Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -
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American Rivers Welcomes Brian Kurzel as New Vice President of Regions
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers issued the following news release:
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American Rivers Welcomes Brian Kurzel as New Vice President of Regions
American Rivers is pleased to announce that Brian Kurzel has joined the organization as our new Vice President of Regions. Kurzel brings decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and conservation and will oversee our growing project workload and political advocacy across the country.
"How our nation manages and pro
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Army Astronaut Selected for NASA's Historic Artemis III Mission
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Army Astronaut Selected for NASA's Historic Artemis III Mission
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In a historic announcement that bridges the legacy of military service with the next phase of human space exploration, NASA announced that Army Col. Frank Rubio, assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will serve as a mission specialist on its upcoming Artemis III mission. The announcement, made yesterday at the Johnson Spac
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results.
The multis
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
Oregonians who were impacted can check eligibility, apply online for refunds
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees,
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Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
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Pa. is part of a settlement that includes millions of dollars in consumer relief
HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims regarding the company ove
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo
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Bennet Leads Colorado Democratic Delegation to Demand Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Leads Colorado Democratic Delegation to Demand Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, led the Colorado Democratic delegation in demanding information about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) th
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Bennet, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, and 11 colleagues to introduce legislation holding claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans' and survivors' earned
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Area May 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Area May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Area prices rose 1.8 percent in April and May, up 5.0 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area advanced 1.8 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting R
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region May 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region
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Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 3.5 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.4 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.2 percent. The
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Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Strengthen Border Security, Combat Cartels, & Protect CO Communities
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Strengthen Border Security, Combat Cartels, & Protect CO Communities
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans joined House Republicans in supporting the Secure America Act (link is external), legislation that provides long-term funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and critical Department of Homeland Se
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Cortez Masto Bills to Combat Drought, Bolster Hydroelectric Power Pass Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Bills to Combat Drought, Bolster Hydroelectric Power Pass Committee
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) passed two of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) bipartisan bills, the Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act and the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act. These bills, which would combat drought and bol
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CSU environmental economist Edward Barbier receives international Blue Planet Prize
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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CSU environmental economist Edward Barbier receives international Blue Planet Prize
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Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Edward Barbier - one of the world's best known environmental economists - has been named a 2026 laureate of the Blue Planet Prize, a prestigious international award recognizing significant contributions to solving global environmental challenges.
Often refe
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FIU: Ecosystems Have an Afterlife, Where Dead Help Shape the Living, Research Finds
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Ecosystems have an afterlife, where dead help shape the living, research finds
By JoAnn Adkins
In nature, what's left behind isn't just the past -- it's a powerful force shaping the future, according to new FIU research.
The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that the physical remains of foundation species -- plants and ani
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GeoComply Urges Stronger Location Verification Standards for Stablecoin Compliance Programs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GeoComply Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) addressing the proposed rule on anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs). GeoComply, a company specializing in location intelligence and fraud prevention technologies, articulated its support for the rule's objectives while urging enhance
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Goldman, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Goldman, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan group of 28 members to introduce the Jewish American Security Act (H.R. 9211), which would strengthen federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish communit
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Gov. Polis: Building More Housing Coloradans Can Afford
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Building More Housing Coloradans Can Afford
New state rules set to cut through red tape and accelerate the production of affordable housing and other factory-built structures will take effect on June 30, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) announced today. The new administrative rules implementing Senate Bill 25-002, have now been published in the Colorado
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Government Accountability Project Issues Letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, House Agriculture Committees
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following letter to the committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and House Agriculture:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 4, 2026
Chair and Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Washington D.C. 20510
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Chair and Ranking Member
U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
Washington D.C. 20515
Re: Protected Whistleblower Disclosure To Whom It May
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Governor Jared Polis and the Division of Criminal Justice Open $1.1 Million in Funding to Reduce Gun Violence and Strengthen Crisis Intervention Services, Making Colorado Safer
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Jared Polis and the Division of Criminal Justice Open $1.1 Million in Funding to Reduce Gun Violence and Strengthen Crisis Intervention Services, Making Colorado Safer
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. -Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced the 2026 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) funding. Approximately $1.14 million is available to s
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Governor Polis Celebrates Federal Selection of Pikes Peak Region to Protect Open Space and Military Readiness
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Celebrates Federal Selection of Pikes Peak Region to Protect Open Space and Military Readiness
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COLORADO SPRINGS -Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) congratulated the Greater Pikes Peak Region for having its Pikes Peak Sentinel Landscape (PPSL) proposal selected by the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, a national partnership led by
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GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing
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Washingtonians will receive nearly $1 million in restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs resolving claims that the company, which ran COVID-19 testing sites, overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely test results.
The 18-state coalition, co-led b
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Haiti Soccer Team Finds a World Cup Home at Stockton
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 10 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Haiti Soccer Team Finds a World Cup Home at Stockton
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Galloway, N.J. -Saudi Arabia. Trinidad and Tobago. Nigeria. The United States. Brazil.
Soccer teams from each of these countries have used Stockton University's world-class athletics facilities over the years to train for major international competitions -many with incredible success.
Saudi Arabia made a historic run to the Round of 16 at the 1994 F
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Herbicide spraying for cheatgrass not always necessary, new research shows
BOULDER, Colorado, June 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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Herbicide spraying for cheatgrass not always necessary, new research shows
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In recent decades, ecologists and land managers across the American West have treated cheatgrass as a threat.
On lands where the scraggly plant, which produces seeds that burrow into socks and shoelaces, thrives, native plants seem to suffer. When the organism wilts and dries up in summer, it can become ready f
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Hickenlooper Rebukes Trump's Broken Agenda, Touts Work to Help Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Rebukes Trump's Broken Agenda, Touts Work to Help Colorado
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Hickenlooper: "President Trump started a wildfire for the American people. Then he took away every bucket of water."
Hickenlooper fought to bring down costs, fight climate change, deliver billions for Colorado projects
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to contrast the Trump a
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Agricultural Education, Boost Ag Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund Agricultural Education, Boost Ag Workforce
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Deb Fischer, Amy Klobuchar, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mark Kelly, and Jon Husted reintroduced the bipartisan Community College Agriculture Advancement Act to fund workforce training and education programs in the agricultural industry at community
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Hickenlooper, Colorado Democratic Delegation Demand Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colorado Democratic Delegation Demand Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Democratic delegation demanded information about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) that the agency announced on March 31, 2026.
"We share the questions and concerns raised by Coloradans regarding the tim
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How do drone shows work? Inside the spectacles replacing traditional Fourth of July fireworks
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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How do drone shows work? Inside the spectacles replacing traditional Fourth of July fireworks
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Contact for reporters:
Allison Sylte
allison.sylte@colostate.edu
Cell: 720-849-1907
With much of the American West experiencing at least some form of drought, it's no surprise that many municipalities are replacing their traditional Fourth of July fireworks shows with a less hazardous op
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Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy
AMES, Iowa, June 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy
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Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey.
AMES, Iowa - The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa's di
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Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days
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AMARILLO, Texas (June 10, 2026) -With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable.
Home cooling is typically the biggest driver of summer electric bills, often m
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
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LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year.
The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega
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LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-Op Award $4,800 Grant for Exterior Repairs to Lometa Community Library
AUSTIN, Texas, June 11 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
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LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $4,800 grant for exterior repairs to Lometa community library
Improvements will stop water leaks, help preserve historic building
Key Takeaways
* LCRA and Hamilton County Electric Co-op award a $4,800 grant to Grace Place on Main for repairs to the century-old building serving as the community library in Lometa.
* The improvements will address wea
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Mavericks For Life: Softball
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Mavericks For Life: Softball
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A look at the people whose connection to CMU extends far beyond their time as student-athletes
Willie Hinojosa's pathway to Maverick softball is more unusual than many coaches within the sport. The CMU alumnus was once a part of the powerhouse baseball program as an athlete but now serves as an assistant coach for the softball team. Hinojosa is a former All-American
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McGuireWoods Advises Chinook Investment Partners on Growth Investment in PractiVet
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises Chinook Investment Partners on Growth Investment in PractiVet
McGuireWoods advised Chinook Investment Partners, a Colorado-based equity capital partner led by co-founders and managing partners Michael King and Ronan McIntosh, on its growth investment in PractiVet, a leading branded supplier of veterinary infusion devices and IV consumables serving the animal health ecosystem a
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Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-
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Memories take flight at Banner Health's annual butterfly release in Greeley
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Memories take flight at Banner Health's annual butterfly release in Greeley
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GREELEY, Colo. (June 10, 2026) - Banner Health invites community members to gather for Memories with Wings, its annual butterfly release and memorial service, on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event offers a meaningful opportunity to honor loved ones who have passed in hospice care or reflect alongside others.
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra
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NASA Selects Project for Development From CU Boulder, UCCS Researchers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 11 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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NASA selects project for development from CU Boulder, UCCS researchers
A CU Boulder-led research project, developed with the help of UCCS researchers, has been chosen for further development by NASA.
The "MiniMag" is a miniature magnetometer, an instrument that measures magnetic fields in space. Magnetic fields affect weather in space, which in turns affects satellites, astronauts and t
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Neguse Joins Bennet, Colorado Delegation in Demanding Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Neguse Joins Bennet, Colorado Delegation in Demanding Information on U.S. Forest Service Reorganization
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, joined Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, along with other members of Colorado's congressional delegation, in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Ten of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative
IRVING, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Ten of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative
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Veteran Overland Foundation and the Mary Stowe Boyd Robotic Pets for Veterans Program Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants
Irving, TX (June 10, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is
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NRDC Urges EPA To Expand Contaminant Candidate List To Include Microplastics, Broader PFAS, And Neonicotinoid Insecticides
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the draft of the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6, published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026. The NRDC voiced strong support for adding microplastics as a class of contaminants but raised concerns over the agency's proposed approaches to defining microplastics, the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) category, and the exc
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Patients' Rights Action Fund Urges CMS to Enforce Assisted Suicide Funding Restrictions and Address Discrimination Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Patients' Rights Action Fund, a secular, non-partisan organization headquartered in New York, NY, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The letter addresses the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements rule, specifically responding to the request for information concerning Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)
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Power of Listening: What ABFM Diplomates Told Us About Administrative Harms in Family Medicine
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 11 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by qualitative scientist Annie Koempel:
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The Power of Listening: What ABFM Diplomates Told Us About Administrative Harms in Family Medicine
One of the many goals of qualitative research is to explore the innate variability of human meaning and experience. There are various ways to illicit such variation, including how a researcher structures their interviews or focus gro
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Reclamation Moves the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Forward With Contract Award for Challenging Underground Crossings
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
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Reclamation moves the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project forward with contract award for challenging underground crossings
The Bureau of Reclamation announced a $75.5 million contract award to Flatland Energy Services LLC for construction of the Block 2-3 Pipeline Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) components for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project in northwest New M
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Confronts Department of Energy Secretary Wright
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Confronts Department of Energy Secretary Wright
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Click here (link is external) to watch the exchange.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) confronted U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright during a Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing. Rep. Salinas questioned Secretary Wright about rising energy and gas costs since Presi
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Rep. Hurd: Enhancing Tribal Health and Economic Development
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026:
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Enhancing Tribal Health and Economic Development
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on three bills aimed at enhancing public health services for tribal communities and modernizing the administration of programs that serve tribes. Subcommittee Chair Jeff Hurd (R-
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Secures Settlement With GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged admi
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Sens. Cruz, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Military Data Capabilities in Space
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Cruz, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Military Data Capabilities in Space
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Nodes, Enterprise Workloads, and Hybrid Operations, Resilience, Integration, Zero-Trust, Orbital Networks (NEW HORIZON) Act. This legislation establishes a Department of War pilot program to evaluate commercia
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Study examines crops that could thrive in a water-strapped future
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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Study examines crops that could thrive in a water-strapped future
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Contact for reporters:
Jennifer Dimas
(970) 988-4265
jennifer.dimas@colostate.edu
When Colorado's snowpack is deep and the state's reservoirs are poised to fill, growing alfalfa is a safe bet for farmers in the upper Colorado River Basin. If the crop can be irrigated, it grows enough to be cut three or four times i
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SUNY Chancellor King visits Alfred University, touts value of internships, student research
ALFRED, New York, June 10 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King visits Alfred University, touts value of internships, student research
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted SUNY's commitment to paid internships during a visit to the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University on Tuesday, June 9. SUNY has set the goal that every undergraduate student will participate in a high-quality internship or other
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Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists
Venable LLP is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Washington Business Journal at the2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards for charitable giving in the greater Washington area among large companies. The Washington Business Journal recognized 55 companies across large, mid-sized, and small categories for thei
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What a New NDA Proposal Could Mean for Federal Workers and the Public
BOULDER, Colorado, June 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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What a New NDA Proposal Could Mean for Federal Workers and the Public
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In a move that could reshape how information flows inside the federal government, the Trump administration has proposed a government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal workers. The draft policy, released at the end of May by the Office of Personnel Management, would require employees to formall
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Wyoming's Mike Vickrey Testifies on Importance of Colorado River Negotiations
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Wyoming's Mike Vickrey Testifies on Importance of Colorado River Negotiations
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Vickrey testified before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) welcomed Pinedale, Wyoming rancher Mike Vickrey to testify on the importance of Colorado River negotiations during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee hearing.
Mr. Vickre
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Wyoming, Utah Governors and Senators Hold Meeting on Colorado River Negotiations
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Wyoming, Utah Governors and Senators Hold Meeting on Colorado River Negotiations
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Wyoming and Utah delegations discuss future of Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) and Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) joined U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Mike Lee (R-Utah), and U.S.
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Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota
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MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) -Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning.
Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused damage to power lines and poles, resulting in elec
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