WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Announces Funding for Sustainability and Upcycling Project at Englewood Middle School Englewood Middle School to receive funding as part of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Lt. Governors' STEM Scholarship Program ENGLEWOOD - Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera has announced that Englewood Middle School is an award recipient of the 2025 NLG  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor and Congressman Levin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight Fentanyl Trafficking and Hold Bad Actors Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) today introduced the Fight Fentanyl Act, which will ensure local, state, and federal law enforcement officials across the country have the tools and equipment needed to get fentanyl and illi  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 17, 2025: * * * Name of Product: The North Face Women's Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots Hazard: The hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 17, 2025 Units: About 15,200 (In addition, about 5,900 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: The North Face at 800 297-9150 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated March 26, 2025, from EpiX Analytics, Fort Collins, Colorado: * * * To: Dr. Heather Tate, PhD, MS Center for Veterinary Medicine Food and Drug Administration 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240-402-5454 Re: Docket No. FDA-N-2024-5538 for National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System 2026-2030 Strategic Plan; Request for Com  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Supporting Military-Connected Families and Children With Disabilities; Supporting Colorado for All DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, joined by Lt. Governor Primavera, signed SB25-073 \- Military-Connected Children With Disabilities, sponsored by Senators Larry Liston and Janice Marchman, and Representatives Rebecca Keltie and Matthew Martinez. The bill helps e  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notice announcing a public comment period for properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Submitted prior to April 5, 2025, these nominations span a diverse array of properties across 14 states and the District of Columbia, encompassing sites of cultural, architectural, and community significance. The listings include cemeteries, residentia  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper Call on USPS to Ensure Reliable Mail Delivery in Western Slope Communities, Prevent DOGE from Interference Lafayette, CO -- Following public reports (link is external) that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) entered into an agreement with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE"), Congressman Joe Neguse and Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenl  more

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * NSDC, partners conduct quarterly operational readiness demonstration By Bridget Bonnette, U.S. Space Forces-Space Public Affairs Members of the National Space Defense Center Operations Integrations Team complete a quarterly operational readiness demonstration at the NSDC at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., April 16-18, 2025. By conducting advanced training  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Castor & Wittman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Role in Mapping Global Critical Mineral Resources WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Rob Wittman (VA-1) introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (Finding ORE) Act to strengthen U.S. mineral security and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * Space Force, USSPACECOM leaders discuss their distinct roles in the joint force To conclude the 40th Space Symposium, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Space Command, participated in a fireside chat in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 10. The discussion centered on the dist  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman, Castor to Introduce Finding ORE Act to Strengthen U.S. Mineral Security and Global Partnerships WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL-11) introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (ORE) Act to empower the U.S. Department of the Interior to strengthen international cooperation in the scientific mapping and explora  more