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Unions Rally Outside Sen. Hickenlooper’s Office, Demand Minimum Wage Hike
$15-an-hour proposal stripped from COVID-19 relief bill after ruling from Senate parliamentarian.
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Child Sexual Assault Survivors Could Sue Abusers Any Time After Assault Under Colorado Bill
Legislation does not include ‘look-back window’ in cases where statute of limitations already expired.
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A Pilot Program To Replace Jail With Mental Health Treatment Was Gaining Traction Last Year. Then Funding Was Cut.
Due to pandemic-induced budget trims, three of the four pilot programs across Colorado were forced to halt.
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Sprawling $1.9T COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed By The U.S. House
Colorado allotted $3.9B under the bill; Colorado cities would get $549M.
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Gray Wolf Reintroduction Wasn’t Popular With Western Slope Voters. Some Lawmakers Want Guardrails.
Bill would require money for Proposition 114 to come from state’s general fund, not hunting and fishing fees.
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Xcel Aims To Double Renewables, Retire Coal Plants Early
Utility plans to cut emissions from electricity generation 85% by 2030.
Denver|News|
Rep. Boebert Spars With Colorado Democrats Over Public Lands Bill
Silt Republican calls package including CORE Act, Colorado Wilderness Act a ‘land grab.’
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The Colorado Redistricting Commissions Need Your Help
COMMENTARY: A bipartisan, people-powered effort could still fulfill the promise of Amendments Y and Z.
Denver|News|
Sen. Bennet Defends Judge Recommendation Amid Pushback
Regina Rodriguez said not to satisfy Biden’s preference for judges with non-corporate law experience.
Denver|News|
Vaccine Disparities Answered With Weekend Clinic At West Denver Church
Black, Latino Coloradans underrepresented in population vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Rep. Boebert Paid Off Nearly $20K In State Tax Liens In 2020
Delinquent unemployment insurance premiums dated back to restaurant opening in 2013.
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Public Lands Protections Could Move Ahead In Congress This Year
Two of the primary conservation bills expected to be debated focus on Colorado.
Boulder, CO|News|
Holocaust Comparison To Prairie Dog Management Has Boulder Council Member Facing Backlash
Mirabai Nagle defends remarks: ‘I believe that all life is precious.’
Denver|News|
Denver Gives Initial Approval For $1.1 Million For Low-Income Eviction Legal Defense Fund
The funds are expected to serve 1,800 households over three years, or 600 per year, which covers only a fraction of the demand.
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Education Secretary Nominee Says Teachers Should Be Prioritized For Vaccines
Transgender students’ participation in sports a contentious point during confirmation hearing.
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Biden Rolls Back Trump Policy On Separation Of Migrant Children From Their Parents
Move comes after Senate confirmation of first immigrant to lead Homeland Security.
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Colorado Democrats Reintroduce CORE Act Into A Friendlier Congress
Legislation would establish new protections for more than 400,000 acres of public land.
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Details Few On December Crash That Leaves Montrose Coroner Unable To Perform Duties
Thomas Canfield, 82, recovering at home; incident still under investigation.
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Dems Move To Strip Committee Assignments From Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Resolution sponsor says congresswoman should not have ‘a platform to lie.’
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Colorado Health Department Prepares To Overhaul COVID-19 Dial System
State’s coronavirus transmission steadily slowing since mid-January.
