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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Saturday September 27, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Announce Over $26 Million to Reduce Wildfire Risk Across Colorado
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Announce Over $26 Million to Reduce Wildfire Risk Across Colorado * Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, alongside Colorado U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen announced over $26 million in funding from the U.S. Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program to reduce wildf  more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fact Sheet: Medicare Open Enrollment in Colorado, 2026
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in Colorado, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The costs   more

Crow Leads Resolution to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Leads Resolution to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Afghanistan and Iraq war veteran, Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and top Democrat on the bipartisan Cartel Task Force, introduced a War Powers Act resolution to block future unauthorized military strikes following the illegal use of force in the Caribbean Sea. "The ille  more

Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper Announce Over $12 Million in Bipartisan Funds for Wildfire Mitigation Projects in Grand and Larimer Counties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse, Bennet, Hickenlooper Announce Over $12 Million in Bipartisan Funds for Wildfire Mitigation Projects in Grand and Larimer Counties * Lafayette, CO -- Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper announced $12,422,814 in federal funding for community projects to reduce wildfire risk across Colorado's 2nd District. These investments were made possible by th  more

Neguse, Schiff, McGovern, and Lee Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse, Schiff, McGovern, and Lee Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United * Washington, D.C. -- This month, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Summer Lee (PA-12) to introduce an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would overturn Citizens United v. FEC and limit corporate influence and sp  more

Reps. Gabe Evans and Adam Gray Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Fentanyl Poisonings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gabe Evans and Adam Gray Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Fentanyl Poisonings * WASHINGTON -- Today, former cop and current Congressman Gabe Evans, alongside Congressman Adam Gray (CA-13) introduced the bipartisan Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act. The legislation establishes new grant programs to help state and local law enforcement agencies and non-profits stop fentanyl dealers, protect   more

Who's AMI? Meet the STRI Arthropod Program's Moth-Identifying Technology
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Sept. 27 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Who's AMI? Meet the STRI Arthropod Program's moth-identifying technology Through the power of machine learning, an insect photo booth could allow the Arthropod Lab to track all 4,000 moth species on BCI By Fern Alling Though it's my first time visiting, Barro Colorado Island feels like familiar territory. The oppressive humidity reminds me of North Carolina summers but with the carp  more