WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper celebrated the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' passage of three Bennet-led bills, including the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act, the Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act, and the Bolts Ditch Access and Use Act. Hickenlooper's Sarvis Creek Wilderness Expansion Act, supported by Bennet, also  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the statement below after voting against U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders's (D-Vt.) joint resolutions of disapproval: "Israel must be able to defend itself against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and Iran's proxies from Syria to Yemen. Passing these resolutions would send a dangerous signal to Tehran, undermining our own national security and Israel's. The votes we cas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act to establish a new production tax credit designed to jumpstart the United States' carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry. The tax credit would support innovative CDR approaches that are ready to be deployed today, while also creating pathways for those still in development. "Due to clim  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The City of Loveland has hired Sharon Israel as its next utilities director. Israel was selected from three highly qualified finalists following a national search and will begin her new role on Dec. 30. "Sharon is a highly experienced and respected leader in the utilities sector, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the City," said Acting City Manager Rod Wensing. "Loveland utilities are es  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- CoPIRG Foundation and Eco-Cycle issued a 50-page report in November 2024 entitled "State of Recycling & Composting In Colorado - Reducing Waste and Building A Circular Economy." The report was written by Rachel Setzke and Danny Katz. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... v Organics: The Next Frontier for Colorado's Circular Economy ... 1 Organics Diversion Is the Ideal Local Circular Economy ... 4 A Circular Economy for Organic Material Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) applaud the Senate passage of a Senate resolution recognizing November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day. "In addition to honoring the remarkable achievements of Native Americans and their ancestors, the resolution emphasizes Congress's reaffirmation of tribal self-governance and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 12, 2024, signed by Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. Final 2028 Parker-Davis Project Power Marketing Plan and Call for Resource Pool Applications Here are excerpts: * * * AGENCY: Western Area Power Administration, Department of Energy (DOE). ACTION: Notice of final plan and call for resource pool applications.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * FCC Investigation of Eken Regarding Privacy & Data Security Concerns Is Ongoing Chairwoman Announces Audit of Hundreds of Certifications That Used Same U.S. Designated Agent Information as Eken * * * The Federal Communications Commission today proposed a $734,872 fine against Hong Kong, China-based smart home device manufacturer Eken for apparent violations of FCC rules that require the co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Federal Reserve System posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, signed by Michele Taylor Fennell, Associate Secretary of the Board. Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec.225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet urged U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to provide federal funding to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for repairs to the Blue Mesa bridges between Montrose and Gunnison. "In April 2024, during a planned inspection of the bridge, CDOT identified a significant crack in the high-strength steel suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Bill Cassidy, and Michael Bennet introduced the bipartisan Summit of the Americas Act to affirm and strengthen U.S. diplomatic leadership in the Western Hemisphere. The Summit of the Americas, which occurs every three years, convenes heads of state to bolster ties and promote regional partnership. Bipartisan companion legislation was introduced in the House of Re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Hickenlooper-led and cosponsored bills now go to a full Senate vote In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, celebrated committee passage of 11 of his bills, including the Hickenlooper-led Drought Preparedness Act and Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act to address the crisis on the Colorado River, and the Sarvis Cre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 18, 2024, signed by Ya-Wei Li, Assistant Director for Ecological Services. Endangered Species Act; Issuance of Enhancement of Survival and Incidental Take Permits for Safe Harbor Agreements, Candidate Conservation Agreements, Conservation Plans, and Scientific Activities; January 1, 2023, Through December 31, 2023 AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACT  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced two settlements with oil and gas operators in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In separate agreements, XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp) agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving th  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- The city of Loveland issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The City of Loveland has been recognized as the best residential recycling program for the eighth consecutive year in the 8th annual State of Recycling and Composting report published last Thursday. Loveland's residential recycling program achieves an impressive 58% diversion rate, meaning more than half of the waste generated by residents is kept out of landfills through recycling and compo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced the Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act to establish a new production tax credit designed to jumpstart the United States' carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry. The tax credit would support innovative CDR approaches that are ready to be deployed today, while also creating pathways for those still in development. "Alaska possesses   more

LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Colorado Field Office issued the following news release: Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 5.02 billion pounds in October, up 5 percent from the 4.77 billion pounds produced in October 2023. Beef production, at 2.47 billion pounds, was 5 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.86 million head, up 1 percent from October 2023. The average l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The National Institute on Retirement Security issued a 24-page report in June 2024 entitled "Role of Defined Benefit Pensions in Recruiting and Retaining Public Safety Professionals." The report was written by Paul Baugher, Alisa Bennett, Tyler Bond, Dan Doonan, Larry Langer, Joe Newton, Daniel Siblik and Matthew Strom. Here are excerpts: * * * ABOUT THE AUTHORS Paul Baugher is a senior consultant with Foster & Foster. He has more than 25 years of experience working w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from CoreSite, an American Tower Co., Denver, Colorado: * * * To: The Honorable Alan B. Davidson Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Commen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: DENVER The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 36 projects to receive a total of $3.3 million in federal funding to enhance water efficiency across the Western United States. The funding, provided through the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects program, will support initiatives such as the installation of flow measurement or automation systems, canal lining to reduce seepage, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) applauded the passage of her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 8753, through the House Oversight Committee. This bipartisan bill benefits communities throughout the country by providing unique Zip Codes for cities and towns including the Colorado communities of Silver Cliff, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Centennial, Severance, Greenwood Village, and Superior. "I am thrilled t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced she will co-chair the new bipartisan Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Caucus to promote the development of affordable housing across the country. Pettersen, who sits on the House Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, joins Representatives Robert Garcia (CA-42-D), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05-R), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04-D), Juan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Young Kim (R-CA-40) introduced the Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation that would empower states nationwide to establish and maintain resiliency offices, which help communities withstand extreme weather events and provide the tools to come back stronger. Inspired by the Colorado Resiliency Office that has proven successful  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the bipartisan Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act to help communities better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events. The CLEAR Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants for state, local, and tribal governments to create or maintain resiliency offices.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Marc Molinaro (NY-19) were joined by pro-housing advocates to announce the creation of the Congressional Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Caucus. The first-of-its-kind caucus in the House will promote policies that encourage new housing development to tackle the affordable housing and homelessness crisis. The U.S. housing   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Adani Green's note offering raised $175 million from U.S. investors while bribery scheme was in progress * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the SEC's allegat  more