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. 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. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a portion of Utah's state implementation plan (SIP) submission aimed at addressing the interstate transport of air pollution for the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This action specifically addresses the requirement, known as "prong 2," which prohibits emissions originating from within Utah from interfering with the maintenance of the ozone NAAQS in other states. The basis for th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has received applications from a total of 24 financial entities seeking approval for various banking activities, including becoming a bank holding company or acquiring other financial institutions. The applications, submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act, involve a wide array of transactions, from domestic mergers to the acquisition of U.S. banks by international corporations. The entities seeking approval are 1850 Financial MHC an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has announced the submission of multiple applications from various individuals and trusts across eight U.S. states. These applications are seeking approval to acquire or retain control over voting shares in 15 different holding companies of financial institutions. The filings contain the detailed intentions of over 40 applicants and groups acting in concert who are seeking to influence the ownership structure of institutions ranging geog  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Friends of Animals, Darien, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opposing the agency's proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule (RIN 1004-AF03). The proposed rescission, which aims to eliminate protections for ecosystem health on BLM-managed lands, has drawn sharp criticism for its potential impact on wildlife and natural habitats. The organization argues that the Co  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 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Huffman, Hickenlooper 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 * Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffm  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