DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed Ian J. MacLaren to the Dolores County Court in the 22nd Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable Matthew G. Margeson and is effective June 1, 2024. Mr. MacLaren is the Montezuma County Attorney, a position he has held since 2021. His practice consists of civil matters. Mr. MacLaren is also a Dove Creek Municipal Court   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed legislation to provide historic funding to Colorado institutions to strengthen Colorado's healthcare and veterinarian workforce, including creating Colorado's third medical school. Just like the rest of the nation, Colorado faces a shortage of doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals. Governor Polis and legislative leaders are investin  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The House today passed legislation to continue the federal Indian boarding school research program within History Colorado. HB24-1444, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Leslie Herod, would implement History Colorado recommendations to support healing generational trauma in tribal communities, capture oral histories and dive deeper into long standing inequities faced by trib  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The House today passed legislation to establish licensure of funeral professionals in Colorado. SB24-173, sponsored by Representative Brianna Titone, would align Colorado with the 49 other states that already require education, certification and licensure of those who work as funeral directors, mortuary scientists, cremationists and embalmers. "We're the only state in the nation that does   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Jennifer Bacon and Shannon Bird to strengthen our workforce and reduce recidivism by ensuring Coloradans who have served their time can re-enter our workforce, acquire professional credentials, support their families, and succeed in their careers. HB24-1004 passed by a vote of 64-0. The House also passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by Repres  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed legislation that will save Coloradans money by making housing more affordable and creating affordable child care opportunities. HB24-1316 passed by a vote of 44-19, HB24-1434 passed by a vote of 47-15, and HB24-1237 passed by a vote of 39-12. "Housing affordability is a top priority for Colorado Democrats, and this legislation would increase our housing stock for our lower- and mid  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Lawmakers yesterday introduced legislation that will restructure the refund mechanisms for state revenue collected above the TABOR cap. The bipartisan bill will temporarily lower income tax rates and create a new formula to determine future refund amounts through the six-tier refund mechanism and income rate reductions, and sales and use tax reductions in years with higher surpluses. These   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Lorena Garcia to grant funding to community-based organizations that provide crucial services to new immigrants. HB24-1280 passed by a vote of 44-20. "Diversity makes us stronger, and we must set up new immigrants for success so they can create a better and safer life for themselves and their families," said Rep. Elizab  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Governor Jared Polis signed legislation today to help create a new medical college at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), and other construction and renovation projects at various higher education institutions across the state to better support both health care and veterinary care education. HB24-1231, sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Lindsey Daugherty and Senator Kyle Mul  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today the Senate Finance Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senators Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, to reinstate a refundable tax credit to save older Coloradans money on housing. HB24-1052 would reinstate a refundable income tax credit for Coloradans aged 65 or older with incomes under $75,000 (or $125,000 if filing jointly) who have not claimed a homest  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today the Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed Senator Dylan Roberts', D-Frisco, bipartisan legislation to improve funding for rural health care. "Folks who live in rural communities like those I represent on the Western Slope face unique challenges with the cost of and lack of access to health care," said Roberts. "In the legislature, I've worked to boost our rur  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, that would refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend additional sports betting tax revenue on water conservation projects cleared the Senate today. "Water is Colorado's most precious natural resource, because it powers everything we do, from agriculture to our outdoor recreation econo  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, that would ensure Colorado's funeral homes and crematories are regularly inspected by a state agency cleared the Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee today. HB24-1335, also sponsored by Senator Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs, would extend and expand regulations of the Mortuary Science Code, improving regulation and helpi  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore James Coleman, D-Denver, and Caucus Chair Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, that would better protect Coloradans against hairstyle discrimination cleared the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee today. HB24-1451 would expand hairstyle discrimination protections already established under the CROWN Act of 2020 to include hair leng  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Denver, to make prescription drug labels more accessible to blind, visually impaired and print disabled Coloradans. HB24-1115 would require a pharmacy to provide Coloradans who are blind or are otherwise unable to read printed prescription labels with access to prescrip  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today the Senate voted to advance Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet's, D-Commerce City, bill to promote adult, teen, youth behavioral and mental health by creating a behavioral health first aid training program. SB24-007 would create the Behavioral Health First Aid Training program in the Office of Suicide Prevention. The program would train educators, employees  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Lawmakers yesterday introduced legislation that will restructure the refund mechanisms for state revenue collected above the TABOR cap. The bipartisan bill will temporarily lower income tax rates and create a new formula to determine future refund amounts through the six-tier refund mechanism and income rate reductions, and sales and use tax reductions in years with higher surpluses. Thes  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Legislation aimed at increasing housing options and providing financial support to cities, counties, and municipalities that meet their housing goals cleared the Senate Local Government & Housing Committee today. HB24-1313, sponsored by Senators Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Faith Winter, D-Broomfield, would encourage more housing near public transit, cycling and walking corridors, places o  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Governor Jared Polis signed legislation today to help create a new medical college at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), and other construction and renovation projects at various higher education institutions across the state to better support both health care and veterinary care education. HB24-1231, sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Lindsey Daugherty and Senator Kyle Mu  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Senate today approved Senate President Steve Fenberg's, D-Boulder, bill to improve Colorado's 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 are not part of the   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Senate today approved Senate President Steve Fenberg's, D-Boulder, bill to improve Colorado's 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 are not part of the   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senators Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, to improve state support for older Coloradans. SB24-040 would require the General Assembly to adjust the General Fund appropriation for senior services for inflation, so that older Coloradans can continue receiving the critical support they need to live healthy and  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today, the Senate passed 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 have faced delays when insta  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed bipartisan legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. HB24-1322, sponsored by Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, would lay the groundwork for redirecting federal Medicaid funds to help Colorado families access nutritious food options and se  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Today Governor Jared Polis signed legislation to combat gun violence by establishing a new code to categorize gun sales and help law enforcement recognize dangerous firearm purchasing patterns. Sponsored by Senator Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Representatives Javier Mabrey, D-Denver, and Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, SB24-066 requires payment card networks like Visa or Mastercard to provi  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee today advanced legislation to combat wage theft and boost the economic security of Colorado's workers. HB24-1008, sponsored by Senators Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Chris Kolker, D-Centennial, would improve wage theft accountability by requiring general contractors to cover lost wages if a subcontractor commits wage theft and incr  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans issued the following news on April 30, 2024: The biggest income tax cut in Colorado history is the latest push from the Senate Republicans to bring financial relief for the people of Colorado. Today, Senate Bill 24-228, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Paul Lundeen was introduced. It will put about $450 million in TABOR refunds into the pockets of the Colorado taxpayers. "This historic income tax cut is the type of relief the peop  more

GREELEY, Colorado, May 2 -- Aims Community College issued the following news release: "Being recognized as a Top Workplace, for the fourth time, is a reflection of our collective commitment to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential," said Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, Aims Community College CEO and president. This list is based solely on employee feedback from a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner E  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Today Governor Jared Polis signed legislation to combat gun violence by establishing a new code to categorize gun sales and help law enforcement recognize dangerous firearm purchasing patterns. Sponsored by Senator Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Representatives Javier Mabrey, D-Denver, and Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, SB24-066 requires payment card networks like Visa or Mastercard to provide a sp  more

MATAGORDA, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department soon will add a utility terrain vehicle to its fleet to help first responders reach island and beach areas during emergencies, thanks to a $14,526 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with about $8,000 in matching funds from the department, will allow the Matagorda VFD to buy a new util  more

PALACIOS, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $2,850 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will enable the City by the Sea Museum to replace a malfunctioning exterior side door, improving both security and environmental conditions for the museum's displays and artifacts. The Community Development Partnership Program grant to the Palacios Area Historical Association will assist the museum in reaching a long-held goal - becoming a displ  more

EL CAMPO, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Northside Center will build two new restrooms in its auditorium thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership grant, along with $125,000 in matching funds raised by the center, will enable the Northside Center to complete the final stage of a campus revitalization project by adding restrooms in an upstairs auditorium. "We've renovated t  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: Industry leaders and alumni from all over the country came to Leeds to share their wisdom and ignite the next generation of business leaders. Every semester, hundreds of speakers come to Leeds to share their professional experiences with students. They visit classrooms, judge case competitions, coach and mentor students, present at events, sit on panels, lead group discussions,   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news on May 1, 2024: By Carmen New Landscape Architecture Professor Lois Brink began her research and the implementation of Learning Landscapes in 1998 when she experienced first-hand the inadequacies of her child's elementary schoolyard. Today, Learning Landscapes has become a $50 million design and construction initiative that has transformed all 96 Denver public elementary schools. Founded on Brink's landsc  more