Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides.
The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6
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Adjunct Faculty Christi Hein Earns Heterodox Academy Award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 11 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Adjunct Faculty Christi Hein Earns Heterodox Academy Award
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Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Adjunct Faculty Member Christi Hein has been awarded the 2026 Teaching Award from Heterodox Academy for her work integrating free speech and civil discourse into the classroom and across campus. Her efforts include founding CMU's Free Speech and Civil Discourse Committee and training students, faculty, resid
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American Rivers' Policy Statement on Colorado River Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release:
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American Rivers' Policy Statement on Colorado River Management
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The Colorado River continues to make headlines nationwide as the impacts of nearly three decades of drought are felt by the 40 million people reliant the river. At the same time, the seven states within the Colorado River basin tasked with managing the river are at an impasse, following years of negotiations, regarding how th
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American Water Works Association Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Refine Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List Six
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Water Works Association, Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offering its comprehensive review and critical recommendations on the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The letter addresses the complex process of selecting contaminants for regulatory consideration, highlights concerns about data gaps and risk communication challenges, and undersc
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Animal Counsel Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Enhance Gray Wolf Protection in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Animal Counsel, a nonprofit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The letter evaluates key aspects of the reintroduction program while urging the agency to adopt additional measures to improve both wolf conservation and animal welfare.
Animal Counsel expressed support for the ov
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Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado Calls for Federal Reevaluation of Gray Wolf Management
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, Glenwood Springs, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule in Colorado. The letter criticizes the current federal 10(j) framework for wolf reintroduction, arguing that it has failed to provide the promised flexibility, transparency, and effective conflict management which are vital to communi
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
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Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
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Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act
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Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series
ORANGE, Connecticut, June 12 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series
Latest installment in the EMPOWERED series showcases how Colorado solar project supports the local community and enables educational journeys
EMPOWERED series shows how energy projects uplift rural communities and contribute to long-term economic growth across the United States
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Bennet, Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections
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Senators call out DOJ's quiet removal of long-standing election prosecution manual ahead of 2026 midterms
Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senator Alex Padilla (D-
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Colorado Fourth Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Colorado Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region
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Employment declined in 7 of the 9 largest counties in Colorado from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that Denver County (-1.2 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (See ch
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BMO Bank Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Maintain Consistent National Standards for Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- BMO Bank N.A., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's Interim Final Rule and Interim Final Order concerning interchange fees. BMO emphasized the importance of uniform, nationwide regulatory standards for national banks operating credit and debit card activities across state lines.
BMO highlighted that a single national system supports efficiency, reliability, and transparency for consum
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Budd, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock U.S. Space-Based Chip Manufacturing & Close Advanced Manufacturing Gap with China
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd, Bennet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock U.S. Space-Based Chip Manufacturing & Close Advanced Manufacturing Gap with China
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Michael Bennet (D-Co.), today introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act. This bipartisan legislation amends Section 48D of the CHIP
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Colorado Cattlemen's Association Calls for Pause and Improvements in Gray Wolf Restoration Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The CCA, representing livestock producers across all 64 counties of the state, expressed concerns about how the wolf restoration program is affecting ranching operations and urged the federal agency to take a more active role in overseeing and imp
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Colorado Department of Health Care Raises Concerns Over Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Prior Authorization Rule Timeline and Impact
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the 2026 proposed rule regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter highlights potential challenges with the proposed timelines and requests clarification on prior authorization response requirements.
HCPF expressed that meeting CMS's proposed impl
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Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife Details Gray Wolf Reintroduction Progress and Challenges in Public Comment to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service outlining its implementation of the 10(j) Rule, which establishes a nonessential experimental population of gray wolves in Colorado. The letter provides a comprehensive overview of CPW's efforts and experiences since the rule took effect in December 2023, including livestock depredation trends, nonlethal conflict reduction strategies, c
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Colorado Livestock Council Urges Stronger Wolf Management Coordination and Fair Grazing Practices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Public Lands Council, representing livestock producers holding federal grazing permits across Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule under the Endangered Species Act. Based in Denver, Colorado, the council underscores the critical balance needed between wolf restoration and sustaining livestock grazing operations on public land
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Colorado Mountain College Helps Lead Passage of Landmark Thriving Institutions Legislation
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado, June 12 -- Colorado Mountain College issued the following news release:
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Colorado Mountain College helps lead passage of landmark Thriving Institutions legislation
Future college students in Colorado may soon have a better way to understand where they are most likely to succeed, thanks to new state legislation shaped in part by Colorado Mountain College. House Bill 26-1006 positions Colorado as a national leader in recognizing colleges and universities for how
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Colorado Native Plant Society Opposes Delisting of North Park Phacelia Due to Rising Threats and Flawed Analysis
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Native Plant Society, Denver, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the proposed removal of the North Park phacelia (Phacelia formosula) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. The society's letter challenges the adequacy of the scientific and regulatory basis for the delisting proposal, expressing concerns about increasing threats to the plant and insufficient protections at state and local levels.
The Co
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Colorado Nature League Supports Continuation of Gray Wolf Restoration Efforts in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Colorado Nature League, a nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule under section 10(j) in Colorado. The organization represents more than 200,000 Coloradans and advocates for wildlife conservation amid ecological challenges.
The League highlights that Colorado Parks and Wildlife's efforts to restore gr
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Colorado Wool Growers Association Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Address Wolf Management Challenges
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Wool Growers Association, Delta, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about wolf management policies and practices in Colorado. The organization highlighted issues related to livestock depredation, compensation disputes, and state agency management, urging the federal agency to increase oversight and ensure compliance with statutory obligations before any further wolf releases occur.
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Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Dead Organisms Have a Lasting Ecological Legacy
BOULDER, Colorado, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on June 10, 2026:
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Dead organisms have a lasting ecological legacy
New research shows foundation species have an afterlife
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Trees, grasses, corals, and oysters are foundational to the structure of an ecosystem while they are alive. But new CIRES-led research shows that when they die -- due to extreme events like storms, wildfires, or marine heatwaves -- the
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David Stephens Mortgage Consulting Urges Federal Agencies to Lower Risk Weight on Mortgage Servicing Assets
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- David Stephens Mortgage Consulting, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework for Category I and II banking organizations and modifications to the standardized approach for credit risk. The proposals aim to finalize regulatory reforms initiated by the Basel Committee on Banking Superv
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Defenders of Wildlife Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Maintain Colorado's Gray Wolf 10(j) Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Defenders of Wildlife, a national wildlife conservation organization based in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction program under the 10(j) rule. The letter represents the views of 420 members and supporters in Colorado and advocates for continuing the current regulatory approach to managing the state's gray wolf population.
The organization expressed su
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Delta County Livestock Association Raises Concerns Over Gray Wolf Rule Implementation Impacts
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Delta County Livestock Association, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The association, representing thousands of cattle, sheep, and ranch families, expressed mounting concerns about the rule's effects on livestock operations, rural communities, and cooperative conservation efforts.
Since the rule's adoption in December 20
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Denver Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Payment and Policy Changes Impacting Safety-Net Hospitals
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Denver Health, a leading safety-net health system headquartered in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on June 4, 2026. The letter addressed the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, expressing support for many CMS initiatives while urging reconsideration and adjustment of several payment and policy proposals that could negatively affect hospitals serving vulnerable populati
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Eighteen SDSU undergrads awarded college research grants
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Eighteen SDSU undergrads awarded college research grants
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Eighteen undergraduate students will be able to take part in research projects they helped plan thanks to funding from the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.
The students were awarded grants that will allow them to conduct a research project in an area of their choosing under the men
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Electronic Payments Coalition Supports OCC Efforts To Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Electronic Payments Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., expressed support for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule revising national bank non-interest charges and fees and the concurrent interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act regarding national banks and federal savings associations. The EPC, which represents credit unions, community banks, payment card networks, and related institutions, emphasized t
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Forest Service Employees Advocate for Wolf Recovery Program Reforms in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule in Colorado. The letter addresses concerns related to the program's management, funding, and ecological benefits, urging the federal agency to consider the broader recovery goals mandated by the Endangered Species Act alongside the challenges pre
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Forging the future: 2026 Guardian Arena qualifiers kick off Aug. 3
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Forging the future: 2026 Guardian Arena qualifiers kick off Aug. 3
The ultimate test of readiness and resilience has a new name. This year, the U.S. Space Force is launching the Guardian Arena Qualifiers (formerly known as regionals). Running from Aug. 3 through Aug. 21, the qualifiers will bring together Guardians, Airmen and civilian partners to test their capabilities, build camaraderie and cultivate a co
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Friends of Animals Calls for Protections and Stronger Nonlethal Measures in Colorado Wolf Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Friends of Animals, Darien, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Section 10(j) Rule in Colorado. The organization highlights critical concerns about current wolf management practices in Colorado, urging the restoration of full Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for gray wolves and emphasizing the need to prioritize nonlethal conflict
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Governor Polis and Division of Insurance Announce Call for Coloradans to Apply to the Strengthen Colorado Homes Enterprise Board
DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis and Division of Insurance Announce Call for Coloradans to Apply to the Strengthen Colorado Homes Enterprise Board
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), announced an open call for qualified individuals to apply to the Strengthen Colorado Homes Enterprise Board created by SB26-155, signe
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Governor Polis and the Division of Criminal Justice Announce $3.3 Million in Justice Assistance Grant Funding to Support Safer, Stronger Communities
DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis and the Division of Criminal Justice Announce $3.3 Million in Justice Assistance Grant Funding to Support Safer, Stronger Communities
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. -Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced the availability of approximately $3.3 million through the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The funding support
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Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Urges Caution in Colorado Gray Wolf Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance, a wildlife conservation organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's Request for Information on the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. GLWA cautioned against framing wolf management discussions primarily around livestock conflict and called for the consideration of ecological recovery metrics, public o
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Greg Gerhardt: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 11 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Greg Gerhardt: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky's 2026-27 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Greg A. Gerhardt, Ph.D., a professor in the UK C
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Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association Calls for Changes in Federal Wolf Management Policy in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association, a nonprofit livestock producer organization headquartered in Gunnison, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The letter expresses concerns about the current wolf management program operated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and requests revisions to federal-state coordinatio
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Hickenlooper Statement on Trump's Whiplash on Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on Trump's Whiplash on Iran War
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement in response to President Trump's reckless threats to dramatically escalate his war of choice with Iran just hours before cancelling scheduled strikes and claiming a peace deal is close:
"The whiplash from President Trump is just too much. One minute he'
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Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference
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As Los Angeles prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sports medicine experts from around the globe gathered for Soccer Medicine Updates and New Innovations, a conference co-hosted by the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Cedars-Sinai and Select Medic
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Innovative Payments Association Supports OCC Rule Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Innovative Payments Association, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding its Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The IPA expressed support for the OCC's Proposals, which confirm that national banks have broad authority to assess non-interest fees, including interchange fees s
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June 2026 Board of Regents Meeting Roundup
DENVER, Colorado, June 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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June 2026 Board of Regents Meeting Roundup
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At its June 4 meeting in Greeley, the Board of Regents approved the 2026-27 CU System budget, issued a resolution condemning all forms of discrimination, and heard highlights from spring commencement.
2026-27 CU System Budget Approved; Enrollment Forecast Presented
The Board of Regents approved a $6.84 billion system budget for fiscal year 2026-27, includ
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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King Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospitals Passes U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospitals Passes U.S. Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is celebrating Senate passage of bipartisan legislation that would allow hospitals to continue testing innovative hospital payment models under Medicare as they face unprecedented financial challenges in delivering care in rural areas. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthori
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LeValley Ranch Criticizes Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Management and Implementation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- LeValley Ranch II Ltd. RLLP, Hotchkiss, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mountain-Prairie Region concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The ranch, operating across Delta, Gunnison, and Montrose counties in western Colorado, expressed concerns about the ongoing management of wolf reintroduction efforts and their impacts on livestock operations an
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Midwest Ozone Group Urges EPA to Finalize Utah Ozone Attainment Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midwest Ozone Group, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed rule entitled "Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Reconsideration and Repeal of Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification to a Serious Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment by the Moderate Attainment Date But for International Emissions." The letter acco
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Moffat County Commissioners Raise Concerns Over Colorado Wolf Management Practices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners, Craig, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The letter critiques the state's management under the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and highlights conflicts between local producers and state wildlife authorities.
Moffat County notes that although no confirmed wolf depred
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NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California's High Desert
PASADENA, California, June 12 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA, USGS Scientists Go Rock Hounding in California's High Desert
The discovery of topaz on a volcanic outcrop in the Mojave Desert may hint at a porphyry copper deposit below.
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Equipped with rock picks and hand lenses, a team of geoscientists deployed to the Mojave Desert recently to investigate a tantalizing "fingerprint" detected by a NASA sensor. Their target: a cache of topaz hid
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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $3,300 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $3,300 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
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As Iran War continues, Colorado families are spending more on gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper underscored the devastating impact of the cost-of-living emergency following a new report by the Joint Economic Committee Minority, which found that Colorado
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Obesity Medicine Association Supports CMS Proposals to Enhance Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Obesity Medicine Association, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, has expressed support for proposals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aimed at improving interoperability standards and streamlining prior authorization for drugs covered under pharmacy benefits. The OMA detailed its position on the proposed rule concerning electronic prior authorization and related standards.
The association backs CMS' plans to require payers to implement Application
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Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Supports Environmental Protection Agency Reconsideration on Utah Ozone Attainment
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, Colorado Springs, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposed repeal of the December 2024 nonattainment reclassification decision for Utah's Northern Wasatch Front ozone nonattainment area. The council applauds the EPA's recognition that the area would have met the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard by the August 3, 2024 attainm
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Public Lands Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Call for Improved Wolf Management and Conflict Resolution in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Centennial, Colorado, have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. Both organizations emphasize the need for more effective management strategies under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act to address impacts on livestock producers.
The groups highlight that while the
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Rep. Grijalva, San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Rambler Pen Op-Ed: "Oak Flat Mine Harms National Security, Sacred Tribal Land"
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva, San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Rambler Pen Op-Ed: "Oak Flat Mine Harms National Security, Sacred Tribal Land"
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler penned an op-ed in the Arizona Republic highlighting the Trump Administration's decision to transfer Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site in Arizona's Tonto National Fo
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Rep. Neguse, Next-Generation Lawmakers Renew Call For "End Corruption Now" Legislative Reforms on One-Year Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Neguse, Next-Generation Lawmakers Renew Call For "End Corruption Now" Legislative Reforms on One-Year Anniversary
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the coalition of next-generation lawmakers behind the End Corruption Now legislative agenda marked one year since introducing a package of seven bills designed to put power back in the hands of the American people. The group is led by Congressman Joe Ne
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Rocky Mountain Equality Urges Housing and Urban Development Department to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rocky Mountain Equality, Boulder, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The organization expressed concern that the proposed rule would negatively impact LGBTQ+ individuals residing in HUD-funded housing and obstruct service providers from operating effectively.
Rocky Mountain Equality outlined that the existing Equal
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Rocky Mountain Wolf Project Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Support Colorado's Gray Wolf Restoration Efforts
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, Durango, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule under the Endangered Species Act in Colorado. The letter addresses multiple issues related to wolf restoration, management, conflict mitigation, and state-federal cooperation.
RMWP highlighted the critical role the 10(j) rule plays in the success of Colorado's
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Stevens Institute of Technology: Every Gift Tells A Story - Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Every Gift Tells A Story: Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12
VanLeer Legacy Gift Empowers Future Innovators in Systems Engineering
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Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 and her husband William are helping shape the future of systems engineering at Stevens through a transformative estate gift. Their bequest establishes the William L. and Mary D. VanLeer Endowed Scholarship and the Mary VanLeer M.Eng. '12 Endowed Resear
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The heart of the matter: A new nurse's sense of purpose
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 11 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news:
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The heart of the matter: A new nurse's sense of purpose
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Not long ago, UI Health Care nurse Avalon Brinton was cleaning out her desk when she stumbled across a paper from nursing school - a short assignment detailing her "nursing philosophy." Back then, it felt like just another assignment on a long list of requirements. Now, more than a year into her first job as a cardiovascular intensive care
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Transcript: ESPN MLB Analysts Media Conference Call
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Transcript: ESPN MLB Analysts Media Conference Call
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ESPN MLB analysts Eduardo Perez, David Ross and Adam Ottavino, along with Mark Gross, ESPN Senior Vice President, Sports Production, were made available to media on a conference call Thursday morning to discuss ESPN's upcoming Major League Baseball schedule, key storylines from around the league and the season's big
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UCCS Earns Basic Needs Campus Designation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 12 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS earns Basic Needs Campus Designation
UCCS has received the Basic Needs Campus Designation - Comprehensive Tier from the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), meaning campus is recognized as having "developed a robust, student-centered and equity-driven support ecosystem addressing a wide range of needs."
The Colorado Department of Higher Education's (CDHE) Basic Needs Cam
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United Porphyrias Association Urges FDA to Enhance Patient Voice in Rare Disease Review Process
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The United Porphyrias Association, a nonprofit patient advocacy organization based in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about the current rare disease drug review framework, specifically regarding the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Pilot Program. The association highlighted the recent FDA Complete Response Letter issued to the rare disease therapy bitopertin, emphasizing the profound u
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Wilderness Society Memo: "Mad Max" on public lands - How admin is giving ORVs free rein
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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Memo: "Mad Max" on public lands: How admin is giving ORVs free rein
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On May 29, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) repealing two executive orders that for more than 50 years have guided where off-road vehicles (ORVs) and over-snow vehicles (OSVs) can travel on public lands. Together, these orders balanced recreation and conservation by imposing safeguards for soils, veg
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