WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Republican Government Funding Proposal * Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on Senate Republicans' government funding proposal: "Instead of bringing forward a plan to extend the health care premium tax credits, President Trump and Washington Republicans have chosen once again to make it harder for everyday Americans to buy   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS), Longmont, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the proposed rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Public Lands Rule, which is also referred to as the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The organization argues that the rescission could have detrimental effects on wildlife habitat, watershed health, and sustainable land management practic  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Colorado's Affordable Clean Energy Future Moves Forward with Just Transition Solicitation Proceeding * The Colorado Public Utilities Commission decision on the Just Transition Solicitation moves the state closer to a carbon-free future, sequencing critical energy and transmission projects that will keep costs affordable for ratepayers. Denver, COThe Colorado Public Utilities Commiss  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC), Golden, Colorado, a nonprofit organization representing over 70,000 supporters nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) strongly opposing the proposed rescission of its Public Lands Rule. The organization emphasizes the significance of the rule in managing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), which spans more than 3,100 miles across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on NO Vote on Republican CR Deal * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement: "Coloradans want lower costs and affordable health care. Today's bills failed to address skyrocketing health care premiums caused by the Republican "Big Bad Bill." So I voted NO. "Every Senate Democrat believes every American should have health care,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Huffman Lead 59 Colleagues to Blast Trump Admin's Decision to Undermine Public Lands * In their latest attack on public lands, the admin restricted efforts to protect and restore BLM land Public comment on the proposed rescission ends today WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Representative Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NEW POLL: Radical Manny Rutinel Surges in CO-08 Democrat Primary A new poll confirms that radical Manny Rutinel is leading the Democrat primary in Colorado's 8th congressional district. Rutinel's lead in the new poll follows him being spotted in NYC with Socialist Zohran Mamdani. According to the poll, Manny Rutinel gained the most support after Yadira Caraveo's withdrawal. Rutinel now ho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Boulder, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to reconsider its plan to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, which was finalized in May 2024. This rule is seen as essential for maintaining the health and accessibility of America's public lands while promoting sustainable recreation practices. Representing a $1.2 trillio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), Englewood, Colorado, has expressed support for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rescission of the 2024 Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, which has been criticized for imposing restrictions that might hinder mining activities on public lands. In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior the SME outlined substantial concerns regarding the potential legal and economic im  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Mark Kroese on Climbing Toward Sustainability Former Microsoft sustainability leader Mark Kroese shared practical insights on innovation, skills and market-driven solutions for climate progress at CESR's Sustainability Bootcamp. * At the Sustainability Bootcamp on November 7, hosted by the Center for Ethics and Sustainability, keynote speaker Mark Kroese, former general  more

AURORA, Colorado, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * One Enzyme Could be Behind Alcohol Addiction and Liver Disease New research reveals that blocking an enzyme involved in fructose metabolism can reduce alcohol cravings and protect against liver damage By Kelsea Pieters Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between sugar metabolism and alcohol addiction, identifying a potential new therapeutic target f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy, Gov. Polis Petition to Walk Back Comanche 2 Retirement * Denver, CO Xcel Energy and the Polis administration filed a petition to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today asking for a lifeline to the Comanche 2 coal unit in Pueblo until the end of 2026, backpedalling on a long-standing commitment to retire the plant in 2025 and pushing for unnecessary pollution and   more