Colorado’s labor department has begun sending out one-time stimulus payment to eligible Coloradans, Gov. Jared Polis’ office announced on Wednesday.

As 2020 winds down, roughly 23 percent of households in the U.S. are struggling with food insecurity, a number that has doubled since last year.

The Colorado Legislature’s special session ended after three days on Wednesday with lawmakers passing a relief package totaling over $290 million.

DATA

• Cases 33
• Hospitalizations 3
• Deaths 1

TESTS: Positivity rates have risen and the testing frequency is about the same. Kiowa county is currently at 9.09%, up from 7.3% last week. Our goal is to keep this <5%

This hearty stew of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables will warm up a cold winter night. You can replace the cooked turkey with cooked chicken.

The deadline to apply for the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is next week.

The second day of Colorado’s special session saw lawmakers pass several bills and move others through the committee phase.

Colorado’s online sportsbooks continued their rapid growth in October, capitalizing on a sports schedule that is returning to normal.

White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis during a Tuesday update on COVID-19, where he warned that the country could see “a surge upon a surge,” but stressed that mitigation is possible.