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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Tuesday August 19, 2025 ( 12 items )  

30 Charged in Sweeping Federal Case Targeting Tren De Aragua Members and Associates for Drug Trafficking, Murder-for-Hire, and Firearms Crimes
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado posted the following news release: * * * Thirty Charged in Sweeping Federal Case Targeting Tren de Aragua Members and Associates for Drug Trafficking, Murder-for-Hire, and Firearms Crimes The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces two federal indictments that charge 30 individuals, including several alleged leaders and members of designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Ar  more

Bennet Statement on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Ukraine * Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement ahead of the Washington, D.C. meeting between President Trump, President Zelensky, and other European leaders: "Clear-eyed, tough-nosed diplomacy is ultimately the only way to end this war. But it would be a dangerous mistake   more

Brewers Association Cites Importance of Consumer Safety in TTB Allergen Labeling Notice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colorado, has issued a public comment letter to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regarding Notice No. 238, which proposes new regulations for major food allergen labeling for wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. The BA expressed its appreciation for the extension of the comment period and highlighted the importance of consumer safety in relation to allergen disclosures. In the letter, the Brewers Association emp  more

Brewers Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed TTB Regulations on Alcohol Labeling
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) addressing its proposed notice on alcohol facts statements in the labeling of wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. The organization expressed appreciation for the extension of the comment period but raised significant concerns about the potential impact of the proposed regulations on small brewers. In its letter, the BA highlight  more

Congressman Crow Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Uphold Merit-Based Evaluations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Uphold Merit-Based Evaluations * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, led a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging him to explain why he's considering ending an evaluation process that ensures the most qualified officers eligible for key command positions are prom  more

Gabe Evans Is Lying About Colorado's Billion Dollar Budget Hole That He Caused
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Gabe Evans Is Lying About Colorado's Billion Dollar Budget Hole That He Caused * "The claim doesn't add up," Colorado Sun reports Gabe Evans is lying again. This time, Evans is falsely stating that the state legislature is to blame for Colorado's sudden $1.2 billion budget hole. The real reason? As fact-checked by the Colorado Sun, "the revenue reductions are caused by the  more

Greeley Stampede is Riding High, With Chevron's Support
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * 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-d  more

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel
LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 19 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel HOUSTON, TX, August 18, 2025: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Bedford Development Parcel, located at 2609 Airport Freeway, Bedford, Texas 76021. The property was purchased by I & A Development & Construction, based in   more

Neutron research helps find ways to boost oil recovery
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Neutron research helps find ways to boost oil recovery * Research using neutrons at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor is helping scientists better understand how to extract oil from unconventional reservoirs, serving to reinforce America's energy independence. Dina Hegazy, a Colorado School of Mines researcher, is using neutrons at   more

Rep. Crank, Sen. Banks Tour Colorado Military Bases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank, Sen. Banks Tour Colorado Military Bases * COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05), member of the House Armed Services Committee, hosted Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, in Colorado Springs last week for briefings, military base tours, and meetings with service members from the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Army. Cheyenne Mountain Sp  more

Rio Grande Rail Line Abandonment Approved by Surface Transportation Board
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has granted a request from the Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad LLC to abandon a 26.55-mile stretch of its Alamosa Subdivision. The segment, located in Rio Grande County, runs from Monte Vista to Derrick. This decision allows the railroad to discontinue operations on a line that has not seen local traffic for at least two years. The railroad company has confirmed that it met all regulatory obligations, including filing a combin  more

U.S. PIRG Urges FDA to Prioritize Drug Affordability and Safety in PDUFA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- U.S. PIRG, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emphasizing the urgent need for reforms in the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). The organization argues that healthcare affordability and drug safety must be prioritized to alleviate the soaring financial burden placed on patients and healthcare systems by high prescription drug costs. In their correspondence dated August 13, U.S. PIR  more