DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Amabile, Roberts Suicide Prevention Bill Goes Into Effect * * * On July 1, 2024, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representative Judy Amabile and Senator Dylan Roberts goes into effect to prevent suicides by regulating sales of sodium nitrite products. "Colorado is in a mental health crisis, and the growing frequency of suicide by sodium nitrite products indicates that these products are to  more

LITTLETON, Colorado, June 28 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news on June 27, 2024: Arapahoe County unveiled the first electric vehicle (EV) to add to the County fleet at a celebration on Thursday, June 27. The vehicle, a Ford E-Transit 350 Cargo Van, will be used by the Weatherization team. The decision to purchase the van was based on extensive research. "Arapahoe County uses data to take action that measurably decreases our environmental impact," says Randy Campbell, Arapahoe Count  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the National Child Care Innovation Summit, a first-of-it-kind partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that brings together public- and private-sector stakeholders to discuss the vital role of child care as economic infrastructure. Governor Heal  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 29 (TNSres) -- Boulder County issued the following news release: * * * Report brings together data to help tell the story of aging and caregiving in Boulder County * * * Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) released the updated Aging Well in Boulder County: Data Report that can be used to inform local dialogues, planning initiatives, and advocacy that will encourage and foster a more age-friendly Boulder County. The report is organized by the AARP and World Hea  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, June 28 (TNSres) -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news: The City of Pueblo is creating its first-ever Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan. Pueblo Department of Public Works is seeking input through a 10-minute survey regarding transportation, especially electric vehicles, in and around the city. "We are inviting the public to take this short survey to help create the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan and share their perspective as residents of Pueblo," said Energy Efficie  more

BOISE, Idaho, June 28 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following commentary on June 27, 2024: * * * We must Protect Idaho's Water Sovereignty by Following the Law, Protecting Farmers, Conserving the Resource Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Cou  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 29 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: * * * This City of Boulder and Boulder County program engages youth in climate action while expanding and caring for urban forests Key Points * The Community Forestry Corps (CFC) hires young people to plant and care for trees in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, and local schools, and to collect data on heat and climate change. * This program increases tree cover in low-income areas to reduce heat and strengthen c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Grants of up to $50,000 available to nonprofit groups and first responders * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants of up to $50,000. Eligible projects include improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders. LCRA awa  more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 28 -- LogRhythm, the Security Intelligence Company, issued the following news release: * * * LogRhythm is sponsoring TNMoC to bolster engagement in computing and recently held its Customer Advisory Council and Partner Advisory Council at the museum as part of the ongoing collaboration * * * LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, has partnered with The National Museum of Computing   more

DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Two new laws will prevent false electors, add protections against deepfake media * * * On July 1, 2024, legislation will go into effect to protect Colorado's elections by punishing future attempts at "fake elector" schemes and adding protections against deepfake media that falsely depicts political candidates. "In 2020, our country experienced an attack on democracy when the former president a  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) are providing additional funding to the Middle Park Stockgrowers (MPSG) Association to continue supporting their community efforts of on-the-ground non-lethal predator deterrents. CDA is extending the agreement with MPSG and, through collaboration with CPW, adding an additional $28,000 to support the associatio  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner and Privacy and Data Security chair Scot Ganow was recently interviewed by Insurance, a National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) publication, to provide insights on cybersecurity and best practices. Ganow will be a featured speaker at the NAMIC Annual Convention, Sept. 22-25, in Denver, Colorado. To learn more about the event, visit here. Ganow is chair of the firm's Privacy and Data  more

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Quarterra Multifamily, a premier multifamily real estate development and operating company, has sold a portfolio of 18 multifamily assets to KKR, a leading global investment firm, for approximately $2.1 billion. Read KKR's press release about the transaction. The recently built, Class A portfolio consists of over 5,200 units concentrated primarily in growing coastal and sunbelt markets including  more