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Tax revenue analysis: Colorado collects $1.8 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

Colorado collected $1.8 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Colorado

These Colorado political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

156 people die from diseases of the heart in Colorado during week ending June 24

There were 156 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Colorado in the week ending June 24, making up 17.5% of total deaths by all causes in Colorado.

VA Purchase Loans in Colorado average $486,232 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Colorado in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $486,232, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Delivering Real Results for Coloradans: Gov. Polis Celebrates Bold Action to Improve Education, Make Colorado Safer & Achieve 100% Renewable Energy as Laws Take Effect July 1

In partnership with the legislature, Governor Polis signed a number of landmark bills into law this year, including legislation that takes effect on July 1, 2023, to reduce auto theft and make Colorado one of the ten safest states in the nation and take bold climate action towards achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040.

Bennet, Marshall Introduce Bill to Improve Crop Insurance for Farmers Experiencing Drought

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R- Kan.) introduced legislation to improve the flexibility of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) crop insurance programs for wheat farmers amid historic drought

Bennet, Wyden, Warren Introduce Bills to Make Our Tax System Fairer For LGBTQ+ Families

As Pride Month comes to a close, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Chair of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to introduce two bills to make our tax system fairer for LGBTQ+ families

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Colorado increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Colorado in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $486,232, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

AG Weiser statement on SCOTUS decision in affirmative action for college admission

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admission decisions:

Colorado Announces Presidential Primary Date for 2024

On June 29, Governor Jared Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties announced March 5, 2024 as the date for Colorado’s presidential primary. In 2019, Colorado became a Super Tuesday state.

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Historic Legislation to Protect LGBTQ+ Community

Equality Act Bans Discrimination Against Queer And Trans People And Strengthens LGBTQ+ Rights

Wyoming and Colorado Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Direct Air Capture

The State of Wyoming and State of Colorado announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding direct air capture (DAC) activity and development.

167 people die from cancer in Colorado during week ending June 24

By Centennial State News | Jun 29, 2023

There were 167 deaths from cancer reported in Colorado in the week ending June 24, making up 18.7% of total deaths by all causes in Colorado.

Hickenlooper, Bennet, Polis Welcome Over $826 Million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding for Colorado from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Funding supports Colorado’s goal to connect over 99% of Coloradans with affordable, high-speed internet over the next five years

Bennet, Colleagues Urge EPA to Strengthen Methane Actions

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and 13 of their Senate colleagues in urging Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to strengthen the EPA’s proposed rule to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production and to swiftly implement key provisions of the Methane Emission Reduction Program

15 people age 25 and younger in Colorado are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

By Centennial State News | Jun 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 15 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 10.

Harnessing the Heat Beneath Our Feet for Renewable Energy: New Report from Western Governors Association Chairman Governor Jared Polis Shows Ways The West Can Lead on Geothermal Energy