CBD Kiosk Brings Hemp to Cannabis-Curious in Dry Douglas County
In the hip, liberal enclave that is Denver, it’s hard imagine that anyone could still be oblivious to the difference between hemp and marijuana.
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Thornton Charter School Faces Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Complaints
“It’s not like he had sex with [the players].”
Is DPS Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims Against Former Manual High Principal?
Outgoing Manual High School principal Nickolas Dawkins created a stir when he alleged in his resignation that he was being “targeted by those who called me n*gger.” The district alleges that Dawkins created a hostile work environment and was being investigated for concerns about his leadership. Now, more information may potentially point to allegations of sexual harassment that led to Dawkins’ resignation.
27J Becomes First Urban District in Colorado to Implement a Four-Day Week
After months of heated parent town halls and tough community discussions, a school district in Adams County has become the first urban district in the state to transition to a four-day school week starting this August. Years of low teacher pay had taken its toll, and district leadership were desperate to try something different to change the tides amid a statewide teacher shortage and an underfunded education budget.
Parents Line Up in Opposition to DPS Special-Education Cuts
Parents are worried that DPS cuts in the central office will hurt the quality of special education services for their children. The district says these cuts will provide more school-based resources, especially for mental and emotional health.
Senator and Citizens Had a Shouting Match Over Oil and Gas Censorship
A shouting match broke out between a senator and Commerce City resident during an oil and gas-related hearing. She wanted to talk about explosions. He wanted to shut her up. Ultimately, her microphone was cut off and she was forcibly silenced. Now, a bill that would have put public health and safety over industry profits is dead.
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Ballot Initiative Challenging Oil and Gas Industry Goes to Colorado Supreme Court
Proponents of an anti-fracking ballot initiative knew it was coming. Fierce opposition from a pro-oil and gas group has been mounted to nip the initiative in the bud. The Colorado Association of Mineral Rights Owners is opposing a ballot measure that would effectively ban oil and gas activity from almost all but federal lands in Colorado. But proponents won’t go down without a fight.
CSU Student Arrested at Anti-Fracking Protest in Greeley
A 23-year-old CSU student was arrested on two charges today at a proposed drilling site next door to Bella Romero Academy for protesting the fracking activity and what he called “environmental racism.” Now, he’s facing his first court hearing on March 9, and he will be in police custody until he can post bail.
Report Offers No Clues Into What Caused Explosion at Oil Well Near Windsor
Extraction Oil & Gas was the operator of the Windsor drilling site when it went up in flames on December 22. More than two months later, the company still doesn’t know exactly what happened that night, according to its preliminary report.
One Dead in Massive Blaze in Uptown
A hundred firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at a construction site at 1899 North Emerson Street in City Park that broke out Wednesday afternoon.
RTD Isn’t Raising Fares to Pay for Proposed Low-income Passes. At Least Not Yet.
After several media outlets declared fare increases last week, RTD has been on the offensive to clear up what it says has been a misunderstanding.
School Funding in Colorado Is So Screwy, Some Districts Are Getting Desperate
Pending a few bureaucratic steps, School District 27J will become the first urban school district in the state to transition to a four-day school week.
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Steve Lebsock Gets the Boot
In a historic move, Thornton Democrat Steve Lebsock was expelled today by the Colorado House of Representatives in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment by at least eleven women, including Democratic colleague Representative Faith Winter.
National Guard Searching Lakewood for Unexploded Artillery Shells From WWII
The military history of William F. Hayden Green Mountain Park had been long-forgotten by everyone, including the federal government. That is until a 2009 grass fire uncovered unexploded artillery shells and munitions debris pre-dating World War II.
Aurora Mobile Home Park Sues Landlord, Fights Gentrification
Denver Meadows Mobile Home & RV Park residents offered their landlord $20.4 million to buy their community and prevent it from redevelopment. But he refused. Now, residents are suing their landlord for what they allege is retaliation for their years of community organizing to thwart redevelopment. And they’re taking their fight all the way to city hall.
CDOT Wants Your Input on a Tolled Expansion of South I-25
CDOT wants to know your thoughts on its proposal to expand I-25 to three lanes in each direction. The catch: It’s proposed to be a tolled express lane.
Senate Republicans: We’re Not Defunding CO Civil Rights Division, We Want Reforms
Republicans in the state Senate want to be clear about one thing: they are not anti-civil rights. Even though they clearly voted 3-3 along party lines in the powerful Joint Budget Committee to defund the Colorado Civil Rights Division and its commission, Republicans say not to worry; they intend to revisit the issue. But that’s of course after they have their way with the state agency. Here are the reforms they are calling for in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court case against Lakewood baker Jack Phillips.
No Winners on Key Issues in New Oil and Gas Industry Regulations
After months of heated debates and public meetings, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission finalized new industry regulations on flowlines in the wake of the Firestone tragedy. Local governments called for a complex mapping database hosted by the state.
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Civil Rights Groups Resist Defunding of Anti-Discrimination Enforcement Agency
Republicans on the powerful joint-budget committee voted on Thursday to withhold funding from the Colorado Civil Rights Division, which is charged with investigating and enforcing anti-discrimination cases across the state. With the agency facing a sunset review this year, Republicans are keen on holding agency funding hostage to restructure the agency. This comes right in the midst of a U.S. Supreme Court lawsuit between a same-sex couple and a Colorado baker who refused to make their wedding cake.
Yet Another State Legislator Facing Sexual-Harassment Allegations
Since November, several sexual harassment claims have surfaced against sitting members of the Colorado General Assembly on both sides of the political aisle. This time, Denver House Democrat Susan Lontine has publicly accused Senate colleague Larry Crowder of pinching her butt and making inappropriate comments.
Colorado Moves Quickly to Cement Hotly Debated Oil and Gas Industry Regulations
Next week will be the last opportunity Coloradans will have to influence new regulations on flowlines, which transport crude fluids and gasses for processing. Even after months of public meetings, the current draft proposal falls short of what cities, counties and affected residents have called for.
Colorado Supreme Court Approves Redistricting Ballot Initiatives Amid Opposition
Fair Districts Colorado, a coalition of civic organizations and former state elected officials, is pushing for a ballot initiative that would upend redistricting and, it says, put an end to gerrymandering. A group resisting the plans has called for more transparency and less partisan influence, going so far as to take the plan to court and file a counter initiative. But now that the court battle is over and the petition is set to circulate, the fight may be close to over. Here’s what to expect.