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Colorado Supreme Court announces panel charged with selecting investigators to root out alleged misconduct in Judicial Branch

Colorado Supreme Court announces panel charged with selecting investigators to root out alleged misconduct in Judicial Branch

The independent investigators selected by the panel will examine allegations of sexual harassment and sexism within the Judicial Branch, as well as a claim that a multi-million dollar contract was improperly awarded to former senior administrator Mindy Masias to stop her from filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against the department.
Colorado hospitals’ profit margins are nation’s highest as state lawmakers move to cap health care costs

Colorado hospitals’ profit margins are nation’s highest as state lawmakers move to cap health care costs

A new financial analysis for the Colorado Business Group on Health pegs medical profits at $2.8 billion in 2018, and critiques heavy concentration of hospital power for causing the state’s high prices
From starvation to overdose, coronavirus’ hidden toll emerges in Colorado’s death data

From starvation to overdose, coronavirus’ hidden toll emerges in Colorado’s death data

In 2020, 46,808 people died in Colorado, the most ever recorded in one year in the state, and a 21% increase over the average number of deaths for the three prior years.
Colorado barrels ahead with redistricting efforts as fate of the once-in-a-decade process remains in limbo

Colorado barrels ahead with redistricting efforts as fate of the once-in-a-decade process remains in limbo

Diversity goals for new commissions so far have yet to be achieved.
A look at the first Colorado education bills of the 2021 legislative session

A look at the first Colorado education bills of the 2021 legislative session

The more than 200 bills filed on Tuesday include proposals to maintain school funding despite a drop in enrollment, reduce the role of the SAT and ACT in college admissions, improve college access for Native American students, and strengthen civics education and media literacy after a tumultuous year of protest and change. 
With cold weather still impacting solar and wind sources, Platte River Power asks customers to conserve electricity between 4 and 10 p.m. today

With cold weather still impacting solar and wind sources, Platte River Power asks customers to conserve electricity between 4 and 10 p.m. today

Customers within Platte River’s four owner communities are asked to reduce demand by turning down the thermostat on heaters and postponing the use of dishwashers and clothes washers and electric dryers or other electrical devices.
Family caregivers have a difficult job. Nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks made it even harder

Family caregivers have a difficult job. Nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks made it even harder

Statewide, there are currently more than 80 active outbreaks in nursing homes, assisted living and memory care facilities.
As Colorado House and Senate reconvene, leaders pledge funds for K-12, higher education

As Colorado House and Senate reconvene, leaders pledge funds for K-12, higher education

Leaders in both chambers said earlier that they plan to triage pandemic problems and hope to get back on track after a tumultuous 2020. For education, that means replacing money cut to balance the budget last year. 
COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever – here’s how AI can help

COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever – here’s how AI can help

Psychiatrists are studying how these AI companions can improve mental wellness during the pandemic and beyond.
Polyamorous relationships under severe strain during the pandemic

Polyamorous relationships under severe strain during the pandemic

For single people, finding at least one partner has been hard enough during the pandemic. But for those accustomed to juggling multiple relationships, the pandemic has forced them to rethink their expectations for dating altogether.