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 …
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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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Colorado Public Libraries and COVID-19
This blog post was co-authored by Crystal Schimpf and Linda Hofschire, and is also published on the Library Research Service …
2020 Election Information
The 2020 election season has arrived, and while national races are getting the majority of attention it’s important to remember …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Trustee Corner – May 2020
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …
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 …
Restoration of Library Services During COVID-19: Resources for Decision Makers
This list of resources related to the restoration of library services may be useful to library administrators and other decision …
Being a Library Champion During a Time of Crisis
A version of this post originally appeared in the April issue of the Trustee Corner. During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries …
Trustee Corner – April 2020
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …
Webinar Archive: Virtual Storytimes: Filming Before, During and After COVID-19
Six great presenters from Colorado provided an excellent webinar on virtual storytimes on Friday, April 10! It was quite popular …