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Presidential Message on Women's History Month

The White House issued a presidential message celebrating American women's achievements for Women's History Month. The message highlights historical and contemporary female figures and reaffirms the administration's commitment to policies that support women and families.

Presidential Message on Alexander Graham Bell's Legacy

The White House issued a presidential message honoring Alexander Graham Bell on his birthday, celebrating his legacy in communication and innovation. The message reaffirms the administration's commitment to advancing next-generation technologies and securing technological dominance.

Colorado Bill Expands Illicit Massage Business Definition

Colorado HB26-1257 proposes to expand the definition of an "illicit massage business" to include businesses engaging in crimes beyond human-trafficking-related offenses. The bill also removes restrictions on local governments regarding licensing requirements and allows for additional grounds to deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.

Colorado Bill Allows Online Publication of Legal Notices

Colorado bill HB26-1095, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to allow certain local governments the discretion to publish legal notices online instead of in physical print newspapers. The online publication must be free to access.

Colorado Bill: Improve Customer Use of Distributed Energy Resources

Colorado Bill HB26-1007 aims to improve customer use of distributed energy resources by defining portable-scale solar generation devices and prohibiting utilities from requiring prior approval for their installation or use. The bill mandates that commission-regulated utilities, as well as municipally owned utilities and cooperative electric associations, must allow customer ownership and use of meter collar adapters and prohibit production meters as an interconnection condition for customer-sited distributed energy resources.

Colorado Bill Increases DRIVES Account Funding

Colorado Bill HB26-1102 proposes to increase funding for the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account by redirecting portions of late vehicle registration fees and introducing new fees for missed appointments. These changes are set to take effect at various points between July 2026 and July 2027.

Colorado Statewide Homelessness Strategy and Local Authorities Bill

Colorado Bill HB26-1202 requires the Department of Local Affairs to propose a statewide homelessness strategy by January 2027. It also allows local governments to form multijurisdictional homelessness authorities and use documentary fees for affordable housing.

Colorado Affordable Home Ownership Program Bill Update

Colorado bill SB26-040 proposes changes to the state's affordable home ownership program. Key amendments include clarifying income eligibility requirements for housing units and allowing modifications to monthly housing cost percentages under certain conditions. The bill also addresses local affordability mechanisms and potential rental of program units.

Colorado Bill Requires Baby Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms

Colorado Bill HB26-1130 requires buildings with public restrooms to install baby diaper changing stations by July 1, 2027. Building owners must ensure stations are safe, sanitary, and clearly signed, with exceptions for historic structures or accessibility conflicts.

Colorado Bill Reduces Collective Bargaining Barriers

Colorado HB26-1005 proposes amendments to the "Labor Peace Act" to reduce barriers to collective bargaining negotiations. Key changes include clarifying mandatory subjects of bargaining and eliminating the requirement for a second election for union security agreements. The bill aims to promote good faith negotiations between employers and employees.