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Nora Olabi

Nora Olabi covers general and breaking news for Westword with an emphasis on politics and local government. Prior to making her way to the Front Range and joining Westword in 2017, she worked at major Houston newspapers. She's a proud Houstonian who's acclimating to snow and mountain living.

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Stapleton Finally Signs Off on $500 Million for Roads, Critical Infrastructure

By Nora Olabi
Sep 29, 2018

The three-month delay could prove expensive.
Jared Polis on How He'd Implement Universal Health Care in Colorado

By Nora Olabi
Aug 14, 2018

Jared Polis has made universal health care a cornerstone of his campaign. But what, exactly, is universal health care, and how will he implement it?
How Close Should Fracking Wells Be to Humans?

By Nora Olabi
Aug 7, 2018

The future of fracking in Colorado could come down to the fate of a lawsuit and the November election.
After Losing AG Race, Joe Salazar to Groom Candidates for Progressive Takeover

By Nora Olabi
Aug 6, 2018

The June primaries are long gone, and Thornton Democrat Joseph Salazar will officially give up his House seat after the November elections. So what does a politician do when he's out of a job?
Petition Circulator Paid to Leave Fracking Setback Campaign

By Nora Olabi
Aug 1, 2018

Things just got worse for Colorado Rising, which has faced numerous hurdles to placing its 2,500-foot oil and gas setback initiative on the November ballot. This time, an alleged competitor has paid a petition circulating firm to drop Initiative 97.