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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Saturday May 25, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Boulder County: New Legislation Protects County-Owned Minerals
BOULDER, Colorado, May 25 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: On May 22, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-185, which prevents oil and gas operators from drilling into oil and gas owned by towns, cities, and counties without their consent, a procedure known as "forced pooling." The bill was sponsored by Boulder County legislators Senate President Steve Fenberg and Representative Judy Amabile and was drafted with the close cooperation of the Boulder County Attorney's office  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Administration Announces $7.7 Million in Awards for Geothermal Energy Projects
PUEBLO, Colorado, May 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: Today, at Fire Station #8 in Pueblo, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards through the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to advance the use of geothermal technology in the state. Governor Polis' nation-leading efforts to develop Colorado's geothermal energy resources is essential to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, whil  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law to Regulate Funeral Facilities, Create More Housing Now Through Historical Preservation, and Strengthen Colorado's Thriving Agricultural Sector
DENVER, Colorado, May 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: DENVER/SOUTHERN COLORADO - Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law. The Governor started the day in Denver to sign bills that create more comprehensive guidelines for funeral facilities, protecting Colorado families and their loved ones. * SB24-173 - Regulate Mortuary Science Occupations, sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts and Bob Gardner, and Representatives Matt Soper and Brianna   more

Colo. State Rep. Weinberg Issues Statement on Governor Polis' Signing of HB24-1154
DENVER, Colorado, May 25 -- The Colorado House Republicans posted the following statement on May 24, 2024, from State Rep. Ron Weinberg: * * * Representative Weinberg made a statement on HB24-1154 being signed into law. This transformative bill empowers school district boards to support institute charter schools through voter-approved bond indebtedness. HB24-1154 enables school district boards to seek voter approval for bonds dedicated to the capital construction, land, or facility needs of s  more

Colorado League of Charter Schools: Local Title I School Receives Grants to Help Increase Safety
THORNTON, Colorado, May 25 -- The Colorado League of Charter Schools issued the following news: Pinnacle Charter School is a K-12 Title 1 school located in Federal Heights, and as an urban, Title 1 school, Pinnacle prioritizes the safety and well-being of their students and community above all else. "Safety is paramount to our school and community, and many of our families choose The Pinnacle because it is such a safe learning environment for their kids," says Pinnacle CEO Chad Miller. "We are  more

Western State Colorado University: Little Free Earth Library Welcomes Children to Western's Campus
GUNNISON, Colorado, May 25 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: Undergraduate students from Western Colorado University's Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability hosted ten students from the Gunnison community on Saturday, April 20, to celebrate the installation of the new Little Free Earth Library. Students from Dr. Brooke Zanatell's Environmental Grant Writing class wrote and submitted a grant application to the Western Sustainability Action Com  more