FORT COLLINS, Colorado, July 9 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: The recipe for college success starts a decade before a student ever steps foot on campus. "There's a lot of research out there that shows that if young students aren't reading at the proper level by third grade, they're at an increased risk of learning and professional setbacks later in life," said Phyllis Resnick, the executive director and lead economist for the Colorado Futures Center,   more

DENVER, Colorado, July 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on July 9, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Polis released a statement related to the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Colorado's landmark universal preschool program. "Rejoice parents, because Preschool is here to stay! Every Colorado child deserves to be able to go to preschool and we are thrilled that soon the next class of students will be entering the classroom to get the best possible start in life wh  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 10 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Suncor Energy (U.S.A) Inc. last week, alleging the Commerce City refinery failed to comply with air emissions laws. The agencies allege Suncor violated or is violating the Clean Air Act and the Colorado Air Pollution Prevention  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed Michael W. V. Angel to the 2nd Judicial District Court. The vacancy was created by the passing of the Honorable Christine C. Antoun and is effective immediately. Mr. Angel is a Magistrate in the 17th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2023. His docket consists of criminal cases. Previously, he was a Senior Assistant Attorney General (2020-2  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, Governor Polis congratulated former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez on being sworn in to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District, to carry out the remainder of former U.S. Representative Ken Buck's term. "Congratulations to Representative Greg Lopez on being sworn into Colorado's 4th Congressional seat. Colorado's full eight-person congressional delegation is now complete. I loo  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024, in response to an avian flu outbreak in a commercial poultry facility in Weld County, ensuring that the state can provide the support and resources needed for Colorado's essential agriculture industry. This declaration activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and directs the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all nec  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 10 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Water conservation rebates now available for converting turf grass to native garden beds or drought-tolerant landscapes * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority has expanded its WaterSmart rebates program to help residents and businesses conserve water and save money. The rebates help offset the cost of projects to decrease water use, including upgrading irrigation systems, maintaining lands  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 10 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: House Democratic lawmakers today highlighted the success of the first meeting of the Cell Phone Connectivity Interim Study Committee. Created through HB24-1265, this bipartisan interim committee aims to study cell phone connectivity issues in rural and historically underserved communities of color in Colorado. Chair Representative Meghan Lukens, D-Steamboat Springs: "Whether it's for w  more