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All Coloradans 16 And Older Will Be Eligible For A COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning April 2 CPR News
Gov. Jared Polis said Monday the state will make vaccines available to everyone 16 and older by Friday, April 2, about two weeks sooner than expected.
“Everybody 16 and up will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, everybody 18 and up for the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Those are the ages that they're approved for by the FDA,” said Polis. “There are currently trials underway for 12 to 15. We're hopeful that that can occur before school gets back in the fall. ... The governor said he wanted to continue to prioritize older Coloradans and those working in frontline positions dealing with the public, like restaurant workers, even as he expands eligibility significantly. Polis said the state would be “aggressively partnering” with restaurants “to make sure that we have the quantities needed for our frontline workers that will be done during this period.”
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2021 Spring Elections: Do You Know When Your Local Election Is? |
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***If it's a year, it's an Election Year!***
Do you know if your municipality (town/city/etc) is having an election this year? "Odd year elections" for municipal offices are very common, so check to make sure you know if/when your municipality is holding an election!
Elections Happening on Tuesday, April 6:
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The American Rescue Plan How is it helping folks? |
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Local community health centers to receive millions in American Rescue Plan funding KRDO News
Two Southern Colorado community health centers are getting a boost from the Biden Administration in the fight against COVID-19.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, $131 million is being allocated to 19 centers in Colorado starting in April, through the administration's American Rescue Plan.
"For us to be able to receive this funding is monumental," Peak Vista Community Health Centers Interim President and CEO Lisa Ramey said.
The funding will allow health centers to expand COVID-19 vaccination, testing, treatment and primary health services for vulnerable populations.
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Remember -- Colorado Republicans like Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn all voted 'No' to helping struggling Colorado families.
Meanwhile, all of Colorado's Democratic members of the Congressional delegation voted 'Yes'!
But how does the American Rescue Plan specifically help Coloradans, you ask? Click the link to find out! |
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BILLS TO WATCH IN #COLEG |
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Gender Identity Expression Anti-discrimination (HB21-1108) Sponsors: House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar and Sen. Dominick Moreno
Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board (SB21-175) Sponsors: Reps. Yadira Caraveo & Chris Kennedy, and Sens. Julie Gonzales & Sonya Jaquez Lewis
Concerning protections for residential tenants related to actions by landlords (HB21-1121) Sponsors: Reps. Dominique Jackson & Iman Jodeh, and Sen. Julie Gonzales
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César Chávez's Legacy: La Lucha Continúa TONIGHT (Wednesday March 31) @ 6PM |
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Looking to celebrate César Chávez Day with your fellow Latina/o/x community members? Join us March 31 at 6pm for a virtual La Lucha Continúa Town Hall. Click here or the link below to register!
https://www.mobilize.us/coloradodems/event/377984/ |
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The 2021 Obama Gala Saturday, April 24, 2021 @ 5:00PM MT |
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We are so excited that Colorado’s own Chris Daniels & The Kings will join us as our live band for this year's virtual Obama Gala!
Chris Daniels & the Kings were inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame as Colorado’s funkiest Blues band. The Kings were the backup band for Garth Brooks, Bonnie Rait, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, The Dirt Band and so many more. |
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Have you secured your spot for the 2021 virtual Obama Gala on Saturday, April 24, 2021? Click the button below to buy your ticket today! |
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You nominated and voted -- here are the awardees of the 2021 Obama Gala Awards! Join us in congratulating these honorees, and buy your ticket TODAY so you can watch them accept these awards virtually! |
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Opportunities with the Colorado Dems |
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Join our Talent Bank! |
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There is a Volunteer Opportunity for Everyone!
We need your help with voter registration, phone banking, postcard writing, administrative projects, data entry, photography, video editing. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, every little bit helps!
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CDP Initiative News! |
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WHAT: The Colorado Democrats Rural Initiative will hold its first business meeting of the year. WHEN: Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM MT
Stay tuned for details!
For more info or to RSVP, email Rural Initiative Secretary Mary Dodd at [email protected]. |
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What: AAPI Town Hall Hosted by Congressman Jason Crow & the AAPI Initiative of Colorado Dems When: Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 4 PM MDT Who: Host: Congressman Jason Crow Moderators: Howard Chou, Co-Founder/Chair, AAPI Initiative of CO Democrats and Susmita Saha, Vice Chair of the AAPI Initiative of CO Democrats Panelist: Colorado State Rep. Iman Jodeh (HD41)
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#DemsDo |
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Op-Ed: Transgender Visibility Needs to Go Beyond Media Favorites Rep. Brianna Titone in Westword
In 2021, transgender people live a life subject to debate over our existence. International Transgender Day of Visibility demands not rights, not equity, not parity, but simple acknowledgment of our contributions to society. Celebrated each year on March 31, TDoV affords trans people the unique opportunity to demand to be seen. We’re one of the few communities in the United States who still have to fight to be acknowledged, fight for the affirmation of our roles in every community.
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LGBT veteran benefit bill poised to become law Colorado Politics
A bill that would provide state benefits to LGBT veterans dismissed from the military with a less than honorable discharge because of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression is poised to head to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk after it cleared the House on a broad bipartisan vote.
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How Michael Bennet plans to ensure the Child Tax Credit expansion lasts longer than a year Colorado Sun
Michael Bennet on Wednesday floated the idea of bypassing the U.S. Senate’s filibuster rule to extend the Child Tax Credit expansion beyond its 2022 expiration date through a parliamentary process known as budget reconciliation.
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DeGette meets with Biden about pursuit of cancer cure Colorado Politics
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., were among the lawmakers who met with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office last week to discuss the goals of finding a cure for cancer and supporting other innovations in health treatments.
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Boulder Weekly
In 2016, Travis Mason was working as a security guard at Green Heart when two armed men walked through the dispensary’s door. The robbery that ensued went horribly wrong. Mason was shot three times as he stood between the men and their target: the store’s cash storage.
He died on the spot — the murderers got away, and remain at large to this day.
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Pandemic Or Not, There’s A Bipartisan Plan To Kickstart A New Generation Of Entrepreneurs CPR News
Many businesses have struggled or closed due to the pandemic. Rep. Jason Crow, a Democrat from Aurora who sits on the House Small Business Committee, said he kept hearing something over and over again from people in his district.
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Rep. Joe Neguse sets virtual listening tour to solicit input on public lands agenda Colorado Politics
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is embarking on a virtual tour in coming weeks to hear from Coloradans about their public lands priorities as the Lafayette Democrat takes over as chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Bipartisan Senators Push for Answers from Investigation of Space Command Move WesternSlopeNow.com
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and John Hickenlooper (D) and a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues outlined recommendations for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG) to include in the investigation of the decision to move U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama.
The letter to Acting DoD IG Sean O’Donnell follows the announcement that the DoD IG’s office is launching an investigation into the Trump Administration’s decision to move U.S. Space Command.
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GOP Watch |
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House committee kills five GOP voting bills Colorado Politics
The House State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee on Monday killed five GOP bills that sought to reform Colorado’s election infrastructure.
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The Funnies! |
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Colorado County Spotlight! By Shelia Canfield-Jones, CDP Vice Chair of Rural Outreach |
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Sedgwick
Way up in the Northeast corner of Colorado you will find Sedgwick County. Julesburg is the county seat and the largest town. Sedgwick covers about 549 square miles. To the north and east of Sedgwick county you will find the state of Nebraska, to the west Logan County, to the south Phillips County. Established in 1889, the county was named for Fort Sedgwick, a military post along the Platte Trail, which was named for General John Sedgwick, a Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The history of Native Americans in the area is similar to the surrounding areas of Eastern Colorado. From AD 1000 to 1400s the Upper Republican and Itskari occupied the area. Because of drought they soon abandoned the area. During the late eighteenth century and early nineth century the Kiowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho occupied the area. In 1840’s more white settlers moved into the area with the organization of the Oregon Territory and the 1849 California Gold Rush. The Treaty of Fort Laramie was signed by the Cheyenne, Lakota, Arapaho, and other Native American tribes which acknowledged Native American sovereignty across the plains, and each group would receive annual payments in exchange for guaranteeing safe passage for whites and allowing the government to build forts in their territory. In 1856 US Army Lt. Francis Bryan found an American Indian trail on the south side of the South Platte with a crossing near present-day Julesburg. The army began using the route, and in the aftermath of the Colorado Gold Rush it became part of the Overland Trail.
A weigh station was established in Julesburg in 1859. A French-Canadian trader named Jules Beni set up a saloon and restaurant to serve travelers, and the stop soon became one of the best-known establishments between Missouri and Colorado. This also made it a haven for outlaws, who came to prey on travelers. Beni expanded his establishment to include a warehouse, blacksmith shop, and stable, and eventually became the local stationmaster for the Leavenworth City & Pikes Peak Express stage line. Jules Beni turned out to be a dishonest stationmaster and the new Central Overland California & Pike’s Peak Express. The company sent Jack Slade to remove Jules Beni. He gave up his job as the stationmaster but continue to plot to steal money and horses from the company. For a year their rivalry continued. Eventually a posse found Jules Beni and shot him in a altercation. Slade cut off both of Jules Beni ears. Later Jack Slade became as corrupt being involved in violent drunken crimes. He was later hung in Virginia City, Montana, in 1864. The town of Julesburg has a rich history including being burned to the ground and rebuilt several times.
Today agriculture remains the backbone of Sedgwick County. The county ranks eighth among Colorado counties in corn production and thirteenth in wheat production, and also produces a significant amount of sunflower-seeds. Julesburg’s rich history, on display at the Fort Sedgwick Museum, offers insight into the history of these routes, as well as into nineteenth-century conflict and town life on Colorado’s eastern plains. Julesburg also features a Depot Museum highlighting the Union Pacific’s history in the town.
There are approximately 275 registered Democrats, 1003 Republicans and 610 Unaffiliated in Sedgwick County. The 2020 election saw 89.21% of the voters had their ballots counted. Being a shade of red, Sedgwick Democrats have their work cut out for them. Nicohle Skokan holds down the fort as the chair of the Sedgwick County Democratic Party.
Keep Colorado Wild!
Shelia Canfield-Jones Vice-Chair Rural Outreach Colorado Democratic Party
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