Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday March 11th, and even though there’s a lot of turmoil right now we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you.

 

Today - Governor Jared Polis announces plans for more recovery initiatives in Colorado. 

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we take you back to March 11th, 1945 when Colorado came under attack. On this day a Japanese balloon bomb crashed on the western slope. At the time, The federal government was pouring money into Colorado, establishing military bases as it was considered a safe place to locate war related institutions.

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Shortly after Congress approved the latest coronavirus relief bill Wednesday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and state Democrats unveiled their own plans for the next round of state recovery initiatives. Reporter Jesse Paul spoke with Lucy Haggard to unpack what Coloradans will likely see from the state stimulus efforts.

 

To read more about the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, go to coloradosun.com. 

 

And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

 

One year into the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes across Colorado are feeling significant financial strain. Two of the state’s largest nursing home operators are seeking to transfer a combined 29 facilities to new management. Residents of long-term care facilities have accounted for 40 percent of Colorado’s COVID-19 deaths. 

 

Educators and pediatric health professionals across the state are warning that the pandemic over the past year had a significant impact on the mental health of Colorado kids. A proposal from the governor’s office and an upcoming bill in the statehouse seek to provide youth with free mental health resources. Big questions remain about both options, including how they will be funded.

 

Members of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association say the utility is refusing to tell them how much it will cost to leave the partnership. Seven rural electric co-ops are involved in the complaint, including United Power in Brighton, San Isabel Electric Association in southeast Colorado, and San Miguel Power Association in Nucla. The co-ops want to leave Tri-State in part because of the utility’s slow move toward renewable generation.

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.

 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

 

Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow.

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Thursday March 11th, and even though there&rsquo;s a lot of turmoil right now we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you.
&nbsp;
Today - Governor Jared Polis announces plans for more recovery initiatives in Colorado.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we take you back to March 11th, 1945 when Colorado came under attack. On this day a Japanese balloon bomb crashed on the western slope. At the time, The federal government was pouring money into Colorado, establishing military bases as it was considered a safe place to locate war related institutions.
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Shortly after Congress approved the latest coronavirus relief bill Wednesday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and state Democrats unveiled their own plans for the next round of state recovery initiatives. Reporter Jesse Paul spoke with Lucy Haggard to unpack what Coloradans will likely see from the state stimulus efforts.
&nbsp;
To read more about the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, go to coloradosun.com.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
One year into the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes across Colorado are feeling significant financial strain. Two of the state&rsquo;s largest nursing home operators are seeking to transfer a combined 29 facilities to new management. Residents of long-term care facilities have accounted for 40 percent of Colorado&rsquo;s COVID-19 deaths.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Educators and pediatric health professionals across the state are warning that the pandemic over the past year had a significant impact on the mental health of Colorado kids. A proposal from the governor&rsquo;s office and an upcoming bill in the statehouse seek to provide youth with free mental health resources. Big questions remain about both options, including how they will be funded.
&nbsp;
Members of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association say the utility is refusing to tell them how much it will cost to leave the partnership. Seven rural electric co-ops are involved in the complaint, including United Power in Brighton, San Isabel Electric Association in southeast Colorado, and San Miguel Power Association in Nucla. The co-ops want to leave Tri-State in part because of the utility&rsquo;s slow move toward renewable generation.
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
&nbsp;
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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