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  more

OAKLAND, California, May 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a broad, bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in submitting letters to U.S. House and Senate leaders urging them to fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in full. LSC is funded by federal appropriation and is a critical compliment to state and other funding for legal aid. LSC provides civil legal services to low-i  more

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  more

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   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * 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  more

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  more

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  more

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  more

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  more

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  more

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.  more

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  more

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  more

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  more

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   more

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  more

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  more

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  more

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,   more

F.E. WARREN AFB, Wyoming, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force F.E. Warren Air Force Base (90th Missile Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole, 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Maj. Jace Yuhas assumed command of the 90th Security Forces Squadron during a change of command April 30, 2024, in the Peacekeeper High Bay on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Prior to his current position, Yuhas was the commander of the 890th Missile Security Forces Squadron at F.E. Warren AF  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general, urged Congress to allocate the maximum amount of funding for the grant-making organization Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the FY2025 budget. Each year, LSC awards field grants to a network of nonprofit legal service providers who extend legal assistance to low-income Americans in every county, state a  more

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  more

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  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a letter of appeal led by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) urging leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to provide maximum funding for grant-making organization Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the FY2025 budget. Each year, LSC awards field grants to a network of nonprofit legal service providers who   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: * * * Editor's note: An earlier version of this news release listed award recipients from a previous year. This news release has been corrected. * * * The National Park Service today awarded $23.4 million to 39 projects in 16 states and the District of Columbia as part of the Historic Preservation Fund's African American Civil Rights grant program, which focus  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 1 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 52 of her fellow governors oppose legislation that disregards gubernatorial authority over the National Guard, Legislative Proposal 480. The bipartisan group of governors sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The full letter can be found here. Governor Noem understands the importance of her role as Commander in Chief of the Sou  more

PETERSON AFB, Colorado, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, embarked upon their first international trip as a combatant command team to the U.S. Indo-Pacific area of responsibility April 18-28, 2024. "It is a privilege to be here to represent the women and men who work tirelessly to fulfill our moral obligatio  more