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Denver to consider extending local disaster emergency to better handle influx of immigrants
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A local disaster emergency may be extended by the Denver City Council as the city has seen a steady influx of over 4,600 immigrants from the southern border. Denver began accepting immigrants in December and the extension will last until March 27, 2023. In addition, the Council has 12 other resolutions on its agenda ahead…
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OEDIT welcomes new executive director
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The Office of Economic Development and International Trade this January welcomed a new executive director in Eve Lieberman, Gov. Jared Polis’ chief policy advisor and legislative counsel. Lieberman took over the role from Patrick Meyers on Jan. 1. Lieberman has served in legislative and policy departments, in addition to federal affairs work for Polis in…
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Denver workers receive $1.1 million in restitution
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Denver’s workers will receive $1.1 million in restitution in 2022, due to Denver Labor’s enforcement activities and work with cooperative employers who raised wages due to the law, according to a news release. The Denver Labor Division of the Auditor’s Office will launch a tool to connect eligible workers to the money they are owed,…
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Tourism outlook: Pent-up travel demand will boost visitor numbers in the Pikes Peak region
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Colorado Springs tourism leaders are optimistic that visitors will return to the Pikes Peak region in near-record numbers as the two-year-old COVID-19 pandemic fades from view. Officials believe Americans are ready to take vacations after two years of trying to avoid infection, and they are spending heavily to bring those visitors to the region. Visit…