| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday January 21, 2026 ( 34 items ) |
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AG Campbell Leads Effort To Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Leads Effort To Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief urging the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to affirm the prelim
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Unlawfully Bar International Students from Attending Harvard University
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Unlawfully Bar International Students from Attending Harvard University
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unjustified an
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Further Attempts by U.S. DOJ to Subpoena Hospital Records on Gender-Affirming Care
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Further Attempts by U.S. DOJ to Subpoena Hospital Records on Gender-Affirming Care
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday joined 17 other attorneys general and one governor in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The brief opposes the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s s
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Carden Confirmed as National Guard Bureau Vice Chief
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Carden Confirmed as National Guard Bureau Vice Chief
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Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden, a former Georgia adjutant general, has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as the 12th vice chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Carden will receive a fourth star, marking the first time the National Guard Bureau has two four-star generals at the helm and making Carden the first Nationa
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Colorado Names New Film Commissioner: Industry Veteran Lauren Grimshaw Sloan to Guide Growth of State's Film, Television, Media Industry and Film Festivals
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Colorado Names New Film Commissioner: Industry Veteran Lauren Grimshaw Sloan to Guide Growth of State's Film, Television, Media Industry and Film Festivals
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) named Lauren Grimshaw Sloan as Colorado Film Commissioner. An entertainment professional with over 15 years of experience in th
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Columbia School of Public Health: Study Finds Elevated Alcohol Involvement in Suicides of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Women
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Study Finds Elevated Alcohol Involvement in Suicides of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Women
National data show significantly higher blood alcohol levels and intoxication rates compared with heterosexual women
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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) women are significantly more likely to have alcohol involved at the time of suicide compared with heterosexual women, according to a new stu
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Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill
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The credit union movement stands united in opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), and America's Credit Unions, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), and all state leagues wrote to House and Senate members Friday. The CCCA- reintroduced last week in both chambers -would bring harmful new
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Crow Marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Denver's Annual Marade
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow Marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Denver's Annual Marade
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DENVER -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) marked this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day by participating in the Denver Marade, an annual march and protest honoring the memory of Dr. King, and by continuing King's legacy of service making meals in Aurora for Coloradans in need.
At the Marade, Crow spoke alongside fellow elected officia
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Del. A.G. Jennings Sues HHS for Discriminating Against Transgender Delawareans
DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 21 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans
Attorney General Kathy Jennings last week joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a new HHS p
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Denver Foundation Awards $387,500 to 18 Organizations Working on Policy Change
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 21 -- The Denver Foundation issued the following news:
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The Denver Foundation awards $387,500 to 18 organizations working on policy change
In 2025, The Denver Foundation awarded $387,500 to 18 organizations working to accelerate policy change at the local and state levels in alignment with our policy framework. The framework and policy principles outline the foundation's efforts toward advancement of our priority areas: climate and environment, economic opportunity
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DHS Recaps the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens ICE took Enforcement Action on During President Trump's First Year in Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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DHS Recaps the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens ICE took Enforcement Action on During President Trump's First Year in Office
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Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS removed more than 670,000 illegal aliens including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists from American communities and another two million have self-deported
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Employment & Training Administration Extends Compliance Date for State Staffing Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration is delaying the deadline for states to meet staffing requirements for the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service. State grantees now have until January 21, 2027, to comply with the mandate to use merit staff for delivering labor-exchange services.
This action pushes back the previous compliance date of January 22, 2026, by exactly one year. The underlying rule, which was established on January 23, 2
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EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House
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WASHINGTON - Today, marking exactly one year since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 500 top environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved to fulfill the agency ' s statutory obligations and core m
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ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25
* Three ranked matchups across ESPN network
* College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) returns Saturday, live from Texas Tech
* Dick Vitale makes 2026 debut Saturday, Jan. 24 for UNC-Virginia
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ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues with
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FAIR Sues D.C. for Failing to Disclose Safeguards Against Illegal Alien Voting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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FAIR Sues D.C. for Failing to Disclose Safeguards Against Illegal Alien Voting
Advances Election Integrity Investigation with Legal Action
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has filed a lawsuit against the District of Columbia to compel the release of public records showing whether, and to what extent, it is guarding against voting by illegal aliens. The suit,
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FNBO Releases 2026 Outlook: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified, Stay Disciplined
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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FNBO Releases 2026 Outlook: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified, Stay Disciplined
Co-Authored by CIO Rusty Vanneman & SVP Kurt Spieler, Report Examines Market Concentration, AI Productivity, Diversification Opportunities and the Importance of Discipline
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FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) today released the FNBO 2026 Outlook: Sta
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Ford Foundation Gallery Presents Humid Traces
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Ford Foundation Gallery presents Humid Traces
The Ford Foundation Gallery is pleased to present Humid Traces, an exhibition exploring the ways in which bodies of water are turned into borders in the context of rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Curated by Federico Perez Villoro, the show brings together a group of artists from around the globe whose work addresses the tactical use of water
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Governor delivers 2026 State of the State address
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release:
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Governor delivers 2026 State of the State address
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SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today delivered her eighth and final State of the State address, presenting legislative priorities for 2026 that include universal child care, health care access reform, public safety, improvements to the state K-12 education system, economic development and more.
"Over the past se
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Governor Polis Appoints Matthew T. Berumen to the Las Animas County Court in the 3rd Judicial District
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Appoints Matthew T. Berumen to the Las Animas County Court in the 3rd Judicial District
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew T. Berumen to the Las Animas County Court in the 3rd Judicial District. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable John D. Mochel and is effective February 5, 2026.
Mr. Berumen is an Attorney at the Law Of
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Governor Polis Celebrates Significant Drops in Crime in 2025
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Celebrates Significant Drops in Crime in 2025
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DENVER - The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice released a new report outlining substantial decreases in crime across the board. Showing smart and data-driven investments are making our communities safer.
"I am thrilled to see our data-driven investments in law enforcement support and crime prevention are working. Securing our
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History Colorado's State Historical Fund Awards More Than $6 Million for Preservation Projects Statewide
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 21 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release:
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History Colorado's State Historical Fund Awards more than $6 million for Preservation Projects Statewide
History Colorado's State Historical Fund is awarding more than $6 million to support 37 preservation projects across the Centennial State in 2026. The State Historical Fund offers funding opportunities twice a year - in April and October - for groups across the state to support preservation projects,
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ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Domestic Abusers, and Drug Traffickers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophiles, Domestic Abusers, and Drug Traffickers
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In one year, DHS has removed more than 670,000 illegal aliens including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, gang members, and terrorists
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the wor
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ITC Launches Patent Infringement Probe Into Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has instituted an investigation into the importation of certain wireless communication devices and components. The probe follows a December 16, 2025, complaint from Active Wireless Technologies LLC, Marshall, Texas, which alleges several major technology firms are infringing on six of its patents.
The investigation focuses specifically on mobile phones and tablet computers equipped with wireless communication ca
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Jury Convicts Florida Fuel Supplier of 34 Felonies at Trial in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud U.S. Department of War and Other Federal Agencies
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Jury Convicts Florida Fuel Supplier of 34 Felonies at Trial in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud U.S. Department of War and Other Federal Agencies
A federal jury in West Palm Beach found Jasen Butler, 37, of Jupiter, guilty of 34 felonies, including wire fraud, money laundering, and forgery for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of War
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Lt. Governor Primavera and Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation Launch eHealth Solutions Challenge with Colorado Smart Cities Alliance
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Lt. Governor Primavera and Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation Launch eHealth Solutions Challenge with Colorado Smart Cities Alliance
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DENVER - Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), and the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) launched the eHealth Solutions Challenge (eHSC), a statewide innovation initiative designed to help identify
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Md. A.G. Brown Leads Effort to Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration From Unlawfully Banning International Students From Attending Harvard
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Leads Effort to Uphold Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Unlawfully Banning International Students from Attending Harvard
Coalition Argues the Trump Administration's Attacks on International Students and Universities Threatens States' Economic Prosperity and Global Competitiveness
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a
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National Archives "Freedom Plane National Tour" to Take Original Founding-Era Documents Across the Country for America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release:
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National Archives "Freedom Plane National Tour" to Take Original Founding-Era Documents Across the Country for America's 250th Anniversary
Documents to travel the country on Boeing 737 "Freedom Plane" for display at major museums for the first time in history
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On January 20, 2026, the National Archives and Records Administration, in partnership with the National Archives Foundat
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NIST: 'CBRS Sharing Ecosystem Assessment (SEA) Sensor Data Manual'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following technical note on January 8, 2026, by Aric Sanders, Anthony Romaniello, Daniel Kuester, Todd Schumann, and Adam Wunderlich entitled "CBRS Sharing Ecosystem Assessment (SEA) Sensor Data Manual."
Here are excerpts:
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The purpose of the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network (NASCTN) Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) Sharing Ecosystem
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One Year of Win After Win: President Trump's Return to the White House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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One Year of Win After Win: President Trump's Return to the White House
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It has now been one year since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated for a second term, and America began a long overdue course correction. It was a great moment standing in the Capitol Rotunda last year watching President Trump take the oath of office.
In just twelve months, the Trump administration has delivered real
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Op Ed by Governor Mark Gordon: Wyoming is Not Washington, D.C.
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following commentary on Jan. 20, 2026:
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Op Ed by Governor Mark Gordon: Wyoming is not Washington, D.C.
The making of another biennial budget is now in full swing and many are asking questions about what our state budget should and should not do. Before that debate goes further, a few facts matter. Wyoming does not have runaway spending. We do not have structural debt. We are not staring at a $38 trillion credit card bi
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Opportunity Now Program Awards Supplemental Funding to Boost Colorado's Workforce
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Opportunity Now Program Awards Supplemental Funding to Boost Colorado's Workforce
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DENVER - Today, at the Governor's Mansion, Gov. Polis and the Talent Innovation Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced eight supplemental, performance-based grants for previous recipients of the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program. This funding is in
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UCCS Receives Open Educational Resources Funding for Books and Course Materials
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS receives Open Educational Resources funding for books and course materials
Through the Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative, UCCS is receiving funds to ease the cost of classroom materials and books for students in two programs.
As part of the 2026-2027 Collaborative OER Grants, UCCS is receiving almost $75,000 in funds towards nursing materials for the expansion of
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Understanding GLP-1 Drugs: Cost, Safety, and Access in Context
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Understanding GLP-1 Drugs: Cost, Safety, and Access in Context
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Experts from UT Southwestern, University of Colorado, Cato Institute, and Obesity Action Coalition share what evidence currently shows about GLP-1 function and effectiveness and discuss how to ensure patient access, affordability, and safety.
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s)-better known by brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbo
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University of Colorado: Power of Design - Architecture's Role in Helping People Heal
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 21 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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The Power of Design: Architecture's Role in Helping People Heal
Imagine a pathway surrounded by yellow, red, and orange flowers. It leads to a house made of reclaimed, soft-brown wood with large, welcoming windows, where the sun peeks through. Inside, natural light fills every corner. On the first floor, there is a craft room for creative activities like painting and knitting. Upstairs, there is an area f
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