DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on June 6, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Polis signed the bipartisan SB24-210 into law. Below is a statement from Gov. Polis. "I am committed to protecting Colorado's gold standard election system and fulfilling the will of Colorado voters. SB24-210 contains important provisions to ensure the safe, efficient, and trustworthy administration of the 2024 and future elections, and I appreciate collaboration fro  more

HUGO, Colorado, June 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed SB24-121 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-121) - Licensure of Critical Access Hospitals, sponsored by Senators Rod Pelton and Dylan Roberts and Representatives Mary Young and Richard Holtorf into law at Lincoln Health Community Hospital in Hugo. This law will support rural hospitals and ensure Coloradans have access to the high-quality care they need, no ma  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis signed into law today a bipartisan bill to make early childhood education in Colorado more inclusive and accessible. HB24-1009, sponsored by Representatives Junie Joseph, D-Boulder, and Barbara McLachlan, D-Durango, and Senator Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, expands bilingual early childhood programs and facilities with a new bilingual licensing unit in the Department of Early Childho  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Colorado Governor Jared Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to expand treatment options for Coloradans with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). "Too many of our neighbors are dying from preventable overdoses, this law expands treatment options in our state so more people struggling with substance use disorder can receive the care they need," said Rep. Chris deGruy Kennedy, D-Lakewood. "During  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: HUGO / DENVER, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed two bipartisan bills into law to boost support for rural health care. SB24-121 will create a new licensing process for critical access hospitals and SB24-055 will boost behavioral and mental health care services for farmers and ranchers. "Throughout my district Coloradans living in rural areas rely on critical access hospitals for lif  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to refer a measure to the ballot that would fund the Colorado Crime Victim Services Fund and behavioral health crisis response system services by creating an excise tax on the firearm industry. "When I was a young and homeless single mother, victim support services played a significant role in helping me navigate  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively that will improve flexibility, fairness, safety, and transparency for gig transportation network company (TNC) workers and consumers. "All workers deserve to know how much they get paid and what their job entails, but currently rideshare and delivery gig workers aren't given that information," said Senate Majority Leader Robert   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed two bills into law administratively to limit HOA-driven foreclosures and prevent excessive increases in rent in the wake of a disaster. "Millions of Coloradans live in HOA communities, and although we have passed numerous laws to protect HOA homeowners, they are still at risk of losing their home over minor issues," said Rep. Iman Jodeh, D-Aurora, sponsor o  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation to improve educator safety in classrooms across the state. "As a teacher, I know how important it is for students and educators to feel safe at school - and this law is a big step forward toward creating a safe learning environment for everyone," said Rep. Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs. "Educator safety should be a top prior  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Polis yesterday signed into law legislation sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Sonya Jaquez Lewis', D-Longmont, and Representatives Mary Young, D-Greeley, and Julia Marvin, D-Thornton, that will enhance transparency in health care coverage. Currently, insurers are required to disclose and post pricing details and submit prescription drug spending information to the federal gover  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to improve accessibility at Colorado's airports by increasing the number of accessible restrooms and walkways, including the voices of Coloradans with disabilities when redesigning large hub airports, and requiring reporting for non-compliance. "Basic access is safety for community living with a disability and for far too long a  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Polis today signed into law legislation that will reduce Colorado's competency waitlist and improve efficiency and effectiveness in the competency system. Last year, Colorado had 448 people who were deemed to be incompetent to proceed by a court and were waiting to receive competency restoration services before proceeding to trial, with an average wait time of 66 days. HB24-1355, sponsored by R  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Representative Winter announced that HB24-1319, "Fire Fighters License Plate Expiration on Transfer," has been signed into law. This bill modifies regulations for the Colorado professional fire fighters license plate, stipulating that it will expire upon the transfer of a motor vehicle. "HB24-1319 ensures proper management and reissuance of fire fighters' license plates," said Representative Winter. "  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: 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 s  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: 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   more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, June 7 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced the company has been selected by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (the Department) to provide Business Intelligence and Data Management (BIDM) technology services. Under terms of the new contract, Conduent  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 7 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA 2024 Guide. In 2024, Ogletree Deakins received a national Band 1 ranking for occupational safety and health and a Band 2 ranking for labor and employment law. Chambers USA has ranked 83 Ogletree Deakins   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, Starbucks(R) and Grubhub announced a partnership to bring Grubhub delivery to Starbucks customers in the U.S. Starbucks is the most searched merchant not yet available on Grubhub's Marketplace, and through this partnership, both brands will provide customers with the ultimate convenience of having their Starbucks orders delivered right to their door. Beginning in   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado House Republicans posted the following statement on June 6, 2024, from House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese: * * * Today, House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese released the following statement concerning SB24-210 - "Modifications to Laws Regarding Elections": "SB24-210 includes important protections for county clerks prior to the 2024 election. "However, our Republican House Caucus was split on the bill. "If a ballot initiative passes in the 2024 electi  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado Senate Republicans posted the following statement on June 6, 2024, from Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, R-Monument: * * * Today Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-210 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb24-210), an elections bill, into law. SB210 was presented to the legislature as a technical bill to prepare for the 2024 election. Opponents of the bill identified a number of reasons to oppose the legislation. "I voted against SB24-210 and vigorously   more