The 2024 legislative session delivered real results for Colorado businesses of all sizes and positioned the state’s economy to continue to thrive. From nation-leading investments to strengthen Colorado’s workforce and create housing Coloradans can afford near job centers to cutting taxes and increasing certainty for business leaders, Colorado is doubling down on its commitment to …
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May 06 2024
Governor Polis Proclaims May As Older Americans Month!
Governor Jared Polis has proclaimed May as Old Americans Month. In May 2024, we celebrate Older Americans Month, recognizing the immense contributions of older adults to our country. These individuals have worked tirelessly to achieve the American Dream for their families and communities, making our nation stronger and building a future of possibilities for new …
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May 23 2022
Red Cross Presents Annual Rocky Mountain Heroes Awards
In March, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming presented their annual awards at the Seawell Ballroom in Denver. Over 500 people attended the annual hybrid event honoring the heroes for 2022. Host Gloria Neal and CEO Gino Grico opened the event followed by introductions by Kelli Kane with Kaiser Permanente and Governor Jared …
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Nov 16 2021
Sweetwater Lake Becomes Newest Colorado State Park!
Governor Jared Polis has announced a partnership among Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service (White River National Forest), and Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) to create Colorado’s 43rd State Park at Sweetwater Lake. The partners are now working to develop a long-term management plan to improve recreational facilities and maintain the unique character …
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Aug 02 2021
Colorado Among Top Ten States for Business!
According to a recent business report, Colorado is among the top ten states for business, ranking 8th overall and 2nd in workforce. “It’s no secret that Colorado is the best place to live, work and do business. We’re powering the Colorado Comeback by supporting our small businesses, developing our workforce across our state, creating jobs, …
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Nov 24 2020
Making Social Connections
Dementia Together was honored with a private sit-down meeting with Governor Polis while he was in Northern Colorado in October. Cyndy Luzinski, Executive Director, and Lisa LaFehr, Board President, shared with the governor and his team how a Help Colorado Now Covid Recovery grant enabled them to develop and provide a few months of virtual …
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Apr 14 2020
Friendly Fork still serving!
Governor Jared Polis issued a StayAt-Home order for Colorado. Thankfully Weld County Senior Nutrition Program meals are considered an essential service and still provides a take-out/drive through service. There are 13 participating meal sites as well as the 2 temporary meal sites. Our senior housing facilities are currently closed to the public. Please pass on …
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Jun 04 2019
Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Colorado
By Angela Cortez, AARP Colorado On May 16, Governor Jared Polis signed into law SB19-005, Import Prescription Drugs From Canada, a bill sponsored by Senators Joann Ginal and Robert Rodriguez, and Rep. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Coloradans by importing them from Canada. “AARP strongly supported the legislation and …
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