressers and auto dealers to liquor store owners and many other professions, state licenses are required to conduct business, and we believe that people who sell   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. "I'm so proud to have worked closely with th  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado's water supply. Sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie, SB24-197 would implement several recommendations made by the Colorado River Drought Task Force, including tactics to address the worsening drought conditions on the Colorado River. "Securing Colorado's water future is  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, as acting Governor, Lt. Governor Primavera signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony. * SB24-087 - Health Facility Topical Medication Continued Care, sponsored by Senators Kyle Mullica and Perry Will, and Representatives Mary Bradfield and Lindsey Daugherty. * HB24-1003 - Opiate Antagonists and Detection Products in Schools, sponsored by Repre  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now accepting applications for grants that will fund projects to prevent gun violence across Colorado. The grant program is designed to fund projects that conduct community-based gun violence prevention initiatives that are evidence-informed and demonstrate promise at re  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Jena Griswold's priority legislation, False Slates of Electors (HB24-1150) has been signed into law. This is the first enacted bill in the nation to expressly criminalize efforts to use fake electors schemes to overturn a state's electoral results. "Trying to steal an election through fake electors schemes is now a crime in the State of Colorado," said Secretary Griswold. "I am p  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Peter Yu, Republican candidate for United States House of Representatives District 4, 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 vo  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that proponents of Proposed Initiative #77 "Economic Impact Statement," have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot. Proposed Initiative #77 submitted 199,126 petition signatures. After reviewing a five-percent random sample of the submi  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that a candidate for District Attorney, District 2 and a candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 8, have not submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for District Attorney are required to collect 1,000 signature  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Legislation to revitalize Colorado's community solar program and set new standards for equitable clean energy policy cleared the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee today. Sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Chris Hansen, D-Denver, SB24-207 would put Colorado in a strong position to leverage hundreds of millions of federal dollars from the Inflation Re  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Senate 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 also instruct hospitals that provid  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. "I'm so proud to have wor  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Earth Day, Denver International Airport (DEN) is sharing impactful statistics and sustainability wins regarding its historic Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project. After a year and a half of construction, the EPC with McKinstry boasts big strides toward DEN's Vision 100 goals. Vision 100, an airport-wide strategic plan to maintain and develop capacity and infrastructure to   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's celebration of Earth Day, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today recognized transit agencies that are taking innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These transit agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourage  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 11 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden's nomination of Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. If confirmed, Mangi would be the first Muslim American to sit on a federal appeals court. "Adeel Mangi received the highest ranking from the American Bar Association fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- NASA issued the following news release: New space technology ideas emerge every day from innovators across the country, and NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program on Monday selected more than 100 projects for funding. This program offers small businesses in the United States early-stage funding and support to advance the agency's goals of exploring the unknown in air and space while returning benefits to Earth. Specifically, NASA's SBIR program awarded  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. McCarville as chief information officer for the state of Nebraska. McCarville starts his new role today. "Dr. McCarville's information technology experience and expertise nationally and internationally in the public and private sectors is extensive," said Gov. Jim Pillen. "I look forward to working with Dr. McCarvil  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million for four selected projects that will help fight climate change by bolstering the nation's carbon management industry. The projects, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support the transport of carbon dioxide   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base issued the following news: By Capt. Charles Rivezzo, Space Training and Readiness Command Public Affairs The U.S. Space Force reimagined its enlisted professional military education, or EPME, to meet the demands and challenges unique to enlisted Guardians. The Vosler Academy at Peterson Space Force Base celebrated a milestone April 19, inducting its first Vosler fellows from Fellowship II, a newly designed course  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: Participants from the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals Board met in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 12, 2024. CSpO provides a forum for senior leaders from the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom to discuss a shared commitment to a rules-based international order centered around responsible   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 22, 2024: * * * President Biden Marks Earth Day 2024 with Historic Climate Action - President Biden will travel to Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, VA, a national park system site developed by FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps, to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA's Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps When President Biden took office, he ple  more