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January 8, 2023

Hello Karin,

Our next meeting is Monday, January 9, 2023 which is the first day of the Colorado Legislative Session.

Starting in January we will be meeting every Monday, except for major holidays until the legislative session ends. For 2023 our meetings are 9:30AM to 11:00AM but some meetings may run longer as we get deeper into the legislative session. The agenda for this meeting is:

• Jeanette Hensley and Rich Mauro will be sharing updates on the bills we have discussed before and provide an overview of changes at the Capitol such as new members, new committee names, etc.

• Jeanette Hensley and Rich Mauro will review the Policy Interest Survey and advocacy subgroups, along with the responses to our solicitation for volunteers. We need any CCA policy advocacy interest volunteers to sign up as a volunteer lobbyist with the Secretary of the House.

• Jeanette Hensely will share information on Colorado Capitol Watch Bill Tracker system that Colorado Center for Aging has signed up for. Your dues help us pay for this service!

• Is your Coloradao Center for Aging membership current? Remember that to vote on bill positions you must be a member. Send us an email if you are unsure if you are a member - CLICK HERE

Below be sure to read the "News from CCA" Below

We have a link to the Policy Interest Survey and a link to a survey asking for anyone to share their experiences with age discrimination when applying for a job.

Zoom Link for Monday's Meeting

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News from CCA

Join our efforts to promote the interests of older Coloradans!

Be a Volunteer with the CCA Advocacy Committee

The Colorado Center for Aging (CCA) is the leading statewide, nonpartisan voice for older Coloradans with policymakers on the full range of issues that affect older adults in this state. One of the most important ways we do this is through engaging volunteers to assist us in raising the voices of older Coloradans in those places where decisions about our lives are being made - READ MORE

Take our policy survey - CLICK HERE

Have you experienced age discrimination when applying for a job?

If you have, and are open to sharing your experiences, the Older Worker Policy Collaborative would love to hear from you! By sharing your story, you'll be helping to support policy change to make Colorado's workplaces fairer for people of all ages. If you're interested in either learning more or speaking with someone, you can sign-up here, and we'll be in touch. Please know that your name, experience, and any identifying information will never be shared without your explicit consent.

Share your story - CLICK HERE

Articles

Six numbers that will define Colorado’s 2023 legislative session

"The 2023 legislative session in Colorado begins Monday with Democrats firmly in control of both the House and Senate. While state lawmakers are still working on the fine print of their policy proposals, there are new dynamics at play at the Capitol that will define how the session unfolds ..." - READ MORE

Source https://coloradosun.com/

Plans for Northeast Park Hill 253-unit affordable

housing project move a step forward

"The Department of Housing and Stability is starting the year off with one of its largest loan proposals for an affordable housing project. The Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee approved a proposed loan agreement for $8,139,000 between HOST and the Delwest Development Corporation, through Holly LLLP, to provide gap financing for a 253-unit affordable housing complex ..." - READ MORE

Source https://denverite.com/

Colorado awarded $5.9 million to figure out how to use $100 million

to improve broadband service

"Colorado will soon receive $100 million to improve broadband service statewide as part of the massive U.S. infrastructure bill passed last year. But first, the state was awarded $5 million to help it plan how exactly it will go about delivering “Internet for All,” the federal program to keep internet speeds fast and costs low ...: - READ MORE

Source https://coloradosun.com

House keys, foreign currency and Chuck E. Cheese tokens

- behind the scenes at RTD’s secret cash vault

"Bill after bill, hour after hour, a small group of public servants huddle together in a nondescript bunker just north of downtown Denver to sort through thousands of dollars in cash. These are the foot soldiers of the Regional Transportation District’s treasury, who sift and count every nickel that passengers feed into train ticket machines and toss into bus fare boxes ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.cpr.org/

Four Colorado electric cooperatives file federal complaint

against Xcel Energy for its natural gas prices

SEDALIA, Colo. - "Four Colorado electric cooperatives filed a federal complaint against Xcel Energy over the increased rates connected to a 2021 cold snap. Like residential customers, the utilities saw their bill from Xcel increase significantly in the aftermath of Storm Uri. However, in a 482-page complaint, the cooperatives accuse Xcel of not using prudent business practices ..." - READ MORE

Source https://www.denver7.com/

More Orthopedic Physicians Sell Out to Private Equity Firms,

Raising Alarms About Costs and Quality

"Dr. Paul Jeffords and his colleagues at Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics were worried about their ability to survive financially, even though their independent orthopedic practice was the largest in Georgia, with nearly 100 physicians. They nervously watched other physician practices sell out entirely to large hospital systems and health insurers. They refused to consider doing that ..." - READ MORE

Source https://khn.org/

Events

January 9, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

First CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting of 2023

The first CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings of 2023 will be on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. The committee will be meeting every Monday while the legislature is in session. Note that we may not have meetings on certain Federal and State holidays. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

January 9, 2023 - Monday

First Day of the 2023 Colorado Legislative Session

The First Regular Session of the Seventy-fourth will convene on January 9, 2023. House Speaker Garnett resides in Denver and represents District 2. Senate President Fenberg resides in Boulder and represents District 18.

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hjr22-1025

January 16, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom

There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

January 18, 2023 - Wednesday, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Change AGEnt Coffee Chat 

Changing the Narrative hosts monthly virtual coffee chats on Zoom – every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM MT. It's a time to connect and make others motivated to take actions large and small to end ageism and to create a more age-inclusive society. In each chat, there is time to meet others, and to brainstorm ideas in small groups on the specific challenge or question issued for the month.

Virtual event: A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP

https://actionnetwork.org/events/change-agent-coffee-chat-january-18-2/

January 23, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom

There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

January 30, 2023 - Monday, 9:30AM - 11:00AM

CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting via Zoom

There will be a CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Newcomers and visitors are welcome - LEARN MORE

Website https://coloradocenterforaging.org/

Looking to Sharpen your tech Skills?

Cyber-Seniors provides FREE technology support and training for senior citizens

Founded in 2015 by the creators of the award-winning documentary film CYBER-SENIORS, this non-profit organization provides senior citizens with tech-training using an intergenerational, volunteer model.

Website https://cyberseniors.org/

Live Online Classes for Seniors from Senior Planet

If you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about finance, wellness, fitness, computers and technology, and so much more. You will also find a real community of fellow life-long learners.

Website https://seniorplanet.org/classes/

CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings 2023

The first CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting of 2023 will be on Monday, January 9th from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. The committee will be meeting every Monday while the legislature is in session. Note that we may not have meetings on certain Federal and State holidays.

If you are not a member of Colorado Center for Aging - Join Today!

Not sure if you are a member? Send us an email - CLICK HERE

Colorado Center for Aging is a 501c3 non-profit organization,

born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE