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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday September 04, 2025 ( 11 items )  

Bennet, Crapo, Hickenlooper, Lujan, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Invest in America's Forests and Watersheds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Crapo, Hickenlooper, Lujan, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Invest in America's Forests and Watersheds * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Headwaters Protection Act to invest in America's forests and watersheds by expanding two key U.S. Forest  more

Experimental Tool Can Predict Potential Wildfires on an Hourly Basis
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * New experimental tool can predict potential wildfires on an hourly basis The Hourly Wildfire Potential Index, developed by CIRES and NOAA, is the first of its kind * Wildfire was once a seasonal concern primarily for the western United States and Great Plains. It has now become a year-round threat in many parts of the country, devastating communities, impa  more

From DPS to CU Denver: Agreement Gives Local High Schoolers Guaranteed Admission to College
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 4 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * From DPS to CU Denver: New Agreement Gives Local High Schoolers Guaranteed Admission to College Students from Colorado's Largest School District Now Have Fewer Barriers to Reaching their Higher Education Goals * On a sunny Sept. 2 afternoon, after a busy day of classes, CU Denver first-year student Quan Huynh was getting ready to go to his first Pre-Dental Club meeting. The club gives future dentists op  more

HACU announces speakers of the 11th Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 3 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces speakers of the 11th Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda and speakers of its 11 th Annual PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium taking place Nov. 1, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Col  more

Lawsuit Challenges Colorado's Lax Enforcement of Oil, Gas Polluters East of Denver
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Colorado's Lax Enforcement of Oil, Gas Polluters East of Denver * DENVER-- The Center for Biological Diversity and 350 Colorado sued Gov. Jared Polis's administration today for failing to ensure two oil and gas facilities in the Denver metro area are complying with state and federal clean air laws. Both facilities are considered major sources of air pol  more

NCBA Testifies at Trade Hearing Investigation on Brazil
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Sept. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Testifies at Trade Hearing Investigation on Brazil * WASHINGTON (September 3, 2025) - Today, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus testified at a Section 301 investigation hearing regarding Brazil's trade practices. The hearing, convened by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and hel  more

NDIA SWF: USSPACECOM leaders emphasized allied and commercial integration as critical to counter space threats
PETERSON AFB, Colorado, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * NDIA SWF: USSPACECOM leaders emphasized allied and commercial integration as critical to counter space threats * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Space Command leaders convened at the National Defense Industrial Association Space Warfighting Forum, here, August 26-28, 2025. The three-day forum brought together industry, allied military space professionals, and leaders from   more

NDIA SWF: USSPACECOM leaders emphasized allied and commercial integration as critical to counter space threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * NDIA SWF: USSPACECOM leaders emphasized allied and commercial integration as critical to counter space threats * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- U.S. Space Command leaders convened at the National Defense Industrial Association Space Warfighting Forum, Colorado Springs, August 26-28. The three-day forum brought together industry, allied military space professionals and leaders from across the Department of Defen  more

NSWC Indian Head Division Influences Future EOD Technology at National Robot Rodeo
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Indian Head Division Influences Future EOD Technology at National Robot Rodeo * AURORA, Colo. - As leaders in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) community, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) participated in the 2025 National Robot Rodeo (NRR) event in Aurora, Colorado, August 11-15 and were among military, public safety, Department of Defense (DoD) and industry stakeholde  more

Renowned Disability Scholar Dr. Augustina Naami to Deliver Prestigious International Lecture
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia, announced that Augustina Naami, a leading expert on disability and social policy, will deliver the annual Hokenstad International Lecture. The address will be a centerpiece of the organization's 71st Annual Conference, scheduled for Oct. 23-26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Naami is an Associate Professor and the head of the Department of Social Work at the University of Ghana. Her selection aligns perfectly wit  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration's Weakening of Federal Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Introduces Legislation to Reverse Trump Administration's Weakening of Federal Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response * Washington, D.C. -- Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse teamed up with Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) to unveil new legislation aimed at reversing the Trump administration's dangerous cuts to federal emergency preparedness and disaster response agencies, including the National  more