State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday May 01, 2024 ( 25 items ) |
Arapahoe County: Board to Vote on Proposed Regional Electric Vehicle Action Plan
LITTLETON, Colorado, May 1 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news:
After more than two years of work, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting a planning document to support the future use of plug-in electric vehicles countywide.
Prior to the vote, the five-member board will take public comment on the proposed Regional Electric Vehicle (EV) Action Plan on May 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the East Hearing Room within the Administration Building, 5534 S. Prince St., i
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Clark Hill Combines With Colorado Firm LaszloLaw in Expansion of National Food, Beverage & Hospitality Practice
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, April 30 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news:
International law firm Clark Hill PLC announced today that it has combined with Boulder, Colorado based LaszloLaw, a corporate and commercial transactional and litigation firm with a focus on the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.
Joining Clark Hill are Theodore "Ted" Laszlo, who founded his eponymous firm in 2001, and firm partner Michael Laszlo. Both Ted and Mike are joining Clark Hill as Members; L
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Colo. Agriculture Dept.: Middle Park Stockgrowers Receive Funding for Range Rider, Other Non-Lethal Deterrents
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have partnered with the Middle Park Stockgrowers Association to get on-the-ground assistance to an area impacted by recent wolf depredation.
"CPW and CDA have worked with the community in Grand County to understand what kind of support they need and will find useful," said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. "This
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Colo. Gov. Polis Applauds Biden Administration Action to Cut Pollution, Address Climate, Save People Money
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
On April 25, the Biden administration made several major announcements that will expand the use of clean energy, improve the electric grid, and save homeowners money by improving the energy efficiency of homes. These include a new power plant standard, key regulations for new and expanded access to electric transmission, and a strengthening of efficiency requirements for new houses and
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Colo. Gov. Polis Releases Statement Celebrating the Biden Administration's Rescheduling of Cannabis
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on April 30, 2024:
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Today, Governor Polis released a statement applauding the Biden Administration's decision to reschedule cannabis, removing barriers including saving Colorado businesses from the heavy financial burden that 280E punitive tax measures created.
"I am thrilled by the Biden Administration's decision to begin the process of finally rescheduling cannabis, following the lead of Colorado an
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Colo. House Democrats Advance Two Family Affordability Bills
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release:
The House today advanced two bills on a preliminary vote that would expand the state Earned Income Tax Credit and create the Family Affordability Tax Credit to boost the incomes of hardworking Colorado families.
Beginning tax year 2024, HB24-1311 would create the refundable Family Affordability Tax Credit. This credit would be available to parents with children 16 and younger. The maximum credit amount w
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Colo. House Democrats: Bill to Support Justice-Engaged Youth Passes
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release:
The House today passed legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and Representative Tim Hernandez that would provide support for K-12 justice-engaged students by establishing a Student Bill of Rights, collecting graduation data, setting standards for credit transfers, and creating a hotline for legal and educational resources. HB24-1216 passed by a vote of 45-18.
"Ensuring that al
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Bill to Improve Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Clears Committee
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Legislation to improve protections for victims of domestic violence and child abuse engaged in court proceedings cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee today.
HB24-1350, sponsored by Senators Faith Winter, D-Broomfield, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, would make changes to the regulation of child and family investigators and evaluators. The bill would:
* Increase the hour
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Bipartisan Ginal Bill to Expand Bilingual Early Childhood Programs Clears Committee
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
A bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, that would make early childhood education in Colorado more inclusive and accessible cleared the Senate Education Committee today.
HB24-1009, also sponsored by Senator Janice Rich, R-Grand Junction, would expand bilingual early childhood programs and facilities with a new bilingual licensing unit in the Department of Ea
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Committee Approves Bill to Limit Use of Prone Restraint
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation to limit law enforcement's use of prone restraint.
Prone restraint is a tactic used by law enforcement that involves placing a person face down to restrain them, and often includes law enforcement officers applying pressure to the person's back or neck.
Sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Cutter, Michaelson Jenet Bill to Protect Colorado Libraries From Book Bans Clears Committee
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Today, the Senate Education Committee passed legislation to address the rise in attempts to ban certain books from Colorado libraries.
SB24-216, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, would establish policies for the acquisition, retention, and display of library sources, as well as their removal upon the request of a patron.
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Fields, Jaquez Lewis Bill to Improve Health Insurance Transparency Passes Senate
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Today, the Senate approved Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Sonya Jaquez Lewis', D-Longmont, legislation to enhance transparency in health care coverage.
Currently, insurers are required to disclose and post pricing details and submit prescription drug spending information to the federal government. However, this information is not easily accessible to Coloradans. SB24-080 would e
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Marchman Bill to Increase Workers' Compensation Benefits Passes Senate
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Senate today passed legislation sponsored by Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, to bolster workers' compensation benefits.
HB24-1220 would increase workers' compensation disability benefits limits on temporary injuries to $185,000, and permanent injuries to $300,000. Currently, workers' compensation disability benefits are determined by the claimants' impairment rating. A claiman
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Colo. Senate Democrats: President Fenberg's Legislation to Make Colorado's Elections More Democratic and Inclusive Passes Committee
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved Senate President Steve Fenberg's, D-Boulder, bill to improve our elections system, including strengthening financial disclosures of candidates and elected officials and improving the vacancy elections process.
Under current state law, if a state senate or house district comprises more than one county, elected precinct committee persons
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Roberts Bill to Ensure EpiPen Affordability, Save Coloradans Money Clears Committee
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, that would boost enforcement of a law intended to save Coloradans money on epinephrine auto injectors, commonly known as EpiPens, cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee today.
HB24-1438 builds on Roberts' bill to cap the cost of a two pack of EpiPens at $60 by increasing the fines for noncompliance. The bill also authorizes the
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Approves Bill to Increase Access to Preventative Care for Treatment of Chronic Obesity and Pre-Diabetes
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Senate today approved Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, and Joann Ginal's, D-Fort Collins, bill to increase access to preventative care for the treatment of obesity and pre-diabetes.
SB24-054, the Diabetes Prevention and Obesity Treatment Act, would require insurers and Medicaid to cover the treatment of chronic obesity and pre-diabetes. Covered treatments would inc
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Approves Buckner's Bipartisan Bill to Save Colorado Renters Money on Filing Fees
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, that would help save Colorado renters money on filing fees during eviction proceedings.
HB24-1099, also sponsored by Senator Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, would eliminate filing fees, including e-filing fees and service fees, for renters during an eviction proceeding, helping ensure renters are not prevente
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Gives Initial Sign Off on Fenberg, Hansen Bill to Modernize Colorado's Electric Grid, Position State to Meet Climate Goals Moves Forward
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Yesterday, the Senate Finance Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, to modernize Colorado's energy distribution systems.
In order to accomplish Colorado's goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meet state and federal decarbonization targets, Colorado's electric grid needs updating. Coloradans h
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Colo. Senate Democrats: Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Protections for Residents of Mobile Home Parks
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
The Senate today passed a bill to keep Coloradans housed and strengthen protections for residents of mobile home parks.
HB24-1294, sponsored by Senator Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, would close gaps in the Mobile Home Park Act that have left mobile park residents vulnerable to displacement and financial harm. Specifically, this bill would update owner and landlord responsibilities,
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Commnet Broadband Transforms in-Home Connectivity Across Rural American Southwest With Adtran Intellifi
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 1 -- Adtran, a provider of networking and communications equipment, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
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News summary:
* Colorado-based service provider is deploying Mosaic One with Intellifi(R) cloud-managed SaaS to deliver high-quality Wi-Fi to underserved communities
* Adtran's next-gen connected home technology enables smarter network management and boosts subscriber satisfaction
* AI-driven broadband access solution supports remote activat
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JOINT RELEASE: GOVERNOR, DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AND OZONE BILL SPONSORS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO ADDRESS AIR QUALITY AND BOOST TRANSIT
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
Governor Jared Polis, Democratic Legislative Leadership, lawmakers from both chambers, and a broad coalition of major environmental NGOs today announced an agreement with large operators in Colorado's oil and gas industry on a new legislative package that makes near-term progress on air quality, ozone, and climate goals while focusing on an economy-wide transition that will support Colo
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LogRhythm: 95% of Organizations Revamped Their Cybersecurity Strategies in the Last Year
BOULDER, Colorado, May 1 -- LogRhythm, the Security Intelligence Company, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024:
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented speed, organizations are racing to keep pace with revamped cybersecurity strategies. Today, LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, announced the release of its report, "2024 State of the Security Team: Navigating Const
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Maryland National Guard Participates in a Annual Homeland Defense and Disaster Response Exercise
FORT CARSON, Colorado, May 1 -- The Maryland National Guard issued the following news:
By 1st Lt. Jasmine Mathews
Over 45 Maryland National Guard soldiers provided public affairs and logistics support during Vibrant Response 24 at Fort Carson, Colorado, April 19 to May 3. VR is an annual U.S. Army North, U. S. Northern Command - directed Command Post exercise planned in coordination with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency and other f
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Research by CU Denver Students on Display at the 27th Annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news:
Each spring, CU Denver's community celebrates student research at the annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium (RaCAS). This event provides an opportunity for students to present their faculty-mentored research, creative, and other scholarly activities to the university community.
The students gain valuable hands-on experience in presenting, explaining, and defending their research to a broad au
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St. Louis School of Medicine: Karam Named Head of Radiation Oncology Department
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 1 -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Sana D. Karam, MD, PhD, a renowned radiation oncologist widely known for cutting-edge cancer research that combines radiation therapy and immunotherapy to treat head and neck, and pancreatic tumors, has been named the James S. McDonnell Professor of Radiation Oncology and head of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Her
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