DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: Pearson, the company that has administered Colorado statewide tests since 2014, was selected by a committee of educators from throughout the state and CDE staff to remain as the state's assessment contractor for Colorado Measures of Academic Success tests through 2037. This selection was the result of an open, competitive and fair competitive procurement process. Students take CMAS tests in mat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Automobile Theft Prevention Board The Automobile Theft Prevention Board shall solicit and review applications for grants that assist in improving and supporting automobile theft prevention programs or programs for the enforcement or prosecution of automobile theft crimes through statewide planning and coordination. For a term expiring February 1, 2028: * Loren Milbrath of Thornton, Colorado,  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Gov. Polis announced a panel to review applications and recommend finalists to him for the appointment of the new District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District. Earlier, District Attorney Christian Champagne announced he will step down as the District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District effective mid-March. "I encourage well-qualified attorneys who want to serve the public more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to grant local governments the authority to create property tax rebate programs to address areas of specific local concern, including affordable housing development. SB24-002 passed committee unanimously. "We're working hand-in-hand with rural and mountain communities, like my home county more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: The House Judiciary Committee today passed bipartisan legislation to increase safety for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and other crimes by expanding protections around civil protection orders. HB24-1122 unanimously passed by a vote of 11-0. "Not everyone is as lucky as my son and I were to escape their abuser, and civil protection orders are a crucial tool  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed legislation to strengthen firearm training requirements for concealed carry permits to promote responsible firearm ownership and protect Colorado communities from gun violence. HB24-1174 passed by a vote of 8-3. "As a gun owner and a concealed carry permit holder, I've seen the gaps in Colorado's firearm training and testing protocols that can lead to unsafe s more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed Representative Vigil's legislation to require county coroners to have certain qualifications and training. HB24-1100 passed by a vote of 9-2 and aims to ensure high standards of Colorado's death investigators. "This important legislation will ensure that coroners in large counties are well-equipped to continue  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced that Michael Cunningham has been selected as the next Director of the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS). Michael Cunningham has spent 16 years of his career at DRMS, most recently as a Senior Environmental Protection Specialist. For the past few months he has also been serving in the Acting Director role. "We are ex more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is pleased to announce the continuation of its statewide bilingual Get Ahead Colorado and Hacia Adelante Colorado campaigns. As tax season kicks off, these campaigns encourage Colorado residents to file their taxes and maximize the returns they can receive. The campaigns use advertisements across vario more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, the Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee unanimously passed Senator Jessie Danielson's, D-Wheat Ridge, bill to seamlessly connect apprenticeship programs with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and high school and technical education (CTE) programs. SB24-104 would require the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the CCCS to align high schoo more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The Colorado Department of Transportation issued the following news: CDOT is partnering with local and regional agencies across the state to conduct an important survey titled Colorado Travel Counts. This is an opportunity for households to provide vital information that will help set transportation priorities for many years to come. The insights gained from this survey will help CDOT and regional planning agencies prioritize local transportation projects, improve m more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced funding to support the growth of eight modular housing manufacturers across Colorado. Collectively, these manufacturers are projected to create 4,755 housing units per year. "Colorado needs more housing now, and these manufac more PR

PUEBLO, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Trusted by top government agencies, CCIP provides a tailored approach to supporting the safeguarding of critical assets. CCIP personnel bring a wealth of experience from the Department of Defense (DoD), federal organizations, and the commercial sector, with a workforce more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release: Denver International Airport (DEN) is celebrating two of its executives for recent recognition for their achievements related to creating opportunities for women in transportation and construction and for excellence in property management. Penny May, DEN's Chief Commercial Officer, was named Airport Experience News' 2023 Property Manager of the Year earlier this month. The publication highlighted May's more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- The city of Denver issued the following news release: The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is excited to announce work has begun using the first round of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funding. These 15 newly funded projects reflect Denver's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis in the region and fostering collaborations that make a meaningful impact on public health. "Denver took an innovative approach to the distribution of Opioid Abatem more PR