“I’m concerned that we as a state and as a nation have extremes on both sides. The left and the right seem more hell-bent on dividing our nation rather than uniting our nation…”
Category: News/Politics
CDOT Welcomes Marsha Nelson to Lead Environmental Justice and Equity Branch
Nelson joins CDOT from the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure of the City and County of Denver…
ON EDGE: Colorado’s Mental Health ‘Safety Net’ Failure… Part Three
Former state Human Services director Reggie Bicha notes there has long been “significant political pressure” from the trade group not to monitor centers that closely…
ON EDGE: Colorado’s Mental Health ‘Safety Net’ Failure… Part Two
“If the CMHCs are not willing to reinvest their reserves to expand access to care now, then when?” ask consultant Nancy VanDeMark….
Did Colorado Pay Out $73 Million in Fraudulent Unemployment Benefits?
The department lacked evidence to demonstrate it had resolved nearly three-quarters of the requests it received related to fraud holds…
ON EDGE: Colorado’s Mental Health ‘Safety Net’ Failure… Part One
“What kind of safety-net system blows off the hardest cases?” van der Laak once wrote in a note to herself….
OPINION: Children’s Health Defense Challenging FCC Rules on 5G Antennas, Today via YouTube
The FCC allows the installation of fixed wireless base station antennas including 5G antennas on private property (including homes) in order to provide wireless service to other properties…
Colorado Democrats Announce Plans to Protect Abortion Rights
“It’s time to ensure that Colorado is truly a legal and safe place for anyone seeking access to their right to reproductive care,” State Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, said…
LETTER: Kudos to COVID-Safe Theatre Companies
I know that most performing arts groups in Colorado, including the theater department at Fort Lewis College in Durango are also following suit…
New State Agency to Oversee Colorado Apprenticeship Programs
Programs for jobs such as carpentry, construction, electrical work would register under State Apprenticeship Agency starting in 2023…
POLIS: Colorado Not Considering Statewide Mask Mandate
The health authorities of three metro Denver counties voted Monday to require adults and most children to wear a mask in indoor public spaces beginning this week…
Banking on Cannabis
This is a serious public safety risk for our communities, inviting theft, tax evasion, robberies, burglaries, or worse…
2021 Brought Progressive Immigration Policies to Colorado
“That foundation of trust… has been broken here in Colorado, because of the interactions that we have seen between ICE and state departments such as the DMV,” Gonzales-Gutierrez told Newsline…
Denverites Not Pleased with Homeless Living in Vehicles
“We’ve made it impossible for people who aren’t wealthy to live and we’re not seeing the full spectrum of options for people to live safely and securely…”
Following Climate Summit, US Senators Urge Increased Oil Production
The focus at Tuesday’s Senate panel showed there will continue to be political obstacles to enacting climate policies in the U.S….
Stricter Marijuana Laws Go Into Effect in Colorado on January 1
In the process of passing that bill, the legislature heard stories parents shared about the dramatic effects some marijuana products have had on their children…
Dems to Host ‘Meet & Greet’ in Arboles on Saturday, Nov. 20
Unaffiliated voters are welcome to attend. Masks will be required, and social distancing will be practiced. Lunch will be served…
US 160 Wolf Creek Pass Closure Set for Tomorrow Morning, Thursday Nov. 18
The lengthy closure is needed to allow for helicopter operations and preparations of avalanche mitigation equipment for the upcoming winter season.
CHAMBER NEWS: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… That Time of Year
There are lots of activities and deadlines happening in November and the beginning of December. Businesses, nonprofit agencies and individuals need to make some decisions READ MORE