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*Colorado Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Tuesday May 06, 2025 ( 25 items )  

17th Judicial District Launches New Competency Docket to Address Restoration Needs and Reduce Waitlists
DENVER, Colorado, May 1 -- The Colorado State Judicial Branch issued the following news release: * * * 17th Judicial District launches new competency docket to address restoration needs and reduce waitlists May 1, 2025, Brighton, Colo. -- The 17th Judicial District has launched a new Competency Docket and Competency Diversion Program addressing the growing number of criminal defendants needing competency restoration services. This innovative docket integrates key provisions of House Bill 24-1  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Anniston-Oxford, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Anniston-Oxford, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Anniston-Oxford, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.22 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Auburn-Opelika, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Auburn-Opelika, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.98 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Birmingham, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Birmingham, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.14 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee no  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $22.97 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissio  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Decatur, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Decatur, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Decatur, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.64 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted th  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Dothan, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Dothan, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Dothan, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.18 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL -- May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.42 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commiss  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Gadsden, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Gadsden, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Gadsden, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $21.32 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted th  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Huntsville, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Huntsville, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Huntsville, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.35 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee no  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Mobile, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Mobile, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Mobile, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.20 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Montgomery, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Montgomery, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Montgomery, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.83 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee no  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Occupational Employment and Wages in Tuscaloosa, AL - May 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Tuscaloosa, AL - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Tuscaloosa, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.76 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee no  more

Bureau of Reclamation Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for Right-of-Way Near East Lake Mead Parkway and Lake Las Vegas Parkway
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Bureau of Reclamation Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for Right-of-Way Near East Lake Mead Parkway and Lake Las Vegas Parkway BOULDER CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Reclamation is inviting public comments on a draft environmental assessment analyzing potential impacts of right-of-way requests from the City of Henderson. This proposal involves a utilities and d  more

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Statement on FSA Director Jerry Sonnenberg
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Statement on FSA Director Jerry Sonnenberg EATON, CO-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) provided the following statement on the appointment of former Logan County Commissioner Jerry Sonnenberg as the next U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Director for Colorado: "Jerry Sonnenberg is a fantastic choice to be the FSA Director for Colorado and I look f  more

Governor Polis Sign Bills into Law Expanding Support Services and Increasing Safety in Colorado Schools
DENVER, Colorado, May 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Sign Bills into Law Expanding Support Services and Increasing Safety in Colorado Schools DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law to expand access to speech pathology services for all Coloradans, and increase safety in Colorado school sports with proper guidelines for using life-saving devices. * HB25-1075 \- Regulate Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, sponsored b  more

Governor Polis, Union Pacific Railroad Officials Celebrate Signing of Historic Partnership on Moffat Tunnel Lease Agreement and Mountain Passenger Rail Agreement
DENVER, Colorado, May 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis, Union Pacific Railroad Officials Celebrate Signing of Historic Partnership on Moffat Tunnel Lease Agreement and Mountain Passenger Rail Agreement DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Union Pacific Railroad President Beth Whited, celebrated the signing of a historic lease agreement for Colorado's Moffat Tunnel, replacing the original 1926 lease. This new agreement follows the Memoran  more

ICYMI: Rep. Bice & Houlahan Unveil Pivotal Paid Family Leave Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Bice & Houlahan Unveil Pivotal Paid Family Leave Legislation Washington, D.C. - Last week, Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan House Paid Family Leave Working Group, held a press conference at the House Triangle to unveil the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act. This legislation consists of two parts: the Paid Family Lea  more

Mayor Johnston, Governor Polis, Attorney General Weiser, Senator Bennet, Congressman Neguse & Congresswoman Pettersen Release Letter to Colorado General Assembly on A.I.
DENVER, Colorado, May 5 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Mayor Johnston, Governor Polis, Attorney General Weiser, Senator Bennet, Congressman Neguse & Congresswoman Pettersen Release Letter to Colorado General Assembly on A.I. DENVER - Today, Mayor Johnston, Governor Polis, Attorney General Weiser, Senator Bennet, Congressman Neguse and Congresswoman Pettersen released the following letter to the Colorado General Assembly on A.I. "For decades, Colora  more

NASA Ends Super Pressure Balloon Flight After 17 Days
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Ends Super Pressure Balloon Flight After 17 Days The first flight of NASA's 2025 New Zealand Super Pressure Balloon Campaign was safely terminated at 7:46 a.m. Sunday, May 4 (in U.S. Eastern Time) after 17 days, 13 hours, and 47 minutes in flight around the Southern Hemisphere's mid-latitude band. Flight controllers at the agency's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas, conducted a controlled flight te  more

Rep. Pettersen Requests Meeting with HHS Sec. Kennedy & Extends Invite to CO following Reports of Planned Cuts to Overdose Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Requests Meeting with HHS Sec. Kennedy & Extends Invite to CO following Reports of Planned Cuts to Overdose Prevention Programs WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) requested a personal meeting with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. following reports of the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate   more

Subtle edits yield big results in microbes
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Subtle edits yield big results in microbes Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Colorado Boulder used a gene-silencing tool and a large library of molecular guides to understand how photosynthetic bacteria adapt to light and temperature changes. They found that even partial suppression of certain genes yielded big benefits in modify  more

Surface Transportation Board: Chairman Fuchs Takes Action on Outstanding Proceedings
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Fuchs Takes Action on Outstanding Proceedings As part of the agency's efforts to increase transparency and accountability, Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs provided an update today on recent actions to facilitate and expedite the resolution of several outstanding Board proceedings. * Union Pacific Corporation--Control--Missouri-Kansas-  more

Threats in Space Call for Greater Investment, Capability to Protect, Defend the Domain
PETERSON AFB, Colorado, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * Threats in space call for greater investment, capability to protect, defend the domain Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, USSPACECOM command senior enlisted leader, traveled to Europe April 28-30, 2025, to participate in the inaugural NATO Space Center of Excellence Conference and meet with defense and military space leader  more

Vietti Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 15-oz Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 02, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 05, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Soy Company Name: Vietti Food Group Brand Name: Yellowstone Product Description: Baked Beans Vietti Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 15-oz Yellowsto  more