| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Thursday May 11, 2023 ( 5 items ) |
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American Atheists Praises Colorado for Becoming First State to Tackle Problem of Health Care Denials
CRANFORD, New Jersey, May 11 (TNSgov) -- American Atheists issued the following news:
The civil rights organization American Atheists applauded Colorado Governor Jared Polis for signing the Patients' Right to Know Act (HB 1218). The bill previously passed both chambers with an overwhelming majority (43-19 in the House and 21-12 in the Senate). American Atheists worked with Colorado State Representatives Brianna Titone and Kyle Brown to help develop its language. With Governor Polis' signature,
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Colorado PIRG: New Incentive for Electric Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers Passes Legislature
DENVER, Colorado, May 10 (TNSgov) -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release:
With just 24 days until the start of our next ozone season, and on the last day of the legislative session, a bill that will help reduce ozone pollution from lawn and garden equipment passed the legislature and is headed to the governor's desk for signature.
Sponsored by Senator Hansen and Representatives McCormick and Sirota, SB23-016 creates a tax credit for retailers to reduce
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Environmental Defense Fund: Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Strengthening State's Climate Targets
DENVER, Colorado, May 11 (TNStalk) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on May 10, 2023, by Director for U.S. Climate Alex DeGolia:
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On Monday, the Colorado legislature approved SB 23-016 -- a wide-ranging bill that strengthens Colorado's commitment to cut statewide climate pollution beyond 2030. It would put new targets in law requiring economy-wide emissions cuts of at least 65% by 2035, 75% by 2040, 90% by 2045, all below 2005 levels, and strengthen the stat
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Financial Planning Association: New Study Reveals Psychological Factors Hindering Growth for Financial Advisers
DENVER, Colorado, May 10 (TNSres) -- The Financial Planning Association issued the following news release on May 9, 2023:
Financial advisers face significant challenges in growing their businesses, according to recent research by the Financial Planning Association(R) (FPA(R)) and Janus Henderson. The research found that while 46% of financial advisers say they are comfortable with their current growth rate, a mere 12% strongly agree with that sentiment.
The research, conducted in October 2022,
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Groups Urge Governor to Sign Ozone Bill, Call for Strong Action From Interim Committee
DENVER, Colorado, May 11 (TNSgov) -- Earthworks issued the following news release on May 10, 2023:
Conservation and community groups celebrated passage of the Protecting Communities From Air Pollution Act today and called upon Governor Jared Polis to sign the bill into law. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Bacon and Willford, as well as Senators Gonzales and Winter, was pared down to ensure passage of key components this year following strong opposition from the oil and gas industry. The
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