The list of problems facing the Colorado Legislature has a familiar ring: school finance, roadway gridlock, and a state budget contorted and constrained by conflicting amendments to the state constitution.
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Only Blocks from Each Other but Miles Apart
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Signs that this presidential inauguration had energized Denver were strikingly evident downtown and in our NE quadrant. Within a four-and-a-half mile radius of city park, seven public events drew over 122,000 people in a 12-day period.
1000 People Gather for Solidarity Action for Criminal Justice Reform
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A thousand people gathered at Shorter African American Episcopal Church to tell personal stories of incidents with law enforcement and provide data to back up four specific requests for action by state and local officials.
20,000 + Attend MLK Rally & Marade
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Public officials and dignitaries representing Denver and Colorado at the annual MLK Marade honored Dr. King with stories about him and reminded the crowd to take inspiration from his work. But the speeches on this cold snowy day reflected a new urgency to work together and a concern that progress that has been made may be at risk.
500 People Rally to Prevent Repeal of ACA
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Congresswoman Diana De Gette, who organized this event, says her top priority is to make people who are covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aware of the impact the repeal will have.
120+ People Meet to Discuss Police Policy on Use of Force
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On Jan. 24, community members packed a room at the Boys & Girls Club in North Park Hill to meet with Denver Police Chief Robert White at the first of three scheduled community meetings.
Park Hill Ponders Historic Designation
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Would historic designation thoughtfully protect and preserve the architecture and character of Park Hill?
Mike Johnston Jumps in ‘18 Guv’s Race
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Twenty-three months and counting…former Colorado Sen. Mike Johnston has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2018 race to replace term-limited Governor John Hickenlooper.
A Line Horn to Sound at Least Six More Months
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An early February decision by the Federal Railroad Administration is expected to grant an additional “operational waiver” for RTD’s A Line.
Feds Sign Off on Central I-70 While Lawsuits Continue
The I-70 expansion project, from I-25 to Tower Road, received a major boost Jan. 19 when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced its “record of decision” (ROD) ending the federal review process of the highway project and its environmental impacts.