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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for 2023-11-29 ( 17 items )  
$1 Million Gift From Regis University Alumnus to Provide Educational Opportunities (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 28 -- Regis University issued the following news release: Regis University has received a $1 million gift to support scholarships for traditional undergraduate students with high financial need. The donation is the latest act of generosity from a Regis alumnus and long-time supporter who has experienced the positive impact of a transformational education at Colorado's Jesuit Catholic University. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, graduated with a business degree  more PR

4 Ways CU Boulder Researchers are Working to Address Climate Change (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a threshold needed to avoid the irreversible effects of climate change, the world needs to slash greenhouse gas emissions to nearly zero by 2050. To reach this goal, technological innovations that can help reduce emissions from the source or absorb emitted warming gasses are crucial, scientists say. Here's a loo more PR

Adams State University: Chasing Excellence is in 2nd Printing (10)
ALAMOSA, Colorado, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Adams State University issued the following news: Just in time for the holiday season, Soulstice Publishing reprinted the award-winning Chasing Excellence: The Remarkable Life and Inspiring Vigilosophy of Coach Joe I. Vigil, by Adams State University Alumnus Pat Melgares, Class of 1989. Chasing Excellence brought home the gold in the International Latino Book Awards in the sports category. It also won a national competition for books published independent more PR

CDPHE Encourages Aurora and Commerce City Businesses to Apply for the Small Business Equity Fund Grant Program (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: CDPHE's Colorado Green Business Network is now accepting applications for the Small Business Equity Fund grant program for businesses located in Aurora and Commerce City, Colorado. The program aims to help businesses transition to energy-efficient equipment, which can save money through reduced energy use. "After the success of last year's program, we are thrilled to once ag more PR

Colo. House Democrats: Interim Committee Approves Bill to Implement Statewide Jail Standards (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Today, the Legislative Oversight Committee for Colorado Jail Standards (Committee) voted to advance a bill that would help ensure individuals housed in jails across the state have a basic set of rights. Sponsored by Senator Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, Senator James Coleman, D-Denver, Representative Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, and Representative Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County, Bill 1 would requi more PR

Colo. House Democrats: Signed! Bill to Develop Long-Term Property Tax Solutions (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, Senator Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, and Representative Marc Snyder, D-Manitou Springs, that creates a bipartisan commission to develop long-term solutions to rising property taxes in Colorado. HB23B-1003 creates the Commission on Property Tax to outline plans for long and short-term property tax relief a more PR

Colo. House Democrats: Signed! Bill to Reduce Child Hunger, Support Working Families (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed Senators Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, and Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County, and Representatives Shannon Bird, D-Westminster, and Lorena Garcia's, D-Unincorporated Adams 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 - which passed  more PR

Colo. House Democrats: Signed! Bill to Support Renters and Reduce Evictions Becomes Law (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Legislation that will boost rental assistance and prevent evictions for Coloradans was signed into law today. Sponsored by Reps. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, and Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, and Senators Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, HB23B-1001 allocates $30 million for rental assistance through the existing Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) administered by the Department of L more PR

Colo. Labor & Employment Dept.: Paid Family Leave Portal Goes Live For Colorado Workers (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued the following news release: The online portal where workers can start applying for paid family and medical leave under Colorado's new voter-approved insurance program is now up and running. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division announced today that the My FAMLI+ portal (https://famli.colorado.gov/individuals-and-families/my-famli) will help Colorad more PR

COLO. SENATE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED BILL TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM PROPERTY TAX SOLUTIONS (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg, D-Boulder, Senator Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, and Representative Marc Snyder, D-Manitou Springs, that creates a bipartisan commission to develop long-term solutions to rising property taxes in Colorado. HB23B-1003 creates the Commission on Property Tax to outline plans for long and short-term pro more PR

COLO. SENATE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED BILL TO REDUCE CHILD HUNGER, SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed Senators Rachel Zenzinger, D-Arvada, and Jeff Bridges, D-Arapahoe County, and Representatives Shannon Bird, D-Westminster, and Lorena Garcia's, D-Unincorporated Adams 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-00 more PR

COLO. SENATE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED BILL TO SUPPORT RENTERS AND REDUCE EVICTIONS BECOMES LAW (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023: Legislation that will boost rental assistance and prevent evictions for Coloradans was signed into law today. Sponsored by Reps. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, and Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, and Senators Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, HB23B-1001 allocates $30 million for rental assistance through the existing Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) administered by th more PR

Colorado School of Mines: Modeling Tools Allow Mines Geology Students, Faculty to Test and Validate Structural Data (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: Colorado School of Mines geology students and faculty have access to advanced software for structural modeling and restoration, thanks to an educational license gift from Petroleum Experts Ltd. valued at $6.56 million. Petroleum Experts' MOVE software suite is an essential tool to test and validate structural interpretations of field and subsurface data, representatives of Mines' Department of Geology and more PR

CSU Researchers Correctly Predict Above Average 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season (10)
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: * * * Note to Reporters: The full verification report and a chart showing the predicted vs. observed storms are available with this news release at tropical.colostate.edu. This report includes an extensive discussion of the climate features that caused the 2023 hurricane season to end up above average despite a robust El Nino event. * * * The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season ended up with a more PR

Denver Mayor Johnston Appoints Executive Director of Housing Stability (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the appointment of Dr. Jamie Rife as the Executive Director of the Department of Housing Stability (HOST). This appointment marks a significant addition to Mayor Johnston's administration, reflecting a continued commitment to addressing homelessness and housing instability in the City and County of Denver. "A city is defined by how it cares for its most vulner more PR

ENSCO: Colorado Governor Experiences Hydrogen Train at the Transportation Technology Center (10)
PUEBLO, Colorado, Nov. 29 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: Colorado Governor Jared Polis, along with local public officials, visited the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA's) Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in September to ride a hydrogen train being tested at the facility. The TTC is managed on behalf of FRA by ENSCO, Inc. Colorado Public more PR

National Republican Congressional Committee: Where's Yadira? (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Joe Biden is in Yadira Caraveo's district today - where is Yadira? It's no wonder she is hiding from appearing with Biden. Only 33% of Coloradans approve of Biden and thanks to Bidenomics, Colorado's 5.3% inflation rate outpaces the national average. "Yadira Caraveo can avoid public events with Joe Biden all she wants, but she can't run from the fact she has repeatedly voted for more PR