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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Saturday June 29, 2024 ( 6 items )  

AWWA Recognizes Rising Stars in Water Sector With 5 Under 35 Award
DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The American Water Works Association issued the following news release: The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recognized the five recipients of its 5 Under 35 - Outstanding Young Professional Award at its recent ACE24 event in Anaheim. The award, which debuted in 2021, recognizes and honors AWWA members under the age of 35 who have demonstrated outstanding service to their Sections or the Association through leadership and active participation in young profess  more

Cattle Producers Celebrate Supreme Court Decision to Rein in Administrative Overreach
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, June 28 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release: Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) welcomed the Supreme Court's decision in the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo--a decision that reins in the legal concept of Chevron deference and reduces overreaching regulations from federal agencies that lack congressional authority. "Our elected officials in Congress should be making our laws,   more

Colo. PIRG: Colorado's Comprehensive Compost Labeling Law Kicks in Monday
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: Starting July 1, Colorado will have the most comprehensive "truth-in-labeling" law in the nation when it comes to single-use compostable products, requiring clear labels for any product that is certified compostable. Currently, many local composting facilities in the state do not accept compostable products such as containers, cups and cutlery because people (sometimes unwittingly) contam  more

Colo. PIRG: Important New Laws Going Into Effect in Colorado July 1
DENVER, Colorado, June 26 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: Major new laws on a variety of important issues take effect on Monday, July 1, in Colorado. These four laws will protect bees and other pollinators by limiting the sale of bee-killing pesticides called neonicotinoids (neonics); reduce waste by giving local governments new flexibility to tackle single-use plastic pollution; codify truth-in-labeling requirements for compostable products and  more

Enrich Your Summer Road Trips Across the Centennial State With History Colorado
DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: With the Summer Solstice in the rearview, many Coloradans are looking forward to summer vacations across the state and History Colorado is happy to highlight how its 11 museums and historic sites - each conveniently located within an hour of a National Park or historic railroad - are the perfect addition to any summer road trip! So whether you are hitting the road for wildflower viewings, trail-hoppings, or con  more

Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Retailer to Conclude Exclusive Partnership
BOULDER, Colorado, June 29 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a member-led collective and the outdoor industry's catalyst for meaningful change, and Outdoor Retailer, the largest U.S. business events and community gathering for the outdoor industry, today announced the two organizations have mutually agreed to conclude their exclusive partnership. Through the 2024 Outdoor Retailer Winter show this November 6-8,  more