JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 5th Recruiting Brigade held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on July 16, 2024, welcoming Col. Julian Perez as the new commander and bidding farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Xavier "X" Colon. Colon, who has served as the commander since July 2022, was honored for his exemplary service and prof  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * Funded by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality and advance environmental justice * * * DENVER - Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: RAF FELTWELL, United Kingdom (AFNS) -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna met with Airmen and Guardians of the 73rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, Detachment 4, during a visit, July 19. This is Bentivegna's first visit to the United Kingdom since assuming responsibilities as the CMSSF Sept. 15, 2023. "The UK is a strong ally, and we are grateful for their partnership and support,"  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The Colorado House Democrats posted the following statements from State Reps Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo, and Stephanie Vigil, D-Colorado Springs: * * * Representatives Tisha Mauro and Stephanie Vigil today released the following statements on the first meeting of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee: Statement from Representative Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo: "As a member of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee, I'm excited that we are getting back to w  more

LITTLETON, Colorado, July 24 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: Arapahoe County is proposing updates to its Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards (IDCS) for roadways in response to growth and to align with industry best practices. The public can comment on the proposed changes through Aug. 26 by filling out the online form (https://s.alchemer.com/s3/IDCS-Update). This comprehensive guide for roadway facilities applies to all subdivisions, re-subdivisions, planned unit de  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: School safety experts and leaders will advise on interagency school safety practices to better support K-12 communities Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 sc  more

BOULDER, Colorado, July 24 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: * * * Federal funding will accelerate the shift from gas to electric in buildings Key Points: * Denver, Boulder County, and nearby areas are getting $199.7 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce climate pollution. * The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) will use this funding to make buildings more energy-efficient. * The program will help residents and building owners  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Andrezj Boryga, 67, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today to 24 months in prison and two years of supervised release for willfully transmitting in interstate commerce threats to injure other people and for choosing his victims because of their religion. According to the records filed in the case, between July 9 and Dec. 14, 2022, Boryga left voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices lo  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: FRISCO, CO - Speaker Julie McCluskie and Senator Dylan Roberts today presented to the Frisco Town Council and highlighted recent legislation to make Colorado more affordable. "Everyone in the high country should be able to live, work and learn in the places they love, but the cost of living in our communities is way too high," said Speaker McCluskie, D-Dillon. "We have focused on makin  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Researchers working at the forefront of an emerging photovoltaic (PV) technology are thinking ahead about how to scale, deploy, and design future solar panels to be easily recyclable. Solar panels made of perovskites may eventually play an important role amid global decarbonization efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As the technology eme  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: * David Samuel Johnson, Nominee to be Inspector General for Tax Administration, U.S. Department of the Treasury * Gabriel Escobar, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Paraguay * Patrice H. Kunesh, Nominee to be Chairman of the Nat  more

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The U.S. Army War College issued the following news: By Thibault Spirlet Russia and China are trying to compete with the US for influence in Latin America, according to the US Southern Command commander. Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado last week, Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson pointed to Russia's growing economic and diplomatic ties with countries in the region, as well as China's Belt and Road Initiative expanding across Latin Ameri  more