White House
Readout of Dominican Day Diaspora Event: “Last week, the White House Office of Public Engagement convened over 100 Latino leaders for Dominican Day at the White House. This event consisted of a policy briefing for local and state officials and a reception to celebrate the Dominican-American culture. During the briefing, participants discussed how the Biden-Harris Administration has advanced economic opportunity for the Latino community through their economic recovery agenda, including the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act.
Colorado Governor
Governor Jared Polis announced Dannette R. Smith as the Commissioner of the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). “Expanding access to the behavioral healthcare Coloradans need continues to be a top priority for my administration, and we are excited that Dannette can help us achieve our vision. Throughout her 30-year career, Dannette has been a fierce advocate for accessible behavioral healthcare, a well-respected problem-solver, and a steady leader. I am confident that under her leadership, BHA will continue helping Coloradans access the high-quality care they deserve,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
As a direct result of the federal government’s failure to pass legislation that would provide funding and support to cities managing a significant influx of migrants, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston today announced impacts to the Denver Motor Vehicle (DMV) and Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) budgets and operations. These are the first . “The choice by Republicans in Congress to purposefully kill a historic, bipartisan border deal this week will have a devastating impact in Denver,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
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