DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on July 29, 2024: * * * Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on the election taking place in Venezuela. "I believe in the right to a free and fair election, and condemn the socialist dictator Maduro for depriving Venezuelans of their rights and their dignity, and stifling freedom. I stand in solidarity with Venezuelans across the world and urge the international community and America's alli  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 29 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items ENERGY / WATER 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24F-0305EG Dwight Bordelon Public Service Company of Colorado DWIGHT BORDELON, COMPLAINANT, V. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, RESPONDENT. Filing Date and Party: 07/10/2024 Dwight Bordelon Description: Formal Complaint Analyst(s): Ismael Reyna RECOMMENDATION: Refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge by minute e  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release: A new law goes into effect on August 7 to grant funding to community-based organizations that provide crucial services to new immigrants. "Diversity makes our Colorado communities stronger. We must set up new immigrants for success so they can create a better and safer life for themselves and their families," said Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs. "By strengthening Colorado's existing commun  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: A new law goes into effect on August 7 to grant funding to community-based organizations that provide crucial services to new immigrants. "Diversity makes our Colorado communities stronger. We must set up new immigrants for success so they can create a better and safer life for themselves and their families," said Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs. "By strengthening Colorado's existing communi  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: On August 7, two new laws will go into effect. HB24-1444 will implement History Colorado recommendations to support healing generational trauma in tribal communities, capture oral histories and dive deeper into long-standing inequities faced by tribal communities. SB24-053 will examine racial disparities and the impact of systemic racism on Black Coloradans. "History Colorado's research about   more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: On August 7, two new laws will go into effect. HB24-1004 will strengthen our workforce and reduce recidivism by ensuring Coloradans involved with the criminal legal system can re-enter the workforce, acquire professional credentials, support their families, and succeed in their careers. HB24-1291 will make certain civil legal services more accessible and affordable to Coloradans. "This legislation is c  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release: On August 7, a bipartisan law goes into effect to save students money on higher education. HB24-1340, the Colorado Promise Act, creates a refundable income tax credit to cover the cost of two years of higher education for every family making under $90,000. SB24-104 will seamlessly connect apprenticeship programs with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and high school and career techn  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: On August 7, a bipartisan law goes into effect to save students money on higher education. HB24-1340, the Colorado Promise Act, creates a refundable income tax credit to cover the cost of two years of higher education for every family making under $90,000. SB24-104 will seamlessly connect apprenticeship programs with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and high school and career techni  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Two bills aimed at supporting students by preventing overdoses and expanding access to health care will go into effect on August 7. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. SB24-034, sponsored by Senat  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Two bills aimed at supporting students by preventing overdoses and expanding access to health care will go into effect on August 7. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. SB24-034, sponsored by Senato  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: Today, Gov. Jared Polis hosted a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, at the Governor's Mansion. Colorado and Japan are strong economic and diplomatic partners. Gov. Polis and Ambassador Yamada discussed opportunities to strengthen the relationship, including aerospace, quantum, and climate-resilient technologies. "Col  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 30 (TNSres) -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Texas A&M doctoral student and the Rhisotope Project team up to use radioisotopes to protect endangered rhinos from poachers. * * * By Julianne Hodges Thanks to a collaboration between Texas A&M University, University of Witwatersrand, Colorado State University, and other collaborators, the Rhisotope Project, a South African organization dedicated to rhinoceros protecti  more