Colorado epidemiologists said Wednesday afternoon that they’re not seeing a big increase in COVID-19 cases like other states have since Colorado transitioned to its “safer-at-home phase,” opening restaurants, gyms and other businesses. Read more
Started at 5:30pm with all board members present.
The first speaker said the union is very concerned about brothers and sisters catching COVID-19. Most people from the public spoke about the conditions and safety of their fellow workers at RTD. The meeting minutes from June 16th, 19th, and 23rd were all reviewed and approved. The report was given on the process of hiring the new general manager. 40 resumes were submitted and are being reviewed. Much was discussed on how RTD Could improve the safety of front line workers.
Next meeting: July 21st at 5:30pm
Add COVID-19 to the long list of things affected by the racist government practice of “redlining” minority neighborhoods starting back in the 1930s.
Banks restricted lending in those places, resulting in decades of disinvestment that researchers have connected to higher poverty, worse schools and a host of other negative outcomes. Read more
The Regional Transportation District’s financial situation is so dire that the agency likely will not be able to restore service to its pre-pandemic levels — or anything close to it.
The transit agency cut its service by about 40 percent in April. The federal government provided a $232 million cushion for 2020, but staff now predict a shortfall of $252 million in 2021 — about 30 percent of its overall budget. They expect a $1.3 billion cumulative shortfall by 2026. Read more
(CN) — Plans to resume immigration court hearings for non-detained defendants at a handful of courts across the country lack safety measures necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19, immigration judges and attorneys told Courthouse News this week. Read more
NCOA invited photographers and artists from around the country to submit work exploring the artistic expression of Aging Well for All—how older adults are making the most of their longevity. The winners of the contest have been announced, and you don’t want to miss their stunning depictions of older adults. Read more
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