PUEBLO, Colorado, April 23 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news: The City of Pueblo Chief of Police Chris Noeller was selected to participate in the Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "I'm proud to have Pueblo's Chief of Police Chris Noeller to be chosen to attend the LEEDS training with the FBI for leadership and executive development," said Mayor of Pueblo Heather Graham. "Chief Noeller's experience will bring back more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: To promote Colorado's agriculture, geothermal, and small business sectors, Governor Polis is joining a delegation of Colorado leaders this week as part of the Biennial of the Americas Summit. At the summit, the Governor will meet with local leaders to strengthen the economic and cultural connections between Colorado and Costa Rica while participating in the Biennial of the Americas S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office announced that Colorado will receive a $156 million award from the Environmental Protection Agency through its "Solar for All" competition. The award, which is part of the Inflation Reduction Act Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, will support rooftop solar installations and community solar programs for single-family and multifamily ho more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Meg Froelich to refer a measure to the ballot that would fund the Colorado Crime Victims Services, School Security Disbursement Program, and behavioral health crisis response system services by creating an excise tax on the firearm industry. HB24-1349 passed by a vote of 44-18. "When I was more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee today passed a bill sponsored by Representatives Leslie Herod and Naquetta Ricks that would expand hairstyle discrimination protections under the CROWN Act of 2020 to include hair length. HB24-1451 passed by a vote of 7-3. "I proudly passed the CROWN Act in 2020 to protect Coloradans' right to express their identity and culture through the more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today advanced legislation sponsored by Representatives Stephanie Vigil and Javier Mabrey on a preliminary vote that would improve protections for gig workers by increasing wage and task transparency. "Delivery apps have made big promises to Coloradans, including flexibility for workers and more choices for consumers. But too often hidden algorithms interfere with  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House today passed legislation to help address some of the long-standing environmental injustices that have disproportionately impacted communities of color and low-income communities in Colorado. HB24-1338 passed by a vote of 43 to 18. HB24-1338, sponsored by Representatives Manny Rutinel and Elizabeth Velasco, would direct the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmen more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House passed legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. This cost-neutral plan would lay the groundwork for redirecting federal Medicaid funds to help Colorado families access nutritious food options and secure housing. "With this bill, we're one step closer to securing additional federal funds to help with rental assistance, pantry stock more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Steven Woodrow and Iman Jodeh to encourage responsible gun ownership by requiring gun owners to have liability insurance for their firearms. HB24-1270 passed by a vote of 33-29. "The costs of gun violence are staggering, and taxpayers are often left footing the bill. This legislation helps cover costs while prom more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 21, 2024: The House today passed legislation to reduce gun violence, crack down on illegal firearm sales, and prevent crime by requiring firearm dealers to hold a state license. HB24-1353 passed by a vote of 40-21. "From hairdressers and auto dealers to liquor store owners and many other professions, state licenses are required to conduct business, and we believe that people who sell  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. "I'm so proud to have worked closely with th more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado's water supply. Sponsored by Speaker Julie McCluskie, SB24-197 would implement several recommendations made by the Colorado River Drought Task Force, including tactics to address the worsening drought conditions on the Colorado River. "Securing Colorado's water future is more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, as acting Governor, Lt. Governor Primavera signed the following bipartisan bills into law during a ceremony. * SB24-087 - Health Facility Topical Medication Continued Care, sponsored by Senators Kyle Mullica and Perry Will, and Representatives Mary Bradfield and Lindsey Daugherty. * HB24-1003 - Opiate Antagonists and Detection Products in Schools, sponsored by Repre more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now accepting applications for grants that will fund projects to prevent gun violence across Colorado. The grant program is designed to fund projects that conduct community-based gun violence prevention initiatives that are evidence-informed and demonstrate promise at re more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Jena Griswold's priority legislation, False Slates of Electors (HB24-1150) has been signed into law. This is the first enacted bill in the nation to expressly criminalize efforts to use fake electors schemes to overturn a state's electoral results. "Trying to steal an election through fake electors schemes is now a crime in the State of Colorado," said Secretary Griswold. "I am p more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Peter Yu, Republican candidate for United States House of Representatives District 4, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for United States House of Representatives are required to collect 1,500 signatures (or 10% of vo more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that proponents of Proposed Initiative #77 "Economic Impact Statement," have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot. Proposed Initiative #77 submitted 199,126 petition signatures. After reviewing a five-percent random sample of the submi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that a candidate for District Attorney, District 2 and a candidate for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 8, have not submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for District Attorney are required to collect 1,000 signature more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Legislation to revitalize Colorado's community solar program and set new standards for equitable clean energy policy cleared the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee today. Sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Chris Hansen, D-Denver, SB24-207 would put Colorado in a strong position to leverage hundreds of millions of federal dollars from the Inflation Re more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Senate today passed legislation that aims to improve perinatal health outcomes, especially in Black and historically marginalized communities. SB24-175, sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, would require large employer health benefit plans to cover doula services in alignment with Medicaid. The bill would also instruct hospitals that provid more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera today signed legislation into law that will prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives. HB24-1003, sponsored by Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Mary Young and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Cleave Simpson, will make opiate antagonists and drug testing strips available on school buses and in school buildings. "I'm so proud to have wor more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, April 23 -- Colorado State University Pueblo campus issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: April 5, Colorado State University Pueblo proudly hosted the Early Childhood Education Summit, a pivotal event made possible through the support of the Buell Foundation. This significant gathering convened professionals from across the state, emphasizing the shared vision and dedication towards advancing early childhood education. The summit served as a beacon for dialogue more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Earth Day, Denver International Airport (DEN) is sharing impactful statistics and sustainability wins regarding its historic Energy Performance Contract (EPC) project. After a year and a half of construction, the EPC with McKinstry boasts big strides toward DEN's Vision 100 goals. Vision 100, an airport-wide strategic plan to maintain and develop capacity and infrastructure to  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: * * * Research finds that nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, more so for diverse populations. * * * By Ryan Huff With 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It made her wealthy, too, amassing an estimated net worth of $300 million. But fame, fortune, and fitness didn't protect her from a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: The University of Colorado Board of Regents met at CU Denver for its April meeting, where the regents approved aspects of the 2024-25 budget, engaged with a student panel, and held a deep-dive conversation on research. Tuition, fees, and compensation scenarios for 2024-25 Increased state funding and spring enrollment that was stronger than expected in February framed CU Denver's revised budget proposal for t more PR