Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
AG Brown defeats Trump's attack on wind energy
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown defeats Trump's attack on wind energy
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition won a final victory Monday in their lawsuit challenging the federal government's unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects when the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed the Trump administration's appeal.
"Wind energy
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistan
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An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Lemmon v. Trump, which challenges the Trump Administration's plans to construct a monumental arch in the District of Columbia without o
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information about adolescents who have rec
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Bennet, Congressional Democrats Press Todd Blanche on Decision to Weaken Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Congressional Democrats Press Todd Blanche on Decision to Weaken Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) as well as U.S. Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) and Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) in leading over 50 colleagues to p
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Schiff, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Trump's Effort to Redirect Taxpayer Dollars from National Parks for Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Schiff, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Trump's Effort to Redirect Taxpayer Dollars from National Parks for Vanity Projects
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Denver - Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, joined Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and eight Senate colleagues in launching an inquiry into the Trump Administration redirecting tens of millions of dollars from fees paid to t
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Colorado School of Mines recognized as Basic Needs Campus by state of Colorado
GOLDEN, Colorado, June 16 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Colorado School of Mines recognized as Basic Needs Campus by state of Colorado
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Colorado School of Mines has been recognized by the Colorado Department of Higher Education for its work to support students' essential needs so they can thrive in and outside the classroom.
Mines is among the inaugural cohort of institutions to receive the designation of Basic Needs Campus at the Comprehensive Campus level.
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Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Final Victory Over Trump Administration's Ban on Offshore Wind Permitting
DOVER, Delaware, June 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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AG Jennings secures final victory over Trump Administration's ban on offshore wind permitting
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 18 attorneys general yesterday celebrated the dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of their victory in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects.
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Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska's thawing permafrost
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Digital twins could help melt the mystery of Alaska's thawing permafrost
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Communities around the world have adapted to live on the year-round frozen soil of frigid environments, such as in the Arctic. However, rising temperatures have introduced a new challenge: What happens when the ground under houses and roads begins to melt?
To better understand how these environments are changing
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Equal Performance, Unequal Pay: Why Women's Teams Fall Behind
BOULDER, Colorado, June 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Equal Performance, Unequal Pay: Why Women's Teams Fall Behind
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Women's teams can win championships, draw huge audiences and rival men on the field. But according to new research, women's teams are often judged differently and rewarded less than comparable all-male teams despite producing the same results.
The research suggests the gap isn't just about popularity or re
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath: Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions From the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, partners Scott M. Kosnoff and Eli Burriss and associates Emily Burgess, Owyn J. Ferguson and Mason S. Medeiros:
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Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions from the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
Artificial Intelligence Briefing
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This month's briefing covers the launch and federal suspension of Anthropic's
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Federal Register: VA Issues Interim Final Rule on Implementing NEPA Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this interim final rule to amend its agency procedures for implementing the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Since VA last updated its NEPA regulations in 1989, Congress amended NEPA through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, the Council on Environmental Quality rescinded its NEPA regulations, and substantial changes have occurred in VA's d
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Colorado Will Require State-Level EEO-1 Data Reporting - Answers to Top Questions From Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 16, 2026:
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Colorado Will Require State-Level EEO-1 Data Reporting: Answers to Top Questions From Employers
Colorado will soon require private employers with at least 100 employees to file demographic workforce data related to race, ethnicity, gender, and job categories, even if the Trump administration eliminates the federal EEO-1 reporting requirement, as it has recently proposed to do. If you
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FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture With Nearly $40,000 in Donations
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 17 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news:
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FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture with Nearly $40,000 in Donations
FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming, announced Christina Kahler, Vice President, Community Impact at FNBO. The contributions, part of FNBO's annual t
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Food Service Safety and Inspection Service Employees Face Relocation Decision Deadline
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Food Service Safety and Inspection Service Employees Face Relocation Decision Deadline
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Back in April, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will relocate at least 200 DC-based employees within the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to regional offices in Colorado, Iowa, and Georgia.
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $7 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants
AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $7 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $7 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 27 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. These competitive grants administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office sup
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Governor Polis Memorializes Verbal Disaster Declaration For Sharpe Fire in Baca County
DENVER, Colorado, June 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Memorializes Verbal Disaster Declaration For Sharpe Fire in Baca County
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order memorializing his May 17, 2026 verbal disaster declaration for the Sharpe Fire in Baca County. The Executive Order enables State and federal agencies to coordinate fire suppression, response, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery efforts.
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Governor Polis Visits Volyn Ukraine to Deliver on Sister-State Agreement
DENVER, Colorado, June 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Visits Volyn Ukraine to Deliver on Sister-State Agreement
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VOLYN UKRAINE - Last week, Governor Polis was in Volyn Ukraine to begin action on the Colorado Sister-State agreement signed in late February 2026 that strengthened the mutually beneficial relationship between the Volyn region in Ukraine and Colorado by sharing best practices, technology, educational expertise and cultu
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How Leeds MBA Students Gave Big B's a Boost
BOULDER, Colorado, June 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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How Leeds MBA Students Gave Big B's a Boost
From brand work to classroom insight, consultant Eli Marx-Kahn (MBA '27) brought Big B's story to MBA classmates, unlocking ideas to grow marketing and improve operations.
Eli Marx-Kahn (MBA'27), a High Growth Venture Fellow with the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, arrived at Leeds already running his own consulting practi
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Colorado Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Colorado Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Sen. Hickenlooper and Reps. DeGette, Neguse, Crow, and Petterson support federal workers and their rights
AURORA, Colo. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of five members of Congress for reelection to their s
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Littler Issues Commentary: July is the New January - 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Carole F. Wilder and shareholders Bruce J. Sarchet and Joy C. Rosenquist:
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July is the New January - 2026
Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new Ja
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutriti
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Mines students awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2026-27 academic year
GOLDEN, Colorado, June 16 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Mines students awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2026-27 academic year
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A Colorado School of Mines graduate student and a recent graduate were awarded Fulbright Scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
Fulbright Scholars are awarded across disciplines to support academic and professional advancement of passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students and young professionals.
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NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
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NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the U.S. House of Representatives introduction of H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, int
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Rep. Crank Joins Chairman Westerman at Hot Springs National Park to Support the Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Crank Joins Chairman Westerman at Hot Springs National Park to Support the Bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act 250
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) joined House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman, Ranking Member Jared Huffman, and Members of the Committee at the Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at a Field Hearing to discuss
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RV Industry Association Presents Awards, Celebrates Excellence During RVs Move America Week
HERNDON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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RV Industry Association Presents Awards, Celebrates Excellence During RVs Move America Week
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Throughout RVs Move America Week 2026, the RV Industry Association recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of the RV industry.
Awards were presented in recognition of exceptional service and achievements in the areas of RV standards, in
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Saving People Money on Healthcare: Colorado Receives FDA Approval to Import Lower-Cost Drugs from Canada to Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Medications
DENVER, Colorado, June 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Saving People Money on Healthcare: Colorado Receives FDA Approval to Import Lower-Cost Drugs from Canada to Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Medications
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) announced that Colorado has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to import lower-cost
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TC Modular, LLC Becomes First Rural Jump-Start Participant in Phillips County
DENVER, Colorado, June 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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TC Modular, LLC Becomes First Rural Jump-Start Participant in Phillips County
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PHILLIPS COUNTY -Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that construction company TC Modular, LLC has become the first Phillips County business to join the Rural Jump-Start program, creati
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UM Announces $5.5M Gift, James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Center
MISSOULA, Montana, June 16 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Announces $5.5M Gift, James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Center
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The James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Center will strengthen UM's nationally recognized Wildlife Biology Program and expand its leadership in research, innovation and stewardship. Kennedy's generous $5.5 million gift to the UM Foundation will support the new center's groundbreaking operations and secure its place with
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Unlocking the Bigger Picture: ASPIRE Trip Participants Discover Broader Fields of Engineering
LOGAN, Utah, June 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Unlocking the Bigger Picture: ASPIRE Trip Participants Discover Broader Fields of Engineering
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Student researchers at ASPIRE are diving deep to understand complex technology and find efficient solutions to pave the way to an electrified future.
These efforts are part of a global push to leave the earth better for future generations, though it can be easy to lose sight of the global impact and systems that relat
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Va. A.G. Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assis
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WTAS: Protect College Sports Act Supported by 20 Conferences and 228 Colleges Across 46 States
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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WTAS: Protect College Sports Act Supported by 20 Conferences and 228 Colleges Across 46 States
More than 20 collegiate athletic conferences, representing 228 colleges and universities across 46 States, including historically black colleges and universities and current student-athletes, have publicly supported and praise
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Xcel Energy submits quarterly cost adjustments for natural gas and electric customers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy submits quarterly cost adjustments for natural gas and electric customers
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DENVER - Xcel Energy-Colorado customer bills for the third quarter of 2026 are expected to be flat compared to the second quarter of the year, with customers seeing a slight drop in their electric bills, but a slight increase in natural gas bills. The company submitted its proposed quarterly fuel
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