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WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2023
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Democrats mark Inflation Reduction Act anniversary
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Bennet, Polis, Caraveo and Pettersen tout green investments in Brighton
Brazilian Paulo Sergio Rodriguez, 26, rode the bull twice during the Professional Bull Riders touring pro contest at the Adams County Fair. On the first ride, which began after a thunderstorm, the bull slipped in the mud so the judges let him have a PHOTO BY BELEN WARD second ride. See more photos on page 10.
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Colorado Democrats wanted to mark the one-year anniversary of the federal Inflation Reduction Act’s passage and the boon it’s been for investment in green energy so they came to Brighton, site of two major green energy projects announced this year. “Colorado had a big hand not only in passing this bill but in shaping it and writing it,” U.S. Senator Michael Bennet said the press conference, flanked by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado’s two first-year Congresswomen, District 8 Representative Yadira Caraveo and District 7 Representative Brittany Pettersen. “Because we passed that bill one year ago, the United States is better positioned than any country in the world to lead a global transition to on energy. And Colorado is better poised than any other state in America to lead that transition.” Brighton has seen two major green energy manufacturers announce plans to build. In March, Fremont, Calif.-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius announced plans to open a factory in the city’s vacant Sears/KMart distriSEE ANNIVERSARY, P4
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