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Washington D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse sent a letter to the new CEO and General Manager of the Regional Transportation District (RTD) about the completion of the Northwest Rail Line, or B Line, project. The letter asks that RTD complete this long-promised rail line from Westminster to Longmont, using the allocated taxpayer funds collected through a 2004 voter-approved tax increase for the completion of designated FasTracks projects, including the B Line.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse, announced the introduction of new legislation, by request of scientists in the 2nd Congressional district, that would protect the Federal Liquid Helium Reserve and ensure that federal labs are not further financially burdened by the increased cost of helium.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Ron Wyden led their colleagues in sending a letter to Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership requesting that funds for wildfire risk mitigation and recovery efforts be included in the next COVID-19 relief package.
This will be the Congressman’s 14th virtual town hall since the start of the pandemic
Washington D.C.—On Monday, November 23, Congressman Joe Neguse will host local emergency management officials for a virtual town hall to provide updates and answer questions from constituents on COVID-19 and wildfires across the district.
Lafayette, CO -- Today, Congressman Neguse in partnership with Senators Bennet and Gardner sent a letter to the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to request that they work with State of Colorado and local governments to address the threat posed by multiple fires to the region’s watersheds and water supply.
Lafayette, CO – As the East Troublesome Fire grows at an alarming rate, Congressman Neguse continues to work on the local, state, and federal level to address the needs of those being evacuated and others in the area. The East Troublesome Fire in Grand County, CO grew over 100,000 acres in a matter of hours on Wednesday night, now reaching a total of 125,602 acres burned, and is now the second largest wildfire in state history.
Lafayette, CO - Congressman Joe Neguse announced his second virtual job fair to assist Coloradans navigating new unemployment and the job search process amidst COVID-19. The Job Fair will be held on Thursday, November 12th from 3pm-5pm. This job fair is specifically designed for the mountain communities in the second congressional district, including: Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Summit, and Eagle Counties.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Grand County’s East Troublesome fire which has grown to over 7,800 acres in Grand County. The fire is threatening 135 homes and approximately 100 people are under evacuation notices.
Washington D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced FEMA has authorized federal funds to help fight Boulder County’s Calwood fire which has grown to over 3,000 acres near Jamestown. The fire grew rapidly today, threatening 500 homes, 750 other buildings and has mandatory evacuations in place for approximately 1,000 people.
Washington D.C.— Congressman Joe Neguse announced that RTD will receive a $180,000 Helping Obtain Prosperity for Everyone (HOPE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The HOPE program was established in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, to provide funds to support planning, engineering and technical studies to improve transit services in areas experiencing long-term economic distress.