WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced $81 million from President Biden's Investing in America agenda for water conservation and drought resilience south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta in California's San Joaquin Valley. Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Sarah Krakoff, and Bureau of Reclama  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law in a ceremony to build on Colorado's nation-leading climate work. "Colorado is a model for the rest of the nation when it comes to clean air actions, climate leadership, and renewable energy jobs, and these bills build on the comprehensive work we've done s to improve air quality, reduce emissions, strengthen low-cost renewable e  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Minority Leader Pugliese recognized Governor Polis' recent signing of two education bills, highlighting their pivotal role in enhancing education across Colorado. The first bill, HB24-1282, expands funding for the Ninth-Grade Success Grant Program, equipping schools with resources to support student success and reduce dropout rates. Leader Pugliese emphasized the importance of early intervention, stat  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 21 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0055CP C & V Transport LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF C & V TRANSPORT LLC, FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AS A COMMON CARRIER BY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. Filing Date and Party: 05/10/2024 C & V Transport LLC Description: Request for extension of time to file compliance items Anal  more

PAONIA, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed a bipartisan water conservation bill into law. HB24-1436 will refer a ballot measure to Colorado voters to allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects. "From agricultural use to recreation that drives our tourism economy, protecting Colorado's waters is essential and will ensure its  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed two pieces of legislation to support Colorado students. SB24-164 will improve transparency surrounding higher education costs and reduce barriers to completing higher education degrees or certificate programs. HB24-1076 will create the Purple Star School Program to recognize K-12 public schools that provide support to military students and thei  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed HB24-1173 into law, which will increase access to electric vehicle charging stations. "Coloradans are adopting electric vehicles at record rates because they are less expensive to own and operate and are good for our air," said Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver. "This new law will make it easier for drivers to charge up their vehicles and travel across our sta  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law that will reduce emissions, spur renewable energy development and create jobs. "New technologies can help Colorado meet our climate goals, improve our air quality, save money on energy, and create jobs," said Rep. Karen McCormick, D-Longmont, sponsor of HB24-1346 and SB24-212. "The new laws signed today will advance geologic storage t  more

GEORGETOWN, Colorado, May 22 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Polis today signed into law bipartisan legislation to restore the North American wolverine in Colorado. SB24-171, sponsored by Senators Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, and Perry Will, R-New Castle, and Representatives Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo, authorizes Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) to reintroduce wolverines and enhance Colorado's biodiversity. "  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Department of Education to swiftly implement recently proposed regulations, which would provide needed relief for some of the nation's most burdened student loan borrowers and help address the student debt crisis. The proposed regulations would waive or reduce student loan repayment for certain   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 21 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in nine Colorado counties and neighboring counties in New Mexico of the June 20, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset econom  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release: Creativity meets sustainability in Denver International Airport's (DEN) newest exhibition, Creatively Remade: Upcycled Art and Design, which features art, fashion, and functional objects designed to breathe new life into materials that would have otherwise been discarded. Creatively Remade: Upcycled Art and Design showcases art from innovative designers, artists, and organizations who embed sustainable   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued the following news: As part of a significant new investment to prevent youth violence and grow local economies, today Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced $1.7 million in new youth summer programming. The funding will support workforce opportunities, expanded access to high-quality food and healthcare, as well as an innovative new work support program for young Denverites. "Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed," said Mayo  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news on May 21, 2024: By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News At the Pentagon today, the Defense Department recognized the top-level performance of more than two dozen department and service employees who work in the sexual assault prevention and response community. * * * I am in awe of each of you who bring this work to life; you play a critical role in tackling one of the department's toughest challenges. ... This can be really d  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Tyrese Lane Colonel Robert G. Born was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General on May 17, 2024, in Fort Cavazos, Texas. The promotion ceremony took place on Cooper Field the parade field of the 1st Cavalry Division. Born graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1996 and commissioned into the infantry. Born recently served as the Brigade Commander of the 4th Security Forces Assistance  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to allow the creation of digital drivers' licenses and state IDs in Illinois, utilizing modern technology to streamline transportation. "Creating digital drivers' licenses is an important step in streamlining Illinois transportation," Buckner said. "We have the necessary technology to give people new options for showing identification, and it's t  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: NASA announced Tuesday it selected a new instrument to study the Sun and how it creates massive solar eruptions. The agency's Joint EUV coronal Diagnostic Investigation, or JEDI, will capture images of the Sun in extreme ultraviolet light, a type of light invisible to our eyes but reveals many of the underlying mechanisms of the Sun's activity. Once integrated aboard the ESA's (European Space Agency's) Vigil  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Biden Announces New Actions to Advance Racial and Educational Equity on 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education President Biden believes every student deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them to be the next generation of leaders. Today, on the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education (Brown) decision, which outlawed racially segregated schools - de  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Shannon Collins One radiology technologist hopes to represent the Army and U.S. by scoring a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team during the Team Trials in Track and Field in June in Eugene, Oregon. Sgt. Colett Rampf, a member of the World Class Athlete Program, Fort Carson, Colorado, specializes in the 3,000-meter Steeplechase, an obstacle race that consists of a water jump, hurdle and 3,000 meters. She also won first pl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval allowing recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed in last week's storms. "Due to recent severe weather and flooding that devastated communities across our state, impacted Texans will be   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 22 -- The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum issued the following news release on May 20, 2024: The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation today announced that Ruby McIntee, a U.S. Citizen and senior at the High School of Dundee in Dundee Scotland, has won the national John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students. The winning essay describes how former U.S. Representative Vito Marcantonio (New York 18th District) courageously oppo  more