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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday October 10, 2024 ( 9 items )  

3-2-1 Liftoff! 'Rocket Science for Everyone' Soars at Yale Online
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Astrophysicist Marla Geha's new Yale Online course about rocket science is, ahem, skyrocketing in popularity. * * * By Jim Shelton Yale astrophysicist Marla Geha was visiting U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado, appropriately enough, when she realized she needed to take her rocket science class global. Geha, a professor of astronomy and of physics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, was tourin  more

Aurora Public Schools: Explore Our New Bond Interactive Map!
AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- The Aurora Public Schools issued the following news: The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education approved placing 2024 Bond and Capital Mill Levy measures on the November ballot during its Aug. 6 meeting. These measures would mean a no net tax increase for Aurora voters and would fund many critical new buildings, building improvements and programming opportunities for our community. To inform voters about what a potential 2024 Bond Program would fund, we are please  more

CableLabs' Debbie Fitzgerald to Speak on Sustainability at WICT "Tech It Out"
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news: Since its debut in 2009, the WICT Network's "Tech It Out" initiative has been focused on forging robust female leadership in technology. This program highlights the expansive opportunities available for women in the tech fields and underscores the importance of gender diversity as a catalyst for innovation and corporate success. "Tech It Out" provides participants the tools to  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Releases Statement on Injured Thornton Police Officers
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Polis released a statement following an incident regarding two law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty in Thornton. "In Colorado, our law enforcement officers go above and beyond to put criminals behind bars and keep our communities safe. I am relieved to hear the two officers injured during the shooting this morning in Thornton are stable and wish them  more

Colorado Secretary of State's Office Permanently Adopts Amended General Policies and Administration Rules
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: The Secretary of State's Office has adopted permanent rule revisions to ensure the uniform and proper administration of procedures for administrative hearings held within the office. Notice of Permanent Adoption (https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/rule_making/files/2024/20241009GeneralPoliciesEtSeqPermanentAdoptionNotice.pdf) On September 17, 2024, the Department of State held a public rulemaking hea  more

Holland & Hart Advises Kinterra Capital's Affiliate on Acquisition of Nevada Copper's Large-Scale Copper Project
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart represented Kinterra Capital Corp. (Kinterra), a private equity firm specializing in developing the critical materials and strategic infrastructure necessary for the global energy transition, and its affiliate Southwest Critical Materials LLC, on its acquisition of the Pumpkin Hollow Copper Project (Pumpkin Hollow) from Nevada Copper, Inc. With this acquisition, Kinterra now controls more than   more

Holland & Hart Recognized by Leadership Council for Legal Diversity as Both a 2024 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: Holland & Hart is proud to announce that the firm has been named both a Top Performer and Compass Award winner by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a strong commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession. These awards represent Holland & Hart's involvement in LCLD's programs and the promotion of LCLD's mission. The Top Performer aw  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Another Fact Check on Caraveo
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Yadira Caraveo has been called out AGAIN for blatantly lying about Gabe Evans' position on abortion. First, CBS Colorado fact-checked Caraveo's abortion claims, calling it "misleading." Now, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board fact-checked Democrats like Caraveo, calling the ads "fiction." "This is embarrassing for Yadira Caraveo and her D.C. Democrat friends. The only thing they can do is lie  more

Secretary of State Jena Griswold Highlights Resources Available to Spanish Speaking Voters in Colorado, Multilingual Hotline
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Spanish-speaking voters in Colorado of the resources available to them at www.VayaVotarColorado.gov. "Voters need accurate election information," said Secretary Griswold. "VayaVotarColorado.gov helps eligible Coloradans who speak Spanish register to vote and access trustworthy and accurate election information." Eligible Coloradans can register  more