Wednesday - December 4, 2024
*Colorado Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday November 23, 2024 ( 17 items )  

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Polis, Lamborn, Boebert, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen, and Caraveo, Celebrate Selection of Schriever Space Force Base as the Final Location of Space Delta 15
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Denver Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and U.S. Representatives Doug Lamborn, Lauren Boebert, Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, Brittany Pettersen, and Yadira Caraveo, celebrated the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force selection of Schriever Space Force Base as the preferred and final location for Space Delta 15 (DEL 15). DEL 15 is one of two  more

BLS Issues Report on State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2364) on Nov. 20, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and de  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Issues Statement on Resignation of Colo. State Sen. Buckner
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024, on the resignation of Colorado State Sen. Janet Buckner: * * * "Janet Buckner is a friend and champion for the people of our state and Aurora. From her focus on issues like free preschool, education, saving people money on health care and so much more, she has put the people of Colorado first. I have greatly enjoyed working alongside Senator Buckner and I know she will be dearly missed  more

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for Nov. 27, 2024
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Discussion Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0459R REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ITS 2025 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN. Filing Date and Party: 10/23/2024 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT Description: Application for an order   more

Colorado Department of Education Receives $1.6 Million Annual Grant to Strengthen School-Based Mental Health Services
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Cordova announced the Colorado Department of Education will receive a $1.6 million yearly grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance mental health services for students across the state. This five-year award, running from 2025 - 2029, aims to address Colorado's critical shortage of school-based mental health professionals and strengthen sup  more

Colorado Education Association: Cherry Creek Paraeducators Win Union Election With Landslide Vote
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: AURORA, CO. - Today, in a historic vote, the paraeducators employed by the Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), voted to form a union to collectively bargain their first contract. Paraeducators provide individual support to students with special needs, assist with instruction in the classroom, and help all students succeed. Achieving near-unanimous approval with 98% of votes cast   more

Colorado Judicial Branch Publishes 2024 Judicial Officer Outreach Program Annual Legislative Report
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado State Judicial Branch issued the following news release: The Colorado Judicial Branch announces the release of the 2024 Judicial Officer Outreach (JOO) Program Annual Legislative Report, a comprehensive document detailing the program's key measurement markers to broaden the pool of judicial applicants and enhance the resources available to decision-makers. The annual report provides an in-depth analysis of statewide and district-specific judic  more

Colorado State University System Issues Report Entitled 'Social Factors of Academic Success'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Colorado State University System Colorado Futures Center issued a 32-page report in July 2024 entitled "Social Factors of Academic Success." Here are excerpts: * * * CONCLUSION This first of its kind study explores the relationship between a full complement of social factors and student success as measured by third grade reading proficiency. Third grade reading proficiency has been demonstrated as highly associated with future academic and professional success. In  more

Gov. Polis, Department of Local Affairs, Office of Economic Development & International Trade Announce That Resiliency Roadmap Program Creates 842 Jobs
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs Colorado Resiliency Office (DOLA CRO) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced program outcomes after closing out their three and a half year Regional Resiliency and Recovery Roadmaps program, which resulted in the creation of 842 jobs and formation of $9,386,882 in capital across rural Colorado. Th  more

Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Cheer Passage of Resolution Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with 44 of their fellow senators, celebrated the Senate passage of their resolution to recognize November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month. "National Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to consider and recognize the contributions of Native Americans to the history of the United States," wrote the senators. Na  more

Hickenlooper, Bennet, Polis, Colorado Delegation Celebrate Selection of Schriever Space Force Base as the Permanent Home of Space Delta 15
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Schriever Space Force Base was the only base to meet the necessary strategic basing requirements Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, Governor Jared Polis, and U.S. Representatives Doug Lamborn, Lauren Boebert, Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, Brittany Pettersen, and Yadira Caraveo celebrated the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force selection of Schriever Space Force Base as the preferred a  more

Litigation: SEC Vs. Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, Cyril Cabanes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-08080, 1:24-cv-08081; E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024) involving Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Cyril Cabanes: * * * SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power * * * On November 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Ada  more

Lt. Gov. Primavera Leads Investment Mission to South Korea, Taiwan
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 22 -- Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: To enhance global economic ties, showcase Colorado's strengths and boost the state's thriving economy, Lt. Governor Primavera led a delegation on behalf of Governor Polis to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Taiwan. Officials within the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the Colorado Depart  more

NASS - Colorado Field Office: Cattle on Feed
LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Colorado Field Office issued the following news release: The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 1.06 million head as of November 1, 2024. The latest inventory was up 6 percent from last month and 3 percent above the November 1, 2023 inventory. Cattle feeders with 1,000 head or larger  more

NASS - Colorado Field Office: Monthly Chickens and Eggs - October 2024
LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Colorado Field Office issued the following news release: COLORADO Colorado egg production during October 2024 totaled 46.6 million eggs, up 20 percent from September 2024 but down 57 percent from October 2023 production, according to the Mountain Regional Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. The average number of layers on hand in October 2024 was 2.00 m  more

Rep. Caraveo Brings Back Over $7M to CO-08 Through Casework Assistance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo MD (CO-08) announced that her office has successfully returned more than $7 million to constituents through casework assistance. Since taking office in January 2023, Congresswoman Caraveo has had a strong emphasis on providing exceptional constituent services. With two offices in Colorado and one in Congresswoman Caraveo has a dedicated team working to help individuals  more

USDA Announces Investments for Tribal Communities and Acequias and Finalizes Agreements with Irrigation Districts to Produce Water-Saving Commodities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps and selections within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Water-Saving Commodities program to support agricultural commodity production while reducing water losses in communities across the West. Today, USDA is announcing the preliminary selection of three Congressionally-authorized Indian Irrigation Projects supported by the U.S. Department  more