Recently, the Colorado Center for Law and Policy cited overwhelming data in its State of Working Colorado 2020 report, indicating that a great many Colorado workers do not benefit from positive macro-economic growth…
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Colorado Department of Local Affairs Awards $7 Million Through Energy Impact Programs
“Each EIAF award is a crucial step toward meeting the state’s goals for sustainability,” Garcia added…
OPINION: A Note from Colorado Representative Jason Crow
This week, I’ve thought about that time and what would be different if my colleagues in the House and Senate had the courage to hold Trump accountable a year ago…
Environmental Coalition Challenges Wolf Delisting
“We have seen what happens when ‘management’ of wolves is returned to hostile state wildlife agencies disinterested in maintaining robust, stable, and genetically diverse wolf populations…”
Colorado Graduation Rates Still Climbing…but a Decline on the Way?
“Many things have moved to a virtual space. We are hearing about a big push toward virtual internships and career fairs and an increase in industry-sponsored projects….”
Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children
“There’s still a lot we don’t know about MIS-C, and the notable increase in cases is a clear reminder that our children are also at risk of serious complications from COVID-19…”
OPINION: Rep. Boebert’s Seditious Behavior
I wouldn’t normally take notice of ‘Mean Girls’ antics, but I work as a political columnist for a statewide newspaper. It’s literally my job to follow her…
‘United Way Ski Day’ Tomorrow at Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek Ski Area will offer discounted full-day tickets to benefit United Way on Wednesday, January 13…
OPINION: Emergency Response
Right now, I would call 911 if I saw a home on fire. That call would make the fire department the first responder. No guns needed…
Local Health Effort Moves from Testing to Vaccination
As we begin 2021, SJBPH will continue its disease investigation functions and we’re excited to have several safe and effective vaccines to address the pandemic…
OPINION: Senator Hickenlooper Reacts to January 6 Capitol Building Occupation
“As with so many things over the painful past year, Wednesday’s events crystallized what’s most important in our lives…”
OPINION: Senator Bennet on Capitol Building Occupation
So it is my fervent hope that the way that we respond to this today, my dear colleagues, is that we give the biggest bipartisan vote we can in support of our democracy…
OPINION: Open Letter to Colorado Representatives Lamborn and Boebert
The events of January 6 2021, which you each incited and directly encouraged, were a blatant assault on our country…
LETTER: The Herd Embraces Autocracy
Maybe, the shift of population to the coasts… or the loss of factories… or the lifelong drift of the Boomers without any substantial involvement in their nation… drove their need for a Trump…
Colorado’s Teacher Vaccination Effort Hits the ‘Pause’ Button
“It’s not anybody’s fault that this happened,” Miller said. “There wasn’t clear guidance. There was some confusion….”
VIDEO: Colorado’s Lauren Boebert Promises to Carry Her Glock to Congress
Boebert’s aide told Reuters reporter Richard Cowan that she and “a posse of other House members” would soon propose changing the Democratic-controlled chamber’s rules so that she can pack her Glock wherever and whenever she wants…
Colorado’s 13-Member Democratic Latino Caucus has Big Plans for 2021
Health care is top of mind, given the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color, Valdez said…
Colorado to Make Rapid COVID Tests Available to Schools
Polis said the rapid tests would give Colorado schools access to the same level of protection that the White House and professional sports teams get…
OPINION: Power vs Duty
As many as thirteen senators have indicated that they will oppose certifying the votes of the Electoral College, in light of the many “allegations” of voter fraud…