State Issues

The Immigrant Detention Center Next Door: Who are they accountable to?

The Immigrant Detention Center Next Door: Who are they accountable to?

A mere mile and a half from Isabella Bird Community School, a school established with a mission to educate “newcomer” refugee and immigrant children, sits a monolith identified as “The GEO Group.” The ICE detention center in Aurora has shown little accountability to lawmakers, and living conditions are a concern for lawyers and advocates for asylum-seekers held there.

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Kids’ Biz Legislation

Kids’ Biz Legislation

When State Senator Angela Williams, a former business woman, learned the lemonade stand of a constituent’s kids was shut down for lack of a permit, she started looking into how other states and municipalities regulate (or don’t regulate) kids’ businesses.

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State Legislators Ponder Education & Transportation Funding

Colorado Democrats, now in control of both houses of the legislature and the governor’s office, are trying to figure out how to achieve long-sought policy goals within the limits of the state budget and how to make those new programs sustainable during future economic downturns.

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Preventing Suicide: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask the Difficult Questions

Preventing Suicide: Don’t Be Afraid to Ask the Difficult Questions

As he begins a suicide prevention training on a chilly Saturday morning, James Gallanos emphasizes “If you don’t remember anything else, remember that if you feel something in your gut, or something doesn’t feel right, and you feel someone may be thinking about suicide, it’s ok to ask.

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2018 SPF–NE Denver Schools

2018 SPF–NE Denver Schools

The high interest in the annual unveiling of School Performance Framework (SPF) scores and the bright colors that draw attention to the rankings may tempt parents to draw conclusions about their child’s school beyond what the data is designed for.

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An Election that Cries Out for Educated Voters

An Election that Cries Out for Educated Voters

With clear policy differences between these gubernatorial candidates, you likely know who you’re voting for. But how to vote on the 22 city and state ballot issues may not be so clear.
The Front Porch Election Guide offers a clear description of what you’ll find on the ballot.

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