Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) ended its fiscal year by awarding $641,650 in grants to six park & recreation districts that will enhance and create new community park and outdoor recreation areas.

Willis of Colorado has posted a webinar on National Healthcare Reform on their website at http://www.cebt.org

The presentation can be found by clicking on the "Hot Topics" button on the top of the page. There is a slide presentation and audio available.

Governor Hickenlooper today presented his budget to the Joint Budget Committee. A copy of the information released can be found HERE.

National Public Radio has prepared an evaluation of President Obama's budget, including potential cuts to local government funding. A copy of that article can be found HERE.

The Durango Herald published a comprehensive look at special districts in La Plata County. The article also included information from SDA and a quote from Executive Director Ann Terry.

A full copy of the article can be found HERE

The paper also published a brief analysis of all of their special districts which can be found HERE

Today House Bill 1131 concerning mail ballot elections, was held over until after the conclusion of the legislative session. This means the bill will not be considered during the 2011 session.

Register for the February 15 CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast . . . Proposed SEC Ruling: Volunteer Board Members as Registered Financial Advisors?

Governor Hickenlooper announced today the 2011 Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) eGovernment Services Grant awardees. SDA is proud to acknowledge that 28 of the recipients were special districts.

Dear SDA Members,

The Colorado Nutrient Coalition (CNC) formed less than a year ago, has 38 members, accomplished much in 2010, and is preparing its budget and tasks for 2011 and the nutrients hearings now scheduled for March 2012.

SDA will be attending Gov. John Hickenlooper’s Bottom-Up Economic Development meeting for metro Denver at the University of Denver on Friday.

Hickenlooper will meet with business leaders, community members and local officials to discuss job creation, government efficiencies and economic development and recovery. The meeting is open to the public.