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Behavioral Health Administration Forms Amid Rising Suicides, Overdose Deaths

A bipartisan bill that Governor Jared Polis signed into law on April 22 lays the groundwork for a new government entity to manage the state’s myriad programs in one central place and streamline care. House Bill 21-1097 — sponsored by Representatives Mary Young (a Democrat from Greeley) and Rod Pelton (a Republican from Cheyenne Wells).

Local highway to be renamed honoring the late Jack ‘Mr. NJC’ Annan

A little over a mile of U.S. Highway 138 is being renamed to honor Northeastern Junior College legend Jack Annan. State Reps. Rod Pelton and Richard Holtorf are sponsoring the joint resolution in the House.

PELTON’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BILL AIMS TO CONSOLIDATE PROGRAMS

On April 14, the General Assembly sent to the governor a bill that could establish a new state agency. House Bill 1097 contains recommendations from a behavioral health task force, including setting up the behavioral health administration, initially to be housed within the Colorado Department of Human Services.

Colorado looking to make it easier for ranchers to sell meat to consumers

Colorado is about to let meat eaters buy steaks and pork chops directly from the producer. Republican bill sponsor Rep. Rod Pelton of Cheyenne Wells believes the bill would help solve a few problems.

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