Author: DEBBIE KELLEY debbie.kelley@gazettedev.gazette.com
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How Colorado Springs, El Paso County spent their share of Colorado’s $3.8B in COVID relief funds
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Statewide and in the Pikes Peak region, all federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 were earmarked for use by the U.S. Treasury Department’s deadline of Dec. 31, 2024, officials say. However, recipients have until the end of 2026 to spend the COVID-19-era economic support and stimulus money. Nearly $2 trillion…
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Do pennies still make sense? Colorado Springs experts give their two cents
An America without any cents would make a lot of sense, according to some who work in the monetary sector. Colorado Springs resident Robert “Bob” Shippee, a retired banker, coin collector and author, can’t believe the financial system’s smallest denomination of currency is still around. It’s time for the 1-cent piece to be retired, he…
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New bishop for Diocese of Colorado Springs answers call with a torn heart over unexpected change
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Most Rev. James Golka, a self-described collaborator who says he follows the examples Jesus set and the direction of the Holy Spirit to guide his life and decision-making, will take over as the third bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, Pope Francis…
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New bishop for Diocese of Colorado Springs answers call with a torn heart over unexpected change
The Most Rev. James Golka, a self-described collaborator who says he follows the examples Jesus set and the direction of the Holy Spirit to guide his life and decision-making, will take over as the third bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, Pope Francis and the diocese announced Friday. The bishop-elect, the current rector…