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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Tuesday April 02, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Colo. PIRG: Bike Advocates, Gov. Polis Celebrate Colorado E-Bike Day
DENVER, Colorado, April 2 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Colorado launched its first statewide e-bike tax credit today, granting residents access to a $450 discount on qualified e-bikes from participating bike shops. Governor Jared Polis declared the second official Colorado E-Bike Day to celebrate the rise of e-bikes as an alternative to car transport and the launch of the new state tax credit. Governor Polis has supported ele  more

PETA: Feds See Disabled Pig Dragged by Her Ears at Local Slaughterhouse
CRAIG, Colorado, April 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: * * * PETA Seeks Criminal Probe * * * Following a disturbing pattern of violations at Fitch Ranch Artisan Meat Company in Craig--e.g., a worker dragged a disabled pig by her ears and employees have repeatedly shocked or electrocuted animals--PETA rushed a letter today to 14th Judicial District Attorney Matt Karzen urging him to investigate and file appropriate criminal   more