SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, July 11 -- Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Cody Friend, Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs The 21st Medical Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, July 1, 2024, to celebrate the expansion of the Schriever Clinic. The clinic now includes a 14,000 square foot expansion which nearly doubled its original size allowing for increased capacity. Construction began in 2018, going  more

LANDSTUHL, Germany, July 11 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Kirk Frady The 7450th Medical Operational Readiness Unit (FWD) Det 64 relinquished authority of the Deployed Warrior Medical Management Center (DWMMC) at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) to the 7451st Medical Operational Readiness Unit (FWD) Det 2, during a transfer of authority ceremony July 8. The DWMMC is responsible for tracking all patients being evacuated from Combatant Commands (COCOMS) and serv  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on July 9, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the agency's celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: * * * Sixty years ago, in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this nation laid the cornerstone for our subsequent progress toward equal justice. It may be difficult today to appreciate the strength and courage required to bring about this change because we know how the stor  more

BISBEE, Arizona, July 11 -- Cochise County issued the following news on July 10, 2024: At today's regular meeting of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Lara Loewenheim to the role of Clerk of the Board. Loewenheim, who has served as Deputy Clerk since December 2022, brings over two decades of experience in public service to her new position. Since July 2023, Deputy County Administrator Sharon Gilman has filled the role of Clerk of the Board in addit  more

BOULDER, Colorado, July 11 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * In-person or Virtual Attendance Options Available * * * The next meeting of the Boulder County Planning Commission will be Wednesday, July 17, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting will include a Joint Workshop with the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission regarding the 2025 Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Major Update. View the July 17 meeting agenda (https://pub-boulder  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 11 -- The Colorado National Guard issued the following news release: Members of the Colorado Army National Guard 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) will host a change of command ceremony where U.S. Army Col. Joseph Paladino will relinquish command to Col. Dani S. Williams, July 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Patriot Park Parade Field, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. Family, friends and colleagues of the 100th MDB will bid farewell   more

LOVELAND, Colorado, July 11 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release: The City of Loveland Transit (COLT) has been awarded a $3.9 million federal grant to construct a permanent building at the Transit Center located at 350 W. 37th St. The funds will go toward the final design and construction of the Transit Center building that will serve local and regional routes. This permanent facility will be beneficial to local and regional transportation by: * Serving as a regional trans  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on July 9, 2024, by Community Relations Service Component Head Justice Lock at the agency's celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. It is an honor to join you today as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 -- the act that birthed the component that I am proud to lead, the Community Relations Service (CRS),   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Allied Electric LLC,* Honolulu, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4028); D&D Construction Inc.,* Waipahu, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4029); EPC Service, Inc.,* Aiea, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4030); Mija Construction Services, LLC,* Newbury Park, California (N62478-24-D-4031); Niking Corp.,* Wahiawa, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4032); Southwest Construction and Property Management,* Waianae, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4033); and Tri Coast-Pac  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * 46 states, territories receive base formula funding to improve employment opportunities * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $39 million in grants to 46 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs across key industries and provide workers with access to the new, good-  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 11 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * CDE partnering to award $11.4 million to districts over the next three years * * * Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today the distribution of $17.4 million to 42 schools, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations to combat the youth vaping crisis. These funds come from the attorney general's multimillion-dollar settlement with e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs,  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Agreement reflects federal and state partnership to reduce air pollution at Colorado facility * * * The Department of Justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Colorado today announced a settlement with Enterprise Gas Processing, LLC, and Enterprise Products Operating, LLC (jointly, "Enterprise"). The agreement, which includes a $1 million c  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 11 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news: * * * Featuring frontier research to enhance economic opportunity and inclusive growth * * * The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute is pleased to announce its annual Research Conference. This event will feature presentations and critical discussions of the frontier academic research with which the Institute engages. A broad scholarly exchange of ideas around presented papers w  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven G. Behmer for appointment to the grade of major general. Behmer is currently serving as the deputy commanding general, Security Assistance GroupUkraine, U.S. European Command, Wiesbaden, Germany. Air Force Brig. Gen. William D. Betts for appointment to the grade of ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven G. Behmer for appointment to the grade of major general. Behmer is currently serving as the deputy commanding general, Security Assistance GroupUkraine, U.S. European Command, Wiesbaden, Germany. Air Force Brig. Gen. William D. Betts for appointment to the grade of major gene  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 11 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott announced today that 67 Texas counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration approved by the President following impacts to the state from Hurricane Beryl. "As federal, state, and local officials continue to assess damages in impacted communities, Texas is working around-the-clock to respond and help Texans recover fr  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed Scott J. Burrill to the Mesa County Court in the 21st Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Craig P. Henderson to the 21st Judicial District Court, and the appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Burrill is a Supervising Deputy State Public Defender in the Grand Junction Office of the State Public Defender, a p  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: Please join the (ICDR) webinar on climate change, health, and disability with presenter Marcalee Alexander, M.D., editor-in-chief, The Journal of Climate Change and Health; president, Sustain Our Abilities; and affiliate faculty, Climate and Health Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine. Peter Hunt, Ph.D., scientific program manager, Rehabilitation   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release: Former Illinois State Senator William Samuel McCann Jr, 54, was sentenced on July 9, 2024, to 42 months of imprisonment, to be followed by two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $683,816.61 in restitution for fraudulent use of campaign funds, money laundering and tax evasion. At the sentencing hearing and during the bench trial in February 2024,  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Agreement Reflects Federal and State Partnership to Reduce Air Pollution The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Colorado today announced a settlement with Enterprise Gas Processing LLC and Enterprise Products Operating LLC (jointly, "Enterprise"). The agreement, which includes a $1 million civil penalty, will protect community health and the environment b  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Agreement Reflects Federal and State Partnership to Reduce Air Pollution The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Colorado today announced a settlement with Enterprise Gas Processing LLC and Enterprise Products Operating LLC (jointly, "Enterprise"). The agreement, which includes a $1 million civil penalty, will protect community health and the environment b  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 11 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Speaker Julie McCluskie this week toured local businesses and summer camps and met with school officials in Grand County to discuss increased school funding under the new school finance formula. "Coloradans in the high country face some of the highest costs of living in our state, which is why I have been focused on making Colorado more affordable so everyone can live, learn, work and   more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 10 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Online businesses cannot be allowed to evade state consumer protection laws that help level the playing field for everyday consumers against big corporations. But the lower court in this case essentially found that because online companies do business everywhere, they can be held accountable nowhere. I was proud to stand with AG Ford and these 29 other Attorneys General in  more

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, July 11 -- Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base issued the following news: In a groundbreaking NASA study set against the remote backdrop of North Dakota, U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 William Wallace, 4th Space Operations Squadron payload engineer, played a pivotal role in advancing the science community's understanding of extraterrestrial agriculture. Holding a Bachelor of Science in biology, Wallace gained his leadership's approval and answered the Americ  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) today awarded $1,183,993.50 to eight recipients of Preservation Planning Grants through the American Battlefield Protection Program, helping recipients from the metropolitan edge of New York City to the grasslands of Las Animas County, Colorado, preserve battlefields and other sites of armed conflict. "The diverse grant opportun  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl from July 5-9, 2024. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Austi  more

PUEBLO, Colorado, July 11 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news: Pueblo Parks and Recreation partnered with Colorado Lottery to update the Elizabeth Street Parkway Outdoor Basketball Courts, also known as the "Slab." Four selected designs are officially ready for public reveal with each of the designs receiving compensation of $2,500 per court provided by Colorado Lottery funding. "We are excited to announce the four winning artists along with revealing the designs we will be able to  more