News Tipoffs - Colorado Editors
200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Drexel University issued the following news:
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200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel
Born in 1826, Drexel University's founder was a lifelong Philadelphian, financier and philanthropist whose legacy continues into the 21st century.
By Alissa Falcone
September 16, 2026
Have you ever wondered where the "Drexel" in "Drexel University" comes from? Or who founded Drexel University?
The answer to both questions: Anthony Joseph Drexe
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AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state programs arising from its failure to manufacture certain powder in
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
John Kartch 09/16/2026
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
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Arapahoe Community College: Aycock, Walker Complete TPM Academy
LITTLETON, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news:
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Aycock, Walker Complete TPM Academy
Author Jeff Duggan
September 17, 2026
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Associate Director of Career Services Laura Aycock and Year-to-Career Grant Director Rachel Walker have graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Academy.
The TPM Academy is an in-person or virtual training, facilitated by the U.S. Chamber of Com
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Arizona Republicans Applaud Federal Legislation to Expand Colorado River Water Supplies
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
Arizona Republicans Applaud Federal Legislation to Expand Colorado River Water Supplies
Biggs' plan would speed new water projects, direct $19 billion in supply and infrastructure, and restore the Yuma Desalting Plant
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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Republican leaders in the Arizona State Legislature today applauded federal legislation introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs that
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Army Reserve patient insertion team amplifies readiness, interoperability during UC26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve patient insertion team amplifies readiness, interoperability during UC26
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - More than 30 Army Reserve Soldiers of the Aurora, Colorado-based 7450th Medical Operational Readiness Unit, a downtrace unit of the Army Reserve Medical Command hierarchy, trained and operated as the patient insertion team in synchronization with other military and civilian
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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#Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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September 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
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#Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with
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Attorney General Weiser announces settlement with Sares Regis Group over housing discrimination against voucher holders
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser announces settlement with Sares Regis Group over housing discrimination against voucher holders
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Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with Sares Regis Group, a property management company operating in the Denver metro area, after an investigation found the company discriminated against prospective tenants by refus
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Bennet Statement on Committee Passage of the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Committee Passage of the Farm Bill
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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 he voted against the 2026 Farm Bill in Committee:
"I am disappointed that we are back in the same position voting on the same Farm Bill this Committee considered in August. My hope was to ret
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Bennet Travels to Mexico City to Advance U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation and Trade Relationship
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Travels to Mexico City to Advance U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation and Trade Relationship
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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet with Mexican officials at the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senate Finance Committee, visited Mexico City, Mexico last week to advance
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Bennet, Collins Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Expand Tax Deduction to Include Early Childhood Educators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Collins Celebrate House Passage of their Bill to Expand Tax Deduction to Include Early Childhood Educators
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Bill Now Heads to President's Desk to be Signed Into Law
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, and Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pension
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Pettersen Recognize Victims of Evergreen High School Shooting Following First Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Pettersen Recognize Victims of Evergreen High School Shooting Following First Anniversary
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senator John Hickenlooper to introduce a congressional resolution recognizing the first anniversary of the tragic Evergreen High School shooting. This resolution honors the two wounded victims; expresses gratitude to law e
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to reintroduce the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, which would drive evidence-based improvements and innovations for our schools, by making strategic investments in educat
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Cantwell, Wicker, Hickenlooper & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Codify NOAA's Cooperative Institutes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
Cantwell, Wicker, Hickenlooper & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Codify NOAA's Cooperative Institutes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), a senior member of the Commerce Commit
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
September 17, 2026
The College of Charleston is excited to introduce its new faculty members!
The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus.
Over the fall 2026 semester, The College T
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Visits CMU's Mass Communication Program During Western Slope Trip
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Visits CMU's Mass Communication Program During Western Slope Trip
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In late August, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) welcomed Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to campus to discuss economic growth and his plans for the rest of his term in a formal interview with Mass Communication students.
Seniors Branson Kaiser and Jordan Browning each got five minutes to interview Polis and as
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.
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Congressman Evans Introduces Bill to Increase Northern Colorado's Water Supply
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Evans Introduces Bill to Increase Northern Colorado's Water Supply
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans introduced the Greeley Land Exchange Act, which transfers land owned by the United States Forest Service (USFS) to the City of Greeley for city-owned land located within the Cache la Poudre Wilderness Area.
The Greeley Land Exchange Act would streamline maintenance operations,
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Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes the House
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans' bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming vote of 417-3, advancing legislation designed to protect American families and small businesses from bearing the infrastructure costs created by large data centers.
The bill requires
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Congresswoman Dina Titus Secures Several Water Wins in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Dina Titus Secures Several Water Wins in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 to fund the Army Corps of Engineers for the next two years. Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) helped craft this package as a senior member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. The bill include
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Crow Outlines Vision for the Future of U.S. National Security, Ending Forever Wars
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Outlines Vision for the Future of U.S. National Security, Ending Forever Wars
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, gave keynote remarks at both New America and the Center for American Progress, where he discussed the decades of conflict in the Middl
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Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board Awards Over $3 Million to 33 Counties
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- The Colorado Department of State issued the following news release:
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Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board Awards Over $3 Million to 33 Counties
September 17, 2026
Denver - The Department of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB) awarded over $3.3 million in grants to counties across Colorado during the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year.
The counties that received grants are:
* Alamosa - $189,830.08
* Arapahoe - $164,081.00
* A
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Eklund Examines What Colorado River "Federalization" Could Mean for the Yampa Valley in Steamboat Magazine
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Eklund Examines What Colorado River "Federalization" Could Mean for the Yampa Valley in Steamboat Magazine
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In an article published by Steamboat Magazine, Taft water law partner James Eklund examines the growing pressure on the Colorado River and what the potential "federalization" of its management could mean for the Yampa Valley.
Drawing on his experience as a ranching water la
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated anti
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EPA Announces Wetland Program Grant Recipients in Region 8
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces Wetland Program Grant Recipients in Region 8
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DENVER - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $3 million in grant funding for 11 projects to help study, protect, manage, and restore valuable wetlands across America's mountains and plains region.
Wetlands produce resources, support commercial industries and recreational activities, protect water quality th
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Facing the Megadrought: BYU Researchers Study Underground Ice Reservoirs in the American West
PROVO, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news:
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Facing the megadrought: BYU researchers study underground ice reservoirs in the American West
By Sharman Gill, September 17, 2026
Mount Timpanogos, towering 7000 feet above Utah Valley, is more than an iconic view and beloved hiking destination. Snowmelt from mountains like these provides about 95% of Utah's water supply. Hotter, drier conditions have led to water-conservation statements from both religious a
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep
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Governor Polis Announces that the Mosco Pueblo Chile Will Be on Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Announces that the Mosco Pueblo Chile Will Be on Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin
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DENVER \- Governor Polis revealed today that he has nominated the Pueblo Chile to be displayed on Colorado's 2028 American Innovation Coin. The United States Mint American Innovation Coin initiative is a multi-year series honoring American innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins fo
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Governor Polis Highlights Colorado as a Leader in Education and Celebrates National Clean Energy Week in Washington, D.C.
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Highlights Colorado as a Leader in Education and Celebrates National Clean Energy Week in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Governor Polis touted Colorado's accomplishments and success as the No. 1 state for education and discussed the future of educational policy in the United States. The Governor joined former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for a fireside chat at
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Governor Polis Highlights Colorado's Advancements in Early Childcare at the Early Childhood Leadership Summit
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Highlights Colorado's Advancements in Early Childcare at the Early Childhood Leadership Summit
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WESTMINSTER \- Today, Governor Polis joined policy leaders from all 50 states at the Hunt Institute's Early Childhood Leadership Summit to highlight Colorado's data-driven policies that support families and young children.
"Colorado is proving that smart, data-driven policy can dra
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Governor Polis Takes Executive Action to Protect and Support Colorado Pollinators
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Takes Executive Action to Protect and Support Colorado Pollinators
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DENVER - Today, ata pollinator garden at the Denver Zoo, Governor Polis took Executive Action to support and protect Colorado pollinators, which play a pivotal role in the great outdoors Coloradans love and the foods producers grow across our state.
"Pollinators help grow everything we love in Colorado. From
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Governor Reeves Wins Hunt Institute's Inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Governor Reeves Wins Hunt Institute's Inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award
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JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves has been awarded the Hunt Institute's inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award(opens in new tab). The award honors "exemplary senior-level state leaders or state agencies that have made exceptional contributions to improving outcomes for all
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Hickenlooper Calls for Congressional Action, Hearings on AI Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Calls for Congressional Action, Hearings on AI Regulation
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"We're entering a new and dangerous era of artificial intelligence, and we need stronger guardrails to protect against the risks"
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called on the Senate Commerce Committee to act on responsible AI regulation and begin holding hearings with leaders from across the AI indus
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Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Mortgage Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Video Statement on Increasing Mortgage Rates
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out President Trump's broken agenda for fueling inflation and leading to higher mortgage rates. Mortgage rates - which just hit over 7% - are the highest since President Trump took office, after increasing four weeks in a row.
"President Trump's war is making it harder to buy
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Honeymoon Conversation Led Master's Student to Her Calling in Recreational Therapy
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Honeymoon Conversation Led Master's Student to Her Calling in Recreational Therapy
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Sometimes, a single conversation can change the course of a career.
For Kennedy Ames, that conversation happened thousands of miles from home while celebrating her honeymoon in Barbados.
Now a graduate student in UToledo's Recreation and Leisure Studies - Recreation Therapy Online Program, Kennedy Ames is completing a hands
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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
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WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year.
The FAA conducts outreach and training with lo
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LIBRE Celebrates 15 Years of Driving Progress for Latinos
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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LIBRE Celebrates 15 Years of Driving Progress for Latinos
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Arlington, VA - This week, The LIBRE Initiative gathered elected officials, community leaders, and advocates to celebrate 15 years of building a movement - and the results speak for themselves.
The Gala showcased LIBRE's community impact, policy victories, and the trust its earned from the community - all while highli
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National Park Service Seeks Comments on 27 Historic Place Nominations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency received the nominations before August 29, 2026, and is accepting comments on their significance under National Register evaluation criteria.
According to the notice, nominations submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers cover properties in 19 states, i
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NCBA Responds to Stand-Up Program Announcement
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2026:
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NCBA Responds to Stand-Up Program Announcement
September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the creation of U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Stand-Up Program during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's (NASDA) Annual Meeting. Secretary Rollins shared that the program would provide up to $50 mil
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Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown's newest students traveled to campus from across the world via many modes of transportation, including planes, trains and automobiles -and at least one bicycle.
First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam made much of the trip from the West Coast to the East Coast
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REP. BOEBERT: ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT INCLUDED IN BIPARTISAN WRDA AS HOUSE PASSES BILL ON SUSPENSION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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REP. BOEBERT: ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT INCLUDED IN BIPARTISAN WRDA AS HOUSE PASSES BILL ON SUSPENSION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) today welcomed House passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497) under suspension of the rules, with the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit provisions included for southeastern Colorado. This is the second time this
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Reps. Neguse, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Safe Spaces for All Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Neguse, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Safe Spaces for All Act
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Lafayette, CO -Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse and Nebraskan Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) teamed up to introduce the Safe Spaces for All Act, a bipartisan bill that provides at-risk places of worship and community centers with critical resources to bolster their security. The lawmakers spearheaded this effort amid a heightened ris
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Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Colorado Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Colorado.
"Michael Allen is the proven, results-driven prosecutor Colo
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RNAi-based biopesticides could transform Australia's $50 billion cropping industry
BATHURST, Australia, Sept. 17 -- The Charles Sturt University posted the following news:
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RNAi-based biopesticides could transform Australia's $50 billion cropping industry
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Discussion about RNAi-based biopesticides is moving beyond whether the technology works to how it can be successfully adopted on farms around the world.
* RNAi-based biopesticides use natural processes to switch off genes that are essential for the survival of pests and pathogens
* Researchers say public trust
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Study Finds Irritability Long After Concussions in Veterans Is Linked to PTSD, Chronic Pain and Hearing Difficulties
AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Study Finds Irritability Long After Concussions in Veterans Is Linked to PTSD, Chronic Pain and Hearing Difficulties
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New research from the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health shows that irritability is strongly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, chronic pain and difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments among military v
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Study Identifies Estrogen Receptor as Key Protector of the Right Heart in Pulmonary Hypertension
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release:
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Study Identifies Estrogen Receptor as Key Protector of the Right Heart in Pulmonary Hypertension
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DENVER - Researchers at National Jewish Health have identified a key way estrogen receptor alpha (ERa) helps protect the right side of the heart in pulmonary hypertension. The preclinical findings reveal that ERa preserves the survival and movement of en
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Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
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The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human, Health, and Human Sciences at Utah State University is welcoming new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year.
"We deeply value the fresh perspectives, cutting-edge expertise, and energy that our new colleagues bring to our college," said Al Smith, Emma Eccles Jones endowed dean. "Their contribu
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University of Wyoming Researchers Head Study That Finds Climate Change Effects on Ski Resorts in West Vary Widely
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 18 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researchers Head Study That Finds Climate Change Effects on Ski Resorts in West Vary Widely
Published September 17, 2026
Ski resorts across the western United States are challenged by climate change, with fewer days of sufficient natural snow during the season and more frequent weather conditions unsuitable for artificial snowmaking early in the ski season. While this applies to all ski resorts, the m
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USU Welcomes Interim Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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USU Welcomes Interim Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies
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LOGAN, Utah -Gina Gilson was named Interim Director of the Center for Colorado River Studies at Utah State University on Aug. 1. As a new assistant professor in the Department of Environment and Society, Gilson brings a background of water-related research and expertise.
"The Colorado River is in an extremely difficult moment. I'm honored t
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
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Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they
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White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith
September 17, 2026
Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P
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