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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday October 31, 2024 ( 19 items )  

AACSB Reaccreditation Secured by CSU Pueblo's Hasan School of Business
PUEBLO, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: Colorado State University Pueblo's Hasan School of Business (HSB) has successfully achieved reaccreditation from AACSB International--The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The reaccreditation, confirmed in the summer, applies to all business programs offered by the school. AACSB accreditation is globally recognized as the most prestigious and long-standing form o  more

At CSU Pueblo SCITT Conference, A Vision of Rural Colorado's Transportation Future Emerges
PUEBLO, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: A new vision of sustainable transportation is taking place in a region once defined by steel mills and freight rail. At October's Southern Colorado Transportation Conference, hosted by Colorado State University Pueblo's Institute of Transportation Technology (SCITT), industry leaders and academics gathered to discuss what might seem an unlikely pairing: rural America and cutting-edge rail tec  more

CableLabs: Dr. Curtis Knittle Joins New Broadband Forum Executive Advisory Board
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news: CableLabs is pleased to announce that its Vice President of Wired Technologies, Dr. Curtis Knittle, has been invited to join the Broadband Forum Executive Advisory Board (EAB) for a 24-month term. The new EAB will ensure that the future investment needs of service providers are addressed and greater value is ultimately delivered to residential and business subscribers. The EA  more

CableLabs: Vice President Carin Hermann and Senior Counsel Kendria Pearson Will Discuss Patent Strategies at 2024 Corporate IP Strategy Conference
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: The 2024 Corporate IP Strategy Conference (CIPSC) will be co-hosted with the Santa Clara University High Tech Law Journal and held on Thursday, November 7th. With exceptional IP-specific panels, the event hosts seek to improve patent quality and deter unsubstantiated or invalid patent assertions in defined technology sectors through its activities. At 1:15 p  more

City of Loveland: Council Unanimously Hires New City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Judge
LOVELAND, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: The City of Loveland will soon have a trio of new leaders after the Loveland City Council voted unanimously to hire each on Tuesday night. Jim Thompson, Loveland's new city manager, will start Dec. 30, City Attorney Vince Junglas will assume the role permanently on Nov. 4, and Jennifer Edgley will be sworn in as Loveland's municipal judge with a start date of Nov. 25. The full council discus  more

Colo. Gov. Polis: Colorado Celebrates Weatherization Day, Launches Federally Funded Home Electrification, Appliance Rebate Program
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * The State will roll out the initial phase of rebates for cost-saving home energy upgrades through its Weatherization Assistance Program * * * In celebration of National Weatherization Day today, the Polis Administration is commemorating 48 years of saving households money on energy costs with the launch of Colorado's Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program thr  more

Colo. House Republicans Call for Secretary of State Jena Griswold's Resignation Following Election Security Breach
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: In response to a serious breach of voting system security protocols by the Secretary of State's office, which posted critical election equipment passwords online, Colorado House Republicans issued the following statement: Minority Leader Pugliese stated, "Secretary of State Jena Griswold's reckless disregard for professional standards and consistent lack of transparency has threatene  more

Colo. Insurance Division: Workers' Compensation Insurance Loss Cost Average Continues Decreasing for 53.5% Cumulative Reduction Over 11 Years
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies' Division of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * The Colorado Division of Insurance has approved a decrease of 4.3% for 2025. * * * The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), has approved a reduction of 4.3% (-4.3%) for the average "loss costs" component of workers' compensation insurance premiums for 2025. For Colorado, this will be the eleventh co  more

Colo. Public Health & Environment Dept.: State, Town of Rico Reach Landmark Agreement to Address Lead Contamination in Community
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division is announcing a landmark agreement to address lead contamination in the Town of Rico under the State's Voluntary Cleanup and Redevelopment Program. Rico is a historic mining town located next to the Dolores River in Dolores County. For many years, th  more

Connect for Health Colorado Open Enrollment for Affordable Health Plans Begins Nov. 1
BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Boulder County has an experienced team of bilingual and unbiased Health Coverage Guides ready to help people enroll. * * * Open Enrollment for more affordable health coverage through Connect for Health Colorado begins November 1, 2024, and runs through January 15, 2025, and Boulder County Health Coverage Guides are available during this time to help community members enroll in plans to matc  more

CSU Pueblo & the Southern Colorado Institute on Transportation Technology Awarded $11.7M to Lead Next Generation of Rail Technology Research and Innovation Hub
PUEBLO, Colorado, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release: As part of a $129.5 million federal investment in Colorado rail projects, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) has been awarded an $11.7 million grant to pioneer research in hydrogen and natural gas-powered rail technologies. This funding positions Pueblo and Colorado as a national hub for sustainable transportation innovation while creating unprecedented opportunities for w  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: "Gabe Evans Is Not the Bipartisan Lawmaker He Presents Himself As"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Gabe Evans' far-right extremism is in the spotlight, making it clearer than ever that he's too extreme for Colorado. Check out the highlights: * "The Colorado Liberty Republicans, a far-right group that opposes all civil rights laws, ranked Evans as the seventh most conservative member of the Legislature" - "That's significantly above the 54% score given to state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, the   more

ENSCO: 2nd Annual TTC Conference & Tour Draws Hundreds of Attendees
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: Pueblo, CO - October 29, 2024 - Hundreds of railroad professionals from government, industry, and academia gathered in Pueblo, Colorado for the 2nd Annual Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Conference & Tour on October 22 and 23. Hosted by ENSCO, Inc. and Wheel Rail Seminars, the eve  more

Jones Lang LaSalle: Colorado Seniors Housing Portfolio Trades for $30M
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL's Seniors Housing Capital Markets team led the sales efforts for The Lodge at Greeley and The Lodge at Grand Junction * * * DENVER, Oct. 30, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $30 million sale of The Lodge at Greeley and The Lodge at Grand Junction, 100%-private pay, seniors housing communities totaling 140 units in Col  more

LCRA Awards $24,974 Grant to Tom Green County for Park Improvements
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Installation of boulders and gate repairs will help reduce erosion, preserve beauty of Foster Park * * * Tom Green County soon will install a boulder fence system at Foster Park to reduce erosion and help preserve the park as a safe, fun place to visit, thanks to a $24,974 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with nea  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: 3rd Most Vulnerable Dem - Yadira Caraveo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: There's only one week left until Election Day and momentum is swinging in Republicans' favor as Yadira Caraveo makes a national list of the most vulnerable incumbents. Yadira Caraveo clocks in at the 10th most vulnerable nationwide and the 3rd most vulnerable Democrat incumbent. What makes her so vulnerable? It could be that she has caused Colorado's immigration crisis, crime crisis, and fentan  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Adam Frisch's Dirty Tricks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Democrat Adam Frisch and his Colorado Democrat allies are playing dirty tricks to subvert democracy and siphon votes from Republican Jeff Hurd once again: This isn't the first time Frisch and the Colorado Democrats have resorted to desperate, dirty tricks. Earlier this year, Frisch meddled in the Republican primary to stop Jeff Hurd from winning. "'Democracy' is just a talking point for Adam Fris  more

University of Colorado Boulder Anschutz Medical Campus: Transforming Patient Care - Study Finds Bedside Interdisciplinary Rounds Boost Satisfaction For Patients and Providers
AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder Anschutz Medical Campus issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * CU researchers lead a study that indicates healthcare teams build trust and better outcomes during collaborative visits with patients. * * * A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals patients and providers have more positive overall care experiences when the entire healthcare team is a part of  more

Wyo. Gov. Gordon Addresses Regulation of Energy Industry at National Oil & Gas Commission
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Governor Mark Gordon concluded his two year Chairmanship of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) with an address to membership at their annual meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. on October 29. He spoke about many of the onerous regulations, particularly those emanating from Washington, DC, and that they are not necessarily informed by local conditions, and are seemin  more