DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on how the agencies will collaborate to manage the reintroduction of gray wolves and work to prevent wildlife and livestock conflicts. The MOU directs the agencies to work together to create and share information and prevention strategies and work to ensure that a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Finance Committee today passed legislation to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans by increasing the state Earned Income Tax Credit for tax year 2023. The bill passed committee by a vote of 7-4. "Our bill will put hard-earned money back into the pockets of 400,000 hardworking Colorado families," said Rep. Jenny Willford, D-Northglenn. "Increasing the Earned Income Ta more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to provide an additional $30 million in emergency rental assistance. HB23B-1001, sponsored by Representatives Leslie Herod and Mandy Lindsay, would increase statewide assistance to a total of $65 million, including $35 million from federal funds already allocated. "People of color are disproportionately impacted by  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23A-0370CP Airport Ride Colorado Springs LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF AIRPORT RIDE COLORADO SPRINGS LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AS A COMMON CARRIER BY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. Filing Date and Party: 11/09/2023 Airport Ride Colorado Springs LLC Description: Request for extens more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously passed Senators Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, and Jeff Bridges', D-Arapahoe County, legislation to take advantage of the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program and provide students with nutrition assistance during summer break. Under SB23B-002, Colorado children will receive an estimated $35 million to help their  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: The Senate Finance Committee today voted to advance legislation to cut property taxes for the 2023 tax year while protecting funding for essential local services like schools and fire districts. SB23B-001, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, and Senator Chris Hansen, D-Denver, would increase the property value exemption for multifamily and single family residential more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: The Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, and Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, that creates a flat TABOR refund mechanism that will equalize refunds for thousands of working Colorado families. SB23B-003 puts more money back into the pockets of Coloradans, and would increase TABOR refunds by about $50 more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: 2023 has been a busy year for CU Denver Associate Professor Nicky Beer. In the spring, the poet and educator won a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. Beer was one of eight poets in this year's group of 171 scholars, artists, and writers who will receive monetary awards to support their work. Past Guggenheim fellows include Zora Neale Hurston, Vladimir Nabokov, John Updike, and Alice Walker. Then, in Ju more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2023: Mayor Mike Johnston, City Councilman Darrell Watson, and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) announced the release today of $500,000 in federal funds to support small businesses through grant dollars and technical assistance. "I see this as a big win for Denver's small business community," said British Bulldog owner Mark Berzins. "City leadership really stepped up quickly to find me more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Nov. 18 -- The Jeffco Public Schools issued the following news: On October 31, some Jeffco staff members received alarming email messages from an external cybersecurity threat actor - an individual who has allegedly committed an illegal cybercrime against an institution or organization - indicating a cyber event. Jeffco's Information Technology team is working together with cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement to determine the scope of the incident. This is a cyber e more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * In studying dinosaur discards, CU Boulder scientist Karen Chin has gained expertise recently honored with the Bromery Award and detailed in a new children's book * * * It was never Karen Chin's plan to become the poop lady. In fact, she started out as a naturalist, leading national park visitors on journeys of discovery via tiny, iridescent insect wings and soaring, ancient coni more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * CU Boulder research associate Charleen Gust demonstrates that the physical and psychological benefits of yoga last longer with consistent practice * * * By Doug McPherson While even one yoga class may yield short-term benefits for participants, those who hope for benefits lasting longer than a week should aim for regular and consistent yoga practice. These are the findings from more PR