LITTLETON, Colorado, Feb. 13 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: Arapahoe County faces a potential budget shortfall beginning in 2025, which may impact services to residents and county commissioners want residents' help in identifying viable solutions. The county has been relying on a patchwork of federal and state funding and grants to maintain a basic level of services, but that funding is drying up. County Commissioners are working with staff and other elected leaders to study opt more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 13 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: The House today passed bipartisan legislation to improve representation in government by ensuring candidates with disabilities have access to the ballot. HB24-1067, championed by Representative David Ortiz, would address barriers those with a disability face when participating in the political process, including lack of virtual options. The bill passed by a vote of 64-0. "There are man more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 13 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: The House today passed legislation to ensure that surviving spouses will receive lifetime death benefits if their spouse is killed on the job. "When the surviving spouses of firefighters, Colorado State Patrol officers, and other first responders remarry, they lose the death benefits they are entitled to," said Rep. Sheila Lieder, D-Lakewood. "Death benefits for spouses are crucial in  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 13 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee today to protect Coloradans from wildfires. HB24-1033, sponsored by Representatives Marc Snyder and Elizabeth Velasco, would encourage locally created emergency evacuation plans for Coloradans with pets during wildfires or other emergencies. "Wildfires can creep into communities quickly, and this legislation outlines an evacuation plan to keep  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 13 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House today passed legislation to boost public safety by streamlining the process for properly trained armed forces members to become peace officers. HB24-1093 passed by a vote of 59 to 5. "This bipartisan legislation will improve public safety and help our communities fill open positions in law enforcement," said Rep. Matthew Martinez, D-Monte Vista. "This bill removes barriers for qualified membe more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: Colorado's economy appears poised to modestly gain momentum through the first half of 2024, according to the latest ColoradoCast from the Colorado Futures Center at Colorado State University. However, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, employment growth in the state lagged behind the U.S. overall. "I am cautiously watching changes in forecast drivers and employment condi more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: For the first time, researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh. The findings have significant implications for the future of forensic science, including the potential to provide crime scene investigators with a more precise way to determine a body's time of death. "It's really cool that there more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 13 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release: Denver International Airport (DEN) is excited to announce the launch of a new and convenient parking option for travelers. Premium Reserve Parking is an innovative service that aims to enhance the overall airport experience by providing guaranteed parking, hassle-free entry and exit, and proximity to the terminal. With Premium Reserve Parking, travelers can now reserve their parking spot online only fi more PR