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News Tipoffs - Colorado Editors Newsletter for Tuesday May 14, 2024 ( 12 items )  

City of Loveland's First Capital Improvement Projects Fair Planned for May 30
LOVELAND, Colorado, May 14 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: The City of Loveland will host its first Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Fair from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at the Beet Education Center, 201 E. 5th St. The event will showcase upcoming infrastructure projects from the City of Loveland's Public Works, Water and Power, and Parks and Recreation departments. The CIP Fair will feature displays, construction timelines, phasing information, and  more

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION TO ENCOURAGE MORE HOUSING NEAR TRANSIT AND JOBS BECOMES LAW
DENVER, Colorado, May 14 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Polis today signed legislation into law that will encourage more housing near public transit, cycling and walking corridors, places of employment, and other centers of community. It also provides financial support to cities, counties, and municipalities that meet their housing goals. "Colorado's housing crisis is making it nearly impossible for Coloradans to buy their f  more

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for May 15, 2024
DENVER, Colorado, May 10 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0161CP-EXT Tava Cab IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF TAVA CAB LLC DOING BUSINESS AS TAVA CAB , FOR AUTHORITY TO EXTEND OPERATIONS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 55994 . a. Filing Date and Party: 04/01/2024 Tava Cab Description: Application for authority to extend Certificate of Public Conveni  more

COLO. SENATE DEMOCRATS: SAVING COLORADANS MONEY ON HOUSING! GOV SIGNS BILL TO LEGALIZE ADUS
DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Polis today signed into law a bill that will create more housing options Coloradans can afford by allowing more homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). "Coloradans are relying on us to pass effective legislation to tackle the housing crisis, and this law gives homeowners the tools to create more housing opportunities," said Rep. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, sponsor of   more

COLO. SENATE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION TO ENCOURAGE MORE HOUSING NEAR TRANSIT AND JOBS BECOMES LAW
DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Polis today signed legislation into law that will encourage more housing near public transit, cycling and walking corridors, places of employment, and other centers of community. It also provides financial support to cities, counties, and municipalities that meet their housing goals. "Colorado's housing crisis is making it nearly impossible for Coloradans to buy their first hom  more

First Enlisted Guardian Teaches at the Air Force Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 14 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Capt. Charles Rivezzo, Space Training and Readiness Command Public Affairs U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Patrick Pineda's journey to the lectern at the U.S. Air Force Academy is as remarkable as it is groundbreaking. His tenure marks a significant milestone as the first enlisted Guardian teaching at the Academy, infusing a traditionally officer and civilian-dominated faculty with his unique insights. Pine  more

ICYMI: AmeriCorps Announced More Than $370 Million in Funding to Empower 35,000 Americans in Service to Communities Nationwide
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced more than $370 million in federal funding for the AmeriCorps State and National program during a press conference. This funding will support nearly 35,000 AmeriCorps members at more than 300 nonprofit, faith and community-based organizations across the country. "These awards are a testament to our unwavering support for our members' growth and deve  more

JOINT RELEASE: SAVING COLORADANS MONEY ON HOUSING! GOV SIGNS BILL TO LEGALIZE ADUS
DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Polis today signed into law a bill that will create more housing options Coloradans can afford by allowing more homeowners to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). "Coloradans are relying on us to pass effective legislation to tackle the housing crisis, and this law gives homeowners the tools to create more housing opportunities," said Rep. Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, sponsor of H  more

Mont. Gov. Gianforte Welcomes Home Montana National Guard Soldiers From Southern Border Deployment
HELENA, Montana, May 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the return of Montana National Guard (MTNG) soldiers from their deployment to the southern border to support the state of Texas through Operation Lone Star. "I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of our soldiers who stepped up to the plate to answer the call for assistance to address the national security crisis that is our open southern  more

More Housing Now: Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills to Legalize ADUs and Create More Housing Near Transit
DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law that support more housing near transit, and allow Coloradans the freedom to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs, also called mother-in-law flats or casitas) on their property, creating more housing options that are affordable. Governor Polis called for both of these actions in his 2024 State of the State address. The Governor started the day   more

N.M. Economic Development Dept. Approves $1.3M to Assist 11 Companies Train Employees in April
SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on May 13, 2024: The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved 11 New Mexico companies for funding to support workforce training for 116 new and current employees, Acting Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper announced today. Twelve awards were announced for eleven organizations, including one amended and two Step Up awards. The original Jo  more

White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Kicks Off Infrastructure Week by Highlighting Historic Results Spurred by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 13, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Kicks Off Infrastructure Week by Highlighting Historic Results Spurred by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Administration releases updated map showcasing 56,000 infrastructure projects and unveils new Investing in America state-by-state fact sheets When President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in November 2021, he committed to deliver  more