DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 31 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: By Caroline Grace The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted to move forward with an amended version of Xcel's Phase II of their 2021 Electric Resource Plan (ERP). While the newly approved ERP invests less in new renewable energy sources than was initially proposed by the utility, and commits to new gas generation, it continues steady progress toward a zero-carbon grid and makes important reforms f more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news: The City anticipates that the landfill operator, Waste Connections, Inc., will be submitting an application for a Minor Change to its Certificate of Designation that would allow for the building demolition debris to be disposed of at the Southside Landfill in accordance with the Pueblo Municipal Code, Title IV Building Regulations, Chapter 12 - Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities. The City of Pueblo is now solicit more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The city of Pueblo issued the following news on Jan. 31, 2024: The City of Pueblo Municipal Court is hosting a Fines and Fees Reduction Day and Resource Fair on Sat., Feb. 10 with the Courts Addressing Fines and Fees (CAFFE) Initiative. CAFFE is a national program sponsored by the National Leagues of Cities. This is a way to offer community service and financial counseling for defendants to work off their fines. "The City of Pueblo has been working with the National more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new partnership between Colorado and Alberta's government to advance energy and carbon management solutions. This groundbreaking memorandum of understanding (MOU) will align and improve regulation, enhance collaboration, and increase information sharing on best practices in key energy and environmental  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Governor Polis appointed James H. Hesson to the Moffat County Court in the 14th Judicial District. This vacancy was created by the Hon. Brittany A. Schneider's appointment to the District Court and is effective immediately. Mr. Hesson is a Deputy District Attorney for the 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office, a position he has held since 2017. His practice consists of crimi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Education Committee today passed legislation that would create the Purple Star School Program to recognize K-12 public schools that provide support to military students and their families. "School-aged kids often struggle to deal with the stressors that come along with childhood, like making friends and changes to their routine," said Rep. Bob Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch. "Children who are par more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to permit Coloradans living in homeowners' associations (HOAs) to use fire-hardened building materials. HB24-1091, sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Brianna Titone, passed unanimously. "When it comes to rebuilding or renovating your home, Coloradans should be able to choose fire-hardened building materials  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to recognize emergency communications specialists, also known as 911 operators, as first responders. HB24-1016, sponsored by Representative Sheila Lieder, passed committee unanimously. "911 professionals are a lifeline in the public safety system and work to provide critical resources to those in crisis," said Rep. S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Health and Human Services Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to support children and youth in the foster care system that have complex behavioral health care needs. The bill passed by a vote of 12-1. "Children and youth with complex behavioral health needs deserve access to quality health care, but our current shortage of treatment beds has placed youth in hospitals and hotels where more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Business Affairs & Labor Committee today passed Representative Stephanie Vigil's bill to bring life-saving information on suicide prevention to workplaces. HB24-1015 passed committee unanimously. "Suicide deaths are preventable, and anyone can save a life. This is a public health crisis that requires a community response, and we can save lives by equipping more people with the skills and knowl more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has grant funding available to help entities determine if their water contains chemicals found in firefighting foam, household products, and other consumer products and support treatment options. The family of harmful chemicals is scientifically referred to as "PFAS." Exposure to these chemicals can lead to adverse human more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Jena Griswold's priority legislation to criminalize fake electors schemes in Colorado has been introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives. When enacted, Colorado may be the first state in the nation to explicitly ban fake electors schemes thanks to this legislation. "Attempting to steal the Presidential election should be clearly illegal," said Secretary Griswold. "This bi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Denver International Airport (DEN) announced full-year passenger and cargo traffic data for 2023. During the year, DEN's carriers served 77,837,917 passengers, a 12.3% increase over the 69,286,461 passengers served in 2022, the previous record. 2023 is the first year in history DEN served more than 70 million annual passengers. "2023 was a year of extraordinary growth for DEN and more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the first 16 recipients of the voter approved Proposition 123 Land Banking funds. This funding is intended to support Colorado communities as they acquire and preserve land for affordable housing, from Rangely to Denver and Sal more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: While the migrant crisis plagues Denver communities, Caraveo is in hiding - even going so far as to avoid the Denver mayor's press conference on the border when he came to D.C. earlier this month. The impact of Democrats' open southern border has hit a "breaking point" and is affecting local Denver hotels, the city budget, and even Colorado's schoolchildren. Caraveo has enabled the border crisis. more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 1 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a response brief to the United States Supreme Court in Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et. al., which concerns whether Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the Colorado Presidential Primary ballot. The Colorado brief, which can be found at SupremeCourt.gov (https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/299372/202401311 more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 1 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in Trump v. Anderson. The filing, led by West Virginia and Indiana, supports Donald J. Trump's position that he was unlawfully removed from the ballot in Colorado by the state Supreme Court. On December 19, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump was ineligible to appear on the ballot under section 3 o more PR