White House
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Return of American Detainees from Iran: “Five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home. Siamak Namazi, Morad Tahbaz, Emad Sharghi, and two citizens who wish to remain private will soon be reunited with their loved ones—after enduring years of agony, uncertainty, and suffering. I am grateful to our partners at home and abroad for their tireless efforts to help us achieve this outcome, including the Governments of Qatar, Oman, Switzerland, and South Korea. I give special thanks to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, and to the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq, both of whom helped facilitate this agreement over many months of difficult and principled American diplomacy.”
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis signed an Executive Order directing state agencies to reduce air pollution from state operations and advance water conservation at state facilities. This executive action builds on the previous success of the Polis administration’s greening government initiatives focused on reducing the state government’s greenhouse gas emissions and protecting water throughout Colorado.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston submitted the city’s 2024 budget proposal to the City Council. His 2024 budget responds to Denverites’ need for a city that is affordable, safe, sustainable, and vibrant for everyone. “Every budget is a moral document, it is an affirmation of our values and a roadmap to deliver a city that lives up to its greatest potential,” said Mayor Johnston in his letter to City Council, city employees, and residents of Denver. “In my first budget as your Mayor, we are positioning our city to respond quickly and decisively to our toughest challenges and take advantage of our greatest opportunities. I deeply believe the challenges we face as a city are solvable, and we will be the ones to solve them.”
