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News from July 2023

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Bennet Introduces Bill to Help Low-Income Families, Seniors Buy Nutritious, Hot Meals

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 12, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced the Hot Foods Act to help low-income families and seniors purchase cold prepared foods, heated foods, and hot meals using their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits

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Bennet, Hickenlooper Testify in Support of Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act and CORE Act at Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 12, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, spoke during a Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining hearing in support of the Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act and Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Colorado during Q2 2023

By Centennial State News | Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at eight Veterinary companies from Colorado in the second quarter of 2023.

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Colorado ranked eighth among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Centennial State News | Jul 13, 2023

Colorado ranked eighth in VA home loans in 2022 with 23,879 loans issued.

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Colorado ranks 30th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Centennial State News | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, Colorado collected $4,286,196,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 30th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Polis Highlights Opportunities for Coloradans to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers and Shop Fresh

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 12, Governor Polis highlighted Colorado’s farmers’ markets, roadside stands and other opportunities for Coloradans to shop locally and eat fresh.

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Hickenlooper Statement on Chairman Mike Rogers Blocking Military Service Members’ Bonuses to Force Decision on Space Command

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement on House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers’ hold blocking the Department of Defense from transferring funds to cover a shortfall in the military’s budget in an apparent effort to force a decision on the permanent headquarters of Space Command

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Hickenlooper, Romney Introduce Seven-year Extension of Fish Recovery Programs

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Mitt Romney introduced the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act

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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Romney Introduce Seven-Year Extension of Fish Recovery Programs for Colorado

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to introduce the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act

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Ahead of HELP Committee Hearing on Superbugs, Bennet, Young Call on Congress to Pass Their PASTEUR Act

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Bipartisan, Bicameral PASTEUR Act Would Support Development of Innovative Antibiotics to Treat Resistant Infections and Improve Appropriate Antibiotic Use

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Gina Swoboda: 'We need to verify that compliance exists in your county'

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Gina Swoboda, executive director of Voter Reference Foundation (VRF), appeared on the Live Free TV podcast on June 29 to discuss election integrity with former military officer and Republican congressman Allen West. Learning from situations that occurred across the country in the last presidential election, Swoboda told voters to educate themselves and hold their local county election officials accountable.

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Average VA home loan amount in Colorado increases in Q2

By Centennial State News | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Colorado during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $469,089, a 0 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Colorado: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Colorado in Q2 2023

By Centennial State News | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine device companies from Colorado in the second quarter of 2023.

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Colorado ranks 26th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Centennial State News | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Colorado collected $7,491,009,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 26th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grow the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative to Advance Conservation and Enjoyment of Colorado’s Outdoors

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the fourth round of funding recipients of the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative

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Polis Administration, Department of Local Affairs Awards More Than $48M in the Third Round of the Transformational Affordable Housing Grant Program

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, Governor Polis and the Department of Local Affairs announced the third round of Transformational Affordable Housing Grant (TAHG) recipients, providing transformative support to 13 Colorado counties.

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VA provides 2,450 home loans in Colorado totaling $1.1 billion in Q2

By Centennial State News | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 2,450 home loans totaling $1.1 billion in Colorado during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Colorado during week ending July 1

By Centennial State News | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Colorado in the week ending July 1, making up less than 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Colorado.

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VA home loan amount averages $469,089 in Colorado for Q2

By Centennial State News | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Colorado during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $469,089, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Governor Polis Welcomes Taylor Swift Back To Colorado Ahead of Two Sold-Out Shows

By Centennial State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 10, Governor Polis welcomed Taylor Swift back to Colorado with a special “Jared’s Version” letter reminding concertgoers to be responsible, stay safe, and have fun