ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Grant Supports Military Newborns at Buckley SFB * AFA's Mile High Chapter is helping welcome new military families to Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado through its support of the Buckley Spouses Alliance's Baby Bundle program, a volunteer-led effort serving families and their newest family members at the installation. The initiative, which provides essential items to growing families arriving at Bu more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 18 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on Colorado Supreme Court directing Children's Hospital to resume gender-affirming care * Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding the opinion from the Colorado Supreme Court in Boe v. Children's Hospital Colorado:  "With today's Colorado Supreme Court decision, Colorado families are finally going to get relief after months of uncertainty over whether their childre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Legal Fellow Warns of Dangerous Precedent After Tina Peters Sentence Reduction * Recently, Colorado Governor Jared Polis reduced the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of tampering with election equipment after a long pressure campaign from President Donald Trump that included withholding federal funds intended for Colorado. Following this action by Governor Polis, Dan Greenberg, a senior legal fellow at the Ca more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, May 18 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Class of 2026 Graduate Anika Flores Finds Her Calling in Hospitality * The Grand Junction native and hospitality management graduate is continuing her journey as an Internal Event Coordinator at CMU For Anika Flores, some of life's biggest moments have happened close to home. She graduated from Central High School in Grand Junction, chose Colorado Mesa University just a few miles away and, this May, earned her degree in hospitality manageme more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 19 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Colorado silica dust trial could change the way industry does business Bloomberg Law speaks with UC Law professor By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Bloomberg Law spoke with Betsy Malloy, Andrew Katsanis Professor of Law, at the University of Cincinnati, about an ongoing Colorado trial involving a seriously ill worker suing the manufacturers of engineered stone used in kitchen countertops. The trial could lead to additional litigation  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran Honors Six East Texas Students at Service Academy Nominees Brunch * TX-01 nominees recognized for earning appointments to the nation's most prestigious military institutions On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) hosted his annual Service Academy Nominees Brunch to honor six outstanding young men and women from East Texas who have earned appointments to the United States' most prestigious military service more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Receives Defender of Democracy Award from Jewish Democratic Council of America * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger, was presented the Defender of Democracy Award by the Jewish Democratic Council of America for standing up for the Constitution, the rule of law, and our democracy. Last fall, Crow and five of his colleagues-all veterans of the military or intelligence community-released their "Don't G more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, May 18 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Division II Athletics at It's Best: CMU Grad Olivia Thyne * Olivia Thyne, nationally ranking Women's Basketball Player, recognized during the 8 am Commencement Ceremony Olivia Thyne never set out to be the face of a program. At Colorado Mesa University, that kind of recognition isn't handed out lightly -it's earned in early morning lifts, late-night study sessions and countless unseen moments of discipline. But as her undergrad chapter with the M more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 18 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: May 18 - May 22, 2026 * **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, May 18 9:00 a.m. Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity team service project Location: Tooele Media Access 6:00 p.m. Host America 250 neighborhood potluck Location: West Bountiful Tuesday, May 19 9:00 a.m. Hold Supreme Court interviews Location: Gover more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chair Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished Members of this Subcommittee. I appreciate this opportunity to testify on President Trump's 2027 Budget and what it means for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission to foster c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals * Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America -regardless of income -and eliminate school meal  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Sand Hills VFD for lifesaving equipment New cardiac monitor, defibrillator will increase quality of care in emergencies Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $25,000 grant to the Sand Hills Volunteer Fire Department for a cardiac monitor and defibrillator. * The equipment will help first responders more quickly assess and help patients who need specialized emergency care. * The grant is one of 41 being awarded through more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Redefining the Future Lehigh University saluted the achievements of graduates at its 158th Commencement. * During Lehigh University's undergraduate Commencement on Sunday, May 17, former New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham encouraged graduates to think like investors--not only in finance, but in life. Drawing from her experiences as a Lehigh industrial engineering student and her career in global finance, Cunningham shared l more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Deactivation of ECABs * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), alongside Reps. Jeff Crank (R-CO) and Derek Tran (D-CA), introduced the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026. This legislation would limit the use of certain funds for the deactivation of U.S. Army Reserve Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs), which provide critical aviation capabilities such as air assa more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 19 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by counsel Karen Bridges and associate Annslee Perego: * * * Colorado AI Act: Repeal and replacement after scrutiny Last week, on May 14th, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation that softened the 2024 Colorado AI Act (2024 CAIA) after the legislature began facing immense pressure to change the regulation before it went into effect this summer. The original intent of the 2024 CAIA was to mitigate the risk of algorithmic discrimination b more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, May 18 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State named one of top design schools in U.S. * Montana State University was named among the top design schools in the nation by Graphic Design USA. MSU photo by Colter Peterson  USA recently named Montana State University one of the top design schools in the nation.  MSU received recognition in April for cultivating innovation and critical thinking skills in its students, who leave MSU equipped to make a lasting impact in the graphic design fi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Airlines for America issued the following news: * * * Newly Released Data Shows Millions of Reasons Why SB26-134 is Bad for Colorado Airline Credit Card Rewards Significantly Impact Colorado's Economy * Newly released data shows credit card rewards have a strong impact on Colorado's economy, benefiting consumers and businesses across the state. Most recent data from Airlines for America (A4A) shows that more than 740,000 people flew to Colorado using airline credit card points. Credit cards also generated $596 millio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pettersen, Hayes Introduce Bill to Bolster Child Education Workforce * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen teacher preparation programs and better equip educators working with young children. The bill would require training in early childhood development, including children's social and emotional gro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters at Bimbo Bakeries Ratify New Agreement * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org (DENVER) - Over 275 Teamsters with Local 455 at Bimbo Bakeries in Denver have voted to ratify a strong new agreement. The group consists of sales representatives and transportation workers. "Our members went into negotiations ready to fight for a contract that honored their hard work. They  more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The Cedarville University Board of Trustees met Friday, May 1, approving 14 new faculty appointments, adopting updated curriculum offerings designed to meet workforce demands and conferring 1,167 degrees at commencement. Cedarville's 130th commencement took place Saturday, May 2, with the university awarding 980 undergradu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following joint testimony by Kathryn Kolbe, assistant deputy chief of space operations, installations and logistics at the U.S. Space Force, and Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenyon Bell, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, than more PR

GREELEY, Colorado, May 19 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * Bears Go Global - Student Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award Through her recognition as a Fulbright grantee, graduate Camryn Luksa will serve as a cultural ambassador on a global scale Written by Duard Headley For Camryn Luksa, the road to receiving a Fulbright grant started with a little white lie. Luksa, a European Languages major with an emphasis in German, graduated this spring. Now that she has walked at commencement, she plans to shi more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study ties states' birth outcomes to workforce support States that prioritize maternal and child health workforces had better results in those domains of care. * A pregnant woman cradles her belly. A new study found supportive work policies for midwives and doulas may improve childbirth outcomes and attrition rates. Brie Thumm, a certified nurse-midwife for 25 years, says the current healthcare environment in th more PR