GOLDEN, Colorado, March 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * 'Just-shoring' puts justice at the center of critical minerals policy * A clean energy future hinges on minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements. But the race to secure them puts pressure on the places where they are mined, often affecting communities contributing the least to climate change. With supply and processing concentrated in just a few countries, these critical raw materi  more

ALAMOSA, Colorado, March 18 -- Adams State University issued the following news on March 17, 2026: * * * Adams State joins national effort to strengthen career-connected learning and work Adams State University has been selected as one of 16 colleges and universities nationwide to participate in From Campus to Career, a national initiative supported by Lumina Foundation designed to scale career-connected high-impact practices (HIPs) and strengthen workforce outcomes for students. Through the  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition to protect EV infrastructure investment from federal attempt to freeze buildout * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to withdraw a proposal that would effectively freeze future federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure by imposing an unworkable   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Leads Multistate Opposition To Trump Administration's Attacks On Independent Professional Medical Organizations * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs in support of the Endocrine Society (ES) and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which are be  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Undermine Guidance from Reputable Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting amicus briefs opposing demands from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeking documentation on clinical guidance published by the Endocrine S  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Says Proposed Federal EV Charger Manufacturing Rule Sets 'Impossible' Standard * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration to withdraw a proposal that would require electric vehicle chargers funded with federal dollars to be made entirely with U.S. components. Under current   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on States' Fair Housing Laws Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) challenging unlawful actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including threats to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcemen  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration Attack on Fair Housing Laws Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general filing a lawsuit challenging unlawful actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including threats to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcement agencies for abidin  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Boebert, Hurd Push for Passage of the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representatives Lauren Boebert and Jeff Hurd in urging U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Environment and  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Secretary Kennedy Reverse Changes to CDC and FDA Websites that Promote False Information About Autism * Measles cases in the U.S. topped 1,300, predominantly in unvaccinated children Colorado currently has 11 reported measles cases Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined 11 of their Senate colleagues in   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Berkeley Lab Takes Major Step Toward Doudna with Delivery of Early Access System, Cech By Elizabeth Ball The road to deploying the next flagship supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) reached an important milestone in January with the delivery of the NERSC-10 Pilot Early Access System (EAS). Smaller than the full-size system,   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Colorado Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 17, 2026 * * * Employment decreased in 7 of the 9 largest counties in Colorado from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Denver County had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment, wi  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 18 -- Boyd Gaming issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Boyd Gaming Invites Families to Celebrate Easter Sunday with Valley-Wide Culinary Specials Boyd Gaming is celebrating the arrival of spring with a diverse collection of curated Easter menus and holiday dining experiences across its Las Vegas Valley properties on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Reservations are strongly recommended at select restaurants. Menus, prices and times are subject to change.   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 17 -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * Washington legislature passes bill to establish statewide transmission authority to strengthen the grid WASHINGTON - The Washington State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 6355 to establish the Washington Electr  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Artificial Intelligence Policy Workgroup Delivers Unanimous Support for Revised Policy Framework * DENVER - Today, the Colorado AI Policy Work Group, made up of a diverse membership including groups representing consumers, hospitals, school districts, and other users of technology, and large and small technology companies, convened by Governor Polis, provided strong support on a poli  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 17 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * CU Denver Launches Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing * The term affordable housing is often heard in cities, politics, and business, but what does it actually mean? For CU Denver faculty, the issue is as complex as it is important-and addressing it requires multidisciplinary and multisectoral approaches. That's why the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP), the School of   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Protect Water Access, Reauthorize CWMP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) today introduced the "Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act." The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) for four years, which will help address water management for Montana's loc  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Denver Foundation announced its 2026 policy positions for its fifth Colorado legislative session, prioritizing legislation aimed at advancing affordability, housing and environmental justice for Metro Denver residents. The foundation is monitoring HB26-1046, which would regulate earned wage access services, citing concerns that the proposed framework falls short of existing consumer lending protections, while supporting HB26-1003 to broaden Colorado's small business  more

NEW YORK, March 18 (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Forces Washington's Last Coal Plant to Stay Open Longer, Data Proves It's Not Even Running Data from the Energy Information Administration shows that the coal plant produced no electric power in the previous 'emergency' period DOE claimed it was needed. * WASHINGTON - The Trump administration issued a second illegal emergency order mandating the TransAlta Centralia coa  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament * * All 31 games air across ESPN networks March 17-April 5 * First round games begin March 17 across ESPN networks * Semifinals and Championship live from Indianapolis, April 2 & 5 ESPN will once again serve as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), delivering al  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 18 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Trump's Religious Liberty Commission elevates religion over rights The Freedom From Religion Foundation is expressing concern after another meeting of the Trump administration's "Religious Liberty Commission" yesterday that was deeply troubling. The hearing, once again inappropriately held at the private Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., focused on alleged t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Funding Education Opportunity: The best open enrollment proposals moving through state legislatures Plus: Three states announced they will reconsider their initial opposition to the federal tax-credit scholarship program. By Jude Schwalbach With state legislative sessions in full swing, some clear trends are emerging and open enrollment is leading the way. This year, 31 states are considering nearly   more

DENVER, Colorado, March 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Activates State Drought Task Force as Low Snow and Record Warmth Intensify Drought Conditions * DENVER - Today, with record-breaking warm temperatures and low snowpack across Colorado, Governor Jared Polis has activated the state's Drought Task Force and Phase 2 of Colorado's Drought Response Plan. Acting on recommendations from the state's Water Conditions Monitoring Committee  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 17 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Groups Challenge Illegal Order Halting the Retirement of Indiana Power Plants Forcing the polluting coal power plants to remain open is unnecessary and threatens to increase electricity bills and pollution * Washington, D.C. -- Today, public interest groups filed a challenge in the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to overturn illegal "emergency" orders issued by   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Health Professions dean receives national recognition for contributions * The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders has selected Jennifer Simpson, dean of The Herbert H. and Grace A Dow College of Health Professions, to receive its highest honors: the Honors of the Council. "This prestigious recognition reflects Dr. Simpson's exceptional leadership and lasting co  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet Demand Secretary Kennedy Reverse Changes to CDC and FDA Websites that Promote False Information About Autism * Measles cases in U.S. topped 1,200, predominantly in unvaccinated children Colorado currently has 11 reported measles cases WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet, and 11 of their Senate colleagues recently sent a letter to Health and Hu  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock Geothermal Power, Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Steve Daines introduced the bipartisan Geo POWER Act to help accelerate geothermal technologies and deliver clean, affordable electricity across the country. "We're on the verge of harnessing a new wave of geothermal energy to meet surging e  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pettersen's Bill to Bolster Post-Disaster Recovery Efforts * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the bipartisan Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act introduced by Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11). This bill would help communities impacted by natural disasters recover and rebuild more resilient to future threats th  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, March 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * How Mines alumni are helping to power industry collaboration and real-world research * At Mines, collaboration with industry is embedded in the university's DNA. For generations, Mines has maintained close ties with industry partners, many of them companies led and staffed by alumni. Those connections often translate directly into research opportunities that benefit both Mines and industry, shaping soluti  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Medical Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing two amicus briefs  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, March 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines students tackle biomass challenge in partnership with local government and community organizations * Colorado School of Mines students are putting their engineering and entrepreneurship skills to the test to transform the byproducts of forest fire mitigation projects into viable business opportunities. The six-week Innov8x Biomass Challenge is a collaboration between Evergreen Fire/Rescue, Leaders  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * NERC Gives a Grim Assessment of Long-Term Reliability * Key Takeaways 1 The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) released its long-term assessment and projects a grim outlook based on current utility plans that are focused on retiring firm capacity and adding weather-dependent renewable capacity. 2 Huge projected demand increases, combined with the increas  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * O&I Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Ongoing Investigation into Medicare and Medicaid Programs Nationwide Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led a hearing titled Protecting Patients and Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars: The Role o  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford students become national parks explorers, researchers over spring break trek to western U.S. * It's difficult to put into words, Ava Gorski said, reflecting on the gorgeous natural-world beauty she experienced over spring break. Still, she tried articulating what she witnessed over the weeklong academic journey out west. "The landscapes were breathtaking," said the senior geology and chemis  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * West Virginia House Bill 4819 reduces licensing barriers for people with criminal records The bill would strengthen licensing reforms and give people with criminal records clearer access to stable employment. By Vittorio Nastasi and David L. Morgan Access to gainful employment can reduce the likelihood of criminal recidivism. Yet state occupational licensing restrictions create unnecessary government  more

SYRACUSE, New York, March 17 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Rose Nicastro '26: Finding Meaningful Work in Understanding Complex Medical Equipment * Rose Nicastro '26 thrives in high-pressure situations and fast-paced environments. You might expect that from someone who pushes herself to perform at a high level both in the classroom, as a dual major in marketing and business analytics, and out, as a member of Le Moyne's softball team and Heights Global Marketing.  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Against OneMain Financial, Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a bipartisan group of 13 Attorneys General in suing OneMain Financial, Inc. for illegally misleading its customers and trapping tens of thousands of borrowers in expensive loans with hidden costs. "This company packs its loans with o  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Second Southern Colorado Funeral Home Operator Sentenced To 18 Years In Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty To Defrauding Grieving Families, COVID-19 Funds The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Carie Hallford, 49, of Colorado Springs was sentenced to 216 months in federal prison, three years of supervis  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Colorado Springs Office with Addition of 7 Attorneys * Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced the addition of seven lawyers to its Colorado Springs office. Led by partners Steve B. Smith and Jill Chalmers, the group joins Taft from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) and brings deep experience in sports law, intellectual property, employment law,  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 18 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Colorado Teachers Advocate at the Capitol to Improve Student Outcomes Teachers Call for Expanded Postsecondary Pathways, Closing Foundational Learning Gaps, and Building a High-Quality Educator Workforce * Denver, CO, March 17, 2026--Today, Teach Plus Colora  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Ten from JBSA among Air Force Medical Service 2025 award winners * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio. The nominations submitted reflect the ex  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Dalilah's Law * Today, the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association, National Tank Truck Carriers, and state trucking associations across the country issued the following joint statement in support of Dalilah's Law, which will be considered by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee tomorrow, March 18  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM-led study finds that when it comes to networks, nature has an edge * Networks exist in both nature -such as biological systems like food webs and gene regulatory networks -and in engineered systems as seen in power grids. Though natural and engineered systems share an overarching goal -providing a mechanism for interacting components to transmit information -one system appears have a clear   more

DENVER, Colorado, March 17 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Updated Core Curriculum Slated for April Faculty Vote * For the first time in more than a decade, faculty are poised to vote on major changes to the structure of CU Denver's core curriculum -the foundational set of general education courses that all undergraduates take. To better serve students in a fast-changing educational and professional landscape, CU Denver needs to update its core curriculum. Fa  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Wildfire * (STILLWATER, Okla., March 17, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adver  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues OneMain Financial for an Alleged Lending Scheme Involving Hidden Add-On Products 13 States Seek Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Restitution, Penalties, and Ask the Court to End the Unlawful Conduct * Attorney General Jay Jones and 12 other state Attorneys General announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities   more