White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on Final Rule to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Reproductive Health Care: “Today, my Administration is strengthening privacy protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act as part of our efforts to help protect access to reproductive health care. No one should have their medical records used against them, their doctor, or their loved one just because they sought or received lawful reproductive health care. The new protections that my Administration is putting in place are an important step forward in our fight to protect access to reproductive health care and ensure patient privacy and peace of mind.”
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Colorado Technology Hub Development Grant awards. Three recipients across the state will receive funding to advance Colorado’s leadership in key technology areas, grow regional economies and create new job opportunities for Coloradans. “From our world-class institutions of higher education to our highly talented and educated workforce, Colorado is home to so much amazing innovation. We are developing the technologies of tomorrow right here, and Colorado Technology Hubs will ensure our state continues to be a national leader,” said Governor Polis.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston announced the creation of the Denver Asylum Seekers Program, which provides long-term support and stability to newcomers who do not immediately have access to federal work authorization. City employees and nonprofits are currently conducting outreach with shelter guests about the program. As of Monday, April 22, 2024, Denver has supported 41,151 newcomers from the southern border at a cost of nearly $69 million.The city is grateful for funding it has received so far to support newcomer sheltering operations, including a reimbursement award of $3.5 million from the State of Colorado.
