Tuesday - May 26, 2026
News Tipoffs - Colorado Editors Newsletter for Friday May 08, 2026 ( 38 items )  

AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration * Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court - ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states - struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined thei  more

Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Langhofer Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Dear Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: "The college classroom with its surrounding environs is peculiarly the 'marketpla  more

America First Legal Files Federal Lawsuit Against Colorado School District for Unlawful Racial Preferencing in Student Discipline
WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files Federal Lawsuit Against Colorado School District for Unlawful Racial Preferencing in Student Discipline America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with First & Fourteenth, PLLC, has filed a federal lawsuit against Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) in Denver, Colorado, on behalf of L.Y., an Asian minor student enrolled in the district.  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "President T  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Permanently Exempt Large Logging Projects from Environmental Review
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Permanently Exempt Large Logging Projects from Environmental Review * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez led a multistate coalition in submitting comments to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opposing its proposed Categorical Exclusions (CEs) for two types  more

Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products p  more

Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by Amer  more

Balfour Beatty 2026 AGM Trading Update
LONDON, England, May 8 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release: * * * Balfour Beatty 2026 AGM Trading Update Ahead of today's Annual General Meeting, Balfour Beatty announces an update on trading for the period 1 January 2026 to date. Balfour Beatty has performed well year to date with the Board continuing to expect high single digit percentage growth in profit from operations from its earnings-based businesses in 2026, and no change to the guidance gi  more

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Neguse Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Neguse Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper and Representatives Jeff Hurd and Joe Neguse in sending a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds to highlight opportunities for the USPS  more

Coloradans Face Higher Premiums and Coverage Losses Thanks to Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "It's a Horror Story:" Coloradans Face Higher Premiums and Coverage Losses Thanks to Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans * Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans' health care cuts are having major consequences in Colorado, CPR News reports - including depleted savings, empty retirement accounts, and a spike in uninsured patients. REMINDER: Crank and Evans hit families with a one-two punch, first voting f  more

Colorado School of Mines to support establishment of center of excellence in Uzbekistan focused on critical minerals and mining
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 7 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Colorado School of Mines to support establishment of center of excellence in Uzbekistan focused on critical minerals and mining * A Center of Excellence in the fields of geology, mining and critical minerals is established in Uzbekistan with the support of Colorado School of Mines, one of the world's leading universities specializing in mining and earth sciences. The center aims to strengthen Uzbekistan's   more

Defending Education Senior Director Runko Testifies Before House Education Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Paul Runko, senior director of K-12 initiatives at Defending Education, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for inviting me. My name is Paul Runko, and   more

Defense Primer - LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11681) on May 6, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile The LGM-35A Sentinel is envisioned as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system that is expected to replace the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM in the U.S. nuclear force structure. MMIII has served as the ground-based le  more

Del. A.G. Jennings Leads Coalition to Oppose Postal Service's Guns-by-mail Schemme
DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail. Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed  more

ESPN continues Second Round coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN continues Second Round coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO * The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continues with Second Round action on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Sunday features the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens (Gm. 3) at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks (Gm. 4) at 9:30 p.m. On Monday,   more

FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report FNBO Delivers Strong Progress Toward Community Impact Goals, Surpassing Key Targets * FNBO has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the bank's deep commitment to community support through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank  more

Governor Polis Appoints Courtney L. Dinnel to the Mesa County Court
DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Courtney L. Dinnel to the Mesa County Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Courtney L. Dinnel to the Mesa County Court in the 21st Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by SB25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Dinnel is an Adams County Court Judge in the 17th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2021. Her docket c  more

Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Breaking Down Barriers to Install Solar Panels; Boosting Construction Businesses in Colorado and Cracking Down on Copper Wire Theft
DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Breaking Down Barriers to Install Solar Panels; Boosting Construction Businesses in Colorado and Cracking Down on Copper Wire Theft Today, Governor Polis signed HB26-1007 \- Improve Customer Use Distributed Energy Resources, sponsored by Representatives Lesley Smith and Rebekah Stewart, and Senators Cathy Kipp and Matt Ball. This law cuts through red tape to he  more

Governor Polis, Oil & Gas Leaders and Conservation Groups Reaffirm Commitment to Preventing Divisive and Expensive Ballot Measures
DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis, Oil & Gas Leaders and Conservation Groups Reaffirm Commitment to Preventing Divisive and Expensive Ballot Measures * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, conservation, and oil & gas organizations announced their renewed commitment to the agreement reached in 2024 to avoid costly and divisive ballot measures. In 2024, Governor Polis convened the oil & gas industry and conservation advo  more

Hendrix Odyssey Program Announces Project Funding for Spring 2026 Cycle
CONWAY, Arkansas, May 8 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix Odyssey Program announces project funding for spring 2026 cycle The Hendrix College Committee on Engaged Learning is pleased to announce $89,013.17 in Odyssey Program funding awarded to 21 projects. These projects involve a range of academic, professional, and personal explorations in photography, cultural immersions, local and global justice systems, research, and other endeavors near and far, and muc  more

Housing Victory During Affordable Housing Month: Grand Junction Becomes Largest City to Date to Complete All Proposition 123 Requirements
DENVER, Colorado, May 7 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Housing Victory During Affordable Housing Month: Grand Junction Becomes Largest City to Date to Complete All Proposition 123 Requirements Today, during Affordable Housing Month, Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) celebrated the City of Grand Junction becoming the largest city in Colorado to meet all Propo  more

LLNL Experts Help Advance Inertial Fusion Energy at U.S. IFE Conference
LIVERMORE, California, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL experts help advance inertial fusion energy at U.S. IFE conference Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) joined their counterparts from national laboratories, universities, industry and government in a conference last month to discuss the progress, challenges and priorities for moving toward an inertial fusion energy (IFE) future i  more

Luther College: Justin Kroll appointed assistant professor of music
DECORAH, Iowa, May 6 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Justin Kroll appointed assistant professor of music * Justin Kroll has been appointed assistant professor of music at Luther College for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, Provost Pam Bacon announced. Justin Kroll "Justin's passion for vocal instruction, extensive experience directing and performing in operas, and dedication to student success make him a welcome addition to the Luther music department," Bacon said.   more

Mines advances purpose-driven, entrepreneurial engineering education through campuswide initiative
GOLDEN, Colorado, May 7 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines advances purpose-driven, entrepreneurial engineering education through campuswide initiative * Colorado School of Mines is advancing a new model for undergraduate engineering education through its integration of technical rigor with entrepreneurial mindset, character development and authentic experiential learning across the curriculum. This work builds on those things that already distinguish Mines   more

N.J. A.G. Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey  more

New Colorado Law Important Step in Reforming Payment Systems
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * New Colorado Law Important Step in Reforming Payment Systems On Thursday, Demand Progress applauded the passage of legislation in Colorado that would limit swipe fees, part of a broad effort to break the stranglehold that payment processors and big banks have on the credit card business.  The new law, the Swipe Fee Fairness and Consumer Safeguards Act, bans swipe fees - the mo  more

New Study Finds No Significant Joint Damage in Astronauts After Short-Duration Spaceflight, Highlighting Promise of Ultrasound Monitoring
DENVER, Colorado, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * New Study Finds No Significant Joint Damage in Astronauts After Short-Duration Spaceflight, Highlighting Promise of Ultrasound Monitoring * DENVER - Researchers at National Jewish Health have published new findings demonstrating that short-duration spaceflight may not significantly impact lower extremity joint structures, while also identifying a promisi  more

Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Financing for Soulshine Farms
BEVERLY HILLS, California, May 8 -- Platinum Equity, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Platinum Equity's Credit Team Leads Financing for Soulshine Farms Platinum Equity announced today it provided financing for Soulshine Farms in connection with a recent strategic investment in the company. Soulshine is a value-add poultry processor specializing in higher-complexity products for the foodservice and retail industries. "This financing reflects our sector expertise a  more

Rep. Crank Announces $42.7 Million to Expand D20 Elementary School
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Announces $42.7 Million to Expand D20 Elementary School * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) announced the award of a grant to support the future of nearly 800 children in El Paso County every year. The Department of War Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has approved a federal grant for $42,719,334 to Academy District 20 to address facility capacity and  more

Rep. Crank Introduces Bill to Protect Concealed Carry on Department of War Property
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Introduces Bill to Protect Concealed Carry on Department of War Property * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) introduced the Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act to uphold service members' right to self-defense. The Armed Forces Carry Rights Protection Act would codify Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's recent memorandum to ensure that applications to carry a fir  more

Rep. Neguse to Host Weld County Town Hall
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse to Host Weld County Town Hall * Lafayette, CO - On Thursday, May 7, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse will host an in-person town hall meeting in Weld County. Neguse will be joined by local leaders, provide an update on his work for the people of Colorado's 2nd District, and take live questions from audience members. This will be his 23rd public town hall of the 119th Congress-more than   more

Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results * May 7, 2026 By Carolyn Micheli CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $517 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $18 million or 20 cents per share. Business notes : * Net leverage at the end of the first quarter was 3.9x, per   more

SDSU student awarded prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 7 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU student awarded prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship * Isabel Dalton, a graduate student from the South Dakota State University Department of Natural Resource Management, has been accepted into the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This selective recognition is for graduate students who "have demonstrated potential for significant achievements   more

THIS IS OUR WHY: DHS Releases Video Honoring Carissa Aspnes Who Was Severely Injured in a Hit-and-Run by an Illegal Alien Who Ran a Stop Sign
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * THIS IS OUR WHY: DHS Releases Video Honoring Carissa Aspnes Who Was Severely Injured in a Hit-and-Run by an Illegal Alien Who Ran a Stop Sign * President Trump opened the VOICE office to provide support to victims of illegal aliens and their families WASHINGTON - Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a video featuring Patricia Fox and Daniel Frick, the An  more

U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Event in Colorado
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Event in Colorado * FORT COLLINS, CO - Today, U.S. Department of Education (the Department) Senior Advisor for Civic Education Katie Gorka visited Liberty Common Junior High School and Liberty Common High School as part of the Department's national History Rocks! Trail to Indepe  more

Utah High School Students to Build Real EV in New Summer Program
LOGAN, Utah, May 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah High School Students to Build Real EV in New Summer Program * LOGAN, Utah -This July, a select group of high school students in Northern Utah will build a real electric vehicle as part of the new ASPIRE Summer EV Academy program. This hands-on, five-day STEM workshop is designed to introduce students to the rapidly evolving world of electrified transportation. "Project-based learning, like ASPIRE's innovati  more

VCU Global Education Leader Jill Blondin to Take Key Role at CU Boulder
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU global education leader Jill Blondin to take key role at CU Boulder The vice provost for global initiatives has helped dramatically expand VCU's footprint in cultural exchange, study abroad and other initiatives. By David Oglethorpe Jill E. Blondin, vice provost for global initiatives, will leave Virginia Commonwealth University after a distinguished 13-year tenure to become vice chancellor fo  more

WilmerHale Announces New Community Partnerships With Fenway High School and Colorado LiftED Foundation
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- WilmerHale, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * WilmerHale Announces New Community Partnerships with Fenway High School and Colorado LiftED Foundation WilmerHale has announced new multi year partnerships with Fenway High School in Boston and the Colorado LiftED Foundation in Denver, expanding the firm's innovative, community focused philanthropy model. Through this model, WilmerHale selects a small number of local organizations to receive holistic, multi year s  more