The new analysis found the wage gap is smallest among lower-wage workers, in part because minimum wages create a uniform wage floor…
Category: News/Politics
Chaos at the Airports
TSA officers “are not able to afford gas, childcare, food, or rent,” she said…
HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION: Week of March 23
With the new traffic shift there are several locations that no longer have pedestrian barriers where the sidewalks, curb and gutter have been completed…
Colorado State Budget Shortfall Expands to $1.5 Billion
“Today’s economic forecast is a stark reminder that despite the cuts we’ve already made, we still need to close a staggering budget deficit…”
Colorado Attorney General Sues to Stop Denver TV Merger
On the right, Jon Caldara, who runs the libertarian-leaning nonprofit Independence Institute, has criticized the deal from a conservative point of view…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Copper Dreams.. or Nightmares
Even if mining companies and investors get off their fat butts and start opening new mines, we’re still looking at tough times ahead…
Archuleta Democratic Club to Consider Consumer Economy at March 24 Lunch Meeting
Our speaker, Christa Chaga, will give you many easy-to-follow ideas to help you become a more responsible consumer and a better steward of the earth…
16 States Including Colorado Ask, ‘Where’s Our Tariff Refund?’
Trump’s tariffs were ruled illegal. Where’s the refund of $166 billion — plus interest?
Judge to Determine Eligibility of Democrats Looking to Face Lauren Boebert in November
The case could determine whether the June Democratic primary in the district will be uncontested…
Habitat for Humanity Announces Potentially Harmful New USDA Policies
“On February 10, USDA Rural Development issued major revisions to the Section 502 Direct Loan Handbook…”
Immigration Enforcement Threatens Housing Security
“Housing insecurity in these communities doesn’t start with an eviction notice, it starts with the empty chair at a job site…”
Colorado Legislature Passes Bill Aimed at Increased Vaccine Access for Children
“Recent outbreaks, including measles cases here in Colorado and across the nation, have demonstrated how quickly vaccine-preventable diseases can resurface…”
Airport Check-ins See Delays as TSA Officers Go Without Pay
Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on…
Colorado Legislature Considering Trio of Tax Package Bills
All three bills now head to the House Appropriations Committee and, if they pass the second committee, the entire House chamber…
Six Federal Scientists Talk About the Work Left Undone, After Layoffs and Resignations
Jennifer Troyer left her job at the National Human Genome Research Institute in December…
Colorado River District Responds to Bureau of Reclamation Draft EIS
“What is very clear in these proposals is that we still have a basic math problem,” said Colorado River District General Manager Andy Mueller…
Judge Declines to Bar Democrat in Race to Challenge Rep. Boebert
“The caucus process exists to engage voters, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said Taylor Gillespie, Laubacher’s campaign manager…
Take Part in ‘Slam Scam Day’ Today, Mar. 5
Take part by using tools from SSA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to recognize imposters…
Abortion Foes File Lawsuit Challenging ‘Telehealth’ Medications
Reproductive legal experts who support abortion rights say the “barbaric” argument mischaracterizes the realities of medication abortion…