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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday March 11, 2026 ( 45 items )  

11 New Standard Partners Join MRAA
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, March 11 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * 11 New Standard Partners Join MRAA The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced that 11 companies made a commitment to the association as Standard Partners through the end of January. The addition of these companies expands the network of organizations that support the marine industry and the retailers who serve boaters. MRAA's Partner Membership Progra  more

AAFA's 2026 Allergy Capitals Report Highlights Climate and Health Emergency
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * AAFA's 2026 Allergy Capitals Report Highlights Climate and Health Emergency Extreme weather and warming temperatures fueled by climate change make pollen seasons longer, more intense, worsening seasonal pollen allergies for millions * Washington D.C., March 10, 2026 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today released its annual Allergy Ca  more

AFA Launches 'Mission Membership' to Reach Goal of 1 Million Members
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Launches 'Mission Membership' to Reach Goal of 1 Million Members * ARLINGTON, Va., March 10, 2026 - The Air & Space Forces Association announced its first-ever no-cost, digital-first membership tier today, a central strategy to grow AFA's membership base to 1 million members by 2031. The new tier, called " Mission Membership," will rally Airmen, Guar  more

AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants * Trump-Vance Administration's Abrupt Termination of the Grants Would Disrupt Those Programs and Put Hundreds of Public Health Jobs at Risk Chicago -The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and its Illinois affiliate,   more

AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order (PDF) requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (  more

Air Force ROTC Unit Joining UCCS in Fall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 11 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Air Force ROTC unit joining UCCS in fall Starting in fall of 2026, the Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) will have an Operating Location (OL) at UCCS, bringing opportunities to students while strengthening the partnership between CU and the Air Force and Space Force. The OL unit is under AFROTC Detachment 105 of CU Boulder, which is the nation's fourth-largest AFROTC detachment. With this develo  more

Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company to Pay $350,000 in EEOC Age Discrimination and Retaliation Case
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company to Pay $350,000 in EEOC Age Discrimination and Retaliation Case * Company settles lawsuit charging that it fired an employee in retaliation for complaints of age discrimination DENVER - Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company, also known as ASWO, a global recreational gear company with employees throughout the United States, will pay $350,000 and pro  more

An All-American girl: Chickasaw college student ranks nationally in meat judging competition
ADA, Oklahoma, March 10 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * An All-American girl: Chickasaw college student ranks nationally in meat judging competition * Averie Bain is an all-around college student -an athlete, student government leader and a national champion in meat judging -all while maintaining a perfect grade-point average. A meat judging novice when she enrolled at Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC), Wilbu  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Proposal Undermining Public Participation in U.S. Forest Service Decision-making
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Only You Can Prevent Forest Mismanagement: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Proposal Undermining Public Participation in U.S. Forest Service Decision-making * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of nine attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing its proposal to dilute the predecisional administrative review process   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump adm  more

Banner Health Establishes Advanced Spine Center at Fort Collins Medical Center
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 11 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health establishes advanced spine center at Fort Collins Medical Center Denver magazine 'Top Doctor' Eric Arias to lead comprehensive program * Banner Health is expanding access to advanced surgical care in Northern Colorado through the new Banner neurosurgery department at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. The program will be led by 5280 Top Doctor, neurosurgeon Eric Arias, MD, and physician assi  more

Bennet, Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 30 colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for an investigation into the death of Nasrallah  more

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Colorado Second Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Colorado Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 9, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Colorado were 170,250, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 156,569, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Ac  more

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Montana Second Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Montana Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 9, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Montana were 35,948, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 32,645, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting  more

Breaking Barriers for Women Living With MS: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Awards New Funding to Advance Women's Health Research
NEW YORK, March 7 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Breaking Barriers for Women Living with MS: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Awards New Funding to Advance Women's Health Research The National MS Society is investing $2.3 million in a new set of research projects focused on women's health and MS. These projects address critical and long standing knowledge gaps - areas where the scientific community still needs answers. The awar  more

CALSTART: ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest
PASADENA, California, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest; Florida and Texas Now Rank Among Top ZEB States, Signaling Broader Market Growth The report shows that ZEBs are moving beyond coastal leaders, underscoring sustained investments in advanced vehicle technologies by transit agencies. * Steady and sustained   more

Cloud Foundation Opposes Forest Service Rule Limiting Public Review
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Cloud Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing a proposed rule that would revise the project-level predecisional administrative review process, warning that the changes would limit public participation in decisions affecting national forest lands and wild horse and burro management. The proposals, identified under RIN 0596 AD69, would compress the timeline for public comments on Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental  more

Colorado Bill Protects Beavers to Reduce Wildfire, Drought Risks
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute posted the following news release: * * * New Colorado Bill Protects Beavers to Reduce Wildfire, Drought Risks Conservation groups joined Colorado state lawmakers Representative Lindsay, Representative Velasco, Senator Kipp, and Senator Cutter last week to introduce House Bill 26-1323, a first-of-its-kind measure that would protect beavers on public lands and support their proven role in building drought and wildfire resi  more

Colorado Tourism Office Unveils 2026 Tourism Management Grant Awardees
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Tourism Office Unveils 2026 Tourism Management Grant Awardees Investing in Initiatives to Enhance Visitor Experiences Across the StateĀ  * Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), are pleased to announce the 13 recipients of the 2026 Tourism Management Grant. Organizations from ac  more

Congressman Gabe Evans Secures Return of USDA Farm Service Agency office for Weld County Farmers
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Evans Secures Return of USDA Farm Service Agency office for Weld County Farmers * WASHINGTON - Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08) announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will reestablish a new Farm Service Agency (FSA) office location in Greeley, Colorado, restoring critical federal services to Weld County farmers. The announcement follows months of eng  more

FIU: Forum to Explore the Future of AI in Communication
MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Forum to explore the future of AI in communication By Emily Martinez FIU will bring together media and technology leaders for a timely conversation about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in storytelling and journalism. On Thursday, March 12, at 1 p.m., the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communicat  more

Following Hours-Long Airport Security Lines, Rep. Pettersen Calls for TSA Workers to Be Paid During DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Following Hours-Long Airport Security Lines, Rep. Pettersen Calls for TSA Workers to Be Paid During DHS Shutdown * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) called on Congress to pass legislation to ensure Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) officers are paid during government shutdowns following reports of hours-long security lines across the country this weekend.   more

Governor Lamont Announces 14 Nominations to the Superior Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 10 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Nominations to the Superior Court Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating 14 individuals to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court. The nominees are each being selected to fill one of 20 vacancies that currently exist on the court. "Selecting nominees to become judges is one of the most important duties of a governor, and this c  more

Hickenlooper, Neguse, Bennet, DeGette, Crow, Pettersen Demand Answers as ICE "Death Cards" Investigation Raises Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Neguse, Bennet, DeGette, Crow, Pettersen Demand Answers as ICE "Death Cards" Investigation Raises Oversight Concerns * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Representative Joe Neguse led Senator Michael Bennet and Representatives Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen in calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to disclose which ICE field   more

Historic Preservation Jobs Matter. Here's How CU Denver Can Prepare You for One.
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Historic Preservation Jobs Matter. Here's How CU Denver Can Prepare You for One. * Molly Rose Merkert didn't always see herself working in historic preservation jobs, which protect cultural history through public policy, projects, or other means. In fact, she was totally new to the field when she took her first class on the topic as a master of architecture student at CU Denver. The course-an introducto  more

ICYMI: Radical Rutinel Stormed Field to Protest Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Radical Rutinel Stormed Field to Protest Fossil Fuels Out of touch Democrat Manny Rutinel is being called out for his radical anti-fossil fuel activism while running for Congress in Colorado's 8th congressional district which is "responsible for 4 percent of all US crude oil output." "Hey hey, ho ho, Manny Rutinel will never be a member of Congress." - NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon R  more

LaNeve: Budget Certainty Crucial to Maintaining Readiness
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * LaNeve: Budget Certainty Crucial to Maintaining Readiness * With more than 108,000 soldiers deployed or stationed across 160 countries, the U.S. Army is focused on building and maintaining readiness, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve said. "Every decision I make as vice chief begins and ends with one question-does this make our soldiers more lethal a  more

Littler Issues Commentary: Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Scott McDonald and associate Anna C. Bookout: * * * Delaware Affirms Adequacy of Equity Awards as Non-Compete Contract Consideration Despite Forfeiture At a Glance * Forfeited equity awards can serve as consideration * Adequacy of consideration is decided at the time of contract formation, not later * Overly narrow descriptions of the consideration in an agreement c  more

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Named 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award Recipient
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Named 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award Recipient * LAS VEGAS -Today, Lt. Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, Dianne Primavera, was recognized for her nation-leading work with the 2026 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award in the Policy Influencer: Lifetime Achievement Award category at the HIMSS Global Health Conference &   more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump a  more

Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers * Alexander Villatoro Moreno, age 53, also known as Quichi, pleaded guilty in federal court in Tampa, Florida, to conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida had pre  more

Monumental, Rare Women's Rights Document Now on Display in Colorado
DENVER, Colorado, March 11 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Monumental, Rare Women's Rights Document Now on Display in Colorado One of the most significant artifacts in U.S. women's rights history is in Colorado for the first time at the Center for Colorado Women's History The groundbreaking Declaration of Sentiments dared to dream of equal rights for women. Modeled after the Declaration of Independence, this document laid out radical demands penned by promine  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

Neguse Demands Answers as ICE "Death Cards" Investigation Raises Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse Demands Answers as ICE "Death Cards" Investigation Raises Oversight Concerns * Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with the Democratic members of Colorado's House Delegation, called on the Department of Homeland Security (link is external) (DHS) to disclose which ICE field office is conducting the investigation   more

New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands * Washington, DC - New independent testing by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has detected toxic PFAS - also known as "forever chemicals" - in the herbicide Indaziflam, sold under the brand name Rejuvra. There is a growing concern that PFAS are used in pestici  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Second-look Laws Allow Courts to Reconsider Long Prison Sentences
LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * Second-look laws allow courts to reconsider long prison sentences Second-look laws offer a needed way to bring our justice system into alignment with both values and practical constraints. * Since the late 1970s, the United States has been locking up more and more people in prisons for longer periods of time. In fact, according to the National Re  more

Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more

Safe2Tell reports rise 18% in February, prompting interventions in student safety and welfare concerns
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Safe2Tell reports rise 18% in February, prompting interventions in student safety and welfare concerns * March 10, 2026 (DENVER) - The Colorado Attorney General's Office today released the February 2026 Safe2Tell monthly report (PDF), showing a nearly 18% increase in reports compared to January as students and community members continued using the anonymous reporting system to raise c  more

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, to our fellow Americans, brave warriors and steadfast allies, good morning. You know, as someone who led troops, led soldiers in the streets of Baghdad and Samarra, Iraq and who trained counterinsurgents in Kabul, Afghanistan and who still carries the weight  more

Space Foundation Inducts Microgravity Treadmill and Neurala Brain Into 2026 Space Technology Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 11 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Space Foundation Inducts Microgravity Treadmill and Neurala Brain Into 2026 Space Technology Hall of Fame Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced that two leading-edge technologies developed for space will be inducted into the 2026 Space Technology Hall of Fame(R). The induction ceremony will take place du  more

SSTL Joins the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System's Lazuli
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, March 11 -- Surrey Satellite Technology U.S., a subsidiary of Surrey Satellite Technology, issued the following news on March 9, 2026: * * * SSTL Joins the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System's Lazuli Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) today announces its role as a key industrial collaborator in the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System's Lazuli, a pioneering initiative that will deliver one of the most ambitious privately funded space telescopes ever concei  more

Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone's job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8-14. This year's theme is "Teaming Up for Patient Safety." The t  more

University of California Economics Professor Raises Concerns About 2026 Census Operational Test Design
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Marianne Bitler, chair and professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Davis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau raising concerns about the planned 2026 operational test supporting the 2030 Census. The letter's author, a population scientist and economic demographer, pointed out that the reduction of test sites from six to two has severe implications for coverage rates among marginalized groups. The omission of previ  more

University of California Economics Professor Raises Concerns About 2026 Census Operational Test Design
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Marianne Parcella Bitler, chair and professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau outlining concerns about the planned 2026 operational test supporting preparation for the 2030 Census. One primary issue raised concerns the reduction in the number of test sites from six to two. The organization emphasized that the elimination of scientifically chosen locations, including tribal lands i  more

US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia will participate as "core states" in fiscal year 2026 in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiati  more