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  •  Electric Vehicles Now Competitive on Price

     Electric Vehicles Now Competitive on Price

    New AAA research finds electric cars are becoming cheaper to own, “range anxiety” diminishing. 

    DENVER (Jan. 22, 2020)  – New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive – about $600 annually – than its gas-powered counterpart, despite steeper sticker prices and higher depreciation costs. Importantly, the study also revealed that the most significant concern surrounding an electric vehicle – range anxiety – eases considerably after purchase.

    Per new AAA survey data, prior to owning an electric vehicle, 91 percent of owners said they had at least one significant concern about these vehicles generally – including insufficient range, inability to plan for long-distance trips, and difficulty finding a place to charge. Many of these worries disappeared after purchase. This suggests a perception problem: If consumers have a better understanding of the actual cost and experience of owning an electric vehicle, the gap between expressed interest and adoption should begin to close.

    “While 40 million Americans have signaled an interest in buying electric for their next car, the actual adoption of these technologies is happening much, much more slowly,” said AAA Colorado spokesman Skyler McKinley. “With this research, we’ve begun to explore what the experience of owning an electric vehicle has on perception of these cars and, perhaps more importantly, whether consumers would choose to go green again.”

    By the Numbers

    AAA’s survey of electric vehicle owners, 71 percent of whom had not previously owned an electric car, revealed some interesting results:

    • The majority (96 percent) say they would buy or lease another electric vehicle the next time they were in the market for a new car.
    • Two in five (43 percent) say they drive more now than when they owned a gas-powered car. On average, electric vehicle owners drive 39 miles per day.
    • Three quarters (78 percent) also have a gas-powered car in the household, although they report doing the majority of their driving (87 percent) in their electric vehicle.

    Perhaps the most surprising result of the survey was the impact ownership has on commonly held fears about electric vehicles, particularly those that have deterred consumers from making the leap to green. Previous AAA research has found that the top two reasons why Americans shy away from electric vehicles are not enough places to charge (58 percent) and the fear that they will run out of charge while driving (57 percent). 

    Almost all owners surveyed (95 percent) report never having run out of a charge while driving . On average, they do 75 percent of their charging at home. As a result, those who were originally concerned about insufficient range said they became less or no longer concerned post-purchase (77 percent).

    Still, Colorado drivers take note: Hilly and mountainous terrain and cold weather can significantly reduce an electric vehicle’s potential range – and Colorado has plenty of both. Prospective electric vehicle buyers should evaluate how often they face these conditions in the understanding that advertised ranges may not accord with Colorado’s unique motoring landscape. For this reason, AAA Colorado was proud to introduce the nation’s first dedicated electric vehicle charging truck in 2015. 

    Driving Costs

    Employing the same methodology used for its annual Your Driving Costs study, AAA calculated the costs for owning a new compact electric vehicle as they compared to those of a comparable gas-powered vehicle. While the study found that the overall cost of electric vehicle ownership is eight percent more per year, individual categories such as fuel and maintenance/repair are lower. 

    • Fuel – The electricity required to drive 15,000 miles per year in a compact electric vehicle costs an average of $546, while the amount of gas required to drive the same distance costs $1,255 (or 130 percent) more.
    • Maintenance/Repair – Electric vehicles do not require as much maintenance as gas-powered ones, as they do not need oil changes or air-filter replacements. If maintained according to the automakers’ recommendations, electric vehicles cost $330 less than a gas-powered car – at a total of $949 annually. 

    Vehicle ownership, whether electric or gas-powered, is a personal choice that should take many factors into consideration. For consumers who are interested in electric vehicles, AAA recommends visiting a dealership, test driving one, and asking as many questions as possible to make an informed decision.

    Methodology

    The electric vehicle and internal combustion engine driving costs in this study were established using the proprietary methodology employed for AAA’s Your Driving Costs (YDC) project. The 2019 electric vehicle models selected for this study were:  Chevrolet Bolt (LT), Hyundai Ionic Electric (Base), Kia Soul EV (+), Nissan Leaf (SV) and Volkswagen eGolf (SE). The 2019 internal combustion engine vehicles selected for the comparison were:  Chevrolet Cruze (LS), Honda Civic (LX), Hyundai Elantra (SE), Nissan Sentra (SV) and Toyota Corolla (SE). This methodology models the purchase of a new vehicle for personal use over a period of five years and 75,000 miles. A copy of the 2019 AAA Your Driving Costs brochure with the latest study results is available at https://bit.ly/35I5GG8.

    The survey of electric vehicle owners was conducted using a consumer panel maintained by a third-party electric vehicle research firm. The online panel consists of more than 40,000 electric vehicles owners, weighted to balance drivers by vehicle type, make and model. In total, 1,090 surveys with plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners were completed during a 24 hour period on October 1, 2019.

     

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  • March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary

    March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary

    On March 3, 2020, Arapahoe County will hold a Presidential Primary election, which will determine the presidential nominees for each political party. All active voters will receive a ballot the week of Feb. 10, 2020. There are recent changes to Colorado’s presidential primary process, so read on to make sure you’re ready for the election on March 3. 

    The most comprehensive voter information for Arapahoe County can be found at arapahoevotes.com.

    Update your voter registration 

    Make sure your voter registration is active and your mailing address is current by visiting www.govotecolorado.gov. The County uses this information to mail your ballot to you. Please note that ballots are not forwarded even if you have submitted a Change of Address form to the U.S. Postal Service. 

    Watch your mailbox

    Ballots will be mailed to active registered voters the week of Feb. 10, 2020. Please allow one full week for your ballot to arrive. 

    If you do not receive your mail ballot, please visit www.govotecolorado.gov and verify your voter registration address is correct. Update your address, if necessary, and a replacement ballot will be mailed to your new address. Ballots cannot be forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service. If you have any other issues, please contact our office at 303-795-4511. 

    After Feb. 24, we can no longer send ballots by mail. Instead, you must go to a Voter Service and Polling Center to update your registration and request a ballot.  

    Who is on the ballot?

    The Colorado Secretary of State maintains candidate information. Please visit the Secretary of State website for a list of candidates who have been certified to their respective Democratic and Republican party ballots.  

    Which ballot will I receive?

    Colorado has not held a presidential primary election since the year 2000. In 2016, Proposition 107 recreated and reenacted state laws allowing for presidential primaries. As noted above, all active voters will receive a mail ballot for the Presidential Primary to be held on March 3. The ballot you receive is based upon your party affiliation. In brief: 

    • If you are registered with a major party, you will get that party’s ballot. 
    • If you are unaffiliated and have elected to receive a specific party ballot, you will get that party’s ballot. Visit www.govotecolorado.gov to declare a major party ballot preference. 
    • If you are unaffiliated and have no preference, you will get both major party ballots. Please note: you may only return a ballot for one party. If two voted ballots are returned, neither will count.  
    • There are no minor party candidates for the March 3 Presidential Primary. So, if you are unaffiliated and have indicated a preference of a minor party, you will get both major party ballots. Please note: you may only return a ballot for one party. If two voted ballots are returned, neither will count.  
    • If you are affiliated with a minor party, you will not get a ballot.

    To check your affiliation status, or to declare an affiliation or party preference, please visit www.govotecolorado.gov or visit a Voter Service and Polling Center.  

    I’m 17. Can I vote in the Presidential Primary?

    Perhaps! The Colorado Votes Act (HB 19-1278), which took effect in August 2019, allows 17-year-olds to vote in state and presidential primary elections as long as they’ll turn 18 by the general election, Nov. 3. Seventeen year olds who turn 18 after Nov. 3 cannot vote in this year’s primary elections.  

    How to vote

    There are two ways you can vote: 

    • Complete your mail ballot and return to a 24-hour drop box, Voter Service Polling Center or U.S. Postal Service. You can find available Voter Service Polling Center locations near you on our website. Ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on March 3, 2020. 
    • You can vote in person at a Voter Service Polling Center. Be sure to check VSPC open hours before you go. VSPCs will be open on Tuesday, March 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    How to return your mail ballot

    Once you’ve made your selections and sealed and signed your envelope, it’s time to return your ballot to Arapahoe County Elections. You have three options: 

    • You can return your sealed ballot to any of our drop-off locations by 7 p.m. on March 3. No postage is required to use a 24-hour ballot box. Ballot boxes are open Feb. 10–March 3, 2020 at 7 p.m. MST. 
    • You can return your sealed ballot to any of our Voter Service and Polling Centers by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3.  
    • Send your sealed ballot back by mail. You’ll need to include postage, which should cost .55 cents.  

    Want to track your ballot?

    You can now track your ballot through the counting process by visiting our website. Ballot Track gives you the status of your mail ballot in any election. The system uses the barcode on the outside of your ballot envelope, so your actual ballot and voting selections remain anonymous. You can also sign up to receive free messages by text, email or phone when your ballot is: 

    • Mailed to you 
    • Received by the Postal Service 
    • Received by Arapahoe County Elections

    You would also receive a message if your ballot is returned as undeliverable by the Postal Service.  

    Privacy of voter information

    Arapahoe County and the State of Colorado are required by law to maintain a variety of information about registered voters. Some of this information is considered public record and must be provided to people who ask for it. Voter registration records are public records, although some personal information contained in voter registration records remains private. To learn more about your privacy selections, visit our website.  

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  • Statement From Colorado, Ohio, and West Virginia Chief Elections Officers On Increased Information Sharing From FBI

    Statement From Colorado, Ohio, and West Virginia Chief Elections Officers On Increased Information Sharing From FBI

    Over the past year, Colorado, Ohio, and West Virginia have been leaders in information sharing and cooperation on election security issues.  The following is a joint statement from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, and West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner in response to news today that the FBI will immediately begin to share information about cyber-intrusions/attacks with state election officials:

    “Today’s announcement from the FBI is a good step forward in protecting state election systems from our enemies, both foreign and domestic. Federal, state, and local governments must work together to better detect and protect against cyber-attack.  We’ve already seen positive results from the partnership between our states, which strengthens our resilience from attacks and ensure voters across this nation will have the confidence they deserve as they cast their ballot this year.”

     

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  • JACEP Open: Vaping Emergencies May Initially Go Unrecognized

    JACEP Open: Vaping Emergencies May Initially Go Unrecognized

    Washington, DC—Diagnosing EVALI—the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury illness that’s recently garnered national attention—can be challenging. Initial symptoms may resemble pneumonia or go unrecognized, according to case analysis in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians (JACEP) Open, a new open access journal.    

     “Electronic cigarettes and vaping products are sending thousands of smokers, especially teens, to emergency departments,” said Kaitlyn Works, MD, an emergency physician with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and lead study author. “We must be crystal clear with young people: E-cigarettes and vaping products are not a healthy alternative to smoking. They can be dangerous, cause injuries and illnesses, or even death.” 

     The analysis, “E-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI): a case report of a pneumonia mimic with severe leukocytosis and weight loss,” details the case of a 20-year-old male with no significant medical history who was hospitalized for four days then left against medical advice, only to return to the emergency department for chest pain, fever and shortness of breath. For two weeks leading up to his emergency, he had a productive cough, fever, diarrhea, nausea and significant weight loss.

     “This flu season we are seeing an additional layer of complexity—EVALI symptoms may resemble pneumonia and become more dangerous or deadly when left untreated,” Dr. Works said. “A patient with EVALI may have symptoms that vary and overlap with many illnesses, making it more complicated to diagnose.”

     Accurate diagnoses typically include the ruling out of other infections, autoimmune disorders or other conditions. In this case, negative tests were returned for strep, HIV, hepatitis and other diseases. A camera was inserted through the patient’s airway to examine the lungs and a pulmonary consultation and CT scan confirmed EVALI. 

    The authors also note that nearly one-third of EVALI patients require intubation and mechanical breathing help. 

    As of January 2020, a total of 2,602 hospitalized EVALI cases have been reported in all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Fifty-seven deaths have been confirmed.

     CDC has identified vitamin E acetate, a thickening agent in many e-cigarette or vaping products with THC as a “chemical of concern” among EVALI cases. CDC recommends that people do not use e-cigarette or vaping products with THC.

     “The simplest way to avoid EVALI is to avoid these products,” Dr. Works said.

     Read the analysis here. 

     The Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians (JACEP) Open is the official open access journal from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). JACEP Open delivers high-quality, peer-reviewed research in an open access format and joins Annals of Emergency Medicine as the leading sources of original research, case studies, clinical reports and perspectives dedicated specifically to emergency medicine and related topics. For more information, visit www.JACEPOpen.com.

    The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Through continuing education, research, public education and advocacy, ACEP advances emergency care on behalf of its 40,000 emergency physician members, and the more than 150 million Americans they treat on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.acep.org.

     For further information: Steve Arnoff | | Twitter:  @EmergencyDocs  

     

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  • Gardner, Baldwin, Wicker, Peters Introduce Industries of the Future Bill

    Gardner, Baldwin, Wicker, Peters Introduce Industries of the Future Bill

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather, along with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced S. 3191, the Industries of the Future Act of 2020. The legislation would advance U.S. global leadership in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum information science, synthetic biology, and next generation wireless networks and infrastructure. 

     “As technology continues to evolve, bringing new opportunities and challenges along with it, it’s critical the United States plan ahead for the Industries of the Future,” said Senator Gardner. “This bill will help America prepare for new innovations and technologies that will change the world and increase the quality of life for people everywhere. I’m proud to be part of this bipartisan legislation to help ensure we remain a global leader in technology.”

     “I want Wisconsin workers and businesses to be global leaders in developing the next generation of infrastructure, technology and advanced manufacturing,” said Senator Baldwin. “We must ensure that our investments into research and development today produce economic growth and job creation in the future. Our bipartisan legislation will support strong investments that will boost new, emerging industries and drive our nation’s workforce into the future.”

     “Our investments in research, development, and innovation have made the United States a global leader in science and technology,” said Senator Wicker. “This legislation would support and promote the advancement of next generation technologies that will drive Industries of the Future. I thank Senator Gardner, Senator Baldwin, and Senator Peters for their contributions to this important bill.”

      “We need a more coordinated approach at the federal level to ensure America is leading the world in developing advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and preparing our workforce for these industries of the future,” said Senator Peters. “America has been at the forefront of inventing new industries. This bipartisan legislation is important to maintaining our leadership, growing our economy, and protecting our national security.”

     The Industries of the Future Act of 2020 would:

    • Require the Trump Administration to develop a report on the research and development programs of the federal government that focus on Industries of the Future.
    • Require a plan for doubling the baseline investments in such industries by 2022 and a plan for increasing civilian spending on Industries of the Future to $10 billion by fiscal year 2025. The bill would also require the Administration to propose legislation to implement such spending plans.
    • Require a Coordination Council that would better focus existing entities and require those entities to focus on advancing Industries of the Future.

     Click here to read the bill text.

     The Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

     

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  • CSU online programs rise among nation’s best

    Colorado State University’s online programs are ranked among the nation’s best in an annual report released Jan. 14 by U.S. News & World Report.

    Among the top 10 in the nation

    CSU’s online bachelor’s degree is No. 9 among public universities. The program rose nine spots from last year’s ranking to enter the ranks of the top 10 in the nation.

    “Since 2016 we have continued to climb in the rankings,” said Chris LaBelle, interim director of CSU Online. “To complement our world-class academic programs, we have implemented innovative learning technologies, emphasized student engagement, and deployed new student resources, such as academic advising and career services, to help our students shorten their degree completion time, reduce costs and improve the overall learning experience.”

    CSU’s online bachelor’s degree is also among the top 10 in the nation for veterans, ranking No. 7 among public universities.

    “Since we live in a part of the country where so many of our residents are veterans or active duty military, we are also very proud to have been ranked as the seventh best online bachelor’s program in the country for veterans,” said LaBelle. We’re prioritizing our outreach to this group in 2020 and beyond, based on the strong affiliation veterans and military personnel have with CSU.”

    College of Business online MBA top in Colorado

    The 2020 U.S. News Best Online Programs issue ranks CSU’s College of Business online MBA and online master’s in computer information systems as No. 1 in the state of Colorado.

    The online computer information systems master’s degree moved up one spot to No. 14 among public institutions and to No. 24 nationwide. The program also ranked among the top 10 in the country for veterans at public institutions, coming in at No. 7.

    The college’s online MBA program achieved No. 1 in Colorado for the third year in a row, as well as being among the top 50 for public universities and No. 30 best for veterans among public programs nationwide. The program continues to excel in a highly competitive field that includes over 320 private and public programs by rapidly responding to market demands with innovations such as its marketing data analytics specialization and new Mosaic technology.

    The Colorado State College of Business online graduate business program also rose several spots to No. 21 among public universities nationwide.

    “These rankings speak to the high quality of our programs and the value of a College of Business education,” said Beth Walker, dean of CSU’s College of Business. “Our online programs offer the same high-caliber education as our on-campus programs and allow us to make exceptional business education available to students wherever they may be. Our unique programs teach students how business can be used to create a better world and enable them to develop the skills they need to succeed in a business world increasingly focused on innovation, technology and sustainability.”

    College of Engineering on the rise

    This year, the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering online graduate programs debuted in the top 20 in the nation, at No. 14 among the best public universities for veterans. Overall, the college moved up several spots in the rankings to No. 27 among public universities.

    “We are pleased that our online graduate programs continue to be recognized in the U.S. News and World Report rankings,” said University Distinguished Professor Sonia Kreidenweis, associate dean for research in the college. “Our groundbreaking online graduate program in systems engineering, which offers M.S., M.E., Ph.D., and D.Eng. degrees, has obtained national recognition for meeting the needs of employees and veterans who seek to advance their skills while working full-time.”

    The systems engineering program grew substantially in the last decade. In 2019, the program became its own college department with a new department head – Woodward Professor of Systems Engineering Tom Bradley.

    About CSU’s College of Business

    The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB-accredited business school known for its top-ranked programs that annually enroll more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs. The college encompasses a purpose-driven community that consistently seeks to transform lives through business education, scholarly research and community engagement, ultimately using business to create a better world. Visit biz.colostate.edu or call (800) 491-4622 to learn more.

    About CSU’s Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

    The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering trains students to engage the global environmental challenges of the day through research, education, innovation and outreach. Among its many accolades as an ABET-accredited institution are a top-ranked graduate program in atmospheric science and cutting-edge research that provides students hands-on learning in chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, biomedical and systems engineering. Visit engr.colostate.edu or call (970) 491-6220 to learn more.

    About CSU Online

    CSU Online is Colorado State University’s Division of Continuing Education, offering more than 45 different undergraduate and graduate degree programs to meet the needs of learners worldwide. CSU’s online students receive the same education, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same degrees and certificates as students on campus. For more information about CSU’s online programs, visit online.colostate.edu or call (970) 491-5288.

     

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  • Women Join Together in Unison this Saturday for Women’s March and Issues NYC

    WHO: Women’s March NYC and Women’s March Alliance  

    WHAT: The 4th Annual Women’s March, a grassroots volunteer-led organization raising money for security, stage, and equipment, partnered with iFundWomen with the belief in the power of capital, coaching, and connections to drive economic opportunities for women-owned businesses.

    WHERE: 

    Foley Square 111 Worth Street Columbus Circle – 

    72nd and Central Park West, NYC 

    See the interactive map with times here

    WHEN: Sat, January 18, 2020- 

    Foley Square 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

    Columbus Circle- 11 AM -1:00 PM EST

     

    MORE: The rallies will begin at Foley Square and Columbus Circle where performances and speakers will be onstage from 10 am to 1 pm(FOLEY) and 11-1(Columbus Circle.)

    At 1 pm, the crowd at Foley will disperse to take to the Sidewalks and Subways to meet up again at Times Square.

    WE MUST NOT BLOCK TRAFFIC. This movement uptown through NYC is a peaceful silent show of our numbers and ability to flood the city. 

    Columbus Circle will have a formal closed permitted street route to Times Square then everyone will meet in Times Square in a celebration of sisterhood and unity, and disperse from aligned on issues such as Reproductive Rights, LGBTQIA+ Equality, Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Economic and Civil Rights, Environmental Justice, Gun Reform, Income Equality and more. 

    The Rise and Roar theme was founded by female powerhouses, Sulma Arzu-Brown, Michelle Sampson and Monique McCullough of Women’s March Alliance, and Julia Fusco-Luberoff, Lisa Chin Mollica, Leyna Hanan and Caroline McKinnon of Women’s March NYC who came together with others from Harlem and Brooklyn to bring people together to advocate for women’s issues, stemming from the #MeToo movement. 

    “We couldn’t be more proud of the work that has been done to bring the women of NYC together in Unity for our 2020 Rise & Roar Event, hosted by the Women’s March NYC and the Women’s March Alliance.“ says Julia Fusco-Luberoff, Executive Director, Women’s March NYC. “We need women and allies to commit to dismantling oppressive systems and working together to make sure we all have a seat at the table. If the table is too small to fit all our voices, we just build a bigger table.”

    “As we commence a new decade,” states Sulma Arzu-Brown, WMA March Co-Chairwoman, “we RISE & ROAR and have our voices heard across New York City, recognizing the courageous women who continue to speak out on the issues of economic rights, equal rights and equal justice for women. We are thrilled that the 2020 Rise & Roar Women’s March is mutually hosted by our Women’s March Alliance and the Women’s March NYC. Together, on the streets of New York City we Rise & Roar for justice, equity and unity.”

    Rallies will include speakers and performances from 10AM to 1PM. Afterwards, in a historic display of solidarity, thousands of activists will march through the streets of Manhattan towards one another, converging in unity beneath the lights of Times Square.

    “I see the city has to be a place for my daughter to grow up and feel safe here. With things like this, I can empower her, she can march with me and rally, and it makes so much of a difference for other women and their children as well,” said Sampson.

    A group of speakers are lined up to represent a different issue, including the youngest speaker in the four years of the Women’s March, 14-year-old Marley Dias. Dias is the creator of 1,000 Black Girl Books.

    On Monday, the Women’s March is unveiling their official campaign which includes print and video assets, which has some amazing shots of New Yorkers standing proudly behind the issues they care the most about. 

    “There is no room for hate at the Women’s March,” says Caz McKinnon, Co-Chair, Women’s March NYC. Autumn Trafficante, a transgender woman, recently announced as the official emcee at Foley Square states, “It is an honor to have the opportunity to remind us all that times are changing. 

    “This event is only the beginning. We are taking the Women’s March online. We need to focus on getting out the Vote all the way to November,” states Lisa Chin Mollica, who serves as Lead Strategist, Women’s March NYC and the official Instagram platform @womensmarchnyc. “We need to share research, tell stories and come together. We need to flood the internet with women.” 

    Women’s March NY welcomes all women to walk together in peace and unity demanding a better future for all women. Shoulder to shoulder, we RISE & ROAR! Sponsors include Vote In or Out and Planned Parenthood.

    Site: womensmarchnyc.org

    Instagram: @womensmarchnyc

    Twitter: @womensmarchnyc

    Please make a contribution to the campaign. https://ifundwomen.com/projects/Womens-March-NYC-2020

    Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-march-on-nyc-official-tickets-86855074867

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  • Colorado National Guard aviation battalion mobilizing three units

    Colorado National Guard aviation battalion mobilizing three units

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Colorado National Guard Soldiers from Company A, Company D and Headquarters-Headquarters Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion 135th Aviation Regiment will be honored at a departure ceremony on Buckley Air Force Base Jan. 2, 2020, at 3 p.m.

    Family, friends and dignitaries will gather at the at the Chief Warrant Officer 5 David R. Carter Army Aviation Support Facility on Buckley AFB, in Aurora, Colorado, to bid a farewell to approximately 130 Soldiers as they prepare to depart for a yearlong deployment to Southwest Asia.

    “These warriors are trained and ready to provide support to troops on the ground and will excel at any mission that comes their way,” the Adjutant General of Colorado U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mike Loh said. “The commitment of these Soldiers, as well as their families and employers, should make all Coloradans proud.”

    Based out of Buckley AFB, in Aurora, the 2-135th GSAB will conduct air movement, air assault, casualty evacuation, combat support and combat service support for aviation operations throughout the designated area of responsibility to employ and sustain combat power.

    Civic Leaders from throughout Colorado, hosted by the Adjutant General of Colorado U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Loh, depart for Public Affairs travel to observe F-16 training at the CONG’s Airburst Range, near Fort Carson, Colorado.
    (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Maj. Darin Overstreet)

    The units also support civil authorities annually during wildfire response efforts and save an average to 20 lives annually through mountain search and rescue missions.

    One year ago today, Company B, Detachment 1,  2-135th GSAB, the CONG’s heavy lift aviation unit operating CH-47 Chinook helicopters, deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.  

     

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  • Christmas storm to drop rain, snow across Southern California

    Christmas storm to drop rain, snow across Southern California

    By Courtney Spamer, AccuWeather meteorologist – Updated Dec. 24, 2019 8:50 AM

    Yet another storm will target Southern California through Christmas, allowing wet weather to linger into the busiest travel day left in 2019.

    The storm will spread rain across the San Francisco Bay Area to the Los Angeles Basin from Tuesday night and into Wednesday before it strengthens Christmas night.

    While periods of rain occur at the coast and in the valleys, a more wintry feel will occur late on Christmas Day for some of the higher elevations.

    “Snow levels will drop as low as 3,500 to 4,000 feet Wednesday and Thursday across Southern California, allowing any rain to change over to snow in the Grapevine,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson.

    The highest elevations may see as much as 12 to 18 inches of snow.

    Some of the major passes could have enough snow to cause travel issues, including Tejon Pass along Interstate 5 and Laguna Summit along I-8.

    Those planning to travel through these areas should be prepared for delays and have fully winterized their vehicles.

    Snow will not be the only precipitation to cause travel troubles through Thursday, as even those at the coast could experience delays.

    “Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches will be possible through Thursday across the L.A. Basin,” added Anderson. An AccuWeather Local StormMax™️ of 4 inches is possible into Thursday evening.

    This much rain will bring the potential for ponding on the roadways as well as slower travel.

    For Southern California, Thursday is expected to be the busiest travel day following Christmas, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

    The wet weather is likely to add to the congestion for motorists throughout the day.

    The storm may also add to some delays for major airport hubs like Los Angeles International Airport and San Diego International Airport both on Christmas Day and the busier travel day of Boxing Day.

    This storm will move through the southern Rockies during the latter half of the week, and eventually into the center of the country for the weekend.

    Meanwhile, California looks to be on the drier side through the end of the year. However, the pattern is setting up in such a manner that at least one more storm could dive across the state before 2020 begins.

     

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  • Bennet Announces Support for U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

    Denver – Monday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement announcing his support for the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):

     “I’ve long said that we should modernize NAFTA. The final USMCA brings our trade policies into the 21st century, and I am optimistic that it will strengthen labor and environmental standards in North America. Any trade agreement must expand opportunity for American workers and their families, and I commend the Democratic negotiators for securing enforcement tools that the Trump Administration initially left out to make this a much better deal for workers. 

     “The USMCA also provides some certainty for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers who have spent the last three years wondering whether President Trump would drive away another customer, or sacrifice another market to a foreign competitor with his feckless trade war — which has inflicted real and lasting damage on their bottom line. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and as a coauthor of two bipartisan farm bills, I understand the importance of stability and certainty for American producers. I also recognize that much more needs to be done to expand access to growing foreign markets instead of simply maintaining the ones we already have.

     “While modernizing this agreement is a step in the right direction, more must be done to create trade policies that expand opportunities for American workers, businesses, farmers, and ranchers.”

     

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