ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 6 -- The U.S. Army Environmental Command issued the following news: By Thomas Milligan By implementing proactive measures, most issues can be resolved before they escalate into a larger problem. At Fort Carson, specialized surveying, monitoring and planning by the Mission Sensitive Species Team of several different species - from birds and bats to lizards and butterflies - has led to several proactive strategies and tactics that have produced real resul  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced an initial $700 million investment from President Biden's Investing in America agenda for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin. This investment - which has the potential to save more than 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead - will fund innovative projects like water distribution structures,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 7 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The sales of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in California in 2023 have doubled from the prior year, now representing 1 out of every 6 new vehicles sold for services that include last-mile delivery, freight transportation, and school buses, according to a report (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/fact-sheets/ACT-Credits-Summary%202023) released by the sta  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 7 -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The sales of new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks in California in 2023 have doubled from the prior year, now representing 1 out of every 6 new vehicles sold for services that include last-mile delivery, freight transportation, and school buses, according to a report released by the state today. With 18,473 medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs sold in California in 2023, th  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal jury convicted a California man for sending threatening emails to the FBI, including ones in which he threatened to bomb the FBI Los Angeles Field Office and referenced the notorious "Unabomber." Mark William Anten, 52, of Sun Valley, was found guilty of two counts of threats by interstate communication. He has been in federal custody since December 2023. According to evidence presented at a thre  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Optometry, Michigan Board of Pharmacy, Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy, Michigan Tax Tribunal, Mackinac Bridge Authority, Governors Traffic Safety Advisor Council, Michigan Historical Commission, Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, Sui  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

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: LOVELAND, Colo. -- The Bureau of Reclamation anticipates that Big Thompson River flows will increase to between 850 and 900 cubic feet per second beginning tonight and reach approximately 1,100 cubic feet per second by late Sunday night. Quickly rising temperatures and deeper-than-normal June snowpack have rapidly increased the volume of snowmelt flowing into Lake Estes. These   more

PETERSON AFB, Colorado, June 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: U.S. Space Command will participate in exercise Valiant Shield June 7-18, 2024, along with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint forces and Allied and partner forces, in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and at sea around the Mariana Island Range complex. VS24 is a multinational, biennial field training exercise focused on integrating interoperability training  more