Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid
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ACC Garners Basic Needs Campus Designation From CDHE
LITTLETON, Colorado, June 9 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news:
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ACC Garners Basic Needs Campus Designation from CDHE
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has received the Basic Needs Campus Designation (Comprehensive Campus tier) on behalf of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) for 2026-29.
This designation reflects ACC's deep and demonstrated commitment to ensuring that students have what they need to persist, thrive, and succeed. The Basic Needs Campus
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Adams State Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
ALAMOSA, Colorado, June 10 -- Adams State University issued the following news:
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Adams State earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading
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Elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Adams State University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare futur
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Alfred Wegener Institute: Arctic River Deltas at Risk From Mounting Pressures
BREMERHAVEN, Germany, June 3 (TNSxrep) -- The Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research issued the following news release:
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Arctic river deltas at risk from mounting pressures
For the first time, AWI researchers have performed a detailed calculation of the amount of carbon stored in permafrost in Arctic river deltas. In a new study in the journal Nature Communications, they point out the risks endangering the storage function of these highly sensitive landsc
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America First Legal Complaint Prompts U.S. Department of Education Title VI Investigation into Colorado School District
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Complaint Prompts U.S. Department of Education Title VI Investigation into Colorado School District
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In December 2025, America First Legal (AFL) filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, alleging that Cherry Creek Schoo
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Andrew Miller named Director of Startup Success at Mines' Beck Venture Center
GOLDEN, Colorado, June 9 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Andrew Miller named Director of Startup Success at Mines' Beck Venture Center
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Andrew Miller has been named Director of Startup Success at the Beck Venture Center at Colorado School of Mines.
An experienced tech and venture capital attorney, most recently with San Francisco-based law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Miller will focus on building and scaling the founder experience for science-driven s
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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June 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on lawsuit challenging state law protecting the safety of immigrants in detention
DENVER, Colorado, June 8 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on lawsuit challenging state law protecting the safety of immigrants in detention
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June 8, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement about a GEO Group lawsuit challenging a new state law protecting the safety of immigrants in detention facilities:
"There are disturbing reports about unhealthy living conditions
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
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24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp
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BLM Seeks Initial Input for December 2026 Sale of Oil And Gas Leases in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Seeks Initial Input for December 2026 Sale of Oil And Gas Leases in Colorado
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LAKEWOOD, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 114 oil and gas parcels totaling 126,744 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Colorado. The scoping period ends July 9, 2026.
Leasing is the firs
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Brownley, Liccardo, Neguse Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley, Liccardo, Neguse Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a coalition of twenty-four Members of Congress urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to release disaster assistance funds. Th
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CU Denver Rankings
DENVER, Colorado, June 9 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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CU Denver Rankings
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CU Denver is committed to helping students meet their moment, graduate, and pursue meaningful careers that contribute to the communities they live in.
Our students change the world by changing their own lives because we are a highly accessible institution that propels students into higher earnings. That means students who might not otherwise have access to higher education are able
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DNC: Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything -- from food and
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Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration Issues Another Illegal Mandate to Keep Orlando Area Coal Plant Open Past Retirement
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Trump administration issues another illegal mandate to keep Orlando area coal plant open past retirement
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The Trump administration issued an illegal emergency order to keep the Stanton Coal Plant in Orlando, Fla., open past its scheduled retirement date for 90 days. The order is the latest in a string of orders keeping old coal-fired plants running well past their planned retirements
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Fischer Celebrates Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer Celebrates Senate Passage of Bill Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen
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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-NE) legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals who volunteered or contributed to the North Platte Canteen during World War II.
"This is the highest honor Congress can bestow upon civilians o
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework - Here's What It Means for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026:
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Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework: Here's What It Means for Employers
Congress has taken its most significant step yet toward establishing a national framework for artificial intelligence, with a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers releasing a sweeping 269-page discussion draft that touches everything from frontier model safety to workforce protections. While m
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Government Accountability Project: USFS Whistleblowers Alert Congress to Significant Reorganization Plan Issues
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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USFS Whistleblowers Alert Congress to Significant Reorganization Plan Issues
The Plan's Impacts Have Not Been Adequately Taken into Account
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Today, Government Accountability Project announces that on June 4 it submitted a letter to the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture and the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry that oversee the United States Fores
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Governor Polis and Colorado Chamber Unveil New Working Group to Cut Red Tape and Speed Up Permitting For Green Economy Investments Like Low Emission Manufacturing, Transmission and More
DENVER, Colorado, June 9 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis and Colorado Chamber Unveil New Working Group to Cut Red Tape and Speed Up Permitting For Green Economy Investments Like Low Emission Manufacturing, Transmission and More
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Colorado Chamber) announced a new working group to speed up permitting for development that will reduce emissions from manufactur
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Hickenlooper Leads Fellow Former Governors Raising Alarm on SNAP Cuts Impact on State Budgets
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Leads Fellow Former Governors Raising Alarm on SNAP Cuts Impact on State Budgets
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, Maggie Hassan, Angus King, and Jeanne Shaheen released the following statement regarding MAGA Republican's disastrous cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) crippling states' ability to deliver meals to
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Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
TAMPA, Florida, June 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
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Tampa, FL -An illegal alien was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a federal racketeering conspiracy that relied on fraudulent submissions to immigration authorities and used fraud and coercion
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Injectable Semaglutide Shows Early Promise to Improve Fertility in Women with PMOS
AURORA, Colorado, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Injectable Semaglutide Shows Early Promise to Improve Fertility in Women with PMOS
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Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have published a proof-of-concept study in Fertility and Sterility demonstrating that injectable semaglutide may offer meaningful reproductive benefits for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known
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International Center for Law & Economics Warns Illinois Interchange Fee Ban Would Harm Consumers and Fragment Payment Systems
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The International Center for Law and Economics, headquartered in Washington D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing concerns about Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and its potential consequences. The letter addresses the OCC's interim final rule clarifying national banks' authority to charge interchange fees, alongside its interim final order preempting the IFPA under federal law.
The IFPA prohibits
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La. Insurance Dept.: State Residents Encouraged to Use New LDI Tools to Prepare for Hurricane Season
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 10 -- The Louisiana Department of Insurance issued the following news release:
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Louisiana Residents Encouraged to Use New LDI Tools to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is reminding Louisianans to prepare now for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season by taking advantage of updated Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) storm resources, including a redesigned web page and mobile app.
State climatologist Jay Grymes said the 2026 seas
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Former Rep. Ben McAdams for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Former Rep. Ben McAdams for Election to U.S. House
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AFGE says McAdams has the experience needed to advocate for AFGE and federal employees on Capitol Hill
AURORA, Colo. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Ben McAdams for election to the U.S. House of Representatives
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Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera Appoints Matthew W.E. Bradley to the 13th Judicial District Court, and Meghan P. Saleebey to the 17th Judicial District Court
DENVER, Colorado, June 9 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera Appoints Matthew W.E. Bradley to the 13th Judicial District Court, and Meghan P. Saleebey to the 17th Judicial District Court
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DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, SS 13, Lt. Governor Primavera appointed Matthew W.E. Bradley to the 13th Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a new
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Moran Eye Center researchers identify which eye infections pose greatest threat to vision
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 9 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Moran Eye Center researchers identify which eye infections pose greatest threat to vision
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Reposted from U of U Health.
Eye surgery today is safer than ever, yet ophthalmologists must remain watchful for a rare but serious complication that can threaten sight within days: a bacterial eye infection called endophthalmitis.
Now, clinician-scientists at the University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye
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N.M. Economic Development Dept.: Advanced Manufacturing Expansion Coming to Farmington
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 10 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
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Advanced manufacturing expansion coming to Farmington
State-backed expansion expected to generate more than $22 million economic impact
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Colorado-based manufacturer Durango Machining Innovations (DMI) is expanding into Farmington, creating 22 high-wage jobs and supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing in the Four Corners region.
DMI secured a 16-acre property
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NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $18.5 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat across the Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities. The 26 grants announced today
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REP. BOEBERT INTRODUCES LOCAL DATA FOR BETTER CONSERVATION ACT
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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REP. BOEBERT INTRODUCES LOCAL DATA FOR BETTER CONSERVATION ACT
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Lauren Boebert announced the introduction of the Local Data for Better Conservation Act, the House companion to S. 4146 led by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). The legislation amends the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to require federal officials to accept and incorporate high-quality data collected by stat
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Rep. Crank Votes to Fully Fund ICE and Border Patrol
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crank Votes to Fully Fund ICE and Border Patrol
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of S. 2, the Secure America Act, to fully fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The Secure America Act fully funds ICE and CBP through September 30, 2029, providing a total of $69.5 billion. This funding ensures that ICE a
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Rep. Neguse Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Neguse Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
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Lafayette, CO - In case you missed it, the Office of Congressman Joe Neguse hosted students and families from across Colorado's 2nd District for the annual Congressional Art Competition reception and awards ceremony. During the event, held at the City of Longmont Public Library, staff announced the top three winners of this year'
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Rep. Pettersen Votes Against $70 Billion Check for Trump's ICE Operations
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pettersen Votes Against $70 Billion Check for Trump's ICE Operations
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting against Republicans' budget reconciliation package that gives $70 billion in funding over three years to a lawless Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Because
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Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Introduces FENCE Act to Support Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
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Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Fencing Eligibility for New Conservation Equipment (FENCE) Act. The legislation would authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include virtual fencing as another option for farmers and r
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Safe2Tell reports prompt threat assessment, substance use intervention in May
DENVER, Colorado, June 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Safe2Tell reports prompt threat assessment, substance use intervention in May
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June 9, 2026 (DENVER) -A Safe2Tell report about a student making gun-related gestures and identifying a person they intended to harm prompted a law enforcement welfare check, threat assessment, and referral to mental health resources. In another report, school staff intervened after receiving information tha
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Senators Hassan, Cassidy, and Colleagues Introduce Historic Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Literacy
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senators Hassan, Cassidy, and Colleagues Introduce Historic Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Literacy
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Banks (R-IN), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act to improve all children's ability to read, e
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University of Colorado-Boulder: Climate change is changing how and why people move
BOULDER, Colorado, June 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news:
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Climate change is changing how and why people move
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In the climate-vulnerable villages of Bangladesh, migration is a survival strategy for many rural families that rely on agriculture.
When heat waves damage crops or floods inundate communities, many people choose to leave their homes to seek better opportunities in bigger cities or even outside of the country.
But in a recent study
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Workers and Advocacy Groups Challenge DHS's Illegal Warrantless Arrest Policy
KEENE, California, June 9 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
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Workers and Advocacy Groups Challenge DHS's Illegal Warrantless Arrest Policy
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DHS practice amounts to "arrest people and ask questions later."
LOS ANGELES - On Monday, a year after federal immigration agents launched sweeping raids across Southern California, three plaintiff organizations in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin moved for a preliminary injunction to stop the government's i
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occ
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