Congresswoman Caraveo Sounds Alarm Over Youth Mental Health Emergency, Announces Legislative Solutions
Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08), the only doctor representing Colorado in Congress, recently announced her latest efforts to address the urgent youth mental health crisis. In response…
Congress Needs to Pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Arturo Vargas Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision to gut the heart of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, states and localities throughout…
Community Conversations About Police Oversight Ordinance 8430 to be Held Sept. 18 and 20
Two final community conversations about the City of Boulder’s Police Oversight Ordinance, Ordinance 8430, will take place on Monday, Sept. 18 from 6 to7 p.m. virtually and Wednesday,…
Our State Must Continue Its Historic Investments in Families and Kids
James Jiménez and Amber Wallin With great opportunity comes great responsibility. As was the case earlier this year, the Governor and Legislature will again have significant revenue to…
Denver Celebrates National Preparedness Month in September
September is National Preparedness Month and agencies across the country are working to engage their communities to prepare for emergencies and disasters. Annually, the Federal Emergency Management…
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Oppose Kroger-Albertsons Merger
In a letter sent on Aug. 23, Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oppose the proposed merger between major grocery…
Voters Face New Tests Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
By Roz Brown The next presidential election is still 15 months away but New México election officials are absorbing the latest details about a fake elector scheme from…
President Biden and Democrats Can and Should Lean In To Solutions
Vanessa Cárdenas I welcome Judge Tigar’s ruling enjoining the Biden asylum ban and upholding the notion that America should remain a beacon of hope and a safe haven…
Applying to CSU is Now Free for Colorado Students
Starting this week, Colorado State University (CSU) will waive the undergraduate application fee for all Colorado students, furthering the institution’s land-grant mission of expanding access to higher education. …
Colorado Treasurer Dave Young Helps School Districts With Cash Flow Shortages
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young announced last week the successful $507.5 million sale of the Colorado Series 2023A Education Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes (ETRANs) on behalf of the 24…