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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Saturday May 18, 2024 ( 13 items )  

Arapahoe County's Transportation Infrastructure Quickly Deteriorating Due to $70 Million Backlog
LITTLETON, Colorado, May 18 (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

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law
WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law that protect insects and pollinators and support conservation efforts across the state. This morning, Governor Polis signed: * HB24-1117 - Invertebrates & Rare Plants Parks & Wildlife Commission, sponsored by Representatives Karen McCormick and Matt Soper, and Senators Janice Marchman and Jeff Bridges. * SB24-199 - Annual Species Conser  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Takes Action on Bills
DENVER, Colorado, May 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Governor Polis took action on bills. Governor Polis signed the following bills in ceremonies today: * HB24-117- Invertebrates & Rare Plants Parks & Wildlife Commission, sponsored by Representatives Karen McCormick and Matt Soper, and Senators Janice Marchman and Jeff Bridges. * SB24-199 - Annual Species Conservation Trust Fund Projects, sponsored by Senators Dylan Roberts and P  more

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! BILL TO INCREASE USE OF TRANSIT
WESTMINSTER, Colorado, May 18 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 17, 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

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION AIMED AT ESTABLISHING PASSENGER RAIL FOR COLORADO BECOMES LAW
DENVER, Colorado, May 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 17, 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

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION TO REDUCE LEAD AND NOISE POLLUTION, PROTECT COLORADO'S AIR
SUPERIOR, Colorado, May 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to reduce lead and noise pollution caused by airplanes. HB24-1235, sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Shannon Bird and Senate President Steve Fenberg and Senator Rachel Zenzinger, will protect communities from aviation fuel lead emissions and noise pollution. "More than 25 years after the phase-out of leaded gasoline for passenger vehicles, leaded  more

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION TO STREAMLINE SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES, HELP COLORADO REACH CLIMATE GOALS
BOULDER, Colorado, May 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Today Governor Jared Polis signed into law legislation sponsored by Senators Chris Hansen, D-Denver, and Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Representatives Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, and Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, to create the Office of Sustainability to coordinate efforts to implement Colorado's climate goals. "Colorado has passed nation leading legislation in recent years to set reasonable and rea  more

Colo. Secretary of State: Proposed Initiative #89 Qualifies for General Election Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, May 18 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that proponents of Proposed Initiative #89 "Right to Abortion," have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot. Proposed Initiative #89 proposes to change the Colorado Constitution, and therefore signatures were required from each state senate   more

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite Award $25,000 Grant for Repairs to Mills County Historical Museum
GOLDTHWAITE, Texas, May 18 -- 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 Goldthwaite, the Mills County Historical Museum will make critically needed repairs to a distinctive exterior rock wall. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $11,750 in matching funds from the museum, will pay for work to ensure the wall's structural integrity. The lower section of the wa  more

LCRA, City of Lampasas Award $25,000 Grant to Lampasas Trails
LAMPASAS, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Lampasas Trails, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and maintaining trails in the Lampasas area, will be able to complete the first phase of a trail project, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Lampasas. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $80,600 in matching funds and in-kind donations from the organization, will  more

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-Op Award $10,716 Grant to American Legion Post 487
AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The American Legion Post 487 in Priddy will renovate the popular Legion Hall, thanks to a $10,716 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,679 in matching funds from the post, will replace all windows in the building and provide much-needed upgrades to the restrooms and kitchen. Upgrades   more

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-Op Award $19,172 Grant to Adamsville VFD
AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department will purchase new extrication tools, thanks to a $19,172 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,792 in matching funds from the department, will enable Adamsville VFD to respond faster to crashes and farm accidents that require freeing people or l  more

Regis University to Host Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Conference on Diversity and Equity
DENVER, Colorado, May 18 (TNSres) -- Regis University issued the following news release: Regis University is thrilled to announce its role as the host institution for the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Diversity and Equity Network Conference, taking place from June 9-12, 2024. This prestigious event will convene thought leaders, educators, and advocates from across the nation to explore the theme "Transforming our Institutions for Love and Justice." The conference will  more