🌱 Short On Mental Health Services + Wage Theft Rules + Fair Election?

Hey, everybody! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Including news about:

• A study found nearly 40 percent of those seeking mental health services were unable to obtain them in Denver.
• Denver's Fair Elections Fund delivers funds, but is it fair?
• Denver has new rules around civil wage theft and a department to enforce it.

Monday's weather: A.M. flurries, then a shower. High: 37 Low: 17.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Has Denver's Fair Elections Fund delivered on its promise? With election day in Denver looming (April 4th), several outside groups poured significant amounts of money into local races for Mayor and City Council. Independent Expenditure committees (IEs) have added millions of dollars to a strong foundation of donations and disbursements from the Fair Elections Fund (FEF). (Denverite)
2. New regulations for civil wage theft will be implemented in Denver. Beginning this week, Denver Labor – a department under the Denver Auditor's office – will implement new regulations regarding wage theft. The Denver City Council passed an ordinance last January, that provides a more robust set of tools to enforce wage theft. (9News)
3. Here's the list of top 10 cities and states with the the most growth in fast chargers for EV Infrastructure. Denver metro found itself on the list of most growth in fast charges, but the state lags behind in adding charging station infrastructure. (FOX31)
4. Thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan, a study reveals the lack of behavioral health resources in Denver. A recent study by Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment indicates that nearly 40 percent of individuals who sought behavioral health resources, such as emergency, residential, or psychiatric mental health services, were unable to access them. (CO)

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From my notebook:

• A multimedia concert and exhibition at Lakewood Cultural Center features the works of photographers with visual impairments. (Prime Time News)
• Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed today in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Denver Health and Denver International Airport will remain open. (Denver)

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

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