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A Decade After Denver Adopted the Urban Camping Ban, Controversy Hasn’t Been Put to Bed

A Decade After Denver Adopted the Urban Camping Ban, Controversy Hasn’t Been Put to Bed

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 14, 2022

Opponents plan actions in the week leading to May 14.

Two Psychedelics Initiatives Pushing for November Ballot in Colorado

Two Psychedelics Initiatives Pushing for November Ballot in Colorado

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 13, 2022

Mushrooms, yes. Peyote, no.

Students Across Denver Walk Out in Support of Abortion Rights

Students Across Denver Walk Out in Support of Abortion Rights

By Catie CheshireMay 12, 2022

Young people are ready to fight for their rights.

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Why Coloradans Who Didn’t Know They Had Fentanyl Could Still Go to Jail

Why Coloradans Who Didn’t Know They Had Fentanyl Could Still Go to Jail

By Michael RobertsMay 12, 2022

The bill passed in the final hours of the 2022 session.

Lori Saine Puts Hate for Abortion at Center of Run for Congress

Lori Saine Puts Hate for Abortion at Center of Run for Congress

By Michael RobertsMay 11, 2022

Lori Saine is pushing a new anti-abortion measure.

Proposed Ban on Flavored Nicotine Goes Up in Smoke at Legislature

Proposed Ban on Flavored Nicotine Goes Up in Smoke at Legislature

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 10, 2022

The bill could return next year.

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Number Thirty Eight Can Keep Cabaret License, but With Restrictions

Number Thirty Eight Can Keep Cabaret License, but With Restrictions

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 5, 2022

But the RiNo venue can’t have any amplified music or drums outdoors.

Boebert Watch: Striking a Blow for Disinformation

By Teague BohlenMay 5, 2022

The Colorado Congresswoman wants to fight for her right to disinform you of your rights.

Federal Appeals Court Vacates Lower Court Ruling on Denver Encampment Sweeps

Federal Appeals Court Vacates Lower Court Ruling on Denver Encampment Sweeps

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 5, 2022

The plaintiffs have vowed to appeal the ruling.

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Why “Choice” Wasn’t a Buzzword at Denver Abortion-Rights Protests

Why “Choice” Wasn’t a Buzzword at Denver Abortion-Rights Protests

By Michael RobertsMay 4, 2022

Options for many U.S. women are already limited.

Colorado Pols React to U.S. Supreme Court Draft Overturning Abortion Rights

Colorado Pols React to U.S. Supreme Court Draft Overturning Abortion Rights

By Michael RobertsMay 3, 2022

Dems’ responses were swift, passionate and condemnatory.

Initiative Pushing Xcel to Pay a Portion of Its Rates Survives Title Board Challenge

Initiative Pushing Xcel to Pay a Portion of Its Rates Survives Title Board Challenge

By Catie CheshireMay 2, 2022

Will you vote to make Xcel pay some of its rates?

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Boebert Watch: Mean Girls Spat and Split!

Boebert Watch: Mean Girls Spat and Split!

By Teague BohlenMay 2, 2022

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert in catfight.

New Bill Would Increase Funding for Problem Gambling, Close a Free-Bet Loophole

New Bill Would Increase Funding for Problem Gambling, Close a Free-Bet Loophole

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 28, 2022

The bill would increase problem gambling funding from $230,000 to at least $2.5 million annually.

Why This Man Joined a Homeless Encampment Knowing That a Sweep Was Coming

Why This Man Joined a Homeless Encampment Knowing That a Sweep Was Coming

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 27, 2022

“It’s like that whole saying goes, misery loves company.”

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How to Spend That $400 TABOR Refund This Summer

By Teague BohlenApril 26, 2022

If it’s burning a Mile High hole in your pocket…

Fentanyl for Kids? Scare Tactics Ratchet Up Over Controversial Bill

Fentanyl for Kids? Scare Tactics Ratchet Up Over Controversial Bill

By Michael RobertsApril 22, 2022

The main debate is over making possession a felony.

Denver Sidewalk Advocates Pushing Ballot Measure to Fund Construction, Maintenance

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 22, 2022

The initiative would help fund the build-out of Denver’s decaying sidewalks.

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Denver’s Plan to Manage Waste Over the Next Ten Years Could Cost You

By Catie CheshireApril 22, 2022

The city wants to introduce a Pay as You Throw program.

Rebecca O’Connor Found a New Life During Denver’s Housing Surge

Rebecca O’Connor Found a New Life During Denver’s Housing Surge

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 21, 2022

The city is in the middle of its second housing surge.

New Nicknames for Lauren Boebert, More Colorado Politicians

New Nicknames for Lauren Boebert, More Colorado Politicians

By Michael RobertsApril 19, 2022

Dave Williams wants to use “Let’s Go Brandon” as a nickname.

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As Customers Battle High Bills, Xcel Could Battle Ballot Measure

By Catie CheshireApril 19, 2022

Jon Caldara is pushing a ballot measure.

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