COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: Space Delta 10 activated the 10th Force Development Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, June 6. Col. Jack D. Fulmer II, Delta 10 commander, officiated the ceremony with Lt. Col. Amber Dawson taking command of the squadron. The 10th FDS is one of four units that constitute Delta 10 and focuses on providing warfighters with the necessary doctri  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Katherine Spessa, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications Ninety-two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets were presented their U.S. Space Force patches during a ceremony held here at Clune Arena May 29, 2024. The ceremony, a significant U.S. Space Force tradition, was presided over by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. During these events, a current Guardian presents the newest member  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 11 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news: The City of Albuquerque has filled critical roles within the Department of Municipal Development and the Gateway Health Hub to ensure large projects continue to move forward efficiently. Jennifer Turner has been appointed as the Director of Municipal Development, Jennifer McDonald will serve as the Operations Officer for the Gateway Health Hub, and Shawn Maden will be the Capital Implementation Program Office  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following executive order (No. D 2024 007) entitled "Activating the Colorado National Guard to Assist with Election Cybersecurity Defense Efforts." * * * Pursuant to the authority vested in the Governor of the State of Colorado and, in particular, pursuant to Article IV, Section 5 of the Colorado Constitution and C.R.S. Sec. 28-3-104, et seq., I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, hereby issue this Executive Ord  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Today, Governor Polis took action to support election cybersecurity ensuring Colorado remains the national gold standard for safe and secure elections. Gov. Polis signed an Executive Order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PtIWrX_AYVf34CLkafz2938IuOLcmsNx/view) activating no less than four and up to six unarmed members of the Colorado National Guard Defensive Cyber Operations Element   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Representative Anthony Hartsook celebrated the passage of HB24-1156. This new law provides the local chambers of commerce the ability to secure a special events liquor license that covers all chamber members under the umbrella policy. This eliminates the need for extra licensing and ensures that small business owners avoid the expense of participating in the event. This legislation wi  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 7 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23A-0359R BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY TO UPGRADE THE TRACK CIRCUITRY FROM MOTION DETECTION TO CONSTANT WARNING TIME AND UPGRADE ALL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIGNALS, LIGHTS, GATES, AND BUNGALOW AT THE CROSSING AT MILEPOST 58.620 ON COUNTY ROAD 26/IRIS DRIVE IN THE CITY OF STERLING,   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: 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 Departme  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 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. "Dur  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 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   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 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 navig  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate 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 Rober  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed legislation into law administratively to improve health care in rural Colorado by designating funding to train, recruit and grow Colorado's health care workforce. "Folks who live in rural communities like those I represent on the Western Slope face unique challenges with the cost of and lack of access to health care," said Senator Dylan Roberts, D  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate 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  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: 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  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to support workforce development in Colorado. HB24-1365, sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens, and Senator Jeff Bridges would help communities address workforce shortages and create connections for Coloradans seeking high-paying, skilled careers. "Over the years, Opportunity Now grants have sparked job growth and supported rur  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to support workforce development in Colorado. HB24-1365, sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens, and Senator Jeff Bridges would help communities address workforce shortages and create connections for Coloradans seeking high-paying, skilled careers. "Over the years, Opportunity Now grants have sparked job growth and supported rur  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Governor Polis today signed into law bipartisan 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 d  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed three bills into law to save seniors and Coloradans with disabilities money by allowing them to deduct all federally taxed social security income on their state taxes, reinstate a refundable tax credit to save older Coloradans money on housing, and expand a refundable tax credit for seniors with disabilities. "The rising cost of living has been to  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: The Secretary of the Air Force has named Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman as the next U.S. Air Force Academy vice superintendent. Sherman will arrive at the Academy the week of May 27 and will serve as the interim superintendent after Lt. Gen. Richard Clark retires on June 1 and until the next superintendent is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, Class of 1991, has been nominated to be   more

FORT MYERS, Florida, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrests and filing of criminal complaints charging Noe Armando Melendez-Amador (35, Honduras) and Carlos Damian Acosta-Melendez (28, Honduras). Both were arrested in Charlotte County, Florida, on June 7, 2024. Melendez-Amador has been charged with possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and faces up to   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. A-07-19-02816) on May 14, 2024, entitled "Colorado Did Not Report and Refund the Correct Federal Share of Medicaid-Related Overpayments for Some Cases Identified by the State's Program Integrity Section" filed under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Here are excerpts: * * * Report in Brief Why OIG Did This Audit This audit is one of a series of audits to determine whet  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Dean Miller, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications President Joe Biden has nominated Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind to become the Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. "I am humbled by the nomination to be the 22nd Superintendent of our Academy," said Bauernfeind. "The opportunity to develop warfighters, leaders of character and quality, and critical thinkers for our Air Force and S  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: By Keisha Reynolds, MyCG Writer It's seldom you meet a person who practices what they preach. Lt. Justin Townsend is such a person -- committed to sharing and educating others about his American Indian culture while "walking the walk" as an active role model for our youth. That's why Townsend has been awarded the 2024 Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) award at a ceremo  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Attorney General Brown, along with the attorneys general of Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general advocating for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to standardize the federal rules on screening public housing applicants with criminal records. The coalition's comment letter responds to a HUD notice   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Randy Roughton, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications During U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark's four-year tenure as U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, he delivered landmark achievements such as the Developing Leaders of Character Manual and the Let's Be Clear campaign to reset the culture around dignity and respect. For the Class of 2024, he will always be the "cadets' superintend  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT JACKSON, S.C. - Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Charles M. Causey, the new Institute for Religious Leadership director, was promoted in the Zimmerman Auditorium at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, May 31. The event was hosted by Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) William "Bill" Green, Army chief of chaplains. "We're here to recognize, honor and promote Charles Causey," Green said. "So Chaplain Causey,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the strength of the booming Texas economy at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the world's largest Buc-ee's travel center in Luling. This new 75,000-square-foot convenience store replaces the original Buc-ee's in Luling, which was the company's first large family travel center. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, Governor Abbott toured the new store, includ  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Katherine Spessa, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications As this year's featured speaker, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the 974 graduating cadets of the Class of 2024 during the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium here May 30, 2024. Harris highlighted ever-present conflict around the world, the U.S. military's role in the global domain since first earning  more