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Governor Polis, Philip Morris International U.S. CEO announce new manufacturing facility in Colorado
AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Philip Morris International U.S. CEO, Stacey Kennedy, announced a new manufacturing facility coming to Aurora, Colorado. The new facility will be dedicated to the production of Swedish Match's ZYN. Philip Morris International announced an investment of $600 million over the next...
250,000 Coloradans Disenrolled from Medicaid: State’s High Rate of Cancellations Raises Concerns About Administrative Efficiency and Healthcare Access!
Colorado Officials Attribute Medicaid Drop to Economic Recovery Critics Challenge Narrative, Cite Reinstatement Eligibility Issues According to KFF Health News, Colorado’s Medicaid program is facing criticism and scrutiny after a significant number of beneficiaries were disenrolled following the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions. Despite Colorado‘s status as a traditionally blue state it stands out for the […]
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Another Dunkin In Northern Colorado Abruptly Shuts Down
I am starting to get nervous every time I go to one of my favorite restaurants, coffee shops, or stores in Northern Colorado. I am nervous primarily because there have been so many closures recently that it is hard to keep up. Many of us in Northern Colorado have gone...
Famous Colorado Saloon And Concert Hall Closing After 42 Years
After more than four decades of entertaining fans from Colorado and beyond, this legendary and iconic Saloon and Concert Venue in Colorado is being forced to close its doors. End of an Era: Popular Colorado Saloon Closes Its Doors After 42 Years. After more than four decades as a staple...
Further dialing back the summer heat, humidity for a while
A significant, long-lived storm was responsible for most storm reports, including report of a tornado near Merna (around Broken Bow) Tuesday evening. Hail was reported up to 2″ (Johnstown) and wind gusts up to 75 mph (Elm Creek). Personally, I don’t think we could dish up better summer days...
Conspiracists’ canvassing effort raised alarm bells, Colorado election official testifies
Colorado’s status as a hotbed of the election denial movement is in the spotlight of a civil rights trial in federal court this week. Defendants Ashe Epp, Shawn Smith and Holly Kasun are accused of violating civil rights laws by launching a door-to-door “voter verification” project in at least four Colorado counties in an attempt […] The post Conspiracists’ canvassing effort raised alarm bells, Colorado election official testifies appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
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 Rhode Island Current.
New scholarship launches this fall
A locally-driven scholarship may be of interest to local seniors starting September. The Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launches this fall, granting $100,000 to three students across Colorado and Washington state in four years at college. It’s designed — by Roaring Fork Valley locals — to help catch the students who may still have a financial need but won’t qualify for the cutoffs set by some other scholarships.
Georgia-based green energy company signs giant lease in Brighton
BRIGHTON, Colo — A Georgia-based solar distribution company has signed a long-term lease for over 1.1 million square feet in Brighton, marking the largest speculative industrial lease completed in Colorado, according to real estate broker CBRE. Broadrange Logistics, a third-party logistics company, will move into the two remaining buildings...
Major Closure of Road Could Snarl Traffic in Windsor for Weeks
If you live or work in Windsor, Colorado, chances are you may be affected by an upcoming road construction project. Thousands of vehicles pass through the intersection every day in this Northern Colorado town and I am one of those people who use this intersection on a daily basis. Windsor is a rapidly growing town in Colorado and with the growth comes the growing pains of updating the town's roadways to accommodate the traffic.
Officials provide update on 'exotic' non-native critter spotted on Colorado trail
In case you missed it, a Patagonian Mara – native to Argentina – was recently spotted on a trail in the Denver area. The sighting raised obvious questions – for starters, how did an animal native to an entirely different part of the world end up in the Centennial State? About two weeks after the sighting went viral, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has posted an update on the situation. The...
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