Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
22 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposed Rule Rescinding Firearms Dealer Regulations Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Honorable Robert Cekada
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Service
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23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail
The Honorable Todd Blanche,
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Robert Cekada,
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforc
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5 U.S. Senators Urge ATF To Retain Stabilizing Brace Criteria Amid Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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 FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA98
The Departme
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release:
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Anheuser-Busch Delivered More Than 25,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Wisconsin Following Tornado
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Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to east-central Wisconsin to support residents and first responders in recovery efforts following a tornado in the Fox Cities region.
The donation of emergency drinking water
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Atmos Energy Urges DOE to Reform Building Energy Code Assessment for Affordability and Consumer Protection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Atmos Energy Corporation | 5430 LBJ Freeway | 1800 Three Lincoln Centre | Dallas, TX 75240 | 972-855-3756 Office | 972-855-3080 Fax
August 3, 2026
Secretary Chris Wright
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
Re: Comments of Atmos Energy Corporation, Docket No. EERE-2026-BT-BC-
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate inves
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Bennet Statement on Farm Bill Markup
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Farm Bill Markup
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after voting against the 2026 Farm Bill in Committee:
"I am disappointed we could not get to a bipartisan Farm Bill today. Colorado's farmers, ranchers, and families across the state need support now more than ever, a
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Mitigate Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks In Response to Colorado Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Mitigate Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks In Response to Colorado Wildfires
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Hickenlooper introduced the Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination Act to mitigate the growing mountain pi
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Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Giffords Law Center Oppose ATF Proposal to Deregulate Firearms With Stabilizing Braces Citing Public Safety Risks and Legal Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence 840 First Street NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 Tel.: (202) 370-8100 GIFFORDS PO Box 51196 Washington, DC 20091 Tel.: (202) 964-5134
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence GIFFORDS and GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence Comments on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,
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BY THE DOZEN: DCCC Expands Battlefield Map With 12 New Offensive Targets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BY THE DOZEN: DCCC Expands Battlefield Map With 12 New Offensive Targets
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This morning, the DCCC unveiled 12 new offensive additions to House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 cycle, bringing the total number of districts to 58.
The latest additions to the Districts in Play list include four open seats as a result of the historic GOP retirements, four districts in states t
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California Institute of Technology: Quantum Microscopy Trick Quadruples Microscope Resolution
PASADENA, California, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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New Quantum Microscopy Trick Quadruples Microscope Resolution
Three years after a team of Caltech scientists showed that pairs of entangled photons could double the resolution of a light microscope, the same lab has figured out a way to double down on that improvement. They have now achieved a fourfold resolution boost compared to a classical microscope, using a new optical design
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CEA Members Across Colorado Turn Out to Launch Campaign to Pass Prop NN
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 7 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release:
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CEA members across Colorado turn out to launch campaign to pass Prop NN
What summer break? Throughout July, CEA members from every corner of the state showed up in force to launch 'Yes for Colorado Kids' campaign to pass Prop NN
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Across our state -School was out for the summer, but that sure didn't stop CEA members from turning out in force for the launch of our "Yes for Colorado Kids" c
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Chemistry researchers leverage AI for hair dye development by Korean beauty brand Amorepacific
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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Chemistry researchers leverage AI for hair dye development by Korean beauty brand Amorepacific
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Are you hoping your new hair color will be more hazelnut coffee brown or golden fall harvest?
Colorado State University chemistry researchers are developing artificial intelligence tools that could enable more targeted, personalized color offerings like those and speed the overall development pro
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Colorado School of Mines VP Copan Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness released the following testimony by Walter G. Copan, vice president emeritus for research and technology transfer at the Colorado School of Mines, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition":
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Chairman Budd, Ranking Member Baldwin, members of the Committee and distinguished participants. It's a p
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Colorado Secretary of State: Proposed Initiative #177 Qualifies for General Election Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 7 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Proposed Initiative #177 Qualifies for General Election Ballot
The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that proponents of Proposed Initiative #177 "Right to Natural Gas," have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot.
Proposed Initiative #177 proposes to change the Colorado Constitution, an
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Curtis Highlights Need to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Preserve Family Farms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis Highlights Need to Reduce Regulatory Burdens, Preserve Family Farms
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WASHINGTON-During a Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing attended by Utah Farm Bureau Federation President ValJay Rigby, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) highlighted the challenges facing family farms and small businesses, emphasizing the need for commonsense tax policy, regulatory reform, and greater access to c
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Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds
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Ensemble Ventures: DOE Faces Calls to Include Tiny Homes in Building Energy Code Prototypes to Boost Affordable Sustainable Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Department of Energy - RFI [EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034] - Mike Schmidt | EV | VSSF Comments
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Department of Energy RFI [EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034]
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Department of Energy
Comments on the U.S. Department of Energy Request for Information Updating and Improving
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EPA Denies Petition Challenging Phillips 66 Denver Terminal Air Permit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule announcing that it denied a Sept. 19, 2025, petition from the Center for Biological Diversity seeking an objection to a Clean Air Act operating permit issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC Denver Terminal in Commerce City, Colorado.
Cyrus M. Western, Regional Administrator, Region 8, signed the document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James
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Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2026) - Last month, Banner Medical Group welcomed Maelene Schuhmacher-Omar, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins. Schuhmacher-Omar treats patients of all ages, with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management.
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Hickenlooper Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Iran War
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Hickenlooper has voted 13 times to end the Iran war
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper introduced a War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to terminate U.S. military hostilities against Iran. The introduction comes as Trump continues to escalate tensions, warning Iran that ongoing talks are its "last chanc
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Research and Innovation: July 2026
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HPU students John Marsh, Rilee Bahner, Dr. Jeremy Whitson, Natalie Maloziec, Kayley Simon and Luke Bantamoi were pictured from left at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Conference in Denver, Colorado.
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High Point University(r) students, faculty and staff frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a va
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Illinois Ozone Pollution Control Plan Wins EPA Approval Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard.
The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to
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Immigrant Defenders Law Center Urges USCIS to Preserve Work Authorization for Vulnerable Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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
Security and Public Safety Division
Office of Policy and Strategy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
RE: Comment in Opposition to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking:
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Jamie Foxx Celebrates Passage of Hickenlooper, Moran, Booker Bill to Boost Down Syndrome Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Jamie Foxx Celebrates Passage of Hickenlooper, Moran, Booker Bill to Boost Down Syndrome Research
Bill heads to the President desk for signature
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Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to permanently authorize and expand federal funding for Down syndrome research. The bil
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Mavericks For Life: Baseball
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Mavericks For Life: Baseball
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#A look at the people whose connection to CMU extends far beyond their time as student-athletes.
The baseball program at CMU has been dominant over the last few decades, winning the RMAC tournament each year since 2012 and 20 times since 2000. Producing over 55 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft picks, the Mavericks have shown dominance at both regional and national le
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Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund Opposes USCIS Proposal to Restrict Discretionary Employment Authorization for Noncitizens Including DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Washington, D.C.
Regional Office
1016 16th Street, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.293.2828
Fax: 202.293.2849
National
Headquarters
Los Angeles
Regional Office
634 S. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tel: 213.629.2512
Fax: 213.629.0266
Chicago
Regional Office
11 East Adams
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National Academy of Medicine Names Seven NAM Fellows for 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine Names Seven NAM Fellows for 2026
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The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected seven outstanding health professionals for the 2026 class of NAM fellows. The fellows were chosen for their professional qualifications, reputations, and accomplishments, and based on the relevance of their current field of expertise to the work of the NAM and the National Academies of Scien
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New platform speeds bacterial gene mapping for better biotech design
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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New platform speeds bacterial gene mapping for better biotech design
Key points section:
* ORNL platform enables high-throughput QTL mapping in microbes, identifying precise genes-to-traits linkages.
* Use of AI and automation results in 10X faster identification of key traits in microbes, mapping desired characteristics to genetic triggers.
* Speeds the de
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RAGA Backs Michael Allen for Colorado Attorney General, Looks Ahead to November
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news:
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RAGA Backs Michael Allen for Colorado Attorney General, Looks Ahead to November
The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) affirmed its support for Michael Allen as the Republican nominee for Colorado Attorney General, expressing confidence heading into the November general election. A credentialed prosecutor who has spent his career fighting to keep Colorado families safe, Allen is th
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Rep. Aguilar Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for San Bernardino County to Expand Local Access to Quality Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Announces Nearly $1.4 Million for San Bernardino County to Expand Local Access to Quality Healthcare
This funding will support community health centers in San Bernardino County, including in the City of San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced a $1,375,920 grant award for the San Bernardino County Public Health Department to expand access to high-
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Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Combat Wildfires and Improve Readiness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Combat Wildfires and Improve Readiness
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) joined Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), and Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) t
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Report From Progressive Policy Institute: Leading in the Space Economy - A Strategic Playbook for Governors and Mayors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Leading in the Space Economy: A Strategic Playbook for Governors and Mayors - A report from Progressive Policy Institute - August 2026 (13 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The space economy is rapidly growing -- last year, it was worth $626.4 billion globally,1 and projections estimate it will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035.2 The United States produces approximately half of that value as of 2023.3 This includes everything from rocket launches
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Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm
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Jessica Metcalf's work stinks. Literally. But the Colorado State University professor's research may be key to protecting livestock and wildlife from a flesh-eating parasite.
In a project recently funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Metcalf is studying foul-smelling substances to figure out what attracts the Ne
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Ricketts, Hickenlooper Join Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Ricketts, Hickenlooper Join Protect College Sports Act
Today, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) became the latest cosponsors of the Protect College Sports Act, joining Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schm
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SPJ honors 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism and Lewis First Amendment recipients
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ honors 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism and Lewis First Amendment recipients
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The Society of Professional Journalists has named Kim Komenich, associate professor at San Francisco State University, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award and Julia Wildman, a senior at Colorado Mesa University, as the recipient of the 2026 Rob
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States Call on HHS to Withdraw Unlawful Modifications to TANF Data System Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
David M. Swegle
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001
Dear Director Swegle:
We, the Attorneys General for th
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Study Finds Many Colorado Jails Still Lack Public Opioid Treatment Policies Despite State Mandate
AURORA, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Study Finds Many Colorado Jails Still Lack Public Opioid Treatment Policies Despite State Mandate
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Four years after Colorado passed a law requiring county jails to provide medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and to publish their policies for MOUD care, researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have found that many jails still lack publicly available policie
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Study finds severe snow drought more frequent in western U.S. due to climate change
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 5 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Study finds severe snow drought more frequent in western U.S. due to climate change
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BOZEMAN - A team including a Montana State University snow scientist has published research showing that a severe snow drought, like the one that affected the western U.S. in 2026, would occur four times less frequently during the preindustrial period than in the current era of climate change.
The findings were published
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Top Democrats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Top Democrats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires--protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need an
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
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Today, Assistant Democratic Leader and Federal Lands Subcommittee Ranking Member Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Ranking Member
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires-protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve.
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Today, Natural Resources Commit
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
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A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires-protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve.
Washington, D.C. -Today, Colorado
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act
A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires--protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support the
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Up, up and away: Weather balloon research boosts transportation planning
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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Up, up and away: Weather balloon research boosts transportation planning
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After a few shots of helium to inflate it, a white weather balloon launched from CSU's Foothills Campus Thursday and rose to heights of 42,000 feet in the troposphere, gathering data needed by the Colorado Department of Transportation to make a variety of decisions about state roadway management.
Then, after about an
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What can cosmic rays from deep outer space tell us about soil moisture levels in Colorado and Wyoming?
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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What can cosmic rays from deep outer space tell us about soil moisture levels in Colorado and Wyoming?
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What can tiny, highly charged particles arriving on Earth from outer space tell us about soil moisture content within wildfire burn scars in Colorado and Wyoming?
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Colorado State University civil engineers are testing the capabilities of a cosmic ray neutron
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Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment
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The Xcel Energy Foundation today announced it has invested nearly $160 million over the past quarter of a century to strengthen communities, according to a new Impact Report commemorating the Foundation's 25th anniversary.
Since the Foundation's establishment in 2001, Xcel Energy and the Xcel Energy Foundat
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Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
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DENVER (Aug. 5, 2026) -Xcel Energy invites the public to join employees and their friends and family on Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12 for its 16th annual Day of Service, an opportunity to give back to their communities.
Volunteers can sign up now for one of more than 40 nonprofit projects in C
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