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Colorado Ballot Measures Could Change Bail, Parole Eligibility

Colorado Ballot Measures Could Change Bail, Parole Eligibility

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 1, 2024

Prop 128 increases minimum prison time for some violent crimes. Amendment I removes the right to bail in first-degree murder cases.

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Governor Deploys State Resources to Address Voting Systems Password Leak

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineNovember 1, 2024

While Secretary of State Jena Griswold calls it an “unfortunate mistake,” Donald Trump’s campaign has demanded a halt to ballot processing in Colorado.

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Designs for Major Civic Center Park Updates Released

By Catie CheshireOctober 31, 2024

The city shared designs for Civic Center Park’s transformation, which includes new garden spaces, a food truck promenade and a 180-degree reorientation of the Greek Theater.

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Reported Homeless Encampments in Denver Down Nearly 50 Percent

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 31, 2024

Denver’s 311 service recorded more than 22,000 complaints regarding encampments in 2023. This year, that number is on pace to drop by around 10,000.

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Colorado Ballot Measure Aims to Remove Ban on Gay Marriage From State Constitution

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 30, 2024

If Amendment J passes, there will be additional protections in case federal precedent changes, according to proponents.

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Pup Talk: Denver ABC Affiliate Offers Cute Breaks From Ugly Political Ads

By Patricia CalhounOctober 30, 2024

While KMGH can’t refuse the controversial commercials from anti-abortion presidential candidate Randall Terry, it can give viewers a break.

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Street Floods Hours After Denver Water Celebrates Progress of Construction Project

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 29, 2024

Officials showered the construction site with compliments before the actual shower began.

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The Art of the Steal: Colorado Election Deniers Spread Falsehoods and Fear

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 29, 2024

Colorado’s election system has been considered the “gold standard.” But this state has been tarnished by rumors and threats since November 3, 2020.

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Denver Doing “a Great Job” With Housing Challenges, says HUD Secretary…Before Warning of Funding Loss

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 29, 2024

Adrianne Todman says the city is solving its housing crisis the right way, but notes that federal funding will dwindle.

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Aurora Isn’t the First City to Become a Flash Point in U.S. Immigration Debate

By Miranda Cady HallettOctober 28, 2024

Here’s what happened in other places used as political soapboxes.

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Opinion: Why You Should Vote No on Amendment 79

By Catherine WheelerOctober 27, 2024

“Colorado already has extreme abortion laws compared to other states and countries.”

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Proposition 131 Explained: Colorado’s Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Proposal

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 25, 2024

One ballot measure could reshape most of Colorado’s elections.

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The Day Everyone Forgot About Street Sweeping…Even the City of Denver

By Teague BohlenOctober 25, 2024

Should residents have to pay tickets when the city’s warning system fails?

Downtown Denver Residents, Businesses Will Decide How to Fund Area Upgrades

Downtown Denver Residents, Businesses Will Decide How to Fund Area Upgrades

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 25, 2024

A tax for the Ballpark District businesses and a debt to improve the Union Station neighborhood aim to boost parts of downtown Denver.

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Right to School Choice: What Would Colorado’s Amendment 80 Do?

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 24, 2024

Proponents say the measure maintains the status quo, but opponents fear it will lead to massive changes for public schools.

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Proposition KK Aims to Fund Crime Victim and Mental Health Services With Excise Tax

By Chloe RagsdaleOctober 23, 2024

“This is really contributing to having services that might benefit you, your friends, or your family.”

RTD Budget and Board of Directors Up for Grabs in 2024 Election

RTD Budget and Board of Directors Up for Grabs in 2024 Election

By Catie CheshireOctober 23, 2024

Over $600 million of the transit agency’s funding could be impacted if Ballot Issue 7A fails.

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Ballot Issue 2Q Asks Residents to Fund Denver Health With Sales Tax

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 23, 2024

Denver Health hasn’t benefited from a tax increase in years, but residents have to decide if they want more sales taxes.

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What Is a Veterinary Professional Associate? Colorado’s Proposition 129 Explained

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 22, 2024

The ballot measure has divided Colorado’s animal-care industry and politicians across the aisle.

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The Affordable Denver Sales Tax Promises Cheap Housing…but Will It Deliver?

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 22, 2024

If voters pass his half-cent sales tax, Mayor Mike Johnston says that the city will have 44,000 new affordable Denver units.

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Denver Voters Will Decide If All City Employees Have the Right to Collectively Bargain

By Catie CheshireOctober 21, 2024

Referred Question 2U would extend the right to collectively bargain to all city employees.

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Should These Colorado Jurists Be Retained? You Be the Judge!

By Catie CheshireOctober 21, 2024

While Coloradans don’t initially elect judges, they do vote on whether to retain them. And now they can vote on how to discipline them through Amendment H!

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