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News from 2023

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North Jefferson County News area weekly mass times

By North Jefferson County News | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the North Jefferson County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Pettersen Urges EPA to Address Health and Safety Concerns in Fremont County

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan calling for improved infrastructure to protect the communities surrounding the Cotter/Lincoln Park Superfund site, located south of Cañon City

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Jefferson County had a median home sale price of $732,500 in May 2023

By North Jefferson County News | Jun 1, 2023

These are the top seven home sales for Jefferson County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rep. Pettersen Statement on the Bipartisan Debt Limit Agreement

By North Jefferson County News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement on her vote on the bipartisan agreement to avoid default by raising the debt ceiling

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North Jefferson County News area weekly mass times

By North Jefferson County News | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the North Jefferson County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Pettersen Leads Freshmen Members in Urging Speaker McCarthy Not to Adjourn Before Debt Agreement is Reached

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 26, 2023

On May 25, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led a group of freshmen members of Congress in calling on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to keep the House of Representatives in session until a bipartisan agreement has been reached on the debt limit

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Reps. Pettersen, Trone, Ellzey Introduce Legislation Requiring Naloxone to be Included in Airplane Emergency Medical Kits

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 25, 2023

On May 24, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), David Trone (D-MD), and Jake Ellzey (R-TX) introduced legislation directing the Federal Aviation Administration to require opioid overdose medication to be carried on all airplanes

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House Passes Rep. Pettersen Bill to Prevent the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 24, 2023

The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Andy Ogles (R-TN), which aims to prevent the financing of illegal synthetic drugs

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Reps. Pettersen, Kilmer, and Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce YIMBY Act to Tackle Housing Crisis and Lower Costs

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 21, 2023

Bipartisan Legislation Advocates for Zoning Reforms, Streamlined Permitting, and Increased Housing Development

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North Jefferson County News area weekly mass times

By North Jefferson County News | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the North Jefferson County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bill to Address Postal Service Concerns in Custer County

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 20, 2023

On May 17, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the Silver Cliff Community Act, which would restore the ZIP Code for the Town of Silver Cliff. In 1991, the town lost its unique ZIP Code and was forced to use the ZIP Code of the neighboring town of Westcliffe, which has resulted in delays and extensive errors with postal delivery, as well as a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales tax revenue

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Rep. Pettersen Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition at a reception for student participants. 95 pieces of art were entered this year from 16 different high schools across the 7th Congressional District

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Reps. Pettersen and Rose Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Require CDFI Director to Testify Annually Before Congress

By North Jefferson County News Report | May 17, 2023

On May 15, 2023, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and John Rose (R-TN), both Members of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the CDFI Fund Transparency Act to require the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Director to testify annually before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee

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North Jefferson County News area weekly mass times

By North Jefferson County News | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the North Jefferson County News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Pettersen Named Vice Ranking Member of Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security

By North Jefferson County News Reports | May 8, 2023

On April 27, 2023, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) has been appointed to serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee

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Rep. Pettersen Pushing for 15 Local Projects to Increase Clean Water, Affordable Housing, and Improve Quality of Life

By North Jefferson County News Reports | May 6, 2023

On April 25, 2023, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced that she has requested nearly $35 million in federal funding for 15 community projects through the House Appropriations Community Project Funding process

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House Passes Pettersen, Carter Bill to Make Permanent the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences

By North Jefferson County News Reports | May 6, 2023

On April 26, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Codification Act

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Rep. Pettersen Calls for Prison Reform in Fremont County

By North Jefferson County News Reports | May 5, 2023

On April 24, 2023, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) sent a letter last week to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons calling for action to address issues with understaffing and unsustainable working conditions at the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence (FCC Florence)

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Black Lives Matter contributions made by Jefferson County organizations

By North Jefferson County News | May 1, 2023

By March 22, one organization registered within Jefferson County had donated to the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the BLM Funding Database.

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Rep. Pettersen Urges Veterans Affairs Secretary to Prioritize Construction of Fremont Clinic

By North Jefferson County News Reports | May 1, 2023

U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) sent a letter last week to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, urging him to prioritize the construction of a VA Clinic in Fremont County and to add an additional primary care team to the facility