White House
A Proclamation on National Atomic Veterans Day, 2024: “Our military service members and veterans live by a code of duty, putting their lives on the line to keep all of us safe. Few exemplify that creed better than Atomic Veterans. These former members of our Armed Forces not only courageously served our country but also participated in the nuclear tests done between 1945 and 1962 or were exposed to radioactive materials. Today, we honor their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our Nation and recommit to fulfilling the great debt of gratitude we owe them.”
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore, who died protecting his family at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania at which a failed assassination attempt occurred against the former President. In accordance with the authority vested in Governor Polis, flags will be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, July 16, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in memory of the tragic death of Corey Comperatore.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston, joined by Denver Community Planning and Development and other city agencies, announced that the city has cut bureaucratic red tape and streamlined processes to exceed Mayor Johnston’s goal of cutting residential permitting times by 30 percent and is on track to reduce commercial permitting times by 30 percent by the end of the year. Earlier this year, Johnston announced that reducing review times by 30 percent for commercial permits and residential projects, such as home remodels, were among his top citywide goals for 2024.
