White House
Statement from President Biden on Historic Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs:”My Administration announced the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs that have been selected for price negotiation — for the first time ever. They are among the most common and costly prescriptions that treat everything from heart failure, blood clots, diabetes, arthritis, Crohn’s disease – and more. This is on top of progress we made in reducing the cost of insulin to $35 a month for seniors on Medicare.
Colorado Governor
President Joseph Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Colorado and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 8 to June 23, 2023. “I applaud the White House for this action and thank the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and local officials who worked closely together to assess damages and determine if and when a county needs support from the state or federal government to enhance their efforts in providing support for Colorado communities,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston today announced a preliminary list of potential sites for micro-community and hotel unit locations for persons experiencing homelessness. The mapped out sites, which will continue to be evaluated and vetted over the next couple weeks, provide a foundational step for the city’s initiative to bring 1,000 unsheltered residents inside by the end of the year while permanently closing encampments. Mayor Johnston and the Emergency Operations Center are in active conversations with private landowners, and this list will expand to include sites in every City Council District.
