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🌱 Super Immunity + Pettersen Raises $200k + Fire Insurance Agony

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News about Lakewood you can use! Here's what's happening in and around Lakewood today.

Friday's weather: A bit of afternoon snow. High: 39 Low: 20.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Do you have super immunity after getting a booster and omicron? If you test positive for COVID after being fully vaccinated and boosted, many are wondering if it means they have enhanced immunity and are protected from getting it again. (FOX31)
  2. Brittany Pettersen banks more than $200K in five days. The Lakewood state senator received nearly 500 donations since announcing her candidacy last week, as she pursues the seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter. (CO Politics)
  3. Homeowners that lost homes to the East Troublesome fire in 2020 are still awaiting payouts. Losing a home to a fire is devastating, but homeowners were totally unprepared for the frustrations that would come next. More than a year later, many are still entangled in the insurance claim process. (CO Sun)
  4. EPA Region 8 to host public session about their plan to reduce lead exposure. The EPA's strategy lays out approaches to strengthen public health protections, address legacy lead contamination for communities with the greatest exposures and promote environmental justice. Region 8 serves Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 28 Tribal Nations. (FOX21)
  5. Democrats' plan for broad new public worker union rights faces opposition from Polis. Gov. Jared Polis opposes a proposed plan that would allow hundreds of thousands of public employees to join unions and negotiate employment contracts. (CPR)

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Today in Lakewood:

From my notebook:

  • Colorado Ballet: Fall in love with ROMEO AND JULIET. Are you ready for a star-crossed experience with Colorado Ballet? Get your tickets to this unforgettable production. (Instagram)
  • Alameda Connects Make a Difference grants and sponsorships program. This grant program is for public schools and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations on a competitive basis in the Alameda Corridor area of Lakewood. The grants that are available include $1000, and the funds must be used in 2022. (Alameda Connects)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update. — Brad K. Evans

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