White House
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Fiona beginning on September 17, 2022, and continuing.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis signed an Executive Order to amend and extend the COVID-19 disaster declaration, which allows agencies to continue to access State and federal funding for rapid response to changes in the public health environment due to COVID-19. It also supports the health care system to remain appropriately staffed and prepared to respond to public health. The amendments remove provisions which are no longer needed for COVID-19 response.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Michael B. Hancock submitted his 2023 budget proposal to City Council, a fiscally sound and responsible plan rooted in equity and inclusion that will support our city’s continued recovery while also investing in programs and services that will have generational impacts. “Our recovery is strong, we’re moving forward and there is reason for optimism about the future. Thanks to sound financial management, increased investment from Washington, D.C., and better than expected 2022 revenue, we are taking bold steps to build an economy that works for everyone, with our eyes set firmly on a city built on justice,” Mayor Hancock said is his budget letter to City Council.
