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

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders received the first ever "Outdoor Recreation Leadership" award at the Outdoor Recreation Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 7th. "I'm honored to receive the Outdoor Recreation Leadership award and earn recognition for all the progress my administration has made on growing Arkansas' outdoor economy," said Governor Sanders. "Alongside m  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District issued the following news release: A draft alteration of the Chatfield Downstream Channel Improvements Flood Risk Reduction Project, located within the South Platte River corridor at Reynolds Landing Park, City of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, is currently available for public review and comment. This reach of the South Platte River is part of a federal Flood Risk Reduction Project implemented by the USACE in th  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: DURANGO, Colo. -- The Department of the Interior today announced a $147.6 million investment from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to help communities prepare and respond to water reliability challenges due to drought and other water scarcity concerns. The funding will support 42 projects in 11 states. "As communities across the West continue to face the impacts of   more

OAKLAND, California, May 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in support of Massachusetts' assault weapons and large-capacity magazine ban. The brief, filed in Capen v. Campbell, urges the First Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court's ruling that the law was consistent with the Second Amendment. "States play an esse  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

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit defending Massachusetts' commonsense gun safety laws. The amicus brief, joined by 18 other jurisdictions, implores the court to allow the state's decades-old ban on the sale and possession of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines (  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, May 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially announced the launch of ENERGY STAR(R) NextGen(TM) Certified Homes and Apartments, a voluntary, leading-edge certification program for the nation's residential new construction sector. Developed with funding from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, ENERGY STAR NextGen will increase national energy and emissions savings by accelerati  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit on behalf of Massachusetts, defending its commonsense gun safety laws from a Second Amendment challenge. In the brief, Raoul and the coalition urge the court to uphold the state's decades-old ban on the sale and possession of as  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in partnership with D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, and Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr, co-sponsored a multistate letter (https://www.mass.gov/doc/fy-2025-naag-letter-to-congress-in-support-of-legal-services-corporation-lsc/download) sent by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys gener  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Attorney General Anthony Brown today joined a multistate amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/050724_Capen_Multistate_Amicus.pdf) filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in support of Massachusetts, which is defending its common-sense gun safety laws against a Second Amendment challenge. The brief, joined by 18 other attorn  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin led a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in support of Massachusetts, which is defending its commonsense gun safety laws from a Second Amendment challenge. The amicus brief, joined by 18 other jurisdictions, urges the court to allow the state's decades-old ban on the sale  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 8 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: Space Training and Readiness Command hosted the 19th iteration of the Space Flag exercise at Schriever Space Force Base, last month. The event saw the participation of nearly 400 individuals focusing on space mission integration planning. According to officials from the 392nd Combat Training Squadron, who are responsible for constructing and overseeing Space Force service exercises, Space Flag 24-1 marked the   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: Space Training and Readiness Command hosted the 19th iteration of the SPACE FLAG exercise at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, last month. This event saw the participation of nearly 400 individuals focusing on space mission integration planning. According to officials from the 392d Combat Training Squadron, who are responsible for constructing and overseeing Space Force servi  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