Tag:federal funding

Colorado’s Lukewarm Reaction to the 1921 Sheppard-Towner Act

Congress passed the Sheppard-Towner Act in 1921 to provide federal funding for maternity and child care, but the Act wasn’t renewed past 1929 and state compliance was inconsistent.

Lawmakers Hope for Federal Rail Assistance in ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Option

To improve chances of funds for rail development, state lawmakers have introduced SB21-238 to create a Front Range Passenger Rail District.