Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday September 11, 2025 ( 14 items ) |
Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Statement on New Child Poverty Data from U.S. Census Bureau and Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Statement on New Child Poverty Data from U.S. Census Bureau and Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy
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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), and Ritchie Torres (D
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Convey the Crystal Reservoir to the City of Ouray
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Convey the Crystal Reservoir to the City of Ouray
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Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper introduced legislation to transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and the associated dam and water infrastructure from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to the City of Ouray (the City).
"The City's water supply and
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Congressman Crow Issues Statement Opposing the Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Crow Issues Statement Opposing the Annual Defense Bill
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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after voting against a highly partisan version of the National Defense Authorization Act.
In a statement, Congressman Crow said:
"As a veteran who has dedicated my life to serving our country, I will not
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DeGette Statement on Broncos Announcing Preferred Site for New Stadium in Denver
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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DeGette Statement on Broncos Announcing Preferred Site for New Stadium in Denver
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the Denver Broncos announced Burnham Yard as a preferred site for a new, privately-funded stadium.
"As a lifelong Broncos fan, it is incredible news that the team is staying in Denver. I remember going to Broncos
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Dragonflies Survived Asteroids--But Wildfires and Climate Change May Push Them to Extinction According to CU Denver Study
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news:
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Dragonflies Survived Asteroids--But Wildfires and Climate Change May Push Them to Extinction According to CU Denver Study
A new study led by University of Colorado Denver has uncovered how climate change and intensifying wildfires are disrupting dragonfly mating traits--threatening to push some species toward local extinction.
The research, published in Nature Climate Change (https://www.nature
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FBI, Pueblo Police Announce Results of Joint Operation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI, Pueblo Police Announce Results of Joint Operation
The FBI Denver Field Office and the Pueblo Police Department, as part of the FBI Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force, held a news conference September 10 to announce the latest efforts in combating crime in Pueblo and surrounding areas.
Over the last month, from August 5 to September 5, some 40 law enforcement agents were involved, including an FBI Violent Cri
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FERC Seeks to Surrender Exemption for Lockville Dam Hydroelectric Project in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing an application to surrender the exemption for the Lockville Dam Hydroelectric Project. The project is located on the Deep River, which forms the boundary between Chatham and Lee counties in North Carolina. Brooks Energy LLC, Denver, Colorado, filed the request on August 5, 2025.
The application describes the current status of the project, stating that the generating equipment has not been operational since 202
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From Insight to Impact: American Water Shares Expertise at J.D. Power Utility Conference
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release:
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From Insight to Impact: American Water Shares Expertise at J.D. Power Utility Conference
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Camden, N.J. - Sept 10, 2025 - American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., showcased its customer experience leadership at the 2025 J.D. Power Utility Client Conference, held September 10 - 11 in Denver, Col
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Hickenlooper Statement on Broncos' Stadium Announcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on Broncos' Stadium Announcement
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on the recent announcement that the Broncos selected Burnham Yard in Denver as the site for their new stadium.
"Colorado is Broncos country. A new Broncos' stadium in Burnham Yards will deliver a world class experience for fans and drive economic grow
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Introduce Bill to Transfer Crystal Reservoir to Ouray, Boost Water Storage, Outdoor Recreation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Introduce Bill to Transfer Crystal Reservoir to Ouray, Boost Water Storage, Outdoor Recreation
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet introduced the Crystal River Conveyance Act, which would transfer ownership of the Crystal Reservoir and the associated dam and water infrastructure from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to the city of Ouray.
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NCBA and PLC Deliver Repeal of the BLM Public Lands Rule
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Sept. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release:
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NCBA and PLC Deliver Repeal of the BLM Public Lands Rule
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WASHINGTON (September 10, 2025) - Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have started the process to rescind the illegal, Biden-era "Public Lands" rule. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) challenged the rule in a 2024 lawsuit because it violated t
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Rep. Crank Votes in favor of National Defense Act; Bill Advances to Senate for Consideration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crank Votes in favor of National Defense Act; Bill Advances to Senate for Consideration
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank ( CO-05) voted to in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The National Defense Authorization Act focuses on reforming our nation's broken acquisition system, revitalize the defense industrial base, and help build
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Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Secure Agreement from USFS to Provide Protective Masks for Wildland Firefighters After Decades-Long Ban
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Secure Agreement from USFS to Provide Protective Masks for Wildland Firefighters After Decades-Long Ban
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Pictured Above: Rep. Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, questions Chief Schultz during today's hearing.
Washington, D.C. -- During yesterday's hearing in the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands titled "The State of Our Nation's Fede
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VIDEO: Rep. Neguse Joins Ally and Melissa Tumblin to Introduce "Ally's Act," Legislation to Expand Coverage for Specialized Hearing Devices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Rep. Neguse Joins Ally and Melissa Tumblin to Introduce "Ally's Act," Legislation to Expand Coverage for Specialized Hearing Devices
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Washington, D.C. -- Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse has once again teamed up with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to introduce "Ally's Act," a bipartisan bill that would ensure private insurance companies cover osseointegrated hearing devices ("OIDs"), includ
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