Jan. 23, 2024 (DENVER)—Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that the Colorado Department of Law has awarded $3 million in funding to expand access to free individual financial counseling and coaching services throughout the state. Ten organizations received grants for […]
The Moment for Financial Inclusion Welcome and thank you for joining us today to explore financial inclusion in Colorado. I am so pleased that we have brought together such a diverse group of stakeholders to explore this topic. From government […]
The Financial Empowerment Council guides the work of the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE). This advisory council consists of up to 21 members who are appointed by the Attorney General and share a commitment to growing the financial health and […]
In 2021, the state legislature created the Colorado Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE)—the first statewide office of its kind—through Senate Bill 21-148. The OFE is housed within the Colorado Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Section as part of the Consumer […]
Chair Weissman, Vice Chair Gonzales, and Committee members, thank you for allowing me to present the Department of Law’s (“Department”) 2024 priorities, our annual performance plan, and an update on how we best serve Colorado. I’m grateful for our continued […]
Chairpersons Gonzales and Weissman, members of the Committee, thank you for allowing me to join you today and present the Department of Law’s (“Department”) 2023 priorities, our annual performance plan, and our efforts to best serve Colorado. As I begin […]
Bank On Colorado works to connect everyone to safe and appropriate financial products and services Bank On Colorado is a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Law’s Office of Financial Empowerment, financial institutions, community-based organizations, and local governments to ensure […]
Chairpersons Lee and Weissman, members of the Committee, thank you for your time today and allowing me to discuss my priorities for the 2022 year and my team’s efforts to serve our State. This past year, we faced many challenges—over […]
