Press Releases
Colorado Becomes the First Interior State to Pursue Advanced Clean Car Standards
As the Trump administration rolls back federal standards, Colorado takes another step in the effort to clean up our air. DATE: June 19, 2018 Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper today announced an executive order directing Colorado air quality officials to begin a...
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Milestone in “Colorado Energy Plan” Shows Colorado Leads the Nation in Low Costs for Renewables and Ratepayers
Date: June 6, 2018 Contact: Jace Woodrum, 720-412-3772 Xcel Energy, the largest electricity provider in Colorado, today took the next step in its “Colorado Energy Plan,” which provides a roadmap for how Colorado can move toward a clean energy future. The new details...
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Conservation Colorado Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Transportation Compromise
Contact: Jessica Goad, 720-206-4235 Date: May 8, 2018 The Colorado state Senate just moved to accept the state House amendments and repass SB 1, a bill funding Colorado transportation including significant investment in multimodal options. Check it out here. Maria...
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Legislature Approves Bill to Reauthorize Lottery, Continue Funding Outdoor Recreation and Land Conservation
Today the Colorado General Assembly passed SB18-066, sending it to Governor Hickenlooper’s desk for signature. The bill reauthorizes the Lottery Division, which will expire in 2024 without legislation, to administer the program for 25 additional years. The proceeds...
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Reaction to Expected Rollback of National Clean Car Standards: Bad for Colorado Wallets, Health, and Environment
News outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt are expected to begin the process of rolling back national clean car standards in the coming days. These standards are widely supported, save Coloradans money at the gas pump,...
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