WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on Aug. 15, 2025 : * * * As Connect for Health Colorado Premiums Spike, Small Businesses Need Healthcare Cost Relief Statement from Small Business Majority Colorado Director Hunter Nelson on what can be done to bring down healthcare costs for Colorado's entrepreneurs "With an astonishing average increase of 28% for healthcare premiums on plans purchased through Connect for Health Colorado's individual market, it's   more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Aug. 16 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news: * * * CAMARA Sparks Buzz at Open Source Summit At this year's Open Source Summit, a spontaneous and buzzworthy moment unfolded on the show floor when the session "Camara: Open Source APIs Powering the Future of Connectivity & AI" prompted a video interview. Attendees were treated to an impromptu deep dive into CAMARA, an ambitious open-source project under the Linux Foundat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Caring for Colorado, Denver, has expressed serious concerns about a recent public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding its Federal Register Notice (FRN) Doc # 2025-13118. The organization argues that the new guidance contradicts established federal statutes and may jeopardize healthcare access for young people and their families in Colorado. In its communication, Caring for Colorado highlights that Community Health Centers  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 16 (TNSjou) -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Children's Hospital Colorado Researchers Conduct First Prospective Study of Pediatric EoE Patients and Disease Progression Study found that stiffness of the esophagus could serve as an important biomarker for disease progression and indicate which patients may benefit the most from current therapies * Researchers from Children's  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) has expressed its disappointment and concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recent Federal Register notice on the interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit." The public comment letter outlines significant issues that the organization believes could negatively impact the state's Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the communities they serve. CCHN, representing Colorado's 21 CHCs, is troubled by the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, Denver, has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to recent changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the definition of "Federal public benefit" as outlined in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). CCHI expresses alarm over the anticipated consequences that these changes may have on the health and welfare of Coloradans and local comm  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Colorado Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- June 2025 * Colorado had 136,000 job openings in June 2025, compared to 129,000 openings in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Colora  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Denver Health, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing concerns regarding the eligibility verification requirements under the 2025 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The organization, which provides comprehensive health services to more than 280,000 patients annually, argues that the new requirements may hinder their ability to deliver care and are incompatib  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 16 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Greeley stampede is riding high, with chevron's support As the presenting sponsor of Colorado's Greeley Stampede, Chevron is working to ensure that a beloved Colorado tradition continues for years to come. * It's been 20 years since Justin Watada began working for the Greeley Stampede, one of summer's high points for people living in Northern Colorado--and far beyond. It's a 12-day event featurin  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * More Dire Colorado River Reservoir Forecasts Reinforce Urgent Need for Action * (PHOENIX, AZ -- August 15, 2025) The Bureau of Reclamation released its August 24-Month Study for Colorado River reservoirs today that projected Lake Mead's elevation on Jan. 1, 2026, would be 1,055.88 feet, requiring Arizona to contribute 512,000 acre-feet in reductions, or about 18% of its annual  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation announces 2026 operating conditions for Lake Powell and Lake Mead Latest projections stress the need for robust operational agreements for the Colorado River after 2026 * The Bureau of Reclamation released the August 2025 24-Month Study, reaffirming impacts of unprecedented drought in the Colorado River Basin and pressing the need for robust and fo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, a nonprofit organization based in Colorado, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expressing serious concerns about the agency's reinterpretation of "federal public benefits" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The organization warns that these proposed changes could severely affect low-income, multicultural famili  more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 15 -- The University of Colorado issued the following commentary on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * How We're Leading in Research and Creative Activities A look back at the Strategic Plan and five years of work on Goal Three. Written by Haley Gray, University Communications Five years ago, we declared our intention to be internationally known for our research and creative work in Goal Three of the Strategic Plan. We set out to do this by tackling the challenges of our time--and   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Wyoming Guard Joint Exercise Builds Readiness for Aeromedical Evacuation Teams * * Published Aug. 14, 2025 * By Staff Sgt. Zachary Herold * 153rd Airlift Wing CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Members of the 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, the Wyoming Army National Guard Dustoff unit and the Critical Care Air Transport Team, or CCATT, from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Space Force Base,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Youth Healthcare Alliance, Denver, Colorado, has expressed strong opposition to the recent interpretation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning the definition of "Federal public benefit" as outlined in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The organization, which represents 71 school-based clinics across Colorado, is raising alarm over the detrimental impact this change could have on immigrant f  more