White House
President Donald J. Trump signed Proclamations modifying two Utah national monuments, the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. One Proclamation reduces the size of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument from approximately 1.87 million acres to approximately 181,500 acres; and another reduces, the size of the Bears Ears National Monument from approximately 1.36 million acres to approximately 121,100 acres. The Proclamations reduce the monuments to sizes that allow for common sense land use; restoring public access to Federal land for multiple uses, while allowing for sustained-yield management.
Colorado Governor
Governor Jared Polis and the Department of Revenue announce tax relief for those impacted by Colorado wildfires. “No Coloradan should have to choose between rebuilding a life and meeting a tax deadline. By extending these deadlines for people and small businesses, we’re helping Coloradans impacted by wildfires get the time and space needed to recover, without the added pressure of late fees,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston announced the city will vigorously defend Denver’s assault weapons and high-capacity magazines ban following a legal challenge. A lawsuit was filed last week by the Colorado State Shooting Association, an arm of the National Rifle Association. “We will not be intimidated out of keeping Denver safe, least of all by this president or the NRA,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “This law saves lives, and we will fight to keep it in place and keep assault weapons off our streets.”
