Polis signs more bills in Colorado Springs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Governor Jared Polis was in Southern Colorado for the second time in two weeks.
While in town, the Governor signed SB25-197, a bill that would make grant money that goes toward helping support juvenile programs more accessible to the smaller program, by elevating the Tony Grampsas Youth Services Grant Program.
'This really helps make sure that kids have access to after-school programs… that we can make sure that kids can build a brighter future for themselves. And Of course, it makes Colorado safer,' said Polis.
The Governor signed the bill at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado Springs, just one of many organizations this bill will help.
'We know that sometimes young people just need a safe person to talk to, a place to go and some food to eat,' said State Representative Jennifer Bacon, who is sponsoring the bill. 'And we know that once they're connected to those things, their lives can be opened up to such incredible opportunities.'
This grant will also make funding more accessible to smaller organizations trying to make an impact in Colorado.
'This bill is going to kind of open up the door for, you know, smaller organizations to apply for those grants that are doing the groundwork, working with youth, trying to give them opportunity to make better decisions,' said State Senator Tony Exum.
Polis then went on to other stops in Colorado Springs to talk about Geothermal Energy and Storage opportunities across Southern Colorado.
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