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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Wednesday May 24, 2023 ( 6 items )  

Colo. House Democrats: Gov. Polis Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Employee-Owned Businesses
DENVER, Colorado, May 24 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to expand the Employee Ownership Tax Credit to strengthen incentives for businesses transitioning to an employee-owned business model. "With the expansion of Colorado's Employee Ownership Tax Credit, local businesses can continue to increase wages, improve job security, and offer better benefit options for hardworking Coloradans," said Rep. W  more

Colo. House Democrats: Gov. Polis Signs Bipartisan Bill to Make Child Care More Affordable and Accessible
DENVER, Colorado, May 24 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Governor Polis today signed a bipartisan bill to support child care facilities and save Colorado families money. HB23-1091, sponsored by Representative Cathy Kipp, would extend the child care contribution tax credit through 2027. "Quality child care is a significant investment for each family and a crucial factor in childhood development, leading to success later in life," said Rep. Cath  more

Colo. House Democrats: Polis Signs Bill to Expand EV Charging
DENVER, Colorado, May 24 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Governor Polis today signed a bill to streamline the construction of and expand access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for homeowners and renters. "There are many Coloradans who are interested in owning an EV, however it can be difficult to secure charging locations near their home or even in their neighborhoods," said Rep. Tisha Mauro, D-Pueblo. "Our law builds up and e  more

Mayor Hancock Appoints Isaam L. Shamsid-Deen to Denver County Court
DENVER, Colorado, May 24 -- Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock issued the following news on May 23, 2023: Mayor Michael B. Hancock today announced his appointment of Isaam L. Shamsid-Deen to the Denver County Court bench. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Judge Tanya Wheeler. "During my time as Mayor, I've had the great honor of appointing many esteemed jurists to the bench, and these outstanding women and men have remade our county court into one that is more refl  more

Students Who Are Caregivers or Undocumented to Receive Additional Support at CU Denver Thanks to DEI Grants
DENVER, Colorado, May 24 (TNSfund) -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: Recipients of the 2023 President's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grants--which included two CU Denver project winners--were honored by CU President Todd Saliman at a CU Systems annual awards event in April. Grants are designed to fund innovative, creative projects that promote DEI throughout the CU system. Proposals are submitted by faculty and staff and the eight winning projects (two from ea  more

University of Denver: IHAC Receives $1 Million Grant From PetSmart Charities to Explore Equitable Access to Veterinary Care
DENVER, Colorado, May 24 (TNSfund) -- The University of Denver issued the following news: In the United States, an estimated 50 million pets annually do not receive basic veterinary care. The Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) has partnered with PetSmart Charities to help change that. With the help of a $1 million grant from PetSmart Charities, IHAC, which is housed in the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work, will partner with 30 non-profit organizations selected b  more