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Reporter @denverwestword | Formerly @colo_politics , @denvergazette , @dailycamera , @the_cui | University of Colorado Boulder ‘20
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I'm joining
@denverwestword
as a staff writer on Oct. 23!!! 🥳
I'll still cover state/local politics and branch out to other beats. I can't wait to join this incredible team and flex my long-form muscles.
Send tips (or hellos) to hannah.metzger
@westword
.com starting next week!
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NOW: Pro-Palestine protestors gather outside of President Joe Biden’s hotel in Denver.
Chants include “free Palestine” and “genocide Joe has got to go.”
@denverwestword
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Pro-abortion rights protestors march through downtown
#Denver
following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn
#RoeVsWade
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Short snippet of Rep. Epps’ conversation with Speaker Pro Tem deGruy Kennedy.
“I want to sit with people who don’t like genocide.”
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NOW: Pro-Palestine protestors picketing outside of the Global Conference for Israel in downtown Denver.
Organizers said they hoped to shutdown the conference, but are now just hoping to disrupt and show condemnation.
“We hoped our city would do better.”
@denverwestword
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BREAKING: Denver’s new mayor
@MikeJohnstonCO
to declare state of emergency over the city’s rising homeless population.
This is his first official act as mayor, taken during his first full day in office. Johnston pledged to end street homelessness in 4 years during his campaign.
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Last day of freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year ❤🎓 love you guys.
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Photos of the
#MarshallFire
by
@DenverGazette
's Tim Hurst. The fire burning in Boulder County has forced evacuations of approximately 35,000 people and destroyed an estimated 580 homes — making it the most destructive fire in Colorado history in terms of structures lost.
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@steven_thai8
Steven on Twitter vs. Steven actually doing the incline (he threw up in the third pic)
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LIFE UPDATE: Last week, I started a new job as State Government Reporter with
@colo_politics
! As one of my first assignments, I sat down with Senate Majority Leader Stephen Fenberg for a Q&A. Check it and my other work out at
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LIFE UPDATE: After almost 2 years with
@colo_politics
, 3 years with The Gazette and 3,214 articles, my last day was Friday.
I couldn't have asked for a better first ~real~ journalism job. I'll miss all of my wonderful colleagues so much. But I'm very excited to announce... ⬇️⤵️
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The Colorado legislature's low-paying, part-time structure takes a financial toll on lawmakers.
Some fear losing their homes, barely scraping by on the legislative salary. Others work 80+ hr weeks, juggling multiple jobs to supplement their income.
🧵⬇️
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An annual tradition on the last day of the Colorado legislative session: Colorado Politics’ own
@MGoodland
, a 25-year Captiol reporter, playing the harp.
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NOW: Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt first day of Colorado’s 2024 legislative session, waving flags, yelling “shame on you,” “you’re complicit,” “ceasefire now.”
Republican legislators walk out of chamber.
Protestors removed after a few minutes. Work continues without comment.
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Hundreds of East High School students have come to the Colorado Capitol to demand gun violence prevention action after yesterday’s school shooting. They’re speaking to several lawmakers including
@Chris4Denver
,
@lorenaforsenate
,
@eliza4colorado
and
@parentiforco
.
@colo_politics
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NOW:
@GovofCO
signing 3 bills to strengthen abortion rights in Colorado.
The new laws:
• Protect abortion + gender-affirming care from out-of-state penalties
• Expand health insurance coverage
• Prohibit deceptive advertising + abortion “reversal” in crisis pregnancy centers
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Hello this is my story and I love it so please read it 😌
What I Learned About Feminism While Working At A 'Breastaurant' - Role Reboot:
#feminism
#objectification
#breastaurant
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NOW: After Rep. Epps ended a bill speech with “Free Palestine,” Rep. Weinberg takes the podium to respond.
Sitting in the gallery with a group of pro-Palestine protestors, Epps yells Weinberg is “out of order.” Some Republicans call for Epps to be removed. House now in recess.
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Love is in the air at Denver City Hall, where 30 couples are signed up to get married in back-to-back ceremonies.
The Marriage Marathon has been a Denver Valentine’s Day tradition since 2008.
Here’s some of the first newlyweds, Kevin and Laura, who’ve been together for 6 months
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I won 7 awards from the
@ColoradoPress
Better News Media Contest last week for my work w/
@colo_politics
🗞️🏆
1st place:
• Politics Reporting
• Social Justice/Equity
• Public Service
• Education
• Crime & Public Safety
2nd place:
• Crime & Public Safety
• Health Feature
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House reconvened. Weinberg continues speech, with Epps continuing to comment from the gallery. After a brief back-and-forth, Epps leaves the gallery and Weinberg finishes his remarks.
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At the beginning of COVID, the Colorado DMV stopped providing its free driving tests and it has no plans to bring them back. This has forced Coloradans to go to private driving schools, paying up to hundreds of dollars to secure a driver's license — and prices are only going up.
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UPDATE: Two Asian American former students told the CUI they were harassed in the summer by the same woman who yelled the N-word at a black student Sunday. Another video also shows what appears to be the same woman using the N-word towards a man in August.
Two former CU students said they were racially harassed in July by the same woman who called a black student the N-word Sunday.
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LATE POST: I won 7 awards from the
@SPJCOLO
Top of the Rockies journalism contest two weeks ago for my work with
@colo_politics
and
@DenverGazette
.
Here's a little thread of my articles that were recognized. 🗞️⤵️
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A rainbow appears over the Capitol building as the protest marches by
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In Colorado, the rate of 18-34 y/os living with roommates has increased at double the national average. Here’s my in-depth look at why and what effect this has on adults financially and emotionally. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Adult roommates: Millennials ‘double-up’ to face changing economic and social environments
by
@hnmetzger
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NOW:
@COHouseGOP
members walk out during a vote to amend SB303, a bill to ask voters for permission to redirect TABOR refunds and use the money for property tax relief.
Republicans have called the bill rushed, instead requesting a special session to address rising property taxes
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NEW:
@_timhernandez
selected to represent Denver’s House District 4 in the Colorado House of Representatives. He will finish the term of
@SerenaForCO
, who resigned to join the Denver City Council.
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BREAKING: Police identify shooter in fatal Lakewood/Denver shooting spree as 47-year-old Lyndon James McLeod. The shooter was killed by the unidentified Lakewood police officer who he shot. The officer is in stable condition and doing well.
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Emily was arrested by Loveland PD for DUI in 2020. Though a blood test proved she was sober, the arrest terminated her transfer to the Army Reserves, separating her from her husband & kids for months.
A lawyer says LPD made >a dozen similar wrongful DUI arrests within 18 months.
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This is my first ever radio story :)
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From elementary to college. Forever grateful for you and our wonderful friendship. Happy birthday, BFF 💙
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NEW: The scene at the “Shut it Down for Palestine” International Day of Action at the Colorado Capitol Building. Hundreds have gathered to call for a ceasefire and the end of U.S. aid to Israel.
@denverwestword
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HAPPY B-DAY TO MY BEST FRIEND! I love u more than anything. It's been a pleasure spending the last 3 bdays w/ u 🎉🎂❤️
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@Shay_Nan
@thesolomonking5
@AlexisAndreww
how exactly is fucking
@Sarinizzle
in your car last night not cheating?
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Thanks for the support, family :') I love all of you so much
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THE LATEST: Democrats won an unprecedented majority in the Colorado legislature and many new lawmakers lean further left than ever before — but some political insiders predict the progressive agenda will still face an uphill battle next session. 🧵🗞️
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My coworkers and I were awarded 1st place in series reporting for our package on the tragic King Soopers shooting in Boulder last year. I'm thankful to this amazing team for telling such difficult stories. You can check out some of the package here:
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"CUPD does not believe she is a student or affiliated with CU Boulder and believes she is the same woman found camping on campus last month in violation of CU policy."
UPDATED: The woman filmed calling a black student the N-word Sunday is now a person of interest according to CUPD. She is not believed to be affiliated with CU. Anyone with information is advised to call CUPD at 303-492-6666.
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Beyond disappointing
CU Regents name Mark Kennedy president: The University of Colorado Board of Regents today named Mark Kennedy as the institution’s 23rd president. Kennedy, 62, said he is “honored and humbled” by the appointment.
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ICYMI: For the second year in a row, Governor Jared Polis busted out his Yoda impression during the State of the State address this morning.
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NOW: Chants of “you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide” are briefly heard in a Senate committee from a protest outside. Staff close the window (video 1).
Even with the window closed, cheers and chants of “free, free Palestine” can still be heard (video 2).
@denverwestword
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During debate, some yelled over
@RepEpps
after she spoke of "Black and brown babies" being jailed.
Epps said she's "used to being talked over by white men," which caused an uproar.
"We are not racist," Rep. Holtorf later said. "The husband of my oldest daughter is half-Black."
Colorado House OKs increasing minimum age to criminally charge kids after heated debate (via:
@hnmetzger
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While having kids has long been viewed as a mandatory mark of adulthood, today, more & more people are opting to live child-free lives — especially in Colorado.
I spoke to 3 local seniors who chose not to have kids about their decision. Here's what they said:
@colo_politics
🧵🗞️
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In 2021, juveniles committed 67 homicides in Colorado, according to court filings. That’s the highest yearly total in at least 2 decades and more than 5x the number of juvenile murders in 2001.
Now, state lawmakers are pushing several bills regarding the juvenile justice system.
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My completed series ⬇️ starting with a look into residents of a local mobile home community being redeveloped. Check it out!!!
In this five-part series, the CUI looks into a side of Boulder not often associated with the affluent city. This is Boulder’s hidden working class.
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Thankful for my friends and family. You guys are my world and I can't express how much you all mean to me. ❤️🦃
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First of my series covering Boulder’s working class :) Check it out!
@hnmetzger
takes a look at Boulder’s hidden working class in the first of a five-part CUI series. Plz check out this fantastic profile!
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In Colorado and nationwide, birth and fertility rates have plummeted in the last decade. Many young Coloradans said they are postponing or abandoning having children because of the "hopeless" state of the world. 🧵
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Five months ago, state legislators rejected a bill to allow 'overdose prevention centers' in Colorado cities, where people can use illegal drugs under the supervision of medical professionals.
Now, a new bill draft is taking another swing at it.
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NEW: I identified the religions of 97 of Colorado's 100 state lawmakers to compare to the state.
Lawmakers are noticeably more religious than their constituents. 34% of Coloradans are nonreligious, compared to 24% of lawmakers, and only 8% have publicly identified as such.
🧵⬇️
Legislators in the General Assembly are considerably more religious than the constituents they represent, according to a first-of-its-kind survey of Colorado's lawmakers conducted by
@hnmetzger
.
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Muslim and Jewish protestors holding prayer ceremonies outside of the conference.
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Which Colorado lawmaker passed the most bills this session?
Who passed the least?
Who had no bipartisan sponsorship on any bills?
Who was the only "no" vote on 12 separate bills?
All is revealed in my latest ⬇️🗞️
.
@hnmetzger
looked at the bills Colorado lawmakers prime-sponsored in both chambers and ranked the number of bills passed, percentage of bills passed and percentage of bills with bipartisan sponsorship.
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This is my new story 🍺💨 you should listen to it
THC beer is on the rise in Colorado. Would you give it a try?
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When Aimee Resnick was 15 years old, her eating disorder nearly killed her. Now, she's working with state legislators to try to prevent other Coloradans from going through the same thing.
@colo_politics
🧵⬇️
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I've never met someone more kind, more talented, or more beautiful. I'm thankful everyday to have you in my life. Happy birthday, JoJo ❤️
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Transgender teens in Colorado have struggled to get schools to use their preferred names. Now, students are turning to the state Capitol for help.
A proposed bill would require schools to have non-legal name-change policies in place. It faces its first committee vote tomorrow.⬇️
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Colorado lawmakers have acted on fewer bills this year than they did at this point in 2022, 2021 and 2020:
• 10 fewer bills than in 2022
• 98 fewer than 2021
• 139 fewer than 2020
They’ve also introduced fewer bills this year: -20 from 2022, -8 from 2021 and -35 from 2020.
The numbers are in from
@olls
on what's left in the 2023 session & they aren't good: as of a week ago,
#coleg
had 335 bills still awaiting final action. As of this morning, it's down to...325, with 14 days to go.
#coleg
finished 35 bills but they keep adding more!
@colo_politics
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While the DMV is content with the new arrangement,
@Cathy_Kipp
is working on a bill to bring back the free tests by slightly raising license fees.
“It's unacceptable...We're making it unattainable for some people, especially young, poor kids, to get driver's licenses," Kipp said.
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Colorado legislators earn under $44,000 per year.
That's less than the lowest-paid county commissioner, sheriff, treasurer, accessor or clerk. Denver City Council members make over $110K.
For context, the 2022 median income for single-earner Colorado households was nearly $71K.
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One of my stories from today. "In 2019, there were at least five fatal DPD shootings. So far this year, DPD has been involved in 10 shootings, all of them fatal."
Denver police face 3 officer-involved shootings in one week: 'We're in very unusual times'
(via
@hnmetzger
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Denver Mayor
@MikeJohnstonCO
looks on and congratulates the newest married couple, Nick and Luis.
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The morning after the protest, papers are left posted outside of Biden��s hotel. They appear to be lists of Palestinians killed in the conflict.
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Rep. Said Sharbini is resigning from the Colorado Legislature — the 2nd resignation this month and the 8th this year.
Like Rep. Dickson before him, Sharbini criticized the "vitriol" in the Capitol. Some call the atmosphere the worst it's ever been. Read⬇️
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The bill would mandate 30 hrs of driver's ed and 6 hrs of behind-the-wheel training for 16-18 yr olds (+ 4 hrs of driver awareness for 18-21 yr olds). At the state's largest driving school, that would cost $658. The bill includes a tax credit, but families would front the costs.
New bill would make Colorado teens take driver’s education before getting a license (via:
@hnmetzger
)
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A bill just passed to let Colorado elected officials block people on social media for any reason, pending the governor's approval.
State senators were sued for this in the past. The Supreme Court announced last week it will decide whether such blocks violate the First Amendment.
Colorado lawmakers vote to let themselves block constituents on social media (via:
@hnmetzger
)
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Read more about the fire at
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Things are already popping off on day two of Colorado’s special session.
You can catch up on all of yesterday’s drama here ⬇️
DELAY TACTICS, PROTESTS AND COCAINE — OH MY…
These are the top five moments from the first day of Colorado’s special session…
(via
@hnmetzger
)
(
@denverwestword
)
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So thankful for all these wonderful people💘
@jorddannnj
@vincenttran24
@JoshStout__Swag
@MeekyMaynard
@AlexisAndreww
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Read about why an anonymous Capitol employee plans to post the same photo of
@Paul_Lundeen
every day of the 2024 Colorado legislative session. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
(And Happy Perry Will Friday to all who celebrate)
Paul Lundeen Every Day: A Step Toward Bipartisanship (and Levity) at the Colorado Capitol
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The dramatic last day of the 2023 session shows the friction the House struggled with all year
As Republicans say they feel silenced, some progressives accuse Democratic leadership of coddling the GOP & dwelling on bipartisanship despite voters overwhelmingly electing Democrats
The meeting began with
@McCluskieforCO
condemning the GOP's behavior and other Democrats praising her handling of the situation and of the session, complete with standing ovations from the caucus.
Shortly after,
@RepEpps
spoke up. (via
@hnmetzger
)
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While this is meant to keep legislators in the workforce and in touch with communities, it often shuts out lower-earning individuals from office
Nationally, < 3% of state legislators held working-class jobs at the time of their election, while 52% of constituents hold those jobs
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When Black Hills Energy mismarked a gas pipeline, a drilling operation ruptured the line. This caused an explosion that killed Patricia Ruiz Roe and left her young kids without a mom.
The CO Gas Pipeline Safety Program let Black Hills Energy off with a warning, a new audit found.
The program assessed 23 penalties for the 5,643 safety noncompliances from 2017 to 2022. The 23 penalties should have totaled over $10.9 million, but the program collected only four, totaling $208,530, the audit found. (via
@hnmetzger
)
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Denver police chief says McLeod was the subject of two previous investigations in 2020 and early 2021. Neither resulted in state or federal criminal charges.
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House Bill 1135 will make indecent exposure in front of a child — Colorado's only misdemeanor child sex crime — a felony, if signed into law by the governor.
This bill unanimously passed the Senate today, after facing a ton of pushback from Democrats in the House last week.
Felony status for indecent exposure in front of children passes Colorado legislature (via:
@hnmetzger
)
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The Republicans who walked out are currently standing outside of the Capitol, speaking with reporters.
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Part three of the series: the lengths Martha Perez has went to to make a life for her family in Boulder. ⬇️
‘It’s not an easy life’: Martha Perez on Boulder’s working class
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NOW: Senate Republicans are fighting the Dems for trying to suspend the rules, arguing they need 3 days notice to suspend the rules with 18 votes instead of 24.
If successful, this would extend the special session by 2 days b/c they couldn’t hold 2nd reading tonight as planned.
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The Colorado House of Representatives has concluded the 2023 legislative session 🎉
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I spoke to legislators about the financial impacts of serving, from having debts sent to collections to losing businesses:
"Each month, it's a struggle to keep the house"
"The worst financial decision I could make"
"I'm postponing homeownership"
"I'm splitting myself in half"
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32 bills died on the calendar this year in the Colorado legislature. That means the bills failed not because lawmakers voted them down, but because they never had a vote
From just-cause evictions to wildfire cameras to single-payer healthcare, here's what the bills tried to do⬇️
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More bills died on the calendar this session than usual, but not the most the legislature has seen.
Calendar deaths peaked in 2020 when lawmakers had to abandon non-essential bills to focus on responding to COVID-19. Calendar deaths plummeted in 2021, but have since increased.
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There were at least 4,794 people experiencing homelessness in Denver in January 2022, according to the latest Point in Time count. That’s up 44% from only 5 years prior. Around 27% (1,313) of the homeless population was unsheltered.
Story to come.
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One East student, 16 year-old Alexander Cisneros, testified in support of two gun control bills in a House committee yesterday — mere hours after his classmate allegedly shot two staff members in the school.
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Happy bday to my favorite dinosaur ❤️🐲 there's no one I'd rather take fake candids with 💘 hope 18's great T-Rexis 🎂🎉
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