White House
Across America, families want the same thing: the freedom to feel safe in their community. To know their kids are secure. My Administration is making it a reality. This week, the FBI released data showing that crime declined across nearly every category in 2023. Last year, we also had one of the lowest rates of all violent crime in more than 50 years and the murder rate saw the sharpest decrease in history. That’s good news for the American people.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced an additional $200,000 in annual awards for groups providing outdoor recreation and conservation opportunities for youth through the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. “Now more Colorado kids can explore our great outdoors, have healthy fun, and develop that shared sense of stewardship we all feel for these lands we love. I’m excited to support even more organizations who are working in Colorado communities to connect underserved young Coloradans with outdoor recreation opportunities,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a new $35.4 million federal grant to invest in the historically underserved neighborhoods of Globeville and Elyria-Swansea (GES). The funding will be used to build new infrastructure to better connect Globeville and Elyria-Swansea, including a multimodal bridge over the South Platte River and a pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks, as well as make safety improvements and reclaim vacant land for future, community-led development opportunities. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program. “This direct investment in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea communities will help keep neighbors connected and ensure the community remains vibrant for years to come,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
