White House
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby from August 4 to August 22, 2024.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis, Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk, Solid Power CEO and President John Van Scoter and other leaders visited Solid Power to celebrate the historic $50 million in funding the company will receive from the Biden-Harris administration to continue producing the batteries that help power electric vehicles.
Denver Mayor
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston traveled to Mexico City to take part in the eleventh Bloomberg CityLab, a global cities summit where more than 500 mayors and leading policymakers, innovators, and creatives convened to discuss effective local solutions that help shape international policy. They will discuss the experiences of cities experiencing two different sides of the mass migration crisis, lessons learned throughout the process, and effective policies that have helped cities succeed while navigating significant population changes.