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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.

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.

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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?

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.

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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.”

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

As Customers Battle High Bills, Xcel Could Battle Ballot Measure

By Catie CheshireApril 19, 2022

Jon Caldara is pushing a ballot measure.

Colorado Lawmakers Unveil Spending Package for Homelessness Resolution

Colorado Lawmakers Unveil Spending Package for Homelessness Resolution

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 19, 2022

Measuring success will be “simple,” according to Governor Jared Polis.

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Opponents of Steele Street Safe-Camping Site Drop Administrative Appeal

Opponents of Steele Street Safe-Camping Site Drop Administrative Appeal

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 19, 2022

The 3815 Steele Street site can now operate without concern for the future.

Former Safe-Camping Site Resident Mark “Shorty” Montes Is Finally Safe at Home

Former Safe-Camping Site Resident Mark “Shorty” Montes Is Finally Safe at Home

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 16, 2022

He was the subject of a Westword cover story last May.

She’s Got Mail: Amber McReynolds Is Ready to Stamp Out Voting-Fraud Rumors

By Helen ThorpeApril 12, 2022

First, she modernized Denver voting. Now she’s working on the rest of the country.

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Downtown Is Back, Mayor Proclaims, Announcing Pop-Up Businesses and More

Downtown Is Back, Mayor Proclaims, Announcing Pop-Up Businesses and More

By Catie CheshireApril 8, 2022

More cops…and a roller-rink!

Boebert Watch: Boebert Takes on Disney…and Transgender Athletes

By Teague BohlenApril 8, 2022

So much for Lauren Boebert as a Disney princess.

Most Coloradans Oppose Re-Felonizing Drug Possession in War on Fentanyl, Poll Says

Most Coloradans Oppose Re-Felonizing Drug Possession in War on Fentanyl, Poll Says

By Michael RobertsApril 6, 2022

The poll doesn’t use the word “fentanyl.”

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Meet Sol Sandoval, Frontrunner in Race to Oust Lauren Boebert

Meet Sol Sandoval, Frontrunner in Race to Oust Lauren Boebert

By Michael RobertsApril 6, 2022

Sol Sandoval is a longtime community organizer.

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