(The Center Square) – Colorado’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly won’t convene on Friday or Saturday following protests in Denver.

DENVER, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29, 2020, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE MKT: UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.18 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2020.

DENVER, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29, 2020, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE MKT: GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.1104 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2020.

(The Center Square) – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday that he hopes the next federal COVID-19 relief package includes more funding for local governments in the state.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 28, 2020, the Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund (NYSE: EDI) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, will pay a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.08 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2020. The Fund, acting in accordance with an exemptive order received from the Securities and Exchange Commission and with approval of its Board of Trustees, adopted a managed distribution policy under which the Fund may utilize capital gains, where applicable, as part of regular monthly cash distributions to its shareholders. This policy gives the Fund greater flexibility to realize capital gains and to distribute those gains to shareholders.

NIWOT, Colo., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women, and children, today announced that it will present at the Baird 2020 Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 12:50 pm ET.

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) union today urged the Colorado Senate and General Assembly to swiftly pass and the governor to sign the "Healthy Families and Workplaces Act," which would provide paid sick leave to Colorado workers.

(The Center Square) – New unemployment claims in Colorado have dropped for the seventh week in a row, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor.

(The Center Square) – Colorado Democrats introduced legislation this week that seeks to expand paid sick leave for all workers across the state.

BOULDER, CO, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - There is a surge in the U.S. and it has nothing to do with toilet paper or facial masks. Animal shelters across the country are reporting record high pet adoption rates with some shelters now having no furry friends left to adopt out. Charlotte's Web, the largest and most trusted hemp extract company, took notice of this Covid 19 silver lining, and decided to provide a free thank you gift to people who have adopted or fostered a pet from any shelter. Charlotte's Web's "Welcome to The Family" gift box - an $89.00 retail value -- is filled with products for our canine friends including full-spectrum CBD-infused products to support pets in transition from shelter to new home, including Charlotte's Web Chews, Full Spectrum Hemp Extract Drops and Canine Hemp Infused Balm . A dog's life in transition is one the Charlotte's Web family cares deeply about, and this free adoption kit gift is a way for the company to support that pet's transition toward wellness in a new home.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New brand CarryOn(TM) has launched sparkling CBD waters as well as a brand mission to normalize the pursuit of mental wellbeing. With over 56% of Americans reporting negative effects on their mental wellbeing, CarryOn(TM) believes that the pursuit of mental wellbeing should be as prominent as physical fitness and nutrition, all as important pieces of holistic health and self-care.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Vertafore announced the expansion of its open agency management system architecture with the addition of five new members to the Vertafore Orange Partner Program and the release of AMS360 Connect(TM).

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gates Industrial Corporation plc (NYSE:GTES), a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, today announced that the Company will participate in the virtual 2020 UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSearch, a property marketing startup, has announced the launch of a new real estate platform. It's mission... to modernize the land marketplace and become the premier resource for buying, selling, and financing land. The site promotes a growing inventory of over 10 million acres of land for sale, along with representing tens of thousands of real estate agents.

DENVER, Colo., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming in mid-June from the producers of Monday Morning Radio, a top-rated business-to-business podcast since 2012, the Small Business Paramedics website (http://smallbusinessparamedics.com) and podcast will feature experts - both individually and on panels - who will address a wide variety of issues that confront business and professional practice owners.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SCB Global Java Holdings, LLC ("SCB Global Java") announces the appointment of Robert Novick as Chief Executive Officer and the acquisition of White Tale Coffee ("White Tale").

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Davyne DeSye releases her latest novel, Phantom Rising, on June 15, 2020, on Amazon.com. Phantom Rising tells the story of the Phantom of the Opera's childhood and is the final book in her Phantom Rising trilogy.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guion The Lion, a new children's book that celebrates the differences in all children through a colorful and exciting journey was launched today by mother, entrepreneur and author Rebecca Wilson Macsovits. The book, which follows the adventures of an imaginative little lion who sees things a little differently from his friends, was inspired by her three children including Guion, her oldest son who also happens to have Down syndrome. Full of whimsical delights, discoveries and beautiful watercolor illustrations, this book teaches children that appreciating individual differences and embracing others' ideas can lead to unimaginable adventures and endless fun. Guion The Lion is available now via Amazon.com and online at www.Guionthelion.com.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today announced that it has extended the expiration of its previously announced offers to all Eligible Holders (as defined below) to exchange (the "Exchange Offers") any and all of its outstanding notes listed in the table below (together, the "Old Notes") for newly issued senior secured notes listed in the table below (together, the "New Notes"), in each case upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated April 29, 2020, as supplemented by Supplement No. 1 to the Offering Memorandum, dated May 5, 2020 (as so supplemented, the "Offering Memorandum"). The Company has extended the expiration of the Exchange Offers from 12:00 midnight, New York City time, at the end of May 27, 2020 to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 29, 2020.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- PruPay, a Denver-based payments technology company, is working with PayPal to develop and launch a simpler way for merchants to request one-time payments from consumers via text messaging. While paying via text is already widely available from several providers, PruPay's technology lab was able to add a few simple tools that help both merchants and consumers with their real-world problems. Currently, PruPay is waiving its normal fees to help small/medium businesses during the global pandemic.

DENVER, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nephrology Practice Solutions (NPS) today announced that Dr. Thao Truong Pascual has assumed the role of chief medical officer (CMO). As a subsidiary of DaVita, NPS owns or manages nephrology practices throughout the U.S. that manage care for patients with chronic kidney disease.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Colorado Springs Parking Enterprise and ParkMobile have announced a new partnership to provide contactless payments via mobile app at approximately 2,400 metered parking spaces throughout the City of Colorado Springs.

(The Center Square) – Both chambers of Colorado’s General Assembly on Wednesday passed resolutions allowing lawmakers to participate and vote remotely to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Office Evolution, the nation's largest and fastest-growing coworking franchisor, has added a game-changing executive to its leadership team. Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak, a 20-year veteran of the coworking industry, has been named Office Evolution's Chief Marketing and Development Officer.