WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENVER - FEMA Region 8 has awarded Colorado $705,473 in National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant Program funds to enhance dam safety efforts. This announcement comes in advance of National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31. Dams come in all shapes and sizes from the largest like Hoover Dam to the earthen embankment at your local pond. They play a vital role  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Polis appointed Craig P. Henderson to the 21st Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Richard T. Gurley and is effective June 1, 2024. Mr. Henderson is a Mesa County Court Judge in the 21st Judicial District, a position he has held since 2006. His docket consists of criminal and civil matters. Previously, he was a Deputy Di  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: SUMMIT COUNTY/YAMPA VALLEY - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law in ceremonies. The Governor signed new laws in Silverthorne to protect Colorado's water resources: * HB24-1379 - Regulate Dredge & Fill Activities in State Waters, sponsored by Representatives Julie McCluskie and Karen McCormick, and Senators Dylan Roberts and Barbara Kirkmeyer. * HB24-1435 - Colorado Water Conserva  more

FRISCO, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to increase access to telehealth services in rural and underserved areas, and to better combat cardiac disease. "Coloradans in my district know firsthand how challenging and expensive it can be to access critical health care services," said Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco. "During my time in the legislature, I've worked hard to deliver high-q  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis today signed into law three bills to create jobs and boost Colorado's rural economies. Sponsored by Representatives Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs, and Rick Taggart, R-Grand Junction, and Senators Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, and Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, HB24-1001 extends income tax credits and grants available to businesses and their employees through the Rural Jump-Start Program  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: SILVERTHORNE / STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to restore critical protections for Colorado's streams, rivers and wetlands. He also signed bipartisan water conservation bills to encourage the adoption of graywater use, fund water conservation projects and implement recommendations from the Colorado River Drought Task Force. "After the Supreme Court r  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Assistant Minority Leader Winter announced that HB24-1249, "Tax Credit Agricultural Stewardship Practices," has become law. This bill establishes a refundable state income tax credit for active qualified stewardship practices on farms and ranches, starting in January 2026. "This legislation supports our farmers and ranchers who are committed to implementing stewardship practices," said AML Winter. "By  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced today an additional $1.5 million in funding available for election judges' pay, grants for Colorado's federally-recognized Tribes, and Sunday voting. "Running elections has become harder since 2020. I'm proud of Colorado's election judges, who work in bipartisan pairs to administer our gold stand elections. To recognize their work fo  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed into law three bills to create jobs and boost Colorado's rural economies. Sponsored by Representatives Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs, and Rick Taggart, R-Grand Junction, and Senators Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, and Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, HB24-1001 extends income tax credits and grants available to businesses and their employees through the Rural J  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: SILVERTHORNE / STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to restore critical protections for Colorado's streams, rivers and wetlands. He also signed bipartisan water conservation bills to encourage the adoption of graywater use, fund water conservation projects and implement recommendations from the Colorado River Drought Task Force. "After the Supreme Court   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 30 -- The Colorado House Republicans posted the following statement on May 29, 2024, from State Rep. Mike Lynch: * * * Representative Lynch announced that HB24-1219, "First Responder Employer Health Benefit Trusts," has become law. This bill aims to provide enhanced health benefits for first responders, ensuring they receive the medical support they need. "This bill is a crucial step in supporting our first responders," said Representative Lynch. "By expanding health ben  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced the 32 winners of the Clearinghouse Awards, recognizing best practices in election administration. Also known as the "Clearies," the awards program celebrates the hard work of election offices across the country for programs that took place in 2023. Winning jurisdictions range from counties with 25,000 registered voters t  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: Following a special election, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announces the following director election result to fill a vacant seat on its headquarters office Board of Directors and the redesignation of a chair for the Omaha Branch Board of Directors. * * * Kansas City Board of Directors At the Kansas City headquarters office, External LinkCarmen Tapio, owner, president and ch  more

LULING, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Zedler Mill Foundation will make repairs to the historic Fritz Zedler House, thanks to a $20,336 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and City of Luling. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $5,084 in matching funds from the foundation, will allow the foundation to repair and paint the exterior of the 124-year-old guesthouse. "There's a lot of peeling paint, h  more

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, May 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $15,708 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative will enable Hays County Emergency Services District #6 to purchase new automated external defibrillators. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $10,855 in matching funds from the district, will buy four new AEDs for emergency-response vehicles at a recently renovated fire st  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in D.C. Crestina Martinez has been appointed Colorado State Director for Rural Development Martinez previously served as Director of Strategic Outreach & Advocacy at Xcel Energy where she developed and implemented strategic outreach and advocacy initiatives centered on environmental justic  more