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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for 2026-03-04 ( 35 items )  
AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department) more PR

American College of Surgeons: Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs Rising costs from motorcycle crashes threaten trauma center stability as public dollars cover millions in preventable spending, study shows Key Takeaways * Repeal of Michigan's universal motorcycle helmet law was associated with a $5,785 increase in inpatient costs p more PR

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Hayes Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak about several elements of a strong grid to support a high g more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: Trump Accounts - List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com more PR

Americans for Tax Reform: Utah's H.B. 337 - A Costly Tax Hike That Will Hurt Families, Small Businesses, and State Revenue (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by Tim Andrews: * * * Utah's H.B. 337: A Costly Tax Hike That Will Hurt Families, Small Businesses, and State Revenue Earlier today, Americans for Tax Reform sent the Utah State Senate Business and Labor Committee a letter urging them to oppose the disastrous HB337, a bill that would slug consumers with a series of tax hikes that will hurt working families and small businesses, fail to raise the  more PR

Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a comment letter strongly objecting to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) interim final rule that seeks to preemp more PR

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit supporting a petition for rehearing en banc of a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakens a Washingto more PR

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Union Members in Colorado 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Colorado 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - March 3, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 5.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Colorado, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 161,000. Nationwid more PR

Colorado House Passes HB 1144 to Close Dangerous Loophole Allowing Spread of 3D-Printed Gun Loopholes; Bill Heads to Senate (10)
NEW YORK, March 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Colorado House Passes HB 1144 to Close Dangerous Loophole Allowing Spread of 3D-Printed Gun Loopholes; Bill Heads to Senate * DENVER - Today, the Colorado House passed HB 1144, critical legislation to expand Colorado's existing ghost gun law and address the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms and illegal gun parts and accessories. The bill now advances to the Colorado Senate. HB  more PR

Colorado Teen DB Henderson Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition (10)
DENVER, Colorado, March 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Teen DB Henderson Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition * Henderson is headed to the National Finals to represent Colorado in Washington, D.C. DENVER -Governor Polis, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Empowered are pleased to announce that DB Henderson of Coronado High School in Colorad more PR

Congressman Biggs Leads Arizona Republican Delegation in Formal Opposition to Flawed Colorado River Draft Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Leads Arizona Republican Delegation in Formal Opposition to Flawed Colorado River Draft Plan * Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led Arizona's Republican Members of Congress in submitting a formal comment letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expressing serious concerns with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Post-2026 Operational Guidelines for Lake Powell more PR

DeGette Statement on Republicans' So-Called Investigation into Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Republicans' So-Called Investigation into Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Republicans on the Energy & Commerce Committee sent partisan Medicaid fraud investigation letters to Democratic-led states, including Colorado. "It's so good to see that the blatant partis more PR

Early Connections Learning Centers CEO Denson Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Liz Denson, president and CEO of Early Connections Learning Centers, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Restoring Integrity: Preventing Fraud in Child Care Assistance Programs": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Committee. My name is Liz Dens more PR

Easton Foundation Makes $1.4 Million Donation to USA Archery (10)
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Easton Foundation Makes $1.4 Million Donation to USA Archery * COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (March 2, 2026) - The USA Archery Foundation (USAAF) announced a $1.4 million donation from the Easton Sports Development Foundation (ESDF). "This historic gift will directly support USA Archery programs and initiatives that strengthen archery development across the United more PR

Employee Benefits Security Administration Grants Exemption for Liberty Latin America 401(k) Savings Plan Stock Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration issued a notice of exemption regarding transactions involving the Liberty Latin America 401(k) Savings Plan. The exemption provides retroactive relief for the plan's acquisition, holding and sale of stock rights received from Liberty Latin America Ltd. (LLA), Denver, Colorado, between Sept. 10, 2020, and Sept. 25, 2020. During this period, the plan acquired rights to purchase Series C LLA commo more PR

ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN  more PR

Governor Polis, Department of Natural Resources Express Concern Over Colorado River Environmental Impact Statement (10)
DENVER, Colorado, March 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis, Department of Natural Resources Express Concern Over Colorado River Environmental Impact Statement * The potential paths forward outlined in the DEIS do not create a workable solution for those who rely on the river DENVER - Colorado submitted comments on the Bureau of Reclamation's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Post-2026 Operations of Lake Powell and Lake M more PR

Hickenlooper Statement on Upcoming Iran War Powers Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on Upcoming Iran War Powers Vote * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement in advance of the upcoming Iran War Powers Resolution vote in the Senate: "I'm a YES on the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. The Constitution is clear: Congress decides if we go to war -not the President. "There has been no articulated goal, st more PR

Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bring Back Direct File, Make Taxes Easier (10)
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bring Back Direct File, Make Taxes Easier * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump Administration decision to cancel Direct File, which was very successful when introduced U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with 153 of their colleagues, introduced the Direct File Act. This legislation would reverse the Trump Administra more PR

HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Two Orlando-Apopka Hotels on Behalf of Capital One Hotel Group (10)
LOVELAND, Colorado, March 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Two Orlando-Apopka Hotels on Behalf of Capital One Hotel Group HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 81-key Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Orlando-Apopka, located at 321 South Lake Cortez Drive, Apopka, Florida 32703, and the 77-key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Apopka, located at 351 South more PR

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Training & Readiness Accelerator II for Membership Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of more PR

Justice Department Receives Notifications From Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium for Membership Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 15 parties and the withdrawal of three entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the pr more PR

Legal Experts Alarmed: Colorado Disability Bar Association Challenges Federal Accessibility Rollbacks (10)
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Colorado Disability Bar Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to proposed rule changes that could significantly impact accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The association, which consists of legal professionals dedicated to improving the legal framework for disabled individuals, raised alarms over two specific dockets (DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024). According to the organization more ST

Lockheed Martin to Support Japan's Next-Generation Defense Communications Satellite With Anti-Jamming Capability (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin to Support Japan's Next-Generation Defense Communications Satellite with Anti-Jamming Capability DENVER - Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), developer of space-based national security solutions, will provide a robust anti-jamming payload for Japan's Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System which was awarded to Mitsubishi Electric by the Japan Ministry of Defe more PR

Mines team qualifies for Ethics Bowl national championship (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, March 3 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines team qualifies for Ethics Bowl national championship * Colorado School of Mines is once again sending a student team to the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Championship, being held March 7 and 8, in St. Louis. Mines will be one of 36 collegiate teams from around the country competing. The Mines student team includes Maximillian Diamond, Adyson Meyer, Lillian Moons, Mikeala Streicher and Isabel more PR

Miniscule fossil discovery reveals fresh clues into the evolution of the earliest-known relative of all primates (10)
LONDON, England, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Miniscule fossil discovery reveals fresh clues into the evolution of the earliest-known relative of all primates * Breaking research 3rd March 2026 Purgatorius had previously only been found in the upper regions of North America, this discovery, 500 miles south, suggests they diversified soon after the mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous Peer- more PR

New mural enhances Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub (10)
DENVER, Colorado, March 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * New mural enhances Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub * FIRESTONE -People using the Colorado Department of Transportation's Firestone-Longmont Mobility Hub are now greeted with murals designed to create a connection with the communities the facility serves, enriching a location designed to improve safety, mobility and operational efficiency along the north Interstate 25 corridor. Loveland-based more PR

North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit * North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently reaffirmed his commitment to the state's ongoing lawsuit against RealPage and several landlords sued by the state for utilizing RealPage software. On February 12, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office released a video about the state's recent  more PR

Paralyzed Veterans of America Wraps Up First Leg of 2026 Outdoor Experience (10)
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America Wraps Up First Leg of 2026 Outdoor Experience Tour to visit three U.S. cities in seven months, bringing community and adventure to dozens of disabled veterans and their caregivers * Paralyzed Veterans of America wrapped up the first of three 2026 Outdoor Recreation Experience program stops earlier this week in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. The latest leg provide more PR

Public Interest Groups Go to Court to Halt Trump Administration Order to Keep Washington's Last Coal Plant Operating (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Public Interest Groups Go to Court to Halt Trump Administration Order to Keep Washington's Last Coal Plant Operating The long-planned shutdown of the coal plant in Centralia, Washington, was designed to provide state residents with cleaner air and more affordable, reliable, clean energy * Seattle, WA -- Today, public interest groups filed a challenge in federal court to overturn an i more PR

Stunning Delta Sky Club opens at Denver International Airport, bringing Colorado's beauty indoors (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Stunning Delta Sky Club opens at Denver International Airport, bringing Colorado's beauty indoors * Delta is elevating its premium ground experience in the Mountain West with the debut of a new Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport (DEN). Located on the 4th floor of Concourse A, the new 13,000 square foot Club pays homage to Colorado's adventurous character and rich heritage. The sp more PR

University of Colorado: College of Education Earns Continued Accreditation for Two Graduate Programs (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, March 4 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * College of Education earns continued accreditation for two graduate programs Maintaining its dedication to upholding curriculum standards, the College of Education recently had accreditation continuance confirmed for two degree programs. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling masters' degree programs were both affirmed by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling  more PR

UNLV: Seeking to Make an Impact, Resident Becomes Standout Researcher (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Seeking to Make an Impact, Resident Becomes Standout Researcher Driven by all kinds of research, Dr. Magnus Chun has a keen interest in gastroenterology topics. Author: Robin Biffinger In a medical school chock-full of prolific researchers, Dr. Magnus Chun, third-year resident in internal medicine, clearly stands out. According to Dr. Deborah Kuhls, professor and acute care surgery chie more PR

Yale University: Forecasting the Next Pandemic (10)
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 3 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Forecasting the Next Pandemic Led by scientists from Yale and the University of Oklahoma, the Verena research initiative is using AI and team science to predict viral threats By Colin Poitras In the summer of 2019, before most of the world had heard the word "coronavirus," two postdoctoral researchers at Georgetown University were thinking about the next pandemic. "We were building models of cross-species  more PR