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Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
It’s 719 Day! Here are some stories that make up the fabric of Southern Colorado
We’re celebrating Southern Colorado today, July 19, as a nod to the 719 area code that is widely used throughout the region. We never need an excuse to honor the people, places and things that make Southern Colorado so special, but today felt as good a day as any.
New Federal Law Requires Colorado Businesses to Register Ownership Information
DENVER — A new federal law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires almost all corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in the United States, including small businesses, to report what is called “Beneficial Ownership Information” to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). The Business...
Colorado approves $2.5M in tax incentives for 3 companies eyeing expansions
The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $2.5 million in total tax incentives on Thursday for three companies looking to expand, or move, into the state. Most of the tax incentives went to an unnamed renewable energy company based in the U.K. looking to set up a headquarters and...
Payroll Vault Expands Services in Colorado
July 19, 2024 // Franchising.com // DENVER – Payroll Vault announced today it has recently expanded in Denver, signing a local entrepreneur as its latest franchisee. Entrepreneur Joe Tartell, a longtime resident of Denver, brings the franchise's expertise and technology to support the business community in Colorado. Payroll Vault...
Xcel Energy moves dirt on phase 2 of Power Pathway Project
Xcel Energy officials gathered recently at the company's Fort Saint Vrain power plant near Platteville for a symbolic groundbreaking of its first75-mile segment of the company’s $1.7 billion Power Pathway project. Eventually, the project comprised of 550-miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines in eastern Colorado will provide strength and...
The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
Colorado directing millions for training to increase number of healthcare workers
(The Center Square) – Colorado is awarding $18 million in grants to increase training for health care workers as it faces a predicted deficit of 3,000 physicians by 2030. Legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Democrat Gov. Jared Polis provided the funding to 17 organizations for 23 programs throughout the state. Senate Bill 22-226 provided $61 million for programs to educate, train, recruit and retain health care workers. The appropriation was from the state's Economic Recovery and Relief Cash fund,...
Scientists discover fatal ‘staggering disease’ in Colorado mountain lion, raising concern about spread of new virus in US
When Colorado Parks and Wildlife euthanized a mountain lion in Douglas County last year, there was little explanation for what could have led the predator to become hobbled and disoriented, barely able to move. A video captured by a homeowner on May 12, 2023, showed the mountain lion dragging itself...
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