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A bill to give RTD more power to lower fares and raise revenue lands on Polis' desk

A bill to give RTD more power to lower fares and raise revenue lands on Polis' desk

Committee leaders and legislative sponsors say none of the provisions in the bill amount to major changes
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Colorado’s dyslexia screening pilot program off to a shaky start

Colorado’s dyslexia screening pilot program off to a shaky start

The statewide dyslexia screening pilot will launch this summer with three schools
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Parents, teachers reflect on a year of virtual class for English learners

Parents, teachers reflect on a year of virtual class for English learners

Parents and students who speak English as a second language were left behind during the pandemic.
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A lawsuit may be needed to decide whether Colorado’s 17-year-olds can vote

A lawsuit may be needed to decide whether Colorado’s 17-year-olds can vote

Colorado is one of 18 states (plus Washington, D.C.) that gives 17-year-olds advance voting capabilities.
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Spiritual leader's mummified remains found in Colorado home

Spiritual leader's mummified remains found in Colorado home

Amy Carlson's mummified body was found wrapped in a sleeping bag and decorated with Christmas lights.
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For some immigrant families, COVID-19 tests are a choice between health and a paycheck

For some immigrant families, COVID-19 tests are a choice between health and a paycheck

Paola knows she has a responsibility to test and take care of herself and her family
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Alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Longmont Leader accepts contributions, photos, and op-eds for publication from community members, business leaders and public officials on local topics.
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A new newspaper ownership model emerges in Colorado

A new newspaper ownership model emerges in Colorado

The move once again highlights Colorado as a nerve center for local news experimentation
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Defendant in Dominion Voting Systems employee defamation lawsuit issues retraction and apologizes for harm

Defendant in Dominion Voting Systems employee defamation lawsuit issues retraction and apologizes for harm

Newsmax Media issues retraction and apology to Dr. Eric Coomer for false claims to voter fraud.
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There's a hidden need for diapers in Colorado, and the pandemic only made it worse

There's a hidden need for diapers in Colorado, and the pandemic only made it worse

Diapers can cost anywhere from 29 to 32 cents a diaper in bulk packages
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