LITTLETON, Colorado, May 8 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: Arapahoe County Public Health is rolling out a new program to help get potentially lifesaving health supplies into the hands of people who need them most. The Health Supply Kiosk program brings overdose prevention medication, COVID-19 test kits and sexual health supplies to strategic community locations around Arapahoe County in an effort to remove barriers to access. In late April, Arapahoe County Public Health launched   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: By Caroline Grace Groundbreaking legislation, Senate Bill 24-218, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, Senator Chris Hansen, House Majority Leader Monica Duran, and Representative Kyle Brown, garnered significant support on the House Floor and passed the legislature. The bill now moves to Colorado Governor Jared Polis's desk for signature. National business association Advanced Energy United, joined b  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline The Commission on Judicial Discipline monitors and disciplines misconduct of judges and justices of the state courts of Colorado and provides education programs to judges on their ethics obligations under the Colorado code of Judicial Conduct. For terms expiring June 30, 2027: * Courtney Sutton of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, occasi  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Polis announced the Tom Clements Award winners, recognizing innovative and hardworking state employees who dedicate their time and energy to deliver real results to Coloradans, elevate the standard of excellence in government, and adapt systems and processes to most efficiently and effectively serve Coloradans. "I am excited to celebrate the incredible work being done by our dedicated St  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Tim Hernandez and Elizabeth Velasco that would streamline the process to receive a driver's license or state identification card for new immigrants. SB24-182 passed by a vote of 43-19. "For undocumented people, the average wait time to get a drivers license is 12-30 months, but undocumented people still need to drive to work o  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The House today passed legislation to address the rise in attempts to ban certain books from Colorado libraries. SB24-216, sponsored by Representatives Junie Joseph and Eliza Hamrick, would ensure library resources would not be removed from public libraries unless in accordance with the library board's policy, and establishes safeguards for such policies. "As more states across the nation   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Stephanie Vigil and Julia Marvin that would increase the use of transit in Colorado. SB24-032 passed by a vote of 44-17. "As a multi-modal traveler in a city on the rise, I'm so proud of the progress that Colorado has made in recent years to expand transit options, and to carry this legislation that will boost and exp  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today the Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, that would expand employment pathways for veterans. SB24-109, also sponsored by Senator Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, would extend the Colorado Veterans' Service-To-Career Program for another three years. The program allows nonprofit agencies to partner with workforce centers to provide veterans, their spous  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senators Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, and Tony Exum Sr., D-Colorado Springs, that would expand housing options and save people money on housing by legalizing ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) cleared the Senate yesterday. HB24-1152 would allow homeowners in subject jurisdictions to build an ADU with fewer obstacles and creates a new $5 million state grant program to he  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, that would restructure the refund mechanisms for state revenue collected above the TABOR cap and ensure Colorado is able to meet its commitment to fund critical services and schools cleared the Senate yesterday. SB24-228, also sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, R-Monument, would temporarily lower income t  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The Senate today advanced Senator Rachel Zenzinger's, D-Arvada, bipartisan legislation to save students money on higher education. HB24-1340, the Colorado Promise Act, cosponsored by Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, would create a refundable income tax credit to cover the cost of at least two years of higher education for every family making under $90,000. This bill would fund at  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, the Senate passed a bill that would help improve the health and safety of individuals housed in jails across the state and those employed in jails, and to ensure that persons experiencing incarceration have a basic set of rights. HB24-1054, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore James Coleman, D-Denver, and Senator Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, extends the duties of the Legislative O  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Bipartisan legislation to provide permanent property tax relief while protecting funding for public schools earned approval before the Senate today. SB24-233, sponsored by Chair of the bipartisan Commission on Property Tax Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, would ensure that Colorado homeowners won't see an increase in their property taxes for 2024   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Legislation aimed at increasing housing options and providing financial support to local governments that meet their housing goals cleared the Senate 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 of employment, and other centers of community, while help  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The Senate today passed 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 increases transparency to improve compliance.   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans issued the following news on May 7, 2024: Today, the Colorado Senate passed a historic property tax bill that will reduce property taxes by $1.3 billion and make permanent tax cuts on both residential and commercial property taxes. Led by Ranking Joint Budget Committee Member Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer (R - Weld County), Senate Bill 24-233 represents just one of the numerous bills offered by the Senate Republicans to bring real economic  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on May 7, 2024: A new report (https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2024/05/07/democrats-refused-to-stand-by-israel-in-face-of-antisemitic-college-protests-n2638648) is out today highlighting how extremist Yadira Caraveo has refused to stand by Israel as her alma mater, University of Colorado - Denver, blows up with antisemitic protests. The report (https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/202  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Denver and Austin, Texas -- Red Hat Summit 2024, Denver and Austin, Texas -- Red Hat, Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, and Oracle today announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute Virtual Machines (VMs). Red Hat OpenShift is the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as amended on Tuesday, May 2, 2024, certifying that the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in Anderson, Ang  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news: Across Leeds, PhD candidates are working on ground-breaking research to create a better understanding of the world of business--here's where they're headed next. Taking Account of What's Next Jackie Wegner (PhD Acct'24) researched the production and use of information in capital markets for her doctorate. "I am inspired by this research because information is an import  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Published May 06, 2024 For the second year in a row, University of Wyoming students in the design, merchandising and textiles bachelor's degree program have been recognized for their quality interior design work in the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Design Competition. The competition   more

GUNNISON, Colorado, May 8 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: Western Colorado University's School of Graduate Studies is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Achievement in Graduate Studies Awards. These awards celebrate exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership, and community impact throughout their graduate careers. The Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year award spotlights a faculty mem  more