Big Colorado water diversion projects itching to get going on long-sought dam and pipeline dreams are rushing to get first in line for thirsty Douglas County’s $68.2 million in federal stimulus money. Drinking water dams and pipelines have joined smaller-scale local water treatment and sewage projects, for totaling $247 million of the $280 million in […]
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Opinion: As business leaders, we see 3 ways educators can leverage stimulus funding to support kids
Having too much money to know what to do with might sound like a good problem to have. But in the case of the historic amount of education funding coming to Colorado, it’s an opportunity we can’t afford to waste. In March, President Joe Biden signed a massive COVID-19 stimulus plan that provides billions of […]
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Colorado’s governor wants a big, fast coronavirus stimulus package. State lawmakers worry about the details.
As the Colorado legislature returns to work on Tuesday, the No. 1 priority for Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic lawmakers will be passing an economic stimulus package to help lift the state out of the effects of the coronavirus crisis. But the question of how big the package should be and how fast the General […]
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Gov. Jared Polis wanted quick action on his $1.3 billion stimulus plan. Colorado lawmakers want more time.
Three months ago, Gov. Jared Polis put forward a $1.3 billion stimulus plan and asked Colorado lawmakers to fast-track the measures. On Thursday, the General Assembly said not so fast. Instead of inserting the governor’s November spending requests into a supplemental budget package being drafted now, the proposals will move ahead in separate legislation for […]
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Littwin: A thought experiment — what if Trump had called for $2,000 stimulus checks before the election?
For those of you looking to celebrate the arrival of the New Year this weekend, I’m afraid you’re a little premature. Forget the old calendar on the wall for now. Because a new year won’t actually arrive until Jan. 20 when Joe Biden is sworn in, and Donald Trump, probably already safely ensconced at Mar-a-Lago, […]
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Colorado lawmakers reconvene to consider stimulus plan, but experts question the cost to the state
The unemployment checks for Englewood resident Dana John and her husband ended in July, and the $1,200 federal stimulus money is long gone. One small hope on the horizon is the $375 check Colorado is sending as a stimulus to lower-income unemployed workers. It’s not much, but John said it’s much needed. “I don’t know […]
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Colorado governor says his $1.3 billion stimulus plan would create up to 15,000 jobs, but questions abound
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday asked state lawmakers to spend $1.3 billion on an economic stimulus package that he said would create up to 15,000 jobs and boost the state’s economy by 11% over current projections. “Making these investments now with this one-time money will help restore economic growth faster and better, and shrink […]
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In lieu of federal action, Colorado will send one-time $375 stimulus payments to 435,000 people
Colorado will send roughly 435,000 people a one-time stimulus payment of $375 as a way to help them weather the effects of the coronavirus crisis in lieu of additional federal aid. In all, more than $163 million is expected to be distributed by the state. “Washington, D.C, has failed to act to provide additional direct […]