Polis announces plans for $700 million State stimulus package

Governor Jared Polis, surrounded by legislative leaders from both parties, announced a $700 million stimulus package designed to help small business, agriculture and families recover from the economic effects of the pandemic and boost workforce development.

The Governor announced the package on March 11, moments after the United States House completed work on a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. President Biden signed the bill on Friday.

The Colorado Recovery Plan is a series of bills that will be introduced in the coming weeks, investing in roads, schools, workers and businesses. While Polis...