News Release: GOV. POLIS SECURES FEDERAL LOAN ASSISTANCE FOR COLORADO’S SMALL BUSINESSES
Colorado small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can seek individual small business loans up to $2M as part of the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Small businesses throughout all 64 counties may seek SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Governor Jared Polis announced that Colorado’s application for federal disaster area designation has been approved. “The economic impact of COVID-19 has been felt across our state. We are committed to protecting public health and
News Release: District 70 moves to Remote Learning Plan.
During the regularly scheduled District 70 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, D70 Superintendent Ed Smith recommended that the District push back its March 30 return date and to formally switch to a remote learning delivery system until further notice. “It is my recommendation that District 70 plan for an extended closure. We’re not sure how long the closure will last, but we know that the expectation to return to traditional classroom teaching on March 30 is not feasible with the
News Release: Update March 17, 2020 Pueblo, CO #PuebloCOVID19
The hashtag for this event in Pueblo is #PuebloCOVID19. Please continue to get information from reliable sources pueblohealth.org.Currently Pueblo has one confirmed COVID-19 case, announced Friday, March 13, 2020. Only public health will announce COVID-19 cases. Public Health will announce the age, gender, and county.Today Public Health’s Food Safety inspectors are working with restaurants to follow up to the Governor’s announcement yesterday. No press conference today at this time. ###
News Release: Black Hills Energy Suspension of Nonpayment Disconnects
Please see the below information on Black Hills Energy’s temporary suspension of nonpayment disconnects for all of our customers, effective Friday, March 13, 2020. Black Hills Energy’s number one priority is our customers, employees and communities. We are actively monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and have measures in place to ensure we continue to serve our customers in a way that is safe for both customers and our employees. We have the privilege and responsibility of providing an
News Release: Xcel Energy Suspends Service Disconnections
Plans in place to ensure reliable electric and natural gas serviceMINNEAPOLIS (March 15, 2020) – As communities and families face the challenges caused by the spread of COVID-19, Xcel Energy will not disconnect residential customers’ electric or natural gas service until further notice. This step will help ensure people have the energy they need to power their homes and keep their families safe. In addition, for customers who have difficulty paying their electric or natural gas bill, the company will work
News Release: State Labor Department Releases Emergency Rules on Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19
DENVER - Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published emergency rules which temporarily require employers in certain industries to provide a small amount of paid sick leave to employees with flu-like symptoms while awaiting COVID-19 testing.The emergency rules take effect today for 30 days, or longer if the state of emergency declared by the Governor continues.“Colorado is acting swiftly to contain the spread of this virus. These steps are important for individuals who work with
News Release:State Labor Department Releases Emergency Rules on Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19
DENVER - Today the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published emergency rules which temporarily require employers in certain industries to provide a small amount of paid sick leave to employees with flu-like symptoms while awaiting COVID-19 testing.The emergency rules take effect today for 30 days, or longer if the state of emergency declared by the Governor continues.“Colorado is acting swiftly to contain the spread of this virus. These steps are important for individuals who work with
