| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Friday November 07, 2025 ( 17 items ) |
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Adams State University: Fund Alleviates Financial Stress for Students
ALAMOSA, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- Adams State University issued the following news:
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Fund alleviates financial stress for students
By Linda Relyea
Across campus, Adams State University students follow routes leading to classrooms, rehearsals, laboratories, and practice. They seem carefree with backpacks slung over shoulders and headphones providing a soundtrack to their lives. On the outside, their academic path seems to be proceeding smoothly, with few worries.
However, the burdens current
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American Mountain Guides Association Opposes Rescission of Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), Boulder, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing its opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, often referred to as the Public Land Rule. This rule has been instrumental in supporting the guided outdoor recreation industry that thrives on BLM-managed lands, providing essential training and certificatio
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Artificial Intelligence at UCCS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) at UCCS
With the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) sources and tools, UCCS has a new AI resource for students, staff and faculty to refer to and learn from. The recently developed Artificial intelligence (AI) at UCCS webpage offers information and help on AI topics including:
* How AI Works
* Transparency and Documentation
* Types of Tools
* Ethic
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Colorado Online Censorship Label Law Halted in NetChoice Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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Colorado Online Censorship Label Law Halted in NetChoice Lawsuit
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DENVER-Today, a U.S. District Court granted NetChoice's request to temporarily halt Colorado's censorship law that would have compelled online businesses to display government-mandated "warning" messages to their users while ou
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Colorado Wool Growers Association Calls for Repeal of BLM Conservation Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Colorado Wool Growers Association (CWGA), Delta, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The CWGA argues that the rule undermines the historical use of grazing allotments by sheep producers across Colorado and contravenes Congressional direction regarding land management.
According to the CWGA, the rule has faced criticism since its inception for being unlawfu
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Congressman Crow Demands Transparency from the Trump Administration over Lethal Boat Strikes in the Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Crow Demands Transparency from the Trump Administration over Lethal Boat Strikes in the Western Hemisphere
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WASHINGTON Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, in a new bipartisan letter, is calling for answers about a series of lethal military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling
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Hickenlooper, Capito, Peters, Moran Cheer Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Boost Broadband Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Capito, Peters, Moran Cheer Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Boost Broadband Supply Chain
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NET Act will ensure broadband projects, like those from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, remain on track by identifying supply chain gaps early
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Shelley Moore Capito, Gary Peters, and Jerry Moran celebrated Senate passag
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International Mountain Bicycling Association Raises Concerns Over BLM Conservation Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), Boulder, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing the proposed rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This proposed rescission has sparked significant discussion among advocates for outdoor recreation and land management.
IMBA, a non-profit organization focused on enhancing mountain bike access and trail mana
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Latcon Corp. President Advocates for DBE Programs, Cites Alarm Over DOT's New Interim Final Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Reggie L. Garcia, president of Latcon Corp., Pueblo, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter advocating for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) programs has sparked significant concern regarding the Interim Final Rule (IFR) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation on October 3, 2025. The organization highlights that the newly implemented changes pose a serious threat to equitable participation in federally assisted proje
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Leeds Partners With CEAS to Launch Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business and Engineering Program
BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 7 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Leeds Partners with CEAS to Launch Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business and Engineering Program
The new IBE undergraduate degree program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles at the intersection of business strategy and technological innovation.
By Claire Stewart
On November 6, the University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to approve the launch
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MAIRE Selects Exabeam to Improve Global Cybersecurity Posture and Analyst Efficiency
BROOMFIELD, Colorado, Nov. 6 -- Exabeam, is a cloud-native security operations platform that leverages AI and automation to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to security threats, issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025:
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MAIRE Selects Exabeam to Improve Global Cybersecurity Posture and Analyst Efficiency
MAIRE global technology and engineering group drives faster incident detection and response with the Exabeam New-Scale Security Operations Platform
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Mesa County Board of Commissioners Issues Support for Rescinding Public Lands Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Mesa County (Colorado) Board of Commissioners submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, advocating for the rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's 2024 Public Lands Rule. The commissioners argue that this action is essential in restoring the agency's multiple-use mission, which they believe is critical for keeping federal lands accessible for responsible use, economic activities, and recreation.
Mesa County reports that approximate
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NCBA Supports Legislation to Expand Local Beef Sales
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Nov. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release:
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NCBA Supports Legislation to Expand Local Beef Sales
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WASHINGTON (November 6, 2025) - Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) announced continued support for the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act. This legislation introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Cindy Hyde-Smit
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On Election Night, Voters Fast-Tracked $11.8 Billion for Public Transportation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025:
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On Election Night, Voters Fast-Tracked $11.8 Billion for Public Transportation
In 2025, voters approved pro-public transit measures 16 out of 19 times at the ballot
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On Tuesday, November 4, voters in Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Washington supported measures that boost funding for public transit improvements, expansions, operations, and suppor
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OU Biochemists Lead Global Hunt for New Antibiotics
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 6 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Biochemists Lead Global Hunt for New Antibiotics
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NORMAN, Okla. - - Lethal lettuce in Missouri. Murderous onions in Colorado. To biochemists at the University of Oklahoma, these aren't just headlines - they're warnings of the risks posed by drug-resistant bacteria and the human cost of inaction.
"Treatment of chronic conditions and many surgeries requires antibiotics," said Helen Zgurskaya, George L
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Polis Budget Proposal Largely Negative for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Business] -- Small Business Majority issued the following news release:
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Polis Budget Proposal Largely Negative for Small Businesses
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The governor's budget would cut critical health and lending programs amid a shortfall
DenverWith Colorado once again facing a significant budget shortfall - estimated at about $800 million - tough budget decisions have to be made ahead of next year. But despite an overall increase of more than 5%, the FY 2026-2027 budget p
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Southern Ute Indian Tribe Calls for Continued Tribal Consultation Amid BLM Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) expressing opposition to the proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The Tribe, which is federally recognized and operates within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in southwest Colorado, emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust consultation practices with Tribal Nations during any policy changes that affect their
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