Small businesses all around Colorado continue to struggle to stay open with severe capacity restrictions. This means facing extraordinary difficulties to pay their staff and rent. #coleg #copolitics

We saw some recovery in the market over the summer, but we know a number of CO small businesses will not make it through the winter months without additional aid. #coleg #copolitics

With Congress refusing to act, we are taking action to provide immediate relief. Today our small business relief bill passed through the House Finance Committee. #coleg #copolitics @shane_sandridge

The bill has four major components: (Part 1) $8.65 mill for licensing fee relief for restaurants and bars through @CO_Revenue and @CDPHE. #coleg #copolitics

(Part 2) $37 million for direct aid payments to eligible small businesses in eligible counties with severe capacity restrictions including restaurants, caterers, fitness and recreational sports centers, and movie-theaters. #coleg #copolitics

(Part 3) $7.5 mill for grants to arts and culture orgs, businesses & independent artists through @CO_Creatives. #coleg #copolitics

(Part 4) $4 mill for the Minority Business Office Strategic Fund to provide direct relief, grants and loans, and technical assistance to minority-owned businesses. #coleg #copolitics