Wednesday - June 24, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado

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323 Advocacy Organizations Urges OMB to Extend Comment Period for Grant Rule Impacting $1.2 Trillion in Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 323 advocacy organizations representing sectors in science, research, policy, and education have urged the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for its proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The coalition is requesting an extension through Aug. 27, 2026, hoping a Federal Register notice will announce this adjustment by June 30, 2026. The coalition describes the scope of the proposed regulation as bro  more
9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Weakening Coal Ash Leachate Pollution Controls
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing EPA's proposed regulation to alter Effluent Limitations Guidelines for unmanaged combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating point sources. The states assert that the proposal undermines the Clean Water Act and would weaken protections for their waterways by shifting the responsibility to individual state regulators and permitting author  more
AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain * Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic  more
Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 22 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in fil ing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Nationa  more
Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Senate's passage of H.Con.Res.86, a concurrent resolution under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 directing the President to end his war with Iran: "Today, the Senate joined the House to pass a War Powers Resol  more
Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Help People With Disabilities Access Care in the Setting of their Choice
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Help People With Disabilities Access Care in the Setting of their Choice * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet reintroduced the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act, legislation to strengthen the right of Americans with disabilities to receive long-term services and support (LTSS) in the setting of their choice. In 1991, Latonya Reeves l  more
CAST Advocates for Prompt Enforcement of Updated Digital Accessibility Standards in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, specializing in accessibility and educational research, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the extension of compliance deadlines related to web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CAST emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum toward full compliance with accessibility regulations and recommended the adoption of the latest  more
Colo. Secretary of State: Proposed Initiative #175 Qualifies for General Election Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, June 24 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * Proposed Initiative #175 Qualifies for General Election Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that proponents of Proposed Initiative #175 "State Revenue Supporting Road Transportation," have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot. Proposed Initiative #175 proposes to change the   more
Congressman Cohen Introduces the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act * Named for Memphis woman who fled a nursing home to live independently WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reintroduced the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act, assuring that the Supreme Court's Olmstead ruling, giving the disabled the qualified right to receive the services they need in a setting of their choice, is honored. The m  more
Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Evans Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gabe Evans and Congresswoman Kathy Castor introduced the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families are not left footing the bill for the grid upgrades and increased energy generation required to develop new data centers. The Ratepayer Protect  more
DOEd Opens Investigations into Maryland State Department of Education and Three Maryland School Districts for Alleged Title IX Violations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Investigations into Maryland State Department of Education and Three Maryland School Districts for Alleged Title IX Violations * Today, on the fifty-fourth anniversary of the signing of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened new investigations into the Maryland State Department of Education, Montgomery County Public Sch  more
Electronic Payments Coalition Urges OCC to Finalize Interim Rules on Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Electronic Payments Coalition has expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule revising regulations on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The coalition, which represents credit unions, community banks, and payment card networks, highlighted the importance of maintaining uniform federal standard  more
Fort Lewis College Plans Return of 65 Ute Cultural Items
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, plans to repatriate 65 cultural items affiliated with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the items include beadwork, basketry, a rattle, bows and a medicine kit. The collection was acquired by the college's Center of Southwest Studies between the 1960s and early   more
Friends of Animals Opposes Fish & Wildlife Service's Proposed Incidental Take Rule for Southern Beaufort Sea Polar Bears
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Friends of Animals, Greenwood Village, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the agency's proposed incidental take regulations regarding Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears. The proposed rule would authorize seismic exploration activities, including aerial surveys and archaeological work, over a five-year period and allow incidental take-including harassment and potential injury or mortality-of p  more
Governor Polis Tours Housing in Colorado Springs and Celebrates Newly Opened Da Vinci Museum in Pueblo
DENVER, Colorado, June 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Tours Housing in Colorado Springs and Celebrates Newly Opened Da Vinci Museum in Pueblo * PUEBLO/COLORADO SPRINGS -Today, Governor Jared Polis was in Pueblo and visited the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of North America which opened its doors on June 12, 2026. The museum is a unique destination celebrating the life, work and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. "Leonardo Da Vinci wasn't ju  more
Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, June 24 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Adds Maritime Transportation Policy Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Partner Lucy Marvin in Washington, D.C. She joins Holland & Knight from the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), where she served as vice president of government affairs. She   more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Albuquerque Indian School Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-663) on the Albuquerque Indian School Act (H.R. 6162). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on May 20, 2026. The House passed the bill on June 2, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 6162 is to transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the  more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-673) on the Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on June 2, 2026. The House passed the bill on June 2, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 3922 is to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a s  more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-662) on the Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act (H.R. 5911). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on May 20, 2026. The House passed the bill on June 2, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 5911 is to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the City of Oura  more
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Issues Report on Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-684) on the Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act (H.R. 8464). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on June 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on June 10, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 8464 amends title 31 U.S. Code to establish a new section 3337 (Authority to p  more
Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act  more
Integral Consulting Highlights Concerns Over EPA Draft Risk Evaluation for Phthalic Anhydride
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Integral Consulting Inc., Boulder, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft risk evaluation of phthalic anhydride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The letter critically assesses the EPA's occupational inhalation exposure assessment, derivation of occupational exposure values, and dermal exposure evaluations in the draft risk evaluation, emphasizing that some methodological approaches and ass  more
International Center for Law & Economics Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Center for Law and Economics has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing actions on interchange fee regulations. These actions include an interim final rule clarifying federal banks' authority to charge noninterest fees such as interchange fees on credit and debit card transactions, and an interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act which   more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Bytecode Alliance Foundation
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership changes within the Bytecode Alliance Foundation, Wilmington, Delaware. On March 27, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative actions were completed under provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which serve to limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to  more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Information Warfare Research Project Consortium
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium, Summerville, South Carolina. On April 2, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative actions were completed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the financial recovery of antitrust   more
Justice Antitrust Division Updates 1EdTech Consortium Membership Following Joint Venture Changes
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced changes to the membership of 1EdTech Consortium Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. On Jan. 21, 2026, the technology venture filed written notices simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The filings fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects members by limiting antitrust liabilities to actual damages under specified conditions.   more
Lower Colorado River Authority Responds to EPA's Proposed Steam Electric Effluent Guidelines
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category: Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate." The proposal seeks to address regulatory requirements for unmanaged combustion residual leachate associated with steam electric power plants. The Lower Col  more
Lujan, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Support for Specialty Crop Growers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Support for Specialty Crop Growers * Supports America's Specialty Crop Growers Who Produce Trademark Crops from Pecans to Chile Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-  more
MacDill Youth Program Center hosts PFT pilot event
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * MacDill Youth Program Center hosts PFT pilot event * MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The MacDill Youth Program Center hosted a pilot event for the newly revived Presidential Fitness Test on June 12, becoming one of only four Air Force installations selected to evaluate the program before its nationwide rollout. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res MacDill was chosen alongside Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Joi  more
Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The   more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas leasing program that would maximize development  more
Neb. Economic Development Dept.: Investments in Business Park, Housing, and Recreation Spur Growth in McCook
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 24 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Investments in Business Park, Housing, and Recreation Spur Growth in McCook City leaders celebrate ongoing success in the State of Nebraska's Economic Development Certified Community program. - The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of McCook (pop. 7,300) for its leadership in a statewide program to support industrial and community developmen  more
Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown * HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At  more
PhD graduate breaks through the competitive dental public health market with faculty appointment
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 23 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * PhD graduate breaks through the competitive dental public health market with faculty appointment * Few dental professionals choose a path focused on population health, research and community-based prevention. For Dr. Rohit Balasundaram, that specialized focus has already opened doors to a faculty career at one of the nation's newest dental schools. As a recent PhD graduate from th  more
Rep. Clyde Congratulates White County Graduate on U.S. Naval Academy Appointment
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Congratulates White County Graduate on U.S. Naval Academy Appointment * GAINESVILLE, GA -Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) honored recent White County High School graduate Bryson Howe during a signing ceremony celebrating his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). Rep. Clyde proudly nominated Bryson for the prestigious appointment. The event gathered Bryson's mentors an  more
Rep. DeLauro Says Republican Energy and Water Funding Bill Raises Costs, Harms Energy Reliability and Security
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Republican Energy and Water Funding Bill Raises Costs, Harms Energy Reliability and Security Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released a detailed breakdown of some of the devastating funding cuts proposed in House Republicans' fiscal year 2027 Energy and Water Development funding bill. "  more
Securing the future of water in northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Securing the future of water in northern Arizona * Water shapes every aspect of our lives, yet communities around the world are facing growing challenges in securing this vital resource. Climate change, population growth and rising demand are placing unprecedented pressure on water systems, creating complex problems that require fresh thinking and collaborative solutions. In northern Arizona, severe  more
Seventeen leading energy experts urge Greenhouse Gas Protocol to advance scope 2 accounting reforms to preserve its credibility
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * Seventeen leading energy experts urge Greenhouse Gas Protocol to advance scope 2 accounting reforms to preserve its credibility * Seventeen energy modeling and emissions accounting researc  more
Stanford RegLab and Colorado Labor Department Receive Award for AI Adjudication Tool
STANFORD, California, June 24 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Stanford RegLab and Colorado Labor Department Receive Award for AI Adjudication Tool By Monica Schreiber Resolving an unemployment claim often turns on asking the right questions. Adjudicators must determine which facts matter, identify what is missing or disputed, and decide what to ask claimants and employers next, often while managing a heavy caseload and pressure to reach accurate decisions   more
Ten years after Brexit, the consequences are clear...and complicated
BOULDER, Colorado, June 22 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Ten years after Brexit, the consequences are clear...and complicated * CU Boulder political scientist Joseph Jupille says reverberations from the United Kingdom's vote to exit the European Union are still being felt a decade later Ten years ago this week, British voters narrowly chose to leave the European Union, with about 52% voting in favor of leaving and 48% against. The result stunn  more
UCCS Earns National Recognition for Preparation of Future Teachers in Reading Education
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS earns national recognition for preparation of future teachers in reading education The UCCS College of Education (COE) graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive E  more
University of Colorado: Ashley Hahn Appointed as Aging Center Director
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Ashley Hahn appointed as Aging Center Director Licensed clinical psychologist Ashley Hahn, Psy.D., has recently joined UCCS and the Aging Center as the Aging Center Director and Psychology Assistant Professor, bringing with her an extensive background in clinical leadership, behavioral health, program development, workforce training and community partnerships. Hahn's experience includes  more
USDA Designates Three Oklahoma Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Three Oklahoma Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * Four Texas Counties Also Eligible for Assistance Texas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency  more
USDA Designates Union County, New Mexico as a Natural Disaster Area
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Union County, New Mexico as a Natural Disaster Area * Hartley County, Texas Also Eligible for Assistance Texas This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emerg  more
Venable Honors Attorneys With the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Honors Attorneys with the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award Venable LLP has announced this year's Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Awards. The award was presented to three individuals who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service last year. Additionally, a cross-practice team of four attorneys was highlighted for their unwavering dedication to a  more