Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
ACLU of Colorado Statement on Peaceful Protesters Detained by Arapahoe County Sheriff's Deputies at ICE Field Office
DENVER, Colorado, July 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news:
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ACLU of Colorado Statement on Peaceful Protesters Detained by Arapahoe County Sheriff's Deputies at ICE Field Office
Arapahoe County Sheriff Officers detained and ticketed four people protesting outside of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Denver Field Office in Centennial, Colo. on Monday morning, July 20, 2026. Protesters called for the closure of the Aurora GEO Detention F
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today issued a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), in a multistate lawsuit co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown.
The
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) "forever" ch
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warne
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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AI and the Diagnosis of TETs: Teaching Machines to See What Pathologists See
AURORA, Colorado, July 21 -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer issued the following news:
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AI and the Diagnosis of TETs: Teaching Machines to See What Pathologists See
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Imagine receiving a tissue biopsy from a patient with a rare thoracic tumor. The pathologist examines it under the microscope and provides a diagnosis, but the same slide, when reviewed by a colleague at another institution, might come back with a classification different fr
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ALARM BELLS RINGING: Bill Huizenga Quietly Added to NRCC List of Endangered Republican Incumbents
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ALARM BELLS RINGING: Bill Huizenga Quietly Added to NRCC List of Endangered Republican Incumbents
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This weekend, the Detroit News reported that Bill Huizenga has been quietly added to the NRCC's "Patriots" program for " vulnerable candidates."
Detroit News : "As he faces a challenge from Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann, Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, was recently added to the
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Architecture Student Blends Design, Business, and Real-World Experience at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, July 21 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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Architecture Student Blends Design, Business, and Real-World Experience at Roger Williams University
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BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University architecture student Hogan Cain '25 knew he wanted an architecture program that combined creativity, hands-on learning, and professional preparation. Growing up in Nottingham, N.H., Cain was surrounded by construction while developing interests in painting,
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Asteria Theatre Spotlight Series features Vienna Boys Choir
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, July 20 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Asteria Theatre Spotlight Series features Vienna Boys Choir
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Colorado Mesa University's Asteria Theatre will host the acclaimed Vienna Boys Choir on October 23, 2026 as a part of its Spotlight Series, comprised of a variety of nationally touring shows in an eclectic range of mediums.
The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the world's most famous and oldest choirs. Boys have sung at Vienna's Imperial Ch
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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July 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) from completing its merger with Warner Br
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons
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Ballard Spahr Is a Finalist for the Colorado Lawyers Committee Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ballard Spahr Is a Finalist for the Colorado Lawyers Committee Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year
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Ballard Spahr is a finalist for Law Firm of the Year honors from the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC), a nonprofit consortium of law firms dedicated to pro bono legal advocacy focusing on major public policy issues and systemic change.
CLC will unveil the Law Firm of
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Bennet, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined a bipartisan group of over 60 colleagues led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Darline Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce legislation negotiated with the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and six Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to an
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Highlights Robust Investments in Fire Prevention and Cutting-Edge Firefighting Technology to Combat Wildfire and Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom highlights robust investments in fire prevention and cutting-edge firefighting technology to combat wildfire and save lives
As Trump cuts federal wildfire programs across the nation, California is building a world-class firefighting fleet
What you need to know: California is growing its wildfire-fighting arsenal, including satellites, AI-guided drones,
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CDPHE Releases Comprehensive Rural Health Report, Outlining Health Status of Rural Colorado
DENVER, Colorado, July 22 (TNSrep) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release:
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CDPHE releases comprehensive rural health report, outlining health status of rural Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is proud to announce the release of the Rural Health Equity Report, a comprehensive assessment of health outcomes, community needs, and innovative solutions across Colorado's rural regions.
Rural Colorado is ho
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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against the HHS for Withholding Information About Child Care Funding Restrictions
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois posted the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against the HHS for Withholding Information About Child Care Funding Restrictions
Lawsuit Seeks Correspondence Between Influencer Nick Shirley Whose Content Sparked the Administration's Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for fail
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Climate change made this year's snow drought in the Western U.S. four times more likely, new Colorado School of Mines study finds
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 20 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Climate change made this year's snow drought in the Western U.S. four times more likely, new Colorado School of Mines study finds
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The severe snow drought that gripped the western United States in this past winter was made four times more likely by human-caused climate change, according to a new study led by researchers at Colorado School of Mines and published today in the Proceedings of the National Aca
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Congressman Gabe Evans' Stop Pills that Kill Act Clears Committee, Heads to House Floor
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans' Stop Pills that Kill Act Clears Committee, Heads to House Floor
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Gabe Evans' legislation that would crack down on counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl, methamphetamine and other dangerous substances passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
The Stop Pills that Kill Act would implement new penalties and close a sentencing l
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Heritage's Legal Action Center Represents Elizabeth School District as First Client
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Heritage's Legal Action Center Represents Elizabeth School District as First Client
The Heritage Foundation's Legal Action Center, which advocates for liberty across all areas of public-interest litigation, today announced it is representing the Elizabeth School District in Elizabeth, Colorado, as its first client.
The Legal Action Center is partnering with Jonathan Mitchell, who is the
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Hickenlooper Statement on Trump's Escalation of Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on Trump's Escalation of Illegal Iran War
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Three more U.S. service members were killed in the Middle East over the weekend
Nationwide average gas price hit $4/gallon, after recent report that Coloradans have spent $1B more on gas since beginning of war
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the below statement after the tenth consecutive night o
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Husted Leads Bill to Protect Americans From Footing the Bill for New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Husted leads bill to protect Americans from footing the bill for new data centers
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure American families and small businesses aren't left paying for the energy infrastructure needed to support new data centers.
"If America wants to lead the world in AI and strengthen our national security, we have to build the energy i
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Let's Celebrate Colorado! Governor Polis Encourages Businesses and Organizations to List Public Events and Celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday
DENVER, Colorado, July 20 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Let's Celebrate Colorado! Governor Polis Encourages Businesses and Organizations to List Public Events and Celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday
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Celebrate Colorado is a statewide celebration of Colorado for the entire month of August
DENVER \- Today, Governor Polis is encouraging all Coloradans to get out in their communities and celebrate everything Colorado has to offer. Celebrate Colorado
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the
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Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S.
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S.
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By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Newsroom
Every critical mineral that is mined must first be found. But over the lifespan of a mining project, exploration can be a costly stage in the process, carrying significant financial risks.
At Colorado School of Mines, experts in mining and mineral exploration are taking
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Michigan Medicine: More Than Half of U.S. Adults Now Qualify for Statins Under New Guidelines
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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More than half of U.S. adults now qualify for statins under new guidelines
Updated recommendations for cholesterol-lowering therapy mean 21.5 million more people are eligible based on long term risk for heart attack and stroke
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More than half of adults between the ages of 30 and 79 -- about 87.5 million people -- in the United State
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
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New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows broad, overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West, with majorities in every state favoring conservation over selloffs or privatization.
The Western Voter Views of Public Lands Issues survey-co
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Physician Scientists Urge FDA to Recognize Deramiocel Benefits for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Upper Limb Function
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Karim Mikhail, Bpharm, MSc
Acting Director
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
Food & Drug Administration
Dear Mr. Mikhail,
We are 28 physician scientists and researchers who participated in the Capricor HOPE-3 trial of deramiocel (ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT05126758) and authors of th
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Rep. Pettersen Introduces Legislation to Stop Trump's $1.78B Anti-Weaponization Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pettersen Introduces Legislation to Stop Trump's $1.78B Anti-Weaponization Slush Fund
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today announced her legislation that would ban Trump's effort to use taxpayer funding to compensate convicted January 6th insurrectionists and others who were charged and convicted of crimes during the Biden Administration. The Weaponization
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
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by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership.
Competing against 16 collegiate teams from
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Running the Show: The Business Strategy Behind Tulagi Fest's Transformation
BOULDER, Colorado, July 20 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Running the Show: The Business Strategy Behind Tulagi Fest's Transformation
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Organizing a festival spanning more than 20 venues and 800 performers requires far more than a love of music. Leeds alumni from Caruso Ventures are using skills in finance, negotiation, marketing and operations to build a complex event with a simple goal: to elevate Boulder and connect the peop
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Scalise: House Republicans Offer a Clear Contrast on Freedom, Security, and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Offer a Clear Contrast on Freedom, Security, and Affordability
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) to highlight the growing divide within the Democrat Party as far-left candidates gain momentum while House Republicans
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Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses the Future of Quantum, Emerging Technologies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses the Future of Quantum, Emerging Technologies
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"This connects to our ability to be competitive."
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, today participated in a hearing on the United States' scient
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State attorneys general secure critical win in lawsuit to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
DENVER, Colorado, July 20 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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State attorneys general secure critical win in lawsuit to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
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July 20, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today issued the following statement after a federal court judge in California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation:
"Anyone w
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving BNSF Railway
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 32760; Sub-No. 49) entitled "BNSF Railway Co. - Petition For Clarification - Service to Colorado Materials":
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Digest:/1 The Board denies a request from BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) to issue an order clarifying that it has the right to serve shipper Colorado Materials pursuant to conditions imposed by the Board as part of the Union Pacific Corporation/Southe
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University of Denver: Daniels Takes Classes Into Corporate Offices
DENVER, Colorado, July 22 -- The University of Denver issued the following news:
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Daniels Takes Classes Into Corporate Offices
A new pilot program called Class@Work brought business students face to face with professionals from local companies.
Written by Kathryn Mayer
Earlier this year, while preparing materials for his Strategic Cost Management course, Lorenzo Patelli found himself wrestling with an issue facing universities everywhere: Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Colorado Impacted by Drought and Wildfire
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Colorado Impacted by Drought and Wildfire
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(Lakewood, Colo., July 21, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Colorado have been significantly impacted by recent drought and wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock pro
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Wash. State Health Dept.: State Revokes, Suspends Licenses, Certifications, Registrations of Health Care Providers
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 22 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release:
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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other stat
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