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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday August 29, 2024 ( 10 items )  

"Colorado Creates" Provides 125 Grants Awarded Across 33 Colorado Counties to Arts Organizations
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 125 arts organizations across 33 Colorado counties have been awarded $909,000 in Colorado Creates Grants. From Montezuma to Morgan County, these grants will help organizations and communities create art and cultural a  more

Attorneys Shaun Kennedy, Nicole Vele Appointed to Leadership Positions in ABA Public Contract Law Section
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart is proud to announce that government contracts attorneys Shaun Kennedy and Nicole Vele were both appointed to serve in leadership positions for the 2024-2025 term on several committees of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Public Contract Law. The ABA Public Contract Law section is a global network of procurement professionals that serves to provide balanced recommendations on procur  more

Boulder County: New Division of Homeless Systems and Coordinated Response
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Boulder County issued the following news release: * * * Community partners welcome county's new Division of Homeless Systems and Coordinated Response Key Points: * The Boulder County Housing Department has created the Division of Homeless Systems and Coordinated Response to enhance its ability to address homelessness and secure additional state and federal funding. * The division will be led by Heidi Grove, with continued regional collaboration under Housing Le  more

Eksperience App Launches With Student-Athletes at Western
GUNNISON, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Western State Colorado University issued the following news release: Eksperience, a first-of-its-kind tech platform built for athletes by an athlete, and Western Colorado University ("WCU") Athletics are embarking on a landmark name, image and likeness ("NIL") partnership, with WCU signing on as the first collegiate institution. Eksperience, founded by star NFL running back and WCU alum Austin Ekeler, is a platform designed to connect fans directly with their favo  more

Governor Polis Appoints Billy-George Hertzke to the 14th Judicial District Court
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed Billy-George Hertzke to the 14th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael A. O'Hara III and the appointment is effective January 14, 2025. Mr. Hertzke is a Partner at SGR, LLC, a position he has held since 2011. His practice consists primarily of civil litigation. Previously, Mr. Hertzke was an associate  more

Governor Polis Celebrates Colorado's Thriving Agriculture Industry at State Fair, Attends Junior Livestock Sale, and Judges the Annual Governor's Plate Competition
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: PUEBLO - Today, Governor Polis visited the iconic Colorado State Fair in Pueblo to celebrate Colorado's farmers and ranchers, and judge the annual Governor's Plate competition highlighting up-and-coming Colorado chefs. "Colorado's iconic state fair in Pueblo brings together Coloradans from all corners of the state to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who put food on our tables, and p  more

Honoring the Life and Contributions of Dr. Fred Stultz, Retired Psychology Professor
PUEBLO, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: The CSU Pueblo community is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Fred Stultz, retired adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology, who passed away on Wednesday morning. Dr. Stultz's legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched during his tenure at CSU Pueblo and beyond. Dr. Stultz joined the CSU Pueblo family as the head of the student counseling center, where he later beca  more

Loveland: What's on the Ballot? A Look at Local Ballot Initiatives
LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release: The City of Loveland is committed to ensuring voters have information about ballot items related to their local government that will be presented in upcoming elections. Loveland City Council recently approved ballot language for four measures that will be presented to voters on Tuesday, Nov. 5 during the coordinated election. The ballot items address a range of topics including retail marijuana sales, tax pr  more

Polis Administration's Colorado Energy Office Awards Nearly $1.9 Million to Increase Local Government Capacity for Climate Action
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, the Polis administration's Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $1.865 million total in grant funding for eight proposals to improve local government capacity to implement climate projects. Funding for this grant comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which received key funding through the federal Bipartisan I  more

President Parsons Launches 'The Next 150' Podcast With Special Guests
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: CSU President Amy Parsons has started a new podcast called "The Next 150," featuring conversations with special guests like alumna and Major League Baseball announcer Jenny Cavnar, University Distinguished Professor Sonia Kreidenweis and alumnus and former Sen. Cory Gardner. On the podcast, Parsons connects with people who deeply care about our collective future. The conversations draw para  more