Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
"Jessica Killin Is Killing It In Her Run For Congress" [The Colorado Sun Opinion]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"Jessica Killin Is Killing It In Her Run For Congress" [The Colorado Sun Opinion]
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Now statistically tied and outraising Republican Jeff Crank by a jaw-dropping $1.3 million, Jessica Killin is on track to flip one of the most competitive House races in the country.
A Colorado Sun columnist is even declaring that the Fifth District contest could be the state's "closest race."
As a
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19 House Members Oppose ATF's Proposed Rules to Weaken Gun Safety Measures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Dear Director Cekada:
As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms a
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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Adrienne Marshall wins NSF CAREER Award for study of Western snowpack
GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Adrienne Marshall wins NSF CAREER Award for study of Western snowpack
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Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for her research on how extreme snowpack conditions are evolving in the Western U.S.
The $737,140 award will cover Marshall's work, which will draw on measurements from as far back as 1950 to expand the
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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Airlines for America Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Airlines for America issued the following news:
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A4A's Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications
Airlines for America (A4A), the leading trade association for U.S. airlines, is proud to announce that Paige Mucci, Communications Coordinator, has been named as a "Marketer to Watch (Aged 30 and Under)" by Ragan Communications.
Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards honor accomplished women who have distinguished themselves through their work and imp
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Selected to Transform Campus Dining and Hospitality Services at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Selected to Transform Campus Dining and Hospitality Services at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
New partnership brings innovative campus dining, retail, catering, and hospitality solutions to enhance the student experience at UCCS
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, a leading provider
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Association of American State Geologists President Day-Stirrat Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Ruarri J. Day-Stirrat, president of the Association of American State Geologists, Portland, Oregon, and state geologist and director of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640):
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Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for
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Bennet, Husted Introduce Legislation to Help Make First-Time Homeownership More Affordable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Husted Introduce Legislation to Help Make First-Time Homeownership More Affordable
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused education savings toward a down pay
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Beyond dinosaur bones
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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Beyond dinosaur bones
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When Katie Maloney says she's a paleontologist, most people picture Laura Dern in the movie "Jurassic Park." They assume she spends hours under the hot sun digging up the prehistoric bones of raptors, pteranodons and brachiosauruses.
But Maloney is searching for fossils smaller than dinosaurs -and much older.
The Michigan State University assistant
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Boulder May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Boulder May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $44.12 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major oc
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Colorado Springs May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Colorado Springs May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.03 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that high
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Denver-Aurora-Centennial May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $39.28 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Collins-Loveland May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fort Collins-Loveland May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.95 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Junction May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Junction May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Grand Junction, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.08 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher p
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Greeley May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Greeley May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.11 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major oc
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Pueblo May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Pueblo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Pueblo, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.04 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occu
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 5, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.5.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Lele Yutzy, of San Diego, has been appointed Director of the Office of Civil Rights. Yutzy has been Systemwide Senior Director for Civil Rights in the Office of the Chancellor at the California State University since 2024. He was a Civil Rights Attorney in t
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Carter School alumna finds harmony between music and mediation
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Carter School alumna finds harmony between music and mediation
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When Avery Cotham, MS Conflict Analysis and Resolution '26, enrolled at George Mason University's Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, she was ready for a new challenge. After spending 15 years as a vocalist and choral director in Colorado, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted her to rethink her career and search for a
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Census Bureau: 'Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates - 2024'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-15) by Sara B. Robinson and Amelia K. Ingram entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2024."
Here are excerpts:
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INTRODUCTION
This report presents summary statistics from the 2024 data released by the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program of the U.S. Census Bureau in January 2026./1
Each year, the SAIPE program provides timely and reliable estimates of income and pov
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team:
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States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions
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Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to
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CMU Outdoor Recreation Faculty Climb Maroon Peak for Colorado's 150th Birthday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 4 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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CMU Outdoor Recreation Faculty Climb Maroon Peak for Colorado's 150th Birthday
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Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Recreation Industry Studies (OREC) faculty members represented Mesa County from the summit of Maroon Peak as part of Summit 2026. The statewide effort brought together teams from across Colorado to climb each of the state's 58 fourteeners in celebration of Colorado's 150th birthday.
CMU
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Colo. Division of Parks & Wildlife Concludes Lethal Removal Efforts for Uncollared Wolf in Grand County
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release:
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CPW concludes lethal removal efforts for uncollared wolf in Grand County
On August 4, 2026, CPW and its agents lethally removed an uncollared male yearling wolf in Grand County. The wolf was a member of the One Ear Pack.
This management action was taken in response to four confirmed depredation events involving four calves in total. The first depred
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Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release:
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Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
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Aug. 5, 2026
Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org
BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health justice advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Voices for Health Justice 3.0 (Voices), the next phase in
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Community College of Aurora Receives $225,000 Grant From The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program
AURORA, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The Community College of Aurora issued the following news release:
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CCA Receives $225,000 Grant from The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program
The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) received a $225,000 grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation. The grant will fund scholarships for Community College of Aurora (CCA) students over the next two years as part of a landmark $25 million initiative marking the 25th anniversary
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Congress Confirms Battle-Tested Maj. Gen. Paul R. Fast as Air Force Reserve Chief
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Congress Confirms Battle-Tested Maj. Gen. Paul R. Fast as Air Force Reserve Chief
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congress confirmed Thursday Maj. Gen. Paul Fast as the new chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, ushering in a leader renowned for decisive action, strategic modernization, and a deep commitment to the Reserve Airman.
Fast steps into the role to lead 67,000 Res
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Crow, Hickenlooper Demand Answers from DHS on Shooting Outside Aurora ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow, Hickenlooper Demand Answers from DHS on Shooting Outside Aurora ICE Facility
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AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) are leading Colorado's Democratic Congressional delegation to demand answers from the Trump Administration on a recent shooting outside a GEO-operated ICE facility in Aurora. During demonstrations outside the detention center, a GEO group emplo
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CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Director Caitlin Welsh and non-resident senior associate Franck Gbaguidi, both of the Global Food and Water Security Program:
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Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
For years, governments and markets treated "water stress" as a manageable development and climate challenge. That framing no longer holds. The incidence of water-related viole
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm
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FERC Commissioner LaCerte Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner David LaCerte from a July 22, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency:
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Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and distinguished members of the Committee.
I'm grateful for the opportunity to again appear before you today. It is my honor to serve the American people by implementing the Commission's statutory mandate to ensure just
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Fielding Graduate University: Inspiring the Next Generation of Antiracist Superheroes
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 6 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Antiracist Superheroes
By Marlen Bautista
Fielding Core Faculty member Jennifer Bacon, PhD, recently welcomed children, families, and community members to a special read-aloud of her award-winning children's book, I Am an Antiracist Superhero!, at Barnes & Noble Crossroads Commons in Boulder, Colorado. Held on July 25, the event celebrated literacy, community, a
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Free People-Management Training, Now Available to Members
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 4 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Brewers Association posted the following news:
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Free People-Management Training, Now Available to Members
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#Managing People Is Hard. This Course Makes It Easier.
Foundations of Management for Breweries is a new online course available on the BA Training Center. Active BA members and their staff have free access to this course and all other courses on the training center. (If you are a member or an employee of a BA member busin
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Her Justice: USCIS Proposed Rule on Employment Authorization Faces Strong Opposition for Harmful Impact on Immigrant Survivors and Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary
Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens
I am writing on behalf of Her Justice
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Hickenlooper Requests Swift DOI Investigation Into Knowles Fire Tragedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Requests Swift DOI Investigation Into Knowles Fire Tragedy
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper sent a letter to the Department of the Interior requesting a swift and thorough investigation into the Knowles Fire that tragically resulted in the deaths of four firefighters and injured one other.
"A comprehensive and timely investigation into the moments and decisions that
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Hickenlooper Slams Trump's Attorney General Nominee on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Slams Trump's Attorney General Nominee on Senate Floor
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Todd Blanche has flip-flopped on giving taxpayer funds to election criminals like Tina Peters and J6 rioters
Blanche also wants abortion restrictions "permanent in every state" and was involved in Trump admin's Epstein Files coverup
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to oppose Presi
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Hickenlooper, Crow, Bennet, DeGette, Neguse, Pettersen Demand Answers From DHS on Aurora Detention Facility Shooting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Crow, Bennet, DeGette, Neguse, Pettersen Demand Answers From DHS on Aurora Detention Facility Shooting
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Representative Jason Crow led Senator Michael Bennet and Representatives Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, and Brittany Pettersen in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers following
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Holland & Hart Represents Micron Technology on Historic New York Semiconductor Manufacturing Project
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Holland & Hart Represents Micron Technology on Historic New York Semiconductor Manufacturing Project
Holland & Hart represents Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, in connection with the construction, preconstruction, and design-related agreements for its $100 billion leading-edge memory manufacturing complex in Clay, New York. When comple
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Infleqtion CEO Kinsella Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, Louisville, Colorado, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act (H.R. 9646):
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I. Introduction
Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026, introdu
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N.M. Institute of Mining & Technology: Study Suggests an Embryonic Planet Once Shared Earth's Solar System
SOCORRO, New Mexico, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Study Suggests an Embryonic Planet Once Shared Earth's Solar System
Scientists on the third rock from the sun, including a geologist based in Socorro, New Mexico, have traced the origins of a rare space rock to a protoplanet, an embryonic moon-to-Mars-sized planetary body formed just a few million years after Earth's 4.56 billion year-old solar system began.
The new coll
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon
PASADENA, California, Aug. 6 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Watches Earth Vanish Behind Martian Moon
The first observation of its kind captures our home planet slipping behind Phobos in the Martian evening sky.
Earth and the Martian moon Phobos dance together in a series of images recently acquired by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover. Earth appears as a point of light in the Martian sky, disappearing behind the crescent of
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National Jewish Health Physicians Recognized as "Top Doctors"
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release:
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National Jewish Health Physicians Recognized as "Top Doctors"
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DENVER - Sixty National Jewish Health physicians were recently named among the best in their specialty by Castle Connolly, a national health care research and information company, and 5280 Magazine. The physicians were recognized as "Top Doctors" in the August issue of 5280. The 5280 list o
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release Aug. 4, 2026:
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers. The legislation would reissue the 2020
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NRCC: Primary After Primary, House Dems' Path to the Majority Evaporates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Primary after primary, House Dems' path to the majority evaporates
Tonight's primary result in MI-07 is the latest humiliation for the DCCC and national Democrats, who spent months desperately trying to stop Democratic Socialists of America member William Lawrence because they knew that if he became the nominee in one of the nation's most competitive districts, their chances of flipping the
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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PLC Urges Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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PLC Urges Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers.
The legislation would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in
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Progressive Policy Institute: Playbook Gives Governors and Mayors a Blueprint for Winning the $1.8 Trillion Space Race with China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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New Playbook Gives Governors and Mayors a Blueprint for Winning the $1.8 Trillion Space Race with China
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As the global space economy races toward a projected $1.8 trillion by 2035, a new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) argues that governors and mayors will play a critical role in American space leadership. In "Leading in the Space Economy: A Strat
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Report From Colorado Department of Higher Education: 2026 Higher Education Return on Investment Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- 2026 Higher Education Return on Investment Report - A report from Colorado Department of Higher Education - July 2026 (65 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Table of Figures ... 4
Table of Appendix Tables ... 5
Introduction ... 7
Report Highlights ... 10
Student Enrollment and Completion ... 11
Time and Credits to Complete a Certificate or Degree ... 17
Average Cost to Complete a Certificate or Degree ... 21
Average Student Loan Debt to C
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Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement Another Phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Rocky Mountain National Park to Implement Another Phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project; Some Areas in the Kawuneeche Valley Will Be Closed August 24-30
Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing another phase of the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 24-30, 2026. Young greenbacks require food, space, and protection from non-native p
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Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Drop Plans to Roll Back Commonsense ATF Rule Regulating Device Used in Major Mass Shootings
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The ATF's proposed rule would remove guardrails against the use of the stabilizing brace, which has been utilized by mass shooters to kill dozens in recent years.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is leading an effort urging the Bure
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SteadyFlow LLC Joins Rural Jump-Start Program, Bringing 20 New Jobs to Fremont County
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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SteadyFlow LLC Joins Rural Jump-Start Program, Bringing 20 New Jobs to Fremont County
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FREMONT 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 SteadyFlow LLC, a designer and manufacturer of fully mechanical regulating headgates for irrigation and stormwater applic
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SwRI-led study demonstrates PUNCH's potential to improve space weather forecasts
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI-led study demonstrates PUNCH's potential to improve space weather forecasts
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August 4, 2026 -A Southwest Research Institute-led paper documents how NASA's Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere mission could greatly improve the ability to forecast the arrival of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These vast clouds of magnetized plasma can disrupt satellites, pow
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Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
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Taft is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has once again recognized its IP practice and attorneys in the 2026 IP Stars guide. The firm is "Recommended" in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and nationally. In addition, several of the firm's practitioners have received individual IP Stars honors
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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The World's Largest Study of Human Behavior Is Happening Online
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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The World's Largest Study of Human Behavior Is Happening Online
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Every day, billions of people document their lives online. They post on social media, write product reviews, leave comments about their workplaces, share health concerns in patient portals and discuss everything from politics to parenting in online forums. Collectively, the conversations offer a glimpse int
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Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road
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On a chilly March morning beneath red canyon walls, the UNLV Honors College students in the Western Water Policy course rolled up their pant legs and stepped into the subject they had studied all semester: the Colorado River.
The stop at Lees Ferry was meant to be brief, a chance to see a noteworthy bend of t
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UCCS Partners With Aramark to Operate and Enhance Campus Dining
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS partners with Aramark to operate and enhance campus dining
UCCS has partnered with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to operate and enhance campus dining, retail dining, catering and hospitality programs across campus.
The university selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality based on a shared commitment to student success, operational excellence, and collaborative innovation. The new din
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University of Colorado Vice Chancellor Blondin Urges Education Department to Retain Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
David Barker
Assistant Secretary of Education
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Re: Proposed Rule on Recission of Regulations for International Education Programs and
Fulbright-Hays
Dear Assistant Secretary Barker,
On behalf of the University of Colora
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University of Colorado: HOPE Institute Offers Activities and Immersion for Colorado High Schoolers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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HOPE Institute offers activities and immersion for Colorado high schoolers
Hands-on experiences and practical learning at UCCS aren't just for the college students. Through programs like the HOPE Institute, high school students from all over Colorado can visit the UCCS and CU Anschutz campuses to experience healthcare curriculum and learn about the career and pathway options available whi
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis
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Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A
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Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
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AMARILLO, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) -Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), filed a Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The plan outlines specific actions, technologies and operation
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Yale: Red Marks the Spot - Network of Complex Microbes Discovered at Mysterious Blood Falls
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Red marks the spot: Network of complex microbes discovered at mysterious Blood Falls
A research team co-led by a Yale scientist has identified complex organisms near the Blood Falls area of the Taylor Glacier in Antarctica -- a discovery that offers new implications for how microbial life adapts to harsh environmental conditions.
By Jim Shelton
Blood Falls, a mysterious, red-colored waterfall that
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