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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday October 30, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Colo. Agriculture Dept.: All Eggs Sold In Colorado Starting in 2025 Will Be Cage Free
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Starting January 1, 2025, all eggs sold in Colorado must be from a cage-free facility. All egg producers in Colorado housing more than 3,000 egg-laying hens will need to comply with the requirements of a cage-free facility as defined in the amended Cage-Free Egg rule. Additionally, all eggs and egg products for sale in Colorado will need to show they are compliant by including "CO-COM," "organ  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Highlights Colorado's Leading Work to Save Coloradans Money on Energy Bills
ARVADA, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Governor Polis highlighted Colorado's leadership in clean energy, investments in education, and promotion of healthy civic engagement for all Coloradans. The Governor took part in the Colorado Afterschool Partnership Fall Conference, to discuss Colorado's work to support out-of-school educators for their work to help Colorado students succeed . In 2023, Governor Polis signed a biparti  more

Colo. Gov. Polis, Federal Delegation Celebrates $66.4 Million From DOT to Improve Safety, Expand Colorado Rail
WESTMINSTER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Total Funding of $94.3 million will help improve safety of freight operations today in Colorado by adding Positive Train Control and crossing improvements to the Front Range Rail Corridor preparing Colorado for fast, convenient, and safe passenger rail service * * * Governor Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, Congressman Joe Neguse, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Colorado   more

Colo. House Republicans: State Rep. Lisa Frizell Honored With Four Prestigious Awards for Legislative Leadership
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Colorado House Republicans are proud to announce that Representative Lisa Frizell has been recognized with four prestigious awards for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the people of Colorado. Representative Frizell received the Independent Community Bankers of Colorado 2024 Champion of Main Street Award, the Common Sense in the Courtroom Award, Colorado Realtors(R) Legisla  more

Colo. Supreme Court: Hon. Amanda Hunter Appointed Chief Judge of 11th Judicial District
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- The Colorado Supreme Court issued the following news release: FAIRPLAY, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Marquez has appointed the Hon. Amanda Hunter to serve as chief judge in the 11th Judicial District (Chaffee, Custer, Fremont and Park counties). As of Oct. 29, Judge Hunter will replace the Hon. Patrick W. Murphy, who was appointed as a district judge in 2012 and has served as chief judge since 2015. Chief Judge Murphy recently announced hi  more

CSU Experts and Story Ideas for 2024 Election Coverage
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: As a land-grant institution, Colorado State University is committed to protecting democracy and preparing the next generation of leaders to confront the world's greatest challenges. With the 2024 election poised to be one of the most consequential in modern history, this mission is more important than ever. Below is a list of CSU experts who are available to discuss the 2024 election and p  more

CSU, SMU Partner on $2.6M in Grants for Pipeline Leak Detection Research
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * With two grants totaling $2.6M, SMU and CSU will be testing and validating existing advanced leak detection technologies that are not currently accepted for use on regulated pipelines. * * * Colorado State University's Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Center, known as METEC, and Southern Methodist University will work together on grants totaling $2.6 million to improve detection of pipel  more

House Majority PAC Launches New Ads in California, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oregon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 6 districts in California, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oregon. * CA-13 HMP is launching a new television ad, "Kind", highlighting how John Duarte is lining the pockets of wealthy corporations by providing them with tax breaks, and his shady busines  more

LCRA Awards $25,000 Grant to City of Coleman to Help Residents Keep Properties Up to Code
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Program will provide property owners with free access to equipment for property maintenance * * * The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded a $25,000 grant to the City of Coleman to provide landowners with free access to tools and other equipment to maintain their properties. The LCRA Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with over $11,000 in matching funds from the ci  more

Statement From Colorado Department of State on Systems Passwords
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- The Colorado Department of State issued the following statement on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * The Colorado Department of State is aware that a spreadsheet located on the Department's website improperly included a hidden tab including partial passwords to certain components of Colorado voting systems. This does not pose an immediate security threat to Colorado's elections, nor will it impact how ballots are counted. Colorado elections include many layers of security. The  more

University of Colorado Boulder Anschutz Medical: Ancient Gene Influences Immunity of First Nations Peoples of Oceania
AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Colorado Boulder Anschutz Medical Campus issued the following news release: * * * CU Anschutz scientists say findings could explain why the people are more susceptible to some infectious diseases * * * By David Kelly An ancient gene mutation among First Nations inhabitants of Oceania may make them more susceptible to infectious diseases like influenza, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medic  more