JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * 70th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander * U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado - Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe relinquished command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Timothy Ray on July 16, 2025, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, offic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Across the Country, Health Insurance Premiums Set to Spike Thanks to Trumpcare Health insurance premiums in states across the country are set to spike next year largely thanks to the Republican budget bill, which cuts health care spending by the largest amount in American history. The disruption caused by this bill, including Republicans' r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The Big Beautiful Bill Secures the Border and Makes Communities Safer * " For me, national security demands and starts with border security. With the signing of our Big Beautiful Bill into law, we're securing the border. We're finishing the Wall. We're supporting federal law enforcement agents." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Economic Security Cooperation * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senate Finance Committee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and co-chair of the Senate Quad Caucus, introduced the Quad Economic  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1182) on July 23, 2025, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - May 2025": * * * Job openings rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 1 state in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires rates increased in 8 states and decreased in 3 states. Total separations rates decreased in 3 states and increased in 1 state.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Office's Electronic Recording Technology Board Awards Over $1.6 Million to 18 Counties Denver, July 22, 2025 - The Secretary of State's Electronic Recording Technology Board (ERTB) awarded over $1.6 million in grants in the first two quarters of 2025 to 18 counties. The counties that received grants are: * Alamosa County - $236,954.09 * Archuleta County - more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing strong opposition to the proposed System of Records Notice regarding the National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, dedicated to advancing the rights of Coloradans, argues that the intended database of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) poses significant risks to the privacy of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Address Public Health and Infectious Disease Workforce Shortages * WASHINGTON - Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has introduced bipartisan legislation to protect public health by addressing critical public health and infectious disease workforce shortages. Over the last two decades, state and local health departments have lost 15% of their essential staff ( more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood and Congresswoman Pettersen Introduce Landmark Bill to Expand Housing Supply * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) introduced the "Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act." "Housing affordability is a major concern for communities nationwide. As Chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, I have remai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO FORCE RELEASE OF EPSTEIN FILES, SLAMS SPEAKER JOHNSON FOR SENDING MEMBERS HOME EARLY TO AVOID TRANSPARENCY * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Bipartisan Push to Force Release of Epstein Files, Slams Speaker Johnson for Sending Members Home Early to Avoid Transparency Congressman Ryan's bipartisan resolution, co-sponsored by nine Democrats and eleven Republicans more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette, Raskin, Auchincloss Introduce Resolution Recognizing U.S. Leadership in Biomedical Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Reps. Diana DeGette (CO-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced a Congressional resolution (link is external) recognizing the importance of U.S. leadership in biomedical research and the federal government's responsibility to protect and expan more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DEVCOM Soldier Center transitions new individual field ration for DOD-wide availability * NATICK, Massachusetts - A new, lightweight, energy packed, nutrient-dense, individual field ration, called the Close Combat Assault Ration, or CCAR, is now available to all U.S. military service branches for procurement through the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Gallego, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Water Technology Innovation Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act to increase the use of smart water technologies. The legislation provides $50 million in grant funding for community water systems to purchase and implement new water technolo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Hunger Free Colorado has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing the proposed establishment of a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The organization, which is dedicated to eradicating hunger and enhancing access to nutrition programs in Colorado, has voiced strong concerns regarding the implications the initiative could have on participant privacy and program integrity. The public commen more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Colorado's Office of New Americans has publicly commented on the Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding the imposition and collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations, submitted to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The office contends that the rule's immediate implementation without the necessary notice and comment period contravenes the Administrative Procedures Act and adversely impacts Colorado's immigrant population. In its submiss more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: * * * Mingus discusses Landpower, simulations, next-gen tech for Army modernization By Shannon Collins, Army News Service As part of the Army Transformation Initiative, the Army will re-invest up to $48 billion into the modernization of its next generation command and control within the next five to six years at a rate not done since the 1980s, said James Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army, during a Landpower D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Pettersen, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Retirement Savings for Young Working Americans * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-06) introduced the bipartisan Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act to help more Americans ages 18 to 20 years old access employer-sponsored retirement plans. Companion legislation has been  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Evans Leads Bipartisan Effort to Bring Cancer Screenings to Rural Hospitals and Health Centers * WASHINGTON -- Earlier this week, Congressman Gabe Evans and Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) introduced the Mobile Cancer Screening Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the availability of cancer detection services in rural and underserved communities across the United States. The Mobile Cancer Scre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Moran, Van Hollen, Boozman, Bennet Introduce Bill to Bolster Aviation Safety * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - and Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Sa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Reps. Castor, Tran Reintroduce "Keep Kids Covered Act" to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs & Support Families Across America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Derek Tran (CA-45) reintroduced legislation to provide continuous health care coverage for eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP. The Keep Kids Covered Act would expand the 12-month continuous eligibility (CE)  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Moran, Boozman, Bennet Introduce Bill to Bolster Aviation Safety * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation, John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) introduced the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety (SAFEGUARDS) Act  more PR