AARP Colorado is pleased to report on the end of session 2014 doc s. All bills referenced in this report were signed by Governor John Hickenlooper unless otherwise noted. All bills with an asterisk (*) note a priority vote. Visit our bill list for more information.
It can be scary to get a call from someone trying to collect a debt you don’t owe. But there are some things you can do to straighten out the debt collectors if they have the wrong person:
So far this spring, the weather has been rough here in Colorado with tornados, thunderstorms, hail and lightning. As we write this, yet another hailstorm is in progress. All of this is stressful for us to endure, but it can also be hard on our canine companions. Fear of thunderstorms is a common problem for dogs. It’s clear many dogs are afraid of the sound of thunder, but others seem to be distressed by other elements such as wind, rain, and even cloudy skies.
Veterans and their families are sometimes targeted by unscrupulous financial and legal professionals who claim to offer free help with paperwork for pension claims. The scheme involves scammers who persuade veterans to make decisions about their pensions without giving them the whole truth about the long-term consequences, such as losing eligibility for Medicaid services or losing the use of their money for an extended period of time.