Ritter directs help to southeast communities
According to a press release from the governor's office, Bill Ritter has directed the Department of Labor Affairs to provide a total of $635,000 to eight communities in the southeast corner of the state:
"Southeast Colorado counties are stretched to the limit," Ritter said. "Many have already far exceeded their snow-removal budgets. I'm committed to helping our communities recover from the ongoing impacts of the winter storms."
The money, creatively enough, is coming from the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program. The press release explains:
The program assists communities affected by the growth and decline of energy and mineral industries in the state. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling on federally owned land. The Legislature created the program in 1977.
"Southeast Colorado counties are stretched to the limit," Ritter said. "Many have already far exceeded their snow-removal budgets. I'm committed to helping our communities recover from the ongoing impacts of the winter storms."
The money, creatively enough, is coming from the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program. The press release explains:
The program assists communities affected by the growth and decline of energy and mineral industries in the state. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling on federally owned land. The Legislature created the program in 1977.
Labels: 2006-2007 winter, Bill Ritter, Department of Labor Affairs
1 Comments:
Between this and Monday's post on Ritter's request for funding for UCCS, it looks like we are already seeing why supporting Ritter was a good choice, even if he didn't pass every progressive litmus test. This is the kind of governor we need to help us elect a Dem Senator and win Colorado for a Dem President in 2008.
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