White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports: “Medicare is stronger and Social Security remains strong. As long as I am President, I will keep strengthening Social Security and Medicare and protecting them from Republicans’ attempts to cut benefits Americans have earned. Since I took office, my economic plan and strong recovery from the pandemic have helped extend Medicare solvency by a decade, with today’s report showing a full five years of additional solvency. My plan would extend Medicare solvency permanently by asking the wealthy to pay their fair share and lowering prescription drug costs. And I am committed to extending Social Security solven- cy by asking the highest-income Americans to pay their fair share without cutting benefits or privatizing Social Security.
Colorado Governor
The Polis Administration and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the 2024 recipients of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards to recognize Coloradans who have demonstrated a significant commitment to the state’s creative landscape through civic leadership and volunteerism. Gov. Polis will present the awards on Friday, May 10, at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit in Pueblo at the Pueblo Convention Center. Additionally at the CCI Summit, Americans for the Arts will present Governor Jared Polis with the Public Leadership in the Arts Award, which honors elected officials who advance the arts and arts education within their communities and whose vision and leadership provide heightened visibility to the value of the arts.
Denver Mayor
Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) and partners today celebrated the groundbreaking of Residences on Acoma, a new development which will provide 128 income-restricted homes. Developed by Second Chance Center (SCC), Colorado’s largest reentry organization, the community will focus on serving persons exiting the prison system and who are at risk of homelessness. “Excited to announce the opening of the Residences on Acoma. This is a critical step toward meeting this year’s goal to produce 3,000 affordable units,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “We are delighted to partner with the Second Chance Center, which helps people who are exiting the justice system and connect them to housing and opportunity.”
