WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced a $242 million investment as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda that will bring clean, reliable drinking water to communities across the West through five water storage and conveyance projects. The projects in California, Colorado and Washington are expected to add at least 1.6 million acre-feet of additional water  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 31 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Ballots and equipment to be used in the county's upcoming June Statewide Primary Election passed a required Logic and Accuracy Test (LAT) held this week. Representatives from the local Democratic and Republican parties took part in testing at the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder's Office and confirmed the equipment's ability to properly read ballots and correctly tabulate votes. The LAT also confirme  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 31 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: Boulder County, in partnership with the City of Boulder, is seeking input on plans to apply for almost $10 million in federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to spend on mobile homes and mobile home communities. If the funding application is successful, mobile home community residents and owners would be able to apply for grants to repair homes and make them more energy efficient,   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law during ceremonies across Westminster, Broomfield, Arvada, and Denver. New laws will expand higher educational opportunities and save students money, help create more housing now by cutting red tape, and give families the support they need to thrive. At a ceremony at Mountain Range High School in Westminster, Governor Polis signed HB24-1340 - I  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera celebrated Colorado's ranking as the second-best state in the nation for senior health and wellness by the American Public Health Association in their America's Health Rankings. "Colorado is one of the best states in the country to live and age, and that's not by accident. We've taken a number of steps to provide older Coloradans, and peo  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: ARVADA / BROOMFIELD, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed three bills into law that will save Coloradans money by making housing more affordable, identifying state housing needs and strategically planning for future growth in Colorado. HB24-1434 is a bipartisan law that will increase Colorado's Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC) by $816 million over the next eight years. The state AH  more

BROOMFIELD, Colorado, May 31 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation into law to give local governments the right of first refusal to purchase existing subsidized housing and preserve Colorado's limited affordable housing stock. "With rising rents pricing Coloradans out of their communities, local governments need additional tools to help them preserve existing affordable housing options that work for ever  more

FRISCO, Colorado, May 31 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 30, 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-  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: ARVADA / BROOMFIELD, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed three bills into law that will save Coloradans money by making housing more affordable, identifying state housing needs and strategically planning for future growth in Colorado. HB24-1434 is a bipartisan law that will increase Colorado's Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC) by $816 million over the next eight years. The state A  more

BROOMFIELD, Colorado, May 31 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation into law to give local governments the right of first refusal to purchase existing subsidized housing and preserve Colorado's limited affordable housing stock. "With rising rents pricing Coloradans out of their communities, local governments need additional tools to help them preserve existing affordable housing options that work for eve  more

ARVADA, Colorado, May 31 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Governor Polis today signed into law a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senator Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, and Representative Mary Young, D-Greeley, that will improve kinship care options for foster children in Colorado. SB24-008, also sponsored by Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, and House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese, R-Colorado Springs, will provide additional resourc  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The rebates will help selectees purchase 25 clean school buses in five school districts across Colorado. The Program will help Colorado accelerate the transition  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on May 29, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Tenth District economy expanded at a moderate pace, led by rising household consumption and growth in professional business service activity. Moreover, contacts indicated their employment outlooks were less vulnerable to a deterioration in conditions compared to six months ago. Hiring activity and expected job growth were modest, with s  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 31 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment posted the following news release: Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law a bipartisan piece of legislation that will protect Colorado's wetlands and streams -- filling a regulatory gap created by a recent Supreme Court decision -- and provide individuals and small businesses with a stable and predictable permitting regime for dredge and fill activities. The legislation was sponsored by Speaker of the House Julie  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 30 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news: As the 103rd anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre approaches, the City of Tulsa is continuing its search for victims and relatives from the Massacre. Intermountain Forensics, the laboratory assisting the City with DNA analysis for the Investigation, is making significant progress. Through family stories and DNA comparison thanks to assistance from the public, both from people who have submitted information online a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation on May 30, 2024: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as amended on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Monday, May 20, 2024, and Sunday, May 26, 2024, certifying that the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 31 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been recognized by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) for its policy strategies shared at the State-Federal Respite Summit on West Virginia's partnership with managed care organizations (MCOs) and universities to train the workforce that supports children and adults with serious emotional disorders. Earlier th  more