The ADA and the Great American Outdoors Act | From the Newsroom

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 30 this year, and the Great American Outdoors Act was also recently passed.

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THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) turns 30 this year. The ADA is now considered one of the most pivotal pieces of legislation passed for people with disabilities. President George H.W. Bush signed the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26, 1990. Locally, the ADA has allowed for expanded independence and better quality of life for people with disabilities. NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY falls on July 28 this year. While dark chocolate is typically the healthier choice, milk chocolate is used in a multitude of recipes. Here are some ways to celebrate the holiday. THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT: Elected leaders and conservation groups alike are hailing the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which establishes permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as funnels money into public lands and national parks for their sprawling maintenance backlogs.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

From the Fair: Q&A with Market Beef Grand Champion Amy Scriffiny, 14, raised a behemoth of a Maine-Angus cross steer named Flash (1,452 pounds) to win Market Beef Grand Champion at the Montrose County Fair. Read More Dick Mueller makes fresh brittle weekly to sell at the Montrose Farmers Market As rain fell over Montrose Saturday morning, grandpa made his way over to the Lady Bird Baking Company stand and bought two chocolate chip cookies before heading back to his stand at the food market. Read More Woman held in alleged murder attempt A Delta woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other offenses after allegedly shooting another woman Sunday. Read More

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