LITTLETON, Colorado, June 6 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news on June 4, 2024: District 4 Commissioner Leslie Summey and representatives from the Sheriff's Office, Public Works & Development, and County Attorney toured unincorporated parts of the county last week to develop plans that address neighborhood concerns in the areas around Parker Road and Iliff Avenue. Summey is working with residents and businesses to reduce illegal dumping and enhance safety in the area. Parking--includ  more

FORT DRUM, New York, June 5 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division) issued the following news on June 4, 2024: By Mike Strasser A cartoon panda bear on skis made its mimeographed debut to 10th Mountain Division Soldiers on an informational bulletin in January 1943, at Camp Hale, Colorado. What became known as the Pando Commando is a part of 10th Mountain Division history and can be seen throughout Fort Drum today. The logo is displayed inside Hays Hall and in a new exhibit at th  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 6 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: The next meeting of the Boulder County Planning Commission will be Wednesday, June 12, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m. View the June 12 meeting agenda (https://pub-bouldercounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a1a5ba62-f0aa-4463-8ce0-ca58afc75eb9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English). Boulder County Planning Commission meetings are convened in a hybrid format where attendees can join through Zoom or participa  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Polis applauded President Biden for taking action on immigration, including steps to secure the border and support interior states. Governor Polis continues to call on Congress to take action and pass comprehensive immigration reform. "President Biden is stepping up to meaningfully address immigration challenges and improve border security while Congressional Republicans sit idly by and  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. * HB24-1259 - Price Gouging in Rent Declared Disaster, sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Mike Weissman, and Senator Lisa Cutter. - Read Governor Polis's Signing Statement (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_fP567XI46C8-eu6mzELkqexHShDT2/view?usp=sharing) regarding HB24-1259. * HB24-1323 - School Graduation Attire,   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. * HB24-1004 - Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations, sponsored by Representatives Jennifer Bacon and Shannon Bird, and Senator James Coleman. * HB24-1034 - Adult Competency to Stand Trial, sponsored by Representatives Judy Amabile and Mary Bradfield, and Senator Rhonda Fields. * HB24-1036 - Adjusting Certain Tax Expe  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law. * SB24-001 - Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program, sponsored by Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Lisa Cutter, and Representatives Kyle Brown and Manny Rutinel. * SB24-053 Racial Equity Study, sponsored by Senator James Coleman, and Representatives Naquetta Ricks and Leslie Herod. The bill creates a study that will help determine be  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law to grant funding to community-based organizations that provide crucial services to new immigrants and streamline the process of receiving a driver's license or state identification card for new immigrants. "Diversity makes our Colorado communities stronger and we must set up new immigrants for success so they can create a better and safer life for the  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to make menstrual products free to Colorado middle and high school students. HB24-1164 makes modifications to the Menstrual Hygiene Grant Program to expand support to rural and underserved districts. "Periods don't wait - and this important law ensures that Colorado students can access the menstrual products they need, when they need them," s  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation to strengthen our workforce and reduce recidivism by ensuring Coloradans involved with the justice system can re-enter the workforce, acquire professional credentials, support their families, and succeed in their careers. "This legislation is crucial in bridging the gap between workforce shortages and Coloradans involved with the justice system who are t  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis signed two pieces of legislation that will improve maternal health care in Colorado and streamline access to the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. HB24-1223, sponsored by Representatives Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, and Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County, and Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, i  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation sponsored by Representatives Sheila Lieder and Judy Amabile into law administratively to ramp up financial penalties for businesses that violate child labor laws. "Over the years, Colorado has made important progress to improve child labor laws - but we must ensure violators are held accountable for their actions," said Rep. Sheila Lieder  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Legislation that will fund safe infrastructure improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians was signed into law by Governor Polis today. Sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Westminster, and Senator Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, as well as Representatives Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, and William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield, SB24-195 establishes a dedicated funding source for proven sm  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to ensure students with disabilities receive the education they deserve. HB24-1063 will limit repeated or long-term use of an abbreviated schedule for students with disabilities, and clarify when it is permissible and impermissible. "Every student deserves access to a high-quality education in our state," said Rep. Mary Young, D-Greeley. "How  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation that aims to improve perinatal health outcomes, especially in Black and historically marginalized communities. SB24-175, sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, and Representatives Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, requires large employer health benefit plans to cover doula services in alignment with  more

RED ROCKS, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Representatives William Lindstedt and Alex Valdez into law that will strengthen consumer protections for ticket sales for activities like concerts and sporting events. "Colorado is home to great live music venues and multiple professional sports teams, and this consumer protection law will help prevent Coloradans from being ta  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Representative Lisa Frizell announced that SB24-231, "Alcohol Beverage Liquor Advisory Group Recommendations," has become law. Sponsored by Representatives Frizell and Snyder, along with Senators Rodriguez and Gardner, the bill modernizes liquor licensing and regulation in Colorado. SB24-231 implements recommendations from the Liquor Advisory Group, convened by the Department of Revenue in response to  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Representative Richard Holtorf, a proud veteran, celebrated the signing of HB24-1236, a bill that establishes June 12th as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day," an observed state holiday dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifices of women in the military. "As a veteran myself and a commander of troops through the battalion command level, I've seen the remarkable contributions of women in the Army,"  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation to strengthen our workforce and reduce recidivism by ensuring Coloradans involved with the justice system can re-enter the workforce, acquire professional credentials, support their families, and succeed in their careers. "This legislation is crucial in bridging the gap between workforce shortages and Coloradans involved with the justice  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis signed two pieces of legislation that will improve maternal health care in Colorado and streamline access to the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. HB24-1223, sponsored by Representatives Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn, and Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County, and Senators Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, and Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: On Monday, Governor Polis signed HB24-1372 into law. Sponsored by Representatives Leslie Herod, D-Denver, and Steven Woodrow, D-Denver, and Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, the new law defines the practice of "prone restraint," and requires all law enforcement agencies in Colorado to create and adopt policies for the use of prone restraint that meet a commo  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Legislation that will fund safe infrastructure improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians was signed into law by Governor Polis today. Sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Faith Winter, D-Broomfield, and Senator Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, as well as Representatives Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, and William Lindstedt, D-Broomfield, SB24-195 establishes a dedicated funding sour  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announced today that it has reached an agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott), to address barriers to making reservations for accessible rooms at Marriott-branded hotels across the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Marriott   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado State University System issued the following news on June 5, 2024: Stephon Fitzpatrick, a long-time champion for underrepresented populations in agriculture, was announced today as the executive director of Together We Grow. Fitzpatrick currently serves as the national president of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences), and in every role he's held has worked to promote academic and professional advancement of minorit  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 6 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: Space Delta 12 welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, May 31. U.S. Space Force Col. Sacha Tomlinson succeeded U.S. Space Force Col. E. Lincoln Bonner during the ceremony, which was officiated by Space Training and Readiness Command commander, Maj. Gen. Tim Sejba. A 1992 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Tomlinson enlisted in the U.S. Air For  more

LITTLETON, Colorado, June 6 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: In Arapahoe County, our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations is exemplified through a robust mandated reporter training program. Open to Arapahoe County employees, advocacy groups, health care professionals, nonprofits, and schools, this initiative has attracted 919 participants in 2023 alone. What sets this program apart is its accessibility, offered both in-person and virtually, free of charge. "Mandatory   more

BUCKLEY AFB, Colorado, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Reserve Personnel Center issued the following news: Chief Master Sgt. Manuel R. Zubia assumed command chief responsibilities from Col. Jason Knight, HQ ARPC deputy commander, reliving Chief Master Sgt. Vicki L. Robertson during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, May. 30, 2024. As HQ ARPC command chief, Zubia is responsible supporting personnel actions to nearly 1.3 million Air National Guard, Air Fo  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed HB24-1174, which improves concealed carry permit training to encourage responsible gun ownership, reduce gun violence and keep Coloradans safe. "States that have eliminated their live-fire training requirements to receive a concealed carry permit saw a 32 percent increase in gun assaults," said Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge. "The data   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed HB24-1174, which improves concealed carry permit training to encourage responsible gun ownership, reduce gun violence and keep Coloradans safe. "States that have eliminated their live-fire training requirements to receive a concealed carry permit saw a 32 percent increase in gun assaults," said Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge. "The data i  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed HB24-1129 into law to create new protections for delivery drivers that will support hardworking people and build an economy that works for all Coloradans. "Delivery apps have made big promises to Coloradans, including flexibility for workers and more choices for consumers. But too often hidden algorithms interfere with the worker autonomy that drive  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 6 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed HB24-1129 into law to create new protections for delivery drivers that will support hardworking people and build an economy that works for all Coloradans. "Delivery apps have made big promises to Coloradans, including flexibility for workers and more choices for consumers. But too often hidden algorithms interfere with the worker autonomy that driver  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 6 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in O'Brien County, Iowa. The affected farm is a dairy herd, and this is Iowa's first reported case of HPAI within a dairy. To date, APHIS has confirmed over 80   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 6 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help renovate the kitchen and restrooms at the Sheridan Community Center. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with about $125,000 in matching funds from the center's board of directors, will pay for updating the building's electrical system, remodeling and expanding the kitchen, and rebuilding the restrooms to br  more

COLUMBUS, Texas, June 6 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Live Oak Art Center will make repairs to the 1891 Brunson Building, thanks to a $4,800 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $20,959 in matching funds from the center, will allow the center to repair and restore the original wood floors in the historic building. "The building was built in 1891 and the floors are original,  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Texas, June 6 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative will help fund construction of a new arts and cultural center in Fayetteville. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with more than $2 million in matching funds from the nonprofit Fayetteville Community Center Group, will pay for the first phase of construction, which is underway. T  more

LA GRANGE, Texas, June 6 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: A $23,500 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of La Grange will help Crosspoint Community Church, the only designated Red Cross shelter in Fayette County, add a generator to help ensure power remains available at the site during emergencies. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with about $6,500 in matching funds and in-kind donations from the chur  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, at the Innovative Housing Summit, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that 2025 Proposition 123 funding will prioritize cost-effective modular housing projects. With state support, modular and innovative housing manufacturers across Colorado are developing and advancing innovative const  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSres) -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news on June 5, 2024: Today the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced the appointment of 19 Commissioners to serve on its Commission on Investment Imperatives for a Healthy Nation (the Commission). The Commission is charged with identifying transformative actions necessary to improve the performance of a health system that is unaffordable to many and falls short of the outcomes that should be achieved. T  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has selected 18 leaders to participate in its 2024 Executive Energy Leadership program (Energy Execs). The program curriculum is designed to assist nontechnical decision makers from government, corporate, nonprofit, and urban/rural communities as they work to implement renewable energy poli  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware) introduced Senate Bill 1224, legislation that would require that a state prison, or a state or county detention center provide voice communication services free of charge to incarcerated persons initiating or receiving communications. Currently, phone services in prisons and jails are currently operated by for-profit companies that pay a  more

SPACE BASE DELTA I, Colorado, June 6 (TNSres) -- Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base issued the following news: By Stephen Brady, Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs Colorado Springs Utilities and Cherokee Metropolitan District provide drinking water to Peterson and Schriever Space Force bases, respectively. Base personnel can get facts about the water they drink from the recently released water quality reports, available here for both Peterson SFB and Schriever SFB. These reports inform th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following proclamation: 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, Sunday, May 26, 2024, and Thursday, May 30, 2024, certifying that the severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024, and included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, la  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: Ongoing research by health organizations has linked the low-level occurrence of natural lithium in drinking water to positive human-health outcomes such as reduced suicide mortality and other mental-health benefits in addition to potential negative outcomes such as autism and thyroid hormone levels. There are limited data, however, on where and at what concentrations lithium occ  more