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complex array of variables outside of schools’ control matters a great deal for student learning.

What the NWEA study does suggest is that students are not on track to catch up to where they would have been if not for the tion has also urged a delay. e trade organization supports mapping pipelines as long as the safety and security of the lines are considered, said Dan Haley, COGA’s CEO and president.

Utilities and pipeline operators contend that the level of detail in the maps of pipelines that would be available to the public could make the equipment the targets of terrorists or vandals.

Attorney Matt Sura, who is representing the Nygrens before the PUC, said the legislation clearly mandates that all pipelines within the PUC’s jurisdiction be mapped at a speci c level of detail. He said the scale of detail backed by the industry means people will “have no idea if the oil and gas pipelines are on their street, in their backyard, two streets over.”

Proponents of stronger rules don’t want the PUC to delay a decision.

“Nearly two years have passed since Senate Bill 108 was signed into law by Gov. (Jared) Polis. Precious time has pandemic. Lewis says the takeaway is that policymakers and schools simply aren’t doing enough. “If you give someone half a Tylenol for a migraine and expect them to feel better, that’s just not reality,” she said.

NWEA’s analysis is based on data from millions of students in thousands of public schools. Outcomes may not be representative of all students or schools, though, since the lapsed,” Story said. e law that mandated updating state regulations requires the regulations be at least as strict as PHMSA’s rules. e Nygrens said they will keep pushing for stronger rules. Meanwhile, they said they don’t know when they’ll be able to build a new home on their property. DCP Midstream has paid the Nygrens’ rent, but they aren’t sure how long that will continue. e couple’s lawsuit against the pipeline company seeks compensation for their home, business losses and health problems they attribute exam’s administration is voluntary. NWEA researchers say other data would be helpful to con rm the results. at could come soon: State test results from this year are beginning to emerge and other testing companies will be releasing their own data. to what they say was an ongoing leak over several years. eir insurance doesn’t cover the damage. is Denver Post story via e Associated Press’ Storyshare, of which Colorado Community Media is a member.

Under the PUC’s draft rules, companies would have to report whether they’re using advanced technology and if they’re not, why not. e rules being considered by PHMSA would require companies to use the latest technology.

Phillips 66 bought the publicly held units of DCP Midstream in January.

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“From Day 1, when they found the leak and when they found out that it was under and all around in our home, Julie has been very strong in her feelings about how many other people could be going through this and not know it. We didn’t,” Mark said.