For Many Colorado Kids, Hunger Doesn’t Take a Holiday
When school lets out for the winter holidays, children get a break from homework, but for families struggling to pay bills and put food on the table, it’s no vacation….
Tax Plan Targets Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate
As Republicans work to bridge divides between the House and Senate versions of their new tax legislation, consumer advocates are warning that the measure could have significant health consequences. By…
CO Groups Call for Commitment to Public Lands
A national coalition of sportsmen and women, recreation, business and conservation groups last week challenged Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to make good on his promises not to hand over public…
Latino Education Key to Colorado’s Economic Competitiveness
Latinos are falling further behind whites and blacks in educational attainment, and an under-educated workforce could have broad impacts on Colorado’s economy, according to a new study from Georgetown University….
Health Center Gardens Harvesting Health
Children in Fort Collins, Colorado last week brought their harvest of fresh vegetables to a farmer’s market at Salud Family Health Centers’ east location. It’s part of a statewide effort…
No Need to Withdraw CO Voter Registration
The commission investigating the President’s claims of widespread voter fraud is on hold, due to a legal petition by a privacy watchdog group, and Colorado officials are encouraging residents not…
Doctor Sees Medicaid Benefits From Both Sides
Efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are on hold for now, but medical professionals are concerned about what the U.S. Senate will bring forward. Dale Terasaki, a…
Residents of Westminster Press for Housing Assistance
Housing advocates in Westminster, Colorado have confronted their City Council on the one-year anniversary of the city’s “Coming Home Day” proclamation, where officials promised to prioritize affordable housing. One resident…
Medicaid Plays Vital Role in Rural Colorado
As Congress considers cutting Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion, a new study shows the health care program plays a larger role in covering people in rural communities than in metropolitan…
Fear of Deportation Leaves Many Colorado Kids Hungry
Children born in this country are U.S. citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status, and many are eligible for health insurance coverage and food stamps. But the Trump Administration’s tough…