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Colorado Ballot Measures Could Change Bail, Parole Eligibility

Colorado Ballot Measures Could Change Bail, Parole Eligibility

November 1, 2024

Prop 128 increases minimum prison time for some violent crimes. Amendment I removes the right to bail in first-degree murder cases.

Designs for Major Civic Center Park Updates Released

Designs for Major Civic Center Park Updates Released

October 31, 2024

The city shared designs for Civic Center Park’s transformation, which includes new garden spaces, a food truck promenade and a 180-degree reorientation of the Greek Theater.

Reported Homeless Encampments in Denver Down Nearly 50 Percent

October 31, 2024

Denver’s 311 service recorded more than 22,000 complaints regarding encampments in 2023. This year, that number is on pace to drop by around 10,000.

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Colorado Ballot Measure Aims to Remove Ban on Gay Marriage From State Constitution

Colorado Ballot Measure Aims to Remove Ban on Gay Marriage From State Constitution

October 30, 2024

If Amendment J passes, there will be additional protections in case federal precedent changes, according to proponents.

Pup Talk: Denver ABC Affiliate Offers Cute Breaks From Ugly Political Ads

Pup Talk: Denver ABC Affiliate Offers Cute Breaks From Ugly Political Ads

October 30, 2024

While KMGH can’t refuse the controversial commercials from anti-abortion presidential candidate Randall Terry, it can give viewers a break.

How and Where to Turn in Your Ballot Today

October 30, 2024

It’s too late to use the mail, but here’s the map of Denver’s voting centers and boxes. And you can register to vote up until 7 p.m. November 5!

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Street Floods Hours After Denver Water Celebrates Progress of Construction Project

Street Floods Hours After Denver Water Celebrates Progress of Construction Project

October 29, 2024

Officials showered the construction site with compliments before the actual shower began.

The Art of the Steal: Colorado Election Deniers Spread Falsehoods and Fear

The Art of the Steal: Colorado Election Deniers Spread Falsehoods and Fear

October 29, 2024

Colorado’s election system has been considered the “gold standard.” But this state has been tarnished by rumors and threats since November 3, 2020.

Denver Doing “a Great Job” With Housing Challenges, says HUD Secretary…Before Warning of Funding Loss

October 29, 2024

Adrianne Todman says the city is solving its housing crisis the right way, but notes that federal funding will dwindle.

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All the Measures on Denver’s Election Ballot Explained

All the Measures on Denver’s Election Ballot Explained

October 28, 2024

Residents will vote on fourteen state and ten local ballot initiatives. And they are…

Aurora Isn’t the First City to Become a Flash Point in U.S. Immigration Debate

Aurora Isn’t the First City to Become a Flash Point in U.S. Immigration Debate

October 28, 2024

Here’s what happened in other places used as political soapboxes.

Opinion: Why You Should Vote No on Amendment 79

Opinion: Why You Should Vote No on Amendment 79

October 27, 2024

“Colorado already has extreme abortion laws compared to other states and countries.”

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Proposition 131 Explained: Colorado’s Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Proposal

Proposition 131 Explained: Colorado’s Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Proposal

October 25, 2024

One ballot measure could reshape most of Colorado’s elections.

The Day Everyone Forgot About Street Sweeping…Even the City of Denver

October 25, 2024

Should residents have to pay tickets when the city’s warning system fails?

Downtown Denver Residents, Businesses Will Decide How to Fund Area Upgrades

Downtown Denver Residents, Businesses Will Decide How to Fund Area Upgrades

October 25, 2024

A tax for the Ballpark District businesses and a debt to improve the Union Station neighborhood aim to boost parts of downtown Denver.

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Right to School Choice: What Would Colorado’s Amendment 80 Do?

Right to School Choice: What Would Colorado’s Amendment 80 Do?

October 24, 2024

Proponents say the measure maintains the status quo, but opponents fear it will lead to massive changes for public schools.

Proposition KK Aims to Fund Crime Victim and Mental Health Services With Excise Tax

Proposition KK Aims to Fund Crime Victim and Mental Health Services With Excise Tax

October 23, 2024

“This is really contributing to having services that might benefit you, your friends, or your family.”

RTD Budget and Board of Directors Up for Grabs in 2024 Election

RTD Budget and Board of Directors Up for Grabs in 2024 Election

October 23, 2024

Over $600 million of the transit agency’s funding could be impacted if Ballot Issue 7A fails.

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Ballot Issue 2Q Asks Residents to Fund Denver Health With Sales Tax

October 23, 2024

Denver Health hasn’t benefited from a tax increase in years, but residents have to decide if they want more sales taxes.

What Is a Veterinary Professional Associate? Colorado’s Proposition 129 Explained

What Is a Veterinary Professional Associate? Colorado’s Proposition 129 Explained

October 22, 2024

The ballot measure has divided Colorado’s animal-care industry and politicians across the aisle.

The Affordable Denver Sales Tax Promises Cheap Housing…but Will It Deliver?

October 22, 2024

If voters pass his half-cent sales tax, Mayor Mike Johnston says that the city will have 44,000 new affordable Denver units.

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Denver Voters Will Decide If All City Employees Have the Right to Collectively Bargain

Denver Voters Will Decide If All City Employees Have the Right to Collectively Bargain

October 21, 2024

Referred Question 2U would extend the right to collectively bargain to all city employees.

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