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Colorado's combined tax revenues up 5.7% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Centennial State News | Apr 11, 2025

Colorado collected $5.3 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Lottery prize claims now available online for $600 or more

By Centennial State News | Apr 11, 2025

Claiming lottery prizes valued at $600 or more has become even more accessible with a new online claim process.

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Q3 2024: Colorado's combined tax revenues up 5.7% since Q2 2024

By Centennial State News | Apr 10, 2025

Colorado collected $5.3 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Colorado ranks 28th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Centennial State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Colorado reported 235 teacher vacancies, equating to 3 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 28th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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President of Colorado Ethiopian Community: Credit card mandates 'will doubly hurt families'

By Centennial State News | Apr 8, 2025

Samuel Michael, President of the Colorado Ethiopian Community, expressed concerns that credit card mandates could eliminate reward programs relied upon by immigrants and working families.

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NFIB advocates for permanent small business tax deduction amid wide public support

By Centennial State News | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) highlights significant bipartisan support for small businesses and the continuation of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 49 H-1B petitions in Colorado throughout 2024

By Centennial State News | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Colorado submitted 49 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Analysis: Colorado one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Centennial State News | Apr 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Centennial State News shows that Colorado is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Founder of SPPI on Credit Card Competition Act: 'Rewards vanish. Fees rise. Access to credit shrinks'

By Centennial State News | Apr 4, 2025

Patrick Brenner, founder of the Southwest Public Policy Institute, expressed concerns over state-level legislation aimed at capping interchange fees.

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Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper: 'The Credit Card Competition Act is a misnomer—it does nothing to enhance competition'

By Centennial State News | Apr 4, 2025

The Defense Credit Union Council, which represents U.S. military credit unions, sent a letter to Colorado's U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.

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Colorado State Fair announces headliners Fluffy Iglesias and Flo Rida for 2025 event

By Centennial State News | Apr 4, 2025

The Colorado State Fair, a staple event of the summer season, is set to feature international performers, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Flo Rida, at the Southwest Motors Events Center.

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EDA awards over $5 million in grants for economic development projects in Colorado in 2023

By Centennial State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 11 grants totaling $5,630,546 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Colorado.

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NFIB report presses Colorado lawmakers on small business health insurance woes

By Centennial State News | Apr 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an advocate for Colorado's small businesses, has introduced a new health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."

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Colorado ranks 46 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Centennial State News | Apr 2, 2025

Colorado ranks 46 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $39,044 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Crockpot chicken dish selected as Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month for April 2025

By Centennial State News | Apr 2, 2025

The Crockpot "Ready When You Are" Chicken has been named the Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month for April.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Colorado employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Centennial State News | Apr 1, 2025

In 2024, nine H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Colorado, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Colorado’s NextGen Ag Leadership Grants now open for 2025 applications

By Centennial State News | Mar 31, 2025

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has begun accepting applications for its 2025 NextGen Ag Leadership Grants.

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GoWest Credit Union Association – Colorado one of 48 state credit union groups to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Centennial State News Service | Mar 27, 2025

The GoWest Credit Union Association – Colorado is one of 48 state credit union groups to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act.”

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Man wins $1 million lottery prize, plans family trip to Disneyland

By Centennial State News | Mar 27, 2025

Brandon F. from Grand Junction has won a $1 million prize on a $25 Million Cash Explosion Scratch ticket.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Colorado employers were approved during 2024?

By Centennial State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 97.9% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Colorado were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.