Wednesday - July 9, 2025
*Colorado Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday July 09, 2025 ( 15 items )  

Arrive Health Calls for Improved Prescription Drug Price Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Arrive Health, Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, emphasizing the need for enhanced prescription drug price transparency. The letter expresses support for the federal government's ongoing efforts to ensure that patients and providers have access to timely and actionable information for informed healthcare choices. In the correspondence, Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, note  more

Bennet, Hickenlooper, DeGette, Pettersen, Crow, Neguse Demand Answers on Stalled Education Funds
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, DeGette, Pettersen, Crow, Neguse Demand Answers on Stalled Education Funds * Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led the Democratic Colorado Delegation in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on the Department of Education's decision to continue to withhold $70 million in Title II, III, and IV federal funds from Colorado schools. In th  more

Chairman Aguilar: The GOP's One Big Ugly Bill is Fundamentally Un-American
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: The GOP's One Big Ugly Bill is fundamentally un-American Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone   more

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Public Feedback on 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, Participate in Colorado Wildlife Conservation
DENVER, Colorado, July 9 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources' Division of Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public feedback on 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, participate in Colorado wildlife conservation The 2025 SWAP provides guidance for Colorado wildlife over the next ten years and is now available for public review. Submit comments now through Aug. 8, 2025. * DENVER -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife (  more

DARPA to Announce AI Cyber Challenge Winners, Bring New Experience to DEF CON 33
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * DARPA to announce AI Cyber Challenge winners, bring new experience to DEF CON 33 Interactive experience to underscore the stakes of AI-driven cybersecurity for critical infrastructure * The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in collaboration with the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), will announce the winners of the AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) at DEF CON 3  more

Intrepid Potash Urges Repeal of Regulatory Limits on Potassium Leases
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Intrepid Potash Inc., Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Interior, calling for the repeal of specific regulations that restrict domestic potash production. The company's correspondence addresses the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) regulation 43 CFR Sec. 3503.37(c), which imposes a cap on the number of potassium lease acres that entities can hold in a single state. According to Intrepid, the current regulation serves as an un  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers -- May 2024
DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers -- May 2024 * Workers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.63 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Com  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith -- May 2024
DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Smith -- May 2024 * Workers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK 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. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Mic  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Jonesboro -- May 2024
DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Jonesboro -- May 2024 * Workers in the Jonesboro, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.46 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael   more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawrence -- May 2024
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawrence -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lawrence, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.45 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Opera  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway -- May 2024
DALLAS, Texas, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway -- May 2024 * Workers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.70 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Manhattan -- May 2024
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Manhattan -- May 2024 * Workers in the Manhattan, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.30 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Ope  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Topeka -- May 2024
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Topeka -- May 2024 * Workers in the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.10 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operation  more

Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita -- May 2024
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita -- May 2024 * Workers in the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.34 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati  more

US Space Force unveils International Partnership Strategy to strengthen space security
PETERSON AFB, Colorado, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * US Space Force unveils International Partnership Strategy to strengthen space security * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The U.S. Space Force released its inaugural International Partnership Strategy July 8, outlining a comprehensive vision for deepening collaboration with allies and partners to ensure a secure, stable and sustainable space domain. The strategy emphasizes the crit  more