LITTLETON, Colorado, May 17 (TNSres) -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: Arapahoe County's transportation infrastructure assets are deteriorating at an alarming rate. A continued budget shortfall has caused a backlog of about $70 million in maintenance, according to Public Works and Development's (PWD) 2023 Annual Report and Infrastructure Report Card. Each year, PWD releases its annual report and infrastructure data during National Public Works Week, celebrated nationwide May 19-25.  more

FORT CARSON, Colorado, May 16 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Joe Lacdan When Jacob Seitz joined the Army in April 2019, he aspired to be a Soldier that both commanders and enlisted troops could seek for battlefield knowledge. As a master gunner for the Stryker armored fighting vehicle, Seitz joined a career field that adapts to the Army's changing needs. To earn the coveted Master Gunner Identification Badge [MGIB] a Soldier must take one of eight master gunner c  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 17 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: Boulder County Commissioner Marta Loachamin has joined bipartisan state and local Latino elected and organizational leaders from around the country in urging President Biden to grant work permits to long-term immigrants, including undocumented spouses and immediate family of United States citizens, Dreamers ineligible for DACA, and long-term workers without a path to legal status. Commissioner Loachamin endorsed a l  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The White House Council on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory appeared before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources for a hearing titled, "Examining the Council on Environmental Quality Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request and Related Policy Matters." Chair Mallory submitted the following written testimony for the record: Introduction Chai  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado Governor Jared Polis applauded President Biden's decision to reschedule cannabis. In December of 2023, Governor Polis led a coalition of fellow Governors and called upon President Biden and the Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule cannabis. This action will save Colorado businesses money by removing the heavy financial burden that 280E punitive tax measures created. "The long wait is   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed James M. Houston as Clear Creek County's District II Commissioner, effective immediately. The vacancy was created by the death of Commissioner Sean Wood on May 6, 2024. Mr. Houston will serve through January 14, 2025, when the next regularly elected commissioner takes office. "I am grateful to the Coloradans who applied to serve as Clear Creek Coun  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Polis celebrated new Department of Energy federal grants awarded to two Colorado companies to support Colorado's clean energy future through innovative solar projects. These investments will help Colorado reach its climate and clean energy goals, improving air quality and making the state more sustainable. "Colorado is leading the transition to 100% renewable energy, pr  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Polis made judicial appointments to the 19th Judicial District Court, 4th Judicial District Court, and Lincoln County Court in the 18th Judicial District. 19th Judicial District Court Governor Polis appointed Audrey A. Galloway to the 19th Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Meghan Saleebey and is effectiv  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Polis, joined by bill sponsors, signed historic legislation that protects Colorado's air quality and makes major investments to expand Colorado's transportation network to provide Coloradans with the convenient, affordable, and safe transit options they deserve. During a ceremony at Westminster Station, Governor Polis signed SB24-229 - Ozone Mitigation Measures, sponsore  more

WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 17 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today Governor Jared Polis signed a pair of bills to make near-term progress on air quality, ozone, and climate goals while focusing on an economy-wide transition that will support Colorado's future for generations to come. SB24-229, sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Broomfield, Senator Kevin Priola, D-Henderson, House Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Ba  more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, May 16 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Polis today signed gun violence prevention legislation into law to improve investigations of illegal firearm activity. "Though our background check system, InstaCheck, is working as intended, follow-up investigations are rarely conducted at the local or federal level due to resource limitations," Senator Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, said. "By giving CBI statutory authority, they will be able  more

WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 17 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senator Kevin Priola, D-Henderson, and Senate Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Westminster, and Representatives Stephanie Vigil, D-Colorado Springs, and Julia Marvin, D-Thornton, to increase the use of transit was signed into law by Governor Jared Polis today. SB24-032 offers flexible state support for public transit agencies to expand serv  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 17 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed into law legislation aimed at leveraging millions in federal infrastructure funding to bring passenger rail service to Colorado and expanding public transportation options across the state. SB24-184, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, alongside House Speaker Julie McClusike, D-Dillon, and Repr  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 16 -- Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Serve Colorado is joining forces with 10 other states, the Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest, AmeriCorps, the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, and the Colorado Community College System to recruit, train, and deploy the nation's first Youth Mental Health Corps to help teenagers access critical mental health resources. Serve Colorado, located within the Office of the Lt. Governor, ma  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Polis today signed legislation into law to help prevent firearms from being stolen from vehicles by requiring them to be secured while unattended in a vehicle. "As a Western Slope legislator, I know how important responsible and safe gun ownership is for our rural communities and our way of life," said Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs. "This commonsense law h  more

WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 17 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today Governor Jared Polis signed a pair of bills to make near-term progress on air quality, ozone, and climate goals while focusing on an economy-wide transition that will support Colorado's future for generations to come. SB24-229, sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Broomfield, Senator Kevin Priola, D-Henderson, House Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer   more

WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 17 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senator Kevin Priola, D-Henderson, and Senate Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Westminster, and Representatives Stephanie Vigil, D-Colorado Springs, and Julia Marvin, D-Thornton, to increase the use of transit was signed into law by Governor Jared Polis today. SB24-032 offers flexible state support for public transit agencies to expand service in a  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 16 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Polis today signed legislation into law to expand the state's Earned Income Tax Credit to boost the incomes of hardworking families. "Our regressive tax structures means ultra wealthy individuals often end up receiving more, proportional tax breaks than hardworking families," said Rep. Mike Weissman, D-Aurora. "Colorado's tax code should work for families, which is why we are p  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 17 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed into law legislation aimed at leveraging millions in federal infrastructure funding to bring passenger rail service to Colorado and expanding public transportation options across the state. SB24-184, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, alongside House Speaker Julie McClusike, D-Dillon, and Rep  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 16 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: The second regular session of the 74th General Assembly concludes today, with Democratic lawmakers securing breakthrough victories on the issues that matter most to Colorado families: saving people money on housing, increasing education funding to historic levels by eliminating the budget stabilization factor, and addressing the climate crisis and boosting transit options. "This legisla  more

MIAMI, Florida, May 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release: Seven members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The sentences come after the defendants had previously pleaded guilty in this matter. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Drug Threat Assessment,  more

FORT CARSON, Colorado, May 16 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Edward Lew Soldiers from the logistics and sustainment section assigned to the 4th Infantry Division conduct Ivy Sting 3, a week-long command post exercise at the Mission Training Complex, to sharpen their effectiveness in modern warfare. Ivy Sting 3 enhances multi-domain operations between the air, sea, land, space, and cyber domains, collaborating with joint forces April 22-26, 2024. The role of the   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force identified six locations on May 15, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action. As part of a pilot program, the following installations are expected to receive an ATF command echelon this summer, pending the successful completion of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Seven members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel have been sentenced to prison for their role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The defendants previously pleaded guilty in this matter. Hector Alejandro Apodaca-Alvarez, 53, of Somerton, Arizona; Mark Anthony Roque Bustamante, 33, of Yuma, Arizona; Jorge Moreno, 28, of San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico; Jonathan   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Cat Spring Agricultural Society will have a new space for community events and agricultural education, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $250,750 in matching funds raised by the nonprofit agricultural society, will be used to complete construction on a new metal building that will serve as a community  more

EAGLE LAKE, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Thanks to a $4,796 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will begin work on a kitchen area and renovate the cramped restrooms in a popular community meeting space. The Community Development Partnership Program grant will pay for improvements to the community hall that is adjacent to the chamber's business office. Rentals of the space help fund the chamb  more

BELLVILLE, Texas, May 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Bellville, the Bellville Chamber of Commerce will install a modernized community message board that will share emergency alerts and information about local events with the public. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $59,695 in matching funds from the chamber, will pay for an LED message bo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster; and WHEREAS, I amended the aforementioned proclam  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. The Governor's letter requests Individual Assistance programs for seven impacted counties and Public Assistance programs for 26 impacted counties. "Due to severe weather and flooding that con  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: A U.S. citizen living in Mexico is expected to make her initial appearance in federal court today on a criminal complaint alleging she possessed more than 90 pounds of fentanyl in her car, which was pulled over on Interstate 10 in Indio earlier this week. Adriana Galindo, 34, of San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, is charged in the complaint with one  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, the Postal Service shined new light on the majestic black-and-white photography of Ansel Adams with stamps celebrating his iconic work. Adams was one of America's most renowned and influential artists. A dedication ceremony for the stamps was held at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #AnselAdamsStamps. "As a masterful photo  more