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US confronts more wildfires with federal firefighters as they beg for wage increases in Congress

The president of the National Federation of Federal Employees Randy Erwin said that if the bill doesnt pass in time, federal firefighters could see their base pay drop by up to 50%, costing some as much as $20,000.

Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse (D) on Tuesday introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that aims to both increase the salaries of federal wildland fighters and bolster wildfire preparedness. The Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act would seek to augment recruitment efforts, strengthen worker retention and improve employee well-being in a high-risk profession. But if the bill fails to pass within…

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement Wednesday regarding a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse thinks its past time federal wildland firefighters get the pay and benefits they deserve.

Aspen food tax refund applications rise About a third more people applied this year for city of Aspen food tax refunds than last year. The deadline to submit the Food Sales Tax Refund application was April...

The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority announced Thursday it is launching a home rightsizing pilot program for those living in deed-restricted housing who want to swap units based on need. The program, which will launch on...

U.S. Forest Service taking comments, holding meeting on methane project The White River National Forest has scheduled a public information meeting next week and is taking comments regarding a proposal to inventory and study the...

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse thinks its past time federal wildland firefighters get the pay and benefits they deserve.

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