By Patrick Malone, The Pueblo Chieftain LAKEWOOD — The road was bumpy and at times detoured through precarious spots that led to its placement on life support, but a bill that establishes heath insurance exchanges in Colorado arrived safely at its destination on Wednesday, when Gov. John Hickenlooper signed it into law at St. Anthony [...]
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Governor Vetoes Health Care Premiums for Poor
By Patrick Malone, The Pueblo Chieftain DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have required low-income families to pay premiums for their children’s health coverage through the state’s Child Health Plan Plus program. In a letter to the General Assembly explaining why he spiked SB213, Hickenlooper acknowledged that it is reasonable [...]
Easy Exercises to do Anywhere, Anytime
1. Do a squat every time you pick something up. Instead of bending over in the usual way, which stresses the lower back, bend your knees and squat. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength. 2. Every time you stop at a traffic light (or the bus does), tighten your [...]
3 Easy Ways to Improve Nutrition
There are a few easy things that you can do to improve your levels of nutrition. Get started today and you’ll see how easy it is! 1. Buy whole foods. Whether canned, frozen, or fresh from the farm, buy whole foods and use them in place of processed foods whenever possible. By whole foods we [...]
