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Initiative to improve Colorado student math scores rolls out
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Gov. Jared Polis unveiled proposed legislation Tuesday for a new $28 million initiative to improve student math scores over the next two years. The governor also highlighted the work of 12 schools – including Roosevelt Charter Academy and Chipeta Elementary in Colorado Springs – with a “Math Bright Spot Award” and $50,000 from the federal Governor’s…
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Colorado office stresses equity in new study of vehicle electrification
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The Colorado Energy Office called for equity in transportation electrification in a new report, insisting it must be a priority in eliminating gasoline and diesel cars and trucks from highways. Gov. Jared Polis has called for putting at least 940,000 electric vehicles on the highways by 2030 as part a “long term plan” toward a…
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Colorado announces millions in funding to prepare for what could be the worst wildfire season in history
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Colorado will pour nearly $20 million of federal funding into fire prevention this year ahead of what could be the worst fire season in the state’s history, officials announced on Friday. On the same day, the state House passed House Bill 1007, which would create a grant program for organizations that conduct wildfire mitigation outreach in…
