WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed modifications to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The GSA's proposal has raised concerns due to its complex and vague stipulations which could jeopardize access to federal funding critical for victim services in Colorado. CCASA, a nonprofit coalition representing a w  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Colorado Community Health Network submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. CCHN cautioned that CMS' proposed rules may further strain Colorado's health care safety net and limit access to affordable, integrated care. CCHN emphasized the role Community Health Centers play in helping patients enroll, re  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Denver Housing Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development raising concerns about the agency's proposed rule concerning verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. DHA emphasizes that the rule threatens to dismantle the longstanding regulatory framework that currently balances enforcement with protections for eligible households, especially mixed-status families.   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at advancing invertebrate habitat modeling and enhancement for Fort Carson and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado. This initiative intends to bolster ecological sustainability in military training areas while supporting biodiversity. Organizations interested in participating in this grant can expect funding ranging from $326,000 to  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Friends of Animals submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service opposing a recently proposed rule aimed at amending hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations within Alaska's national preserves. The letter argued that the proposal undermines NPS's federal conservation mandates by reverting to pre-2015 regulations that prioritize state-led management practices favoring hunting over biodiversity protection. The organization asserted that the proposed  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-586) on the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 7720). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7720, the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026, is to ensure states are responsible for reporting fraudulent payments made under their administration of the Chi  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-587) on the Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies and Overseeing Waste Nationwide Act (H.R. 7721). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7721, the CRACKDOWN Act, is to codify an improper payment threshold for states administering the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. Und  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Gabe Evans Passes 2 Bills in 1 Week This week, Congressman Gabe Evans had two bills pass the United States House of Representatives. The Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act will help rural Coloradans with broadband connection by cutting unnecessary red tape and the FIRE Act will remove regulatory burdens within the Clean Air Act while rewarding wildfire mitigation.   more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Drinking alone is a risky business By Clay Bonnyman Evans Solitary alcohol consumption is connected to poorer cognitive function among older adults, CU Boulder researcher Carillon Skrzynski finds * Studies regarding the potential risks--and benefits--of alcohol use have reached widely differing conclusions, from suggesting that moderate alcohol use may have benefits for health  more

BOULDER, Colorado, April 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * A fresh take on the 'COVID generation': How the pandemic may have changed young people for the better By Lisa Marshall At the peak of the pandemic in 2021, teenagers from Sackets Harbor, New York, got certified as ambulance drivers and took over running the local emergency medical service when the usual, much older, volunteers had to step away due to COVID-19 concerns. In Los A  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), has announced the availability of a grant under the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance. This funding opportunity is specifically aimed at addressing the needs of victims affected by mass violence and terrorism in Evergreen, Colorado. With an award ceiling of $1.4 million, OVC intends to support essential services for victims   more