White House
The President and First Lady released their 2023 federal income tax return. After restoring the bipartisan tradition of sharing presidential tax returns with the public, President Biden has now shared a total of 26 years of tax returns with the country. Once again demonstrating his commitment to being transparent with the American people, President Biden has released the most tax returns of any commander-in-chief while in office.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education is urging all high school seniors and their families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) as part of the FAFSA Week of Action which takes place April 15-19. Earlier this month, the White House and the U.S. Department of Education announced FAFSA Week of Action, a national initiative that stresses the importance of completing the FAFSA which aims to make postsecondary education more affordable. “Every student should fill out their FAFSA form to save them and families money while getting the education they deserve to take the next step in their career. We want more students and families to keep more of their hard-earned money, and this is a great way to do that,” said Governor Jared Polis.
Denver Mayor
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston this week announced the first step in providing a long-term, sustainable response to the newcomer crisis that avoids significant cuts to public services. The innovative new plan, which cuts the projected annual cost for newcomer programs in half, will connect asylum-seekers with housing assistance, workforce training, and legal assistance to ensure they have the resources they need to be successful as they apply for asylum and work towards legal work authorization.
