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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday January 22, 2026 ( 34 items )  

11 athletes who exemplify Bryant's success in the NCAA era
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Jan. 21 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 11 athletes who exemplify Bryant's success in the NCAA era * Fifty years ago, Bryant Athletics made the transition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the more prominent National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). Entering at the Division II level, the competitive shift coincided with another more tangible one: the institution's move from Providence to its then-new c  more

37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States From Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to   more

Attorney General Ford Applauds Decision in TRIO Funding Lawsuit
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Applauds Decision in TRIO Funding Lawsuit * Attorney General Ford co-led a group of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to support access to education for low-income students Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that on Friday, Jan. 16, the District Court for the District of Columbia granted a motion for prelimina  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS EFFORT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO UNLAWFULLY BAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING HARVARD
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS EFFORT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO UNLAWFULLY BAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING HARVARD * Coalition Argues the Trump Administration's Attacks on International Students and Universities Threatens State's Economic Prosperity and Global Competitiveness Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys gener  more

Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump's Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Leads Full Colorado Delegation to Support Appeals of President Trump's Denial of Major Disaster Declarations for Historic Fires and Flooding * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet led his colleagues Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Colorado U.S. Representatives Jeff Hurd, Jeff Crank, Jason Crow, Lauren Boebert, Joe Neguse, Gabe Evans, Brittany Pettersen, and Diana De  more

Building Futures in Healthcare: Health Professions Advising Reaches New Heights
TACOMA, Washington, Jan. 20 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Building Futures in Healthcare: Health Professions Advising Reaches New Heights * The University of Puget Sound's Health Professions Advising program is experiencing unprecedented growth, now supporting 523 students and alumni as they pursue careers in healthcare. This year, 442 undergraduate students -28% of the student body -identify as pre-health, while 81 alumni are actively preparing applicatio  more

CMU Professor and PA Students Address Chronic Illness Prevention Through Healthy Cooking Initiative
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news: * * * CMU Professor and PA Students Address Chronic Illness Prevention Through Healthy Cooking Initiative Chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity account for a significant share of preventable illnesses in the United States, with diet identified as one of the most influential risk factors. As healthcare professionals and insurers focus on prevention, nutrition educat  more

Colorado Advocates: New 'Data Center Handout Bill' Misses the Mark; Proactive Protections Needed for Energy Bills, Communities, and Environment
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Colorado Advocates: New "Data Center Handout Bill" Misses the Mark; Proactive Protections Needed for Energy Bills, Communities, and Environment Separate bill to establish guidelines for data center development to be introduced this legislative session * Denver, CO -- Conservation and community groups today called for policy solutions that deliver meaningful protections for Coloradans  more

Colorado PUC Denies Reconsideration of Xcel Entry into SPP Markets+, Signals Increased Scrutiny of Future Xcel Market Decisions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Colorado PUC Denies Reconsideration of Xcel Entry into SPP Markets+, Signals Increased Scrutiny of Future Xcel Market Decisions * PUC revised its decision to allow more time for western market development, including the establishment of the Regional Organization for Western Energy by the Pathways Initiative. DENVER, CO -The Colorado Public Utilities Commission ( Commission ) today r  more

Common Cause Challenges Trump's Demands for Voter Data in 14 States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Challenges Trump's Demands for Voter Data in 14 States * Today, Common Cause, the nation's leading good government organization, held a media briefing describing its multi-state legal response to unprecedented U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) demands for sensitive voter roll data. The Trump Administration's requests raise urgent questions about data privacy, federal overreach, and   more

Congressman Bentz Nominates Sixteen Oregon Students for Consideration to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bentz Nominates Sixteen Oregon Students for Consideration to U.S. Service Academies * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) today announced that he nominated sixteen Oregon students for consideration for admission to the elite United States service academies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine). Bentz's Service Academy Nomination Board- retired and active-dut  more

Congressman Carter Introduces Legislation to Provide Mental Health Resources to Middle and High School Students
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Introduces Legislation to Provide Mental Health Resources to Middle and High School Students * RAYS Act Mandates 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and Local Suicide Prevention Hotlines be Published on Student IDs and School Websites WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Reps. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Alma Adams (D-NC), and James  more

Critical Atlantic Ocean currents kept going during last ice age
LONDON, England, Jan. 22 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * Critical Atlantic Ocean currents kept going during last ice age During the last ice age, the Atlantic Ocean's powerful current system remained active and continued to transport warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic despite extensive ice cover across much of the Northern Hemisphere, finds new research led by UCL scientists. The findings, published in Nature, show that despite the Ear  more

Critical Atlantic Ocean currents kept going during last ice age
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Jan. 21 -- Utrecht University posted the following news: * * * Critical Atlantic Ocean currents kept going during last ice age * During the last ice age, the Atlantic Ocean's powerful current system remained active and continued to transport warm, salty water from the tropics to the North Atlantic despite extensive ice cover across much of the Northern Hemisphere, finds new research led by UCL scientists. Researchers from Utrecht University, the University of Colora  more

Crow Receives an A+ Rating from End Citizens United for Work to Root Out Corruption in Politics
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Receives an A+ Rating from End Citizens United for Work to Root Out Corruption in Politics * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has received an A+ from anti-corruption, pro-democracy group End Citizens United for his legislative work to end the influence of big donors, corporations, and special interests in our politics. End Citizens United announced the rating today, 16 years after   more

DeGette Introduces Bill to Protect NIH From Political Interference
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Introduces Bill to Protect NIH From Political Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, introduced the Follow the Science Act to shield the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from political interference and protect the integrity of America's biomedical research. The legislation comes ex  more

Electrifying boilers to decarbonize industry
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Electrifying boilers to decarbonize industry * More than 200 years ago, the steam boiler helped spark the Industrial Revolution. Since then, steam has been the lifeblood of industrial activity around the world. Today the production of steam -created by burning gas, oil, or coal to boil water -accounts for a significant percentage of global energy use in manufacturing, powering the   more

Full Committee Markup Recap: E&C Advances 11 Bills to the Full House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Full Committee Markup Recap: E&C Advances 11 Bills to the Full House of Representatives Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), reported 11 pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives. "Today, our Committee advanced commonsense legislation to reform permitting under t  more

George: Army Adapting, Moving Quickly to Transform
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * George: Army Adapting, Moving Quickly to Transform * Leveraging new technology more quickly has become the bedrock of the Army's effort to modernize its equipment, manage its formations and change cumbersome acquisition processes, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said. By harnessing the momentum of continuous transformation and partnering more closely with ind  more

History Colorado Welcoming America's Founding Documents on 'Freedom Plane National Tour
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * History Colorado Welcoming America's Founding Documents on "Freedom Plane National Tour" History Colorado Center in Denver selected as one of only eight cultural institutions to host a collection of America's most consequential documents in 2026 as part of the America 250 - Colorado 150 commemoration * History Colorado's flagship museum in Denver is one of only eight cultural institutions nationwide c  more

League of Conservation Voters: Memo - Trump props up costly, aging coal plants, leaving ratepayers holding the bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following memorandum: * * * TO: Interested Parties FR: Lashelle Johnson, LCV Senior Director of State Climate and Equity Policy and Matthew Davis, LCV Vice President of Federal Policy RE: Trump props up costly, aging coal plants, leaving ratepayers holding the bill Over the last eight months, the Trump administration has begun requiring that decades-old, expensive and inefficient coal plants conti  more

Mines Geologists Look to 66-million-year-old 'Clues' to Predict Future of Global Rainfall
GOLDEN, Colorado, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Mines geologists look to 66-million-year-old "clues" to predict future of global rainfall By Emilie Rusch What can the distant past - some 66 to 48 million years ago - tell us about future rainfall? A new study led by researchers at Colorado School of Mines reveals how Earth's water cycle responded during one of the warmest periods in its history, using clues left in the geological record to bet  more

Murkowski Proud to Announce U.S. Military Service Academy Nominee Class of 2030
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Proud to Announce U.S. Military Service Academy Nominee Class of 2030 * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) was proud to announce the young Alaskans she is nominating to the U.S. Military Service Academies for the class of 2030. "These young Alaskans exemplify what it means to lead - and it is an honor to nominate them to our nation's military service academies as they ta  more

NAATP Announces Program and Speaker Lineup for NAATP National 2026
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news release: * * * NAATP Announces Program and Speaker Lineup for NAATP National 2026 The 47th Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference Future-Proofing Treatment: Technology in a People-Centered Workplace * NAATP is pleased to announce the full program and speaker lineup for NAATP National 2026, the 47th Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference. This year's even  more

NFL: Patriots Looking for First Postseason Victory in Denver in Franchise History - 'No Tricks' to Winning at Altitude
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Patriots looking for first postseason victory in Denver in franchise history: 'No tricks' to winning at altitude By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer The New England Patriots take their perfect 8-0 road record to the Mile High City to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Denver has been tough on opponents, with the Broncos winning 15 of their past 18 home games. The P  more

Rep. Crank Vows to Support Pregnant and Parenting Mothers; Votes to Provide Assistance for Needy Families
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Vows to Support Pregnant and Parenting Mothers; Votes to Provide Assistance for Needy Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of H.R. 6945, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act. The Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act will provide assistance to needy families to empower them to care for their children   more

Reps. Brown and Barragan Introduce Bill to Open Door for Faith-Based Organizations and Nonprofit Universities to Build Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Brown and Barragan Introduce Bill to Open Door for Faith-Based Organizations and Nonprofit Universities to Build Affordable Housing * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (MI-11) announced the Yes in God's Backyard (YIGBY) Act, legislation designed to address the nation's housing crisis by empowering faith-based institutions and institutions o  more

Rocky Mountain PBS and Xcel Energy Team Up to Educate and Support Colorado Communities on Wildfire Preparedness
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Rocky Mountain PBS and Xcel Energy Team Up to Educate and Support Colorado Communities on Wildfire Preparedness Partners in Prevention initiative brings together public media, first responders, agencies, and utility expertise to help Coloradans reduce wildfire risk * Denver, CO - Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS) and Xcel Energy announced a strategic partnership to educate, inform and support Colorado communiti  more

Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026 * Program globally promotes space-related STEM education in schools * 'Flight 26' includes six international teachers from six nations outside the U.S. * Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April * Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, t  more

Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region * Since combining with Taft on January 1, 2025, what was formerly Sherman & Howard's Phoenix office has grown by 130%. In an interview with the Phoenix Business Journal, Phoenix Partner-in-Charge Craig Morgan shared the enhanced value the merger with Taft brings to clients throughout Arizona and the  more

The ASAM Weekly for January 20, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for January 20, 2026 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly A challenge with addressing addiction at the population level is making decisions based on the evidence available. For example, new data indicate that alcohol consumption and binge drinking are dropping among Americans, but the evidence doesn't exactly tell us why. One explanation is t  more

University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Why Anti-Asian Discrimination Often Goes Unnoticed at Work
BOULDER, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news: * * * Why anti-Asian discrimination often goes unnoticed at work By Katy Marquardt Hill Even in workplaces that aim to be fair, discrimination can slip by unnoticed. New research finds that when Asian Americans experience potentially biased treatment at work, others are less likely to recognize it as discrimination or step in as allies. "In many workplaces, it's not that anyo  more

University of Utah: This Wild Potato May Change the Agricultural Story in the American Southwest
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * This wild potato may change the agricultural story in the American Southwest New archaeological data, interviews with Indigenous elders and evidence from a decade of investigation support the initial stages of domestication of S. jamesii across the Four Corners region, establishing a culture of potato-use that persists to this day. * Starchy residue preserved in ancient stone tools may   more

What They're Saying: Momentum Builds for Hickenlooper's Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Momentum Builds for Hickenlooper's Patients Deserve Price Tags Act * WASHINGTON - Momentum continues to grow for U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Roger Marshall's bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, as patient advocates, economists, and lawmakers across the country call for transparency in health care. This past week, Hickenlooper and Marshall sat down for Spo  more