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State Tipoffs Involving Colorado Newsletter for Tuesday June 04, 2024 ( 16 items )  

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bill to Support AmeriCorps Alumni With Educational and Workforce-Development Goals
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed legislation to provide a state income tax subtraction on the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for AmeriCorps members. With the signing of House Bill 24-1240, Colorado becomes just the sixth state in the nation to alleviate this financial burden for AmeriCorps alumni. This legislation, championed by the Polis-Primavera administration and supported by bipartisa  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. * HB24-1002 - Social Work Licensure Compact, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Matthew Martinez and Senators Janice Marchman and Janice Rich. * HB24-1031 - Accessibility for Persons in Child Welfare Matters, sponsored by Representatives Brandi Bradley and Junie Joseph, and Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer  more

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law to Support Coloradans With Disabilities, Providing Affordable and Accessible Healthcare, and Strengthen AmeriCorps in Colorado
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law in ceremonies at the Governor's Residence at Boettcher Mansion to support Coloradans with disabilities, ensure Coloradans have access to affordable and accessible healthcare, and support Colorado AmeriCorps members and the work they do to support Colorado communities. Governor Polis signed the following bills into law: * HB24-1115 - Prescript  more

Colo. House Democrats: Gov. Polis Signs Medical Liability Bill Into Law
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed bipartisan legislation to update Colorado's medical liability laws. The agreement from health care providers, business leaders and trial lawyers will prevent divisive ballot measures and provide certainty for both providers and patients. "I'm grateful to all the people who put aside differences and came together to do what's best for Colorado and avoid d  more

Colo. House Democrats: Governor Signs Bills to Increase Federal Funds for Nutrition Support, Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Drugs
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed two pieces of bipartisan legislation that save Coloradans money on prescription drugs and help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. SB24-110, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, and Representatives Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, and Emily Sirota, D-Denver, prohibit  more

Colo. House Democrats: Prescription Label Accessibility for Blind Coloradans Signed Into Law
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to make prescription drug labels more accessible to blind, visually impaired and print-impaired Coloradans. HB24-1115 is sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Junie Joseph and Senate President Steve Fenberg. "The information on prescription labels provides important details that enable patients to safely and effectively take medication   more

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! BILLS TO IMPROVE BASIC ACCESS FOR COLORADANS LIVING WITH A DISABILITY
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills to improve basic access for Coloradans living with a disability. HB24-1360 will create the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO). HB24-1161 will make new electric vehicle charging stations and car sharing programs more accessible. "Despite Federal ADA being law for 34 years, housing, employment, access to participation in government and  more

COLO. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION TO CREATE A SICKLE CELL OUTREACH PROGRAM BECOMES LAW
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed into law legislation that will provide outreach and support to Coloradans living with sickle cell disease. Sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, and Representative Regina English, D-Colorado Springs and Assistant House Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver, SB24-042 will create the Arie P. Taylor Sickle Cell Disea  more

Colo. House Republicans: Rep. Hartsook on Governor Polis' Signing of Bill Requiring Health-Care Coverage for Biomarker Testing
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado House Republicans issued the following news release: Representative Anthony Hartsook recognized Governor Polis' recent signing of a bill that will help save lives and improve the quality of life through the latest methods of biomarker testing for cancer patients. SB24-124 increases coverage for biomarker testing in all state-regulated large-group health benefit plans in Colorado. Biomarker testing uses patient tissue, blood, or bodily fluids to check ge  more

Colo. PUC Issues Weekly Meeting Agenda for June 5, 2024
DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0181CP-EXT Mountain Transport IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF PURGATORY RECREATION I, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT TO EXTEND OPERATIONS UNDER CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. 54985 Filing Date and Party: 04/18/2024 Mountain Transport Description: Application for authority to extend Certi  more

Colo. Senate Democrats: Gov Signs Family Affordability Tax Credit, Bill to Support the Care Workforce
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills into law that will create the Family Affordability Tax Credit to boost the incomes of hardworking Colorado families and create a state income tax credit for care workers to address the care worker workforce shortage. Beginning tax year 2024, HB24-1311 creates the refundable Family Affordability Tax Credit. This credit will be available to pare  more

Colo. Senate Democrats: Governor Signs Bills to Increase Federal Funds for Nutrition Support, Save Coloradans Money on Prescription Drugs
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Today, Governor Jared Polis signed two pieces of bipartisan legislation that will save Coloradans money on prescription drugs and help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. SB24-110, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, and Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, and Representatives Judy Amabile, D-Boulder, and Emily Sirota, D-Denver, pr  more

Colo. Senate Democrats: Prescription Label Accessibility for Blind Coloradans Signed Into Law
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation to make prescription drug labels more accessible to blind, visually impaired and print-impaired Coloradans. HB24-1115 is sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Junie Joseph and Senate President Steve Fenberg. "The information on prescription labels provides important details that enable patients to safely and effectively take medication  more

COLO. SENATE DEMOCRATS: SIGNED! LEGISLATION TO CREATE A SICKLE CELL OUTREACH PROGRAM BECOMES LAW
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Governor Jared Polis today signed into law legislation that will provide outreach and support to Coloradans living with sickle cell disease. Sponsored by Senators Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, and Janet Buckner, D-Aurora, and Representative Regina English, D-Colorado Springs, and Assistant House Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver, SB24-042 will create the Arie P. Taylor Sickle Cell Dis  more

Community College of Denver Appoints Alberto Teixeira as Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- Community College of Denver issued the following news release: Community College of Denver (CCD) has announced the appointment of Alberto Teixeira as its new Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Teixeira will play a pivotal part in shaping CCD's financial strategies and ensuring fiscal responsibility. In his new role, Teixeira will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of CCD's financial operations, including budgeting, finan  more

University of Colorado: Steve Turner Receives the 2024 Dana Crawford Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news: By Laurraine Pollard Colorado Preservation, Inc's 34th annual Dana Crawford & Alpine Bank State Honor Awards was held at the Denver Botanic Gardens on May 20, 2024. This year's celebration honored Steve Turner, 2024 Dana Crawford Award Recipient. The evening provided ample opportunities to mix and mingle, raise funds to support CPI, and recognize individuals, organizations, public agencies, and businesses whose w  more