DENVER, Colorado, May 15 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following statement: * * * ACLU of Colorado Statement on State Appeals Court Decision in Boulder 'Blanket Ban' Case The Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's dismissal of a challenge to the city of Boulder's 'blanket ban' today, May 14. These two ordinances forbid sleeping outside while using "any cover or protection from the elements other than clothing," effectively criminalizing homelessness in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-CO Calls Out Big-Spending Lawmakers with Mirror Mail Campaign * DENVER, CO - As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is sending a clear message to a handful of big-spending lawmakers: if Coloradans want to know who is making life more expensive, they should "look in the mirror." AFP-CO has launched a targeted mail  more

ALFRED, New York, May 14 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University holds special ceremony honoring three seniors on softball team * In winning the Empire 8 Conference tournament title last weekend, the Alfred University softball team qualified for the NCAA Division III championships. The four-team regional the Saxons are competing in at Tufts University outside Boston begins Thursday, May 14, and extends into the weekend, meaning the three seniors on the  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by American Justice Chair Brett Tolman and Frank D.Murphy, director of Community Impact and chair of the Athletes for America Coalition: * * * When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: America's Police Staffing Crisis Successful teams hinge on a strong, full roster of players. When a player is injured, or quits, the overall performance of that team--and those who depend on that team are affected. W  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How to keep turfgrass consistent in 16 different World Cup stadiums? * The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament is less than a month away. One of the biggest challenges facing the turfgrass scientists at Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee is ensuring the consistency of the natural turfgrass across three continents, 16 cities and three distinct climate zones. While V  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * The Aspen Institute and College Board Launch National Social Mobility Leadership Network to Expand Access to High-Quality Advanced Coursework * This initiative will help district leaders expand access to rigorous coursework and advance social mobility for one million students New York, NY, May 14, 2026 -At a time when economic mobility is increasingly out of reach  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont's Enactus Claims National Championship Title Teams take first in Early Stage and second in Impact Stage at 2026 Enactus U.S. Expo By Jasmine Simmons After competing in Denver, Colorado last month, Belmont returned home as national champions of the 2026 Enactus United States Expo -- an annual three-day event that convenes students across the country to network, learn and present their student-led soci  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Boebert and Gray's Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act Passes Natural Resources Committee * Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-04) and Rep. Adam Gray's (CA-13) Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act passed the House Natural Resources Committee with a bipartisan vote. "I'm proud that my Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act passed out of Committee today with bipartisan support,  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 15 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating Stephanie Hanenberg's legacy of service to UCCS After more than 20 years of extraordinary service to UCCS, Stephanie Hanenberg, interim vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, will retire on July 15. Few individuals have shaped the student experience at UCCS as profoundly and thoughtfully as Hanenberg. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 14 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * Eugene, OR -- Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest rabbit spec  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 14 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * EUGENE, Ore. - Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest ra  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 14 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration to Protect World's Smallest Bunnies Fish and Wildlife Service failed to make required listing determination for pygmy rabbit * EUGENE, Ore. - Western Watersheds Project and WildEarth Guardians today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help secure Endangered Species Act protections for the pygmy rabbit - the world's smallest rabbit  more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 14 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * Was the Wallow Fire Arizona's biggest? New research says no A new CIRES study gives researchers a historical perspective on megafires in the region for the first time * The Wallow Fire burned over half a million acres of forest in Arizona and New Mexico in 2011. Officials consider it to be the largest wildfire in Arizona's history, but new CIRES research finds sever  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Minka Bardon Series Pendant Light Fixtures Hazard: The recalled light fixture's frame can detach from the pendant downrod during installation, posing a risk of serious injury or death from an impact hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 14, 2026 Units: About 170 Consumer Contact: Minka Lighting Group toll-free at 888-390-3989 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, email at minkabard  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Presidential Corruption, Restore Checks and Balances * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) has introduced the Protecting our Democracy Ac t, a slate of historic pro-democracy reforms aimed at preventing presidential abuses of power, rooting out corruption, strengthening checks and balances, and protecting American elections against foreign influence.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has reached a settlement with Eastern Slope Rural Telephone Association Inc., Hugo, Colorado, regarding unauthorized international telecommunications services. The agreement, finalized in an order released May 13, 2026, addresses violations of the Communications Act of 1934 and Commission rules (File No.: EB-IHD-25-00038707). Under the terms of the settlement, ESRTA will make a voluntary contribution of $80,000 to the  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 15 (TNSxrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Report: Freight Market Faces Truck Shortages, Record Prices By Amber Bonefont The freight market has entered uncharted territory, with trucks simultaneously scarcer and more expensive, according to a new logistics report. The April Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) read in at 69.9, up more than four points from March's reading of 65.7. A  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Donald P. Delaney to the Larimer County Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Donald P. Delaney to Larimer County Court in the 8th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Delaney is a Magistrate in the 8th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2025. His docket consis  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Peace Officers Memorial Day * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of the law enforcement and peace officers who died in the line of duty, as directed by President Trump. President Trump's proclamation reads: On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, obs  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Making Colorado An Even better Place to Do Business, Breaking Down Barriers and Reducing Regulation * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed SB26-189 \- Automated Decision-Making Technology, sponsored by Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez and President James Coleman, and Majority Leader Monica Duran and Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon. This new law will  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, Legislative Leaders Celebrate Progress in 2026 Legislative Session, Reflect on Eight Years of Strong Results * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Speaker Julie McCluskie, and Senate President James Coleman discussed how the 2026 legislative session will save people money, build more housing, better fund Colorado classrooms, keep Colorado communities safe, pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on April 16, 2026 by Dennis Wamsted entitled "Stampede to gas: Fossil fuel transition case studies." Here is the introduction: * * * The push to build new U.S. gas-fired generation capacity is unmistakable, with utilities, developers, and even many regulators rushing to approve projects without fully considering the risks. As this report demonstrates, those risks are s  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service is seeking public comment on dozens of properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, including sites in Connecticut, Maine, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, California, Colorado and Alaska. The agency said comments must be submitted by May 28, 2026, for nominations received before May 2. The notice includes historic districts, schools, shipwreck  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi F  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * National Police Week: Rep. Crank Votes for Bills to Lower Crime and Ensure Accountability for Violent Criminals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of a series of bills in support of lowering crime and ensuring accountability for violent offenders during National Police Week, including H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, and H.R. 6260, the Keeping Viole  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Older Americans Frequently Seek Out Cannabis as Alternative To Traditional Pharmaceuticals * Boulder, CO: Survey data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that older adults frequently turn to cannabis products because they believe traditional pharmaceuticals pose too many side effects and negatively impact thei  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 13 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Results Delivered: General Assembly Adjourns 2026 Legislative Session * DENVER - Governor Polis celebrated the end of the 2026 Legislative Session, the final legislative session of the Governor's term. "During this session lawmakers tackled some of the most pressing challenges facing our state. New laws like the HOME Act will break down barriers to lower housing costs, stronger competency law  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Reward Payout of $15,000 Issued to Individual Who Provided Crucial Information to Aid in the Arrest and Prosecution of Cody Roberts in Wolf Cruelty Case The Center and Animal Wellness Action issue appreciation and major cash payout to the individual to address act of savagery that sparked widespread revulsion * The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action today announced that they ha  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-08080; E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, No. 1:24-cv-08080 (E.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 20, 2024) On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved for entry of final judgments by consent as to Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, whom the SEC previously charged with making false and misleading statements in   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 15 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Chief Cooley accepts role with Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Chief of Police Diana Cooley will be departing UCCS to oversee the Public Affairs Unit of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. Her last day on campus will be Thursday, May 28. Cooley was named the Chief of Police for UCCS in October of 2024. She came to UCCS from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Police Dep  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy brings AI-driven wildfire detection to Wisconsin * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) -Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection cameras have   more