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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for 2025-07-17 ( 13 items )  
Affordable Housing Remains Out of Reach in Colorado For Low-Wage Workers (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless issued the following news release: * * * AFFORDABLE HOUSING REMAINS OUT OF REACH IN COLORADO FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS DENVER, CO-- Full-time workers need to earn $36.79 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent in Colorado. This is Colorado's "2025 Housing Wage" according to Out of Reach, a report published today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). Out of Reach, released an more PR

Bennet, Hoeven, Neguse, Ciscomani, Salinas Introduce Legislation to Protect Watersheds, Mitigate Wildfire Risk, and Restore Landscapes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hoeven, Neguse, Ciscomani, Salinas Introduce Legislation to Protect Watersheds, Mitigate Wildfire Risk, and Restore Landscapes * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry's Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, and John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Chair of  more PR

Calvert Bill Supporting the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Approved by Natural Resources Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Calvert Bill Supporting the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Approved by Natural Resources Committee * Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act, H.R.831, bipartisan legislation introduced (link is external) earlier this year by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41).  more PR

Canadian Minister McGuinty Visits NORAD (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 17 -- The Canada Department of National Defence issued the following news release: * * * Minister McGuinty visits NORAD On July 15, for the first time as Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado, to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy Commander. While in Colorado Springs, Minister McGuinty met with the Commander of NORAD, General Gregory M. more PR

Christian Bookstore Sues Colorado for Trying to Silence Its Views on Biological Reality (10)
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 17 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * Christian bookstore sues Colorado for trying to silence its views on biological reality ADF attorneys representing Born Again Used Books in Colorado Springs challenge state law that violates religious beliefs, First Amendment * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit more PR

Colorado Confirms Three New Wolf Packs, Pups' Arrival (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Colorado Confirms Three New Wolf Packs, Pups' Arrival * Colorado Parks and Wildlife today confirmed three new wolf packs have formed since the translocation of 15 gray wolves from British Columbia in January, each welcoming a litter of pups. The new packs, named One Ear Pack, King Mountain Pack and Three Creeks Pack, join the Copper Creek Pack, which formed in 2024 following the  more PR

Congressman Crow Secures Key Wins in Annual Defense Bill for Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Secures Key Wins in Annual Defense Bill for Colorado * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, announced today that more than 15 provisions he championed have been successfully included in the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Crow's provisions focused on improving the lives of serviceme more PR

HACU's 39th Annual Conference to feature workshops on preparing the future workforce (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 16 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU's 39th Annual Conference to feature workshops on preparing the future workforce * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 39th Annual Conference will feature topics on "Preparing the Future Workforce," under track seven. More than 50 workshops that address the theme, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Succ more PR

Hunters Score Big Win With Passage of Congressman Jeff Hurd's Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Hunters Score Big Win with Passage of Congressman Jeff Hurd's Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act Today, Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03) secured a major legislative victory with House passage of the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act (H.R. 2316), his first bill to advance through the chamber. The bill extends the timeline for interest earned on the Wildlife Res more PR

Lower Colorado River Authority Submits Comments on Deregulation to OMB (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the "Request for Information: Deregulation." The Texas-based conservation and reclamation district is advocating for the reconsideration or repeal of certain regulations it believes to be unnecessary or damaging to energy production. LCRA, which provides wholesale electricity and water services to numerous electric cooperatives and ci more ST

Modernized GPS operating system closer to operational integration (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Modernized GPS operating system closer to operational integration * PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - The U.S. Space Force's Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System, which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user dema more PR

Rep. Crank Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act; Advances Peace Through Strength Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act; Advances Peace Through Strength Agenda * WASHINGTON - Last night, Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House Armed Services Committee and to the House Floor for consideration. The National Defense Authorization Act focuses on reforming our nation's brok more PR

The Department of Defense Warrior Games Return to ESPN+, July 18-26 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * The Department of Defense Warrior Games Return to ESPN+, July 18-26 * * 10 Events to be Showcased Over Nine Days Including Powerlifting, Wheelchair Basketball, Archery * 62+ Hours of Coverage to Spotlight Five Branches of the Military ESPN+ will stream select events from the 2025 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games, hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine more PR