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Boulder County Assessor Cynthia Braddock Named 2024 Colorado Assessor of Year (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 14 -- Boulder County issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024:
In recognition of both consistent professionalism and leadership, Boulder County Assessor Cynthia Braddock has been named the 2024 Colorado Assessor of the Year by the Colorado Assessors' Association. Braddock was commended by her peers for her steadfast service in many different roles and for setting a high standard for all who work to serve the public.
The award, voted on by association members f more PR
Colo. Gov. Polis, Colorado Parks & Wildlife Invest $3 Million in Equity Grants to Expand Youth Access to Colorado's Iconic Outdoors (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024:
Governor Polis, the Outdoor Equity Grant Board and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the recipients of $3 million in Outdoor Equity Grants. These grants, funded through the Colorado Lottery, support organizations that break down barriers to Colorado's outdoors and create inclusive opportunities for youth and families to take part in education, conservation and job training op more PR
Colo. Public Health & Environment Dept. Seeks Input on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Colorado Landfills (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 13 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release:
The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division is starting public meetings focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. These landfills are significant sources of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Addressing emissions from municipal solid waste landfills will help Colorado achieve its ambitious climate goals more PR
EPA Selects Groundwork Denver to Receive $500,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant to Build a Skilled Environmental Workforce in Denver and Sheridan, Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024:
DENVER - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Groundwork Denver to receive $500,000 in grant funding for an environmental job training program in the City of Sheridan and the City and County of Denver.
"This EPA Brownfields Job Training grant will help young adults in Colorado land successful jobs in environmental fields," said EPA Region 8 more PR
EPA: Colorado Department of Corrections Selected to Receive $735,000 for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of Investing in America Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Colorado selected to receive funding for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development projects to reduce air pollution
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DENVER (December 11, 2024)-- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the state of Colorado has been selected to received $735,000 to assist in the purchase of three zero-emission vehicles through its first-ever Clea more PR
Hickenlooper Bill to Expand Federal Nutrition Programs Passes Senate as Part of Older Americans Act Renewal (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Several Hickenlooper priorities included in the Older Americans Act (OAA) which was reauthorized, extending services through 2029
Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper celebrated the Senate passage of the Older Americas Act Reauthorization Act (OAA), which extends the social and nutrition service programs under the Older Americans Act through fiscal year 2029 and includes Hickenlooper's Nutrition Serv more PR
McBath Announces Seventh District Service Academy Nominations for Class of 2029 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Duluth, GA This week, Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) announced Seventh District students who were nominated by her office to attend a United States military service academy. In total, 18 students from the Seventh District received nominations to the following academies: 12 students received a nomination to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, 10 students received a nomination to attend the United more PR
N.M. U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Guilty Plea and 15-Year Sentence for Gallup Duo in 2021 Armed Robbery Case (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release:
A Gallup woman has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her role in the armed robbery of a local business in 2021, while her brother has pleaded guilty to robbery and federal firearms charges, joining two other co-conspirators involved in the crime.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on the afternoon of December more PR
National Park Service Issues Notice Entitled 'Inventory Completion: History Colorado, Denver' (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 5, 2024, entitled "Inventory Completion: History Colorado, Denver".
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY:
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), History Colorado (formerly Colorado Historical Society) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human re more ST
Rep. Lauren Boebert Statement on Inclusion of "Fish Bill" in NDAA (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after passage of a negotiated version of her Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act through the House of Representatives this week:
"I am thrilled that my fish recovery bill passed the House and will soon be signed into law. Ensuring protection for four threatened and endangered s more PR
Rep. Lauren Boebert Votes To Support The Troops (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) released the following statement after voting to support funding for our troops and in favor of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA)(link is external):"Ensuring our patriotic men and women in uniform have the resources they need to safely accomplish their missions is one of the more PR
Sens. Cruz, Bennett, Cornyn, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Pass Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Restaurant Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) in celebrating the Senate's unanimous passage of their bipartisan resolution commemorating September 22nd through October 3rd as National Hispanic Restaurant Week.
Upon passage, Sen. Cruz said, "Growing up in a Cuban household in Texas, I know Latino food isn't just about flavor--it's about family more PR
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: 'Pay Transparency's Rise Isn't Tied to Expected Explanations' (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis on December 2, 2024, by Ayushi Narayan entitled "Pay transparency's rise isn't tied to expected explanations":
Here are excerpts:
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Employers are increasingly providing pay information in job postings despite the fact that a relatively small number of states require the practice.
Minnesota will join that number on January 1, 2025, when a law requiring employers to provide pay informat more PR
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