White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on Hate Crime Statistics: “The FBI released their annual statistics on hate crimes. Antisemitic hate crimes rose 25 percent from 2021 to 2022, and Antisemitism accounted for over half of all reported religion-based hate crimes. Anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes rose 16 percent, and Muslim Americans and African Americans continue to be over- represented among victims. The data is a reminder that hate never goes away, it only hides. Any hate crime is a stain on the soul of America.”
Colorado Governor
Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following a train derailment near Pueblo, Colorado: “I am saddened that a life was lost in this train derailment and send my condolences to his family and loved ones. I have been briefed by CDOT and yesterday I spoke directly to Secretary Buttigieg and BNSF, the operator of the train. Our immediate priority is safely getting the highway open both ways. CDOT Director Shoshana Lew and federal officials are on the ground in Pueblo and I am receiving updates directly from the team onsite and plan to receive an onsite briefing this week once our state debris-clearing work has begun. We cannot begin our work to reopen the highway until the National Transportation Safety Board clears us to proceed and I urged Secretary Buttigieg to allow us to conduct debris removal as soon as possible.”
Denver Mayor
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, the Downtown Denver Partnership, and Denver Arts & Venues announced today the Dynamic Downtown Denver Grant Program, providing the region with $350,000 in grant funding to enliven downtown neighborhoods. Grant amounts will range from $500 up to $25,000 and will fund events and activations that celebrate the vibrancy, history, arts and culture, and future of our city, powered by the diverse communities that are Denver. “Our goal with the Dynamic Downtown Denver Grant Program is to help activate a vibrant city center and help people remember why they fell in love with downtown in the first place,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
