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Democratic priorities quickly move forward during special session

Democratic priorities quickly move forward during special session

Lawmakers convene at Capitol to enact COVID-19 relief for small businesses, renters
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Weld County sheriff, ACLU reach resolution over class action suit filed over COVID concerns at jail

Weld County sheriff, ACLU reach resolution over class action suit filed over COVID concerns at jail

The proposed consent decree resolves a lawsuit filed in April by the ACLU over Sheriff Steve Reams’ failure to take adequate measures to protect people in his jail from COVID-19, according to a Tuesday news release from the ACLU of Colorado.
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Fauci, Polis warn of coronavirus surge in Colorado, elsewhere

Fauci, Polis warn of coronavirus surge in Colorado, elsewhere

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, warned during a virtual news conference that Colorado is not alone in seeing a spike in cases and pleaded with people not to travel or gather in large groups.
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CU Boulder struggles to enroll low-income students. That has consequences for Coloradans’ social mobility

CU Boulder struggles to enroll low-income students. That has consequences for Coloradans’ social mobility

In a state where two out of five public school students are considered low-income, CU Boulder’s record raises questions about whether it is fulfilling its mission to educate Coloradans from all backgrounds, not just the wealthiest students.
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Colorado has gained back thousands of jobs lost early in the pandemic, but construction jobs still lag behind

Colorado has gained back thousands of jobs lost early in the pandemic, but construction jobs still lag behind

The latest report from Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment shows employers added more than 21,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from September to October.
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Colorado lawmakers to tackle small business relief, child care, housing in special session

Colorado lawmakers to tackle small business relief, child care, housing in special session

State initiatives target gaps in federal coronavirus response.
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Groups call new oil, gas regulatory rules 'big step forward'

Groups call new oil, gas regulatory rules 'big step forward'

"What these rules will usher in is a much-needed balance, in consideration for things like fish and wildlife," said John Gale, conservation director for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers.
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Report warns against higher education cuts to balance state budget

Report warns against higher education cuts to balance state budget

Budget experts predict Colorado will see revenues decline by $2.1 billion in the fiscal year that starts in July 2021, with losses of $1.5 billion the following year.
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3 reasons for information exhaustion — and what to do about it

3 reasons for information exhaustion — and what to do about it

An endless flow of information is coming at us constantly
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Scientists tap flowers to protect water quality on solar farms

Scientists tap flowers to protect water quality on solar farms

Instead of laying gravel, which requires regular use of herbicides to keep weeds from blocking out the sun, adding plants with deep roots will help soak up stormwater, according to Megan Day senior energy planner at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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