The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued The Colorado Recovery Plan, the state’s stimulus plan for economic …
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COVID-19 and Organized Sports
With COVID-19 numbers on the decline, many people — especially high school and collegiate athletes and their families — are wondering about the possibility of …
Missing the Stock Show? Learn About Livestock, Virtually
The National Western Stock Show is one of Colorado’s oldest traditions. This January would have been the 115th annual Stock Show, but the decision was …
Start of the 2021 Legislative Session
In Colorado, the second Wednesday in January traditionally marks the convening of the State Legislature, which holds a 120-day session. This year, however, things are …
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from the State of Colorado
The State of Colorado is currently planning for the distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the state received its first shipments of the vaccine. …
Special Legislative Session Starts November 30
This year a special session of the Legislature has been called to deal with issues surrounding COVID-19 in Colorado. Typically, the Colorado General Assembly meets …
Schools and COVID-19: In-Person, Remote, or Hybrid?
As cases continue to rise and many Colorado counties have been moved to a stricter level on the state’s COVID-19 dial, one of the most …
How is COVID-19 Affecting Our State?
The State Demography Office recently held their annual Demography Summit, which explores data and trends in the state’s population and economy. Not surprisingly, most of …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that combines official data from various …
Finding a Job During COVID-19
If you’re one of the many Coloradans either out of work or looking for a career change, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has …
Watch Out for Unemployment Fraud
High numbers of people filing unemployment insurance claims has led to increased fraud and identity theft. Even if you didn’t file a claim, be wary …
Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession of 2007-2009, and now, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about …
Where to Find State Budget Information
With the perilous economic situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Colorado’s budget is facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall. Economists from the …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s actually not new — Stress …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on how Colorado and federal laws …
Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19
In these troubling times, most of us have come together to (at least virtually!) support each other and our communities. But unfortunately, wide-scale crises tend …
Face Masks and Virus Protection
Can a face mask protect you from coronavirus? Lately there have been many arguments over the efficacy of face masks – if you can find …
How Gunnison Dealt with the 1918 Flu Pandemic
The year was 1918 and a flu pandemic was in full swing. The disease would, all told, claim many millions of lives, with an estimated …