In recent years, Colorado’s three largest cities—Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora—have been grappling with a growing homelessness crisis. This issue has increasingly demanded fiscal resources and political attention, prompting each city to develop its own unique strategy to address the challenge. Denver’s Urgent Measures Denver, the capital city, has taken emergency action to combat homelessness. The city declared a state of emergency, allowing it to bypass public bidding procedures to swiftly procure homeless shelters. The goal is ambitious: to house 1,000 people by the end of the year. As part of this effort, Denver has cleared three homeless encampments, including one near the Governor’s Mansion. As of January, Denver recorded… Read More
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Union Pacific Train Derails in Colorado, Federal Authorities Decline Investigation
COLORADO SPRINGS — A Union Pacific Railroad train, transporting equipment from Fort Carson, derailed on Monday near the El Paso County jail along Las Vegas Street. Despite the considerable impact, with 13 cars derailed and five suffering catastrophic damage, federal authorities have decided not to pursue an investigation. Lt. Col. Joseph Payton, spokesman for the 4th Infantry Division, reported that the derailed cars were ferrying 15 pieces of equipment belonging to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team. This team had been stationed at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. Fortunately, the train was devoid of weapons or any hazardous materials, and no injuries were reported in the aftermath of… Read More
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Colorado and Wyoming Team Up for $160 Million Sustainable Tech Initiative
DENVER — A collaborative effort between Colorado and Wyoming to foster climate-resilient and sustainable technologies has been shortlisted as one of the 16 finalists for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) prestigious Regional Innovation Engines Competition. If successful, this partnership could receive a windfall of up to $160 million over the next decade. Expressing his enthusiasm, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stated, “Colorado takes immense pride in spearheading environmental tech to combat climate adversities. Partnering with Wyoming amplifies our collective strength. The potential funding will supercharge our universities and federal labs, ultimately leading to increased job opportunities.” The NSF’s competition aims to bolster partnerships that can not only drive economic growth within… Read More
Continue ReadingColorado Battles Chronic Student Absenteeism; Sees Improvement Amid Pandemic Recovery
Denver, CO – Over a quarter of Colorado’s students faced chronic absenteeism during the 2022-23 school year, a concerning figure, albeit an improvement from the previous year. Chronic absenteeism in the state is defined by the Colorado Department of Education as missing over 10% of school days, irrespective of the reason. The department’s recent analysis revealed a total of 269,582 students, or 31% of the student body, being absent for such lengths of time. Although a striking figure, it’s worth noting that this is a dip from the 36% recorded during the more pandemic-impacted 2021-22 academic year. This indicates a reduction of approximately 48,000 students from the chronically absent category.… Read More
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Colorado’s Quest for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2050: Benefits, Costs, and Controversies
Denver, Colorado — Colorado’s ambitious roadmap to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050, as championed by Governor Jared Polis, has sparked robust debate following a report by the Denver-based Independence Institute. The study suggests a potential cost to taxpayers surpassing $318 billion by 2050. This report from the Independence Institute, which champions policies for “personal and economic freedom,” has prompted diverse reactions. Jake Fogleman, an Energy Policy Analyst from the Institute, forecasts that residents could be burdened with monthly electric bills escalating to $628 by 2040. “We initiated this research to understand the costs of a 100% renewable energy transition, especially given the lack of historical precedents globally,” Fogleman remarked.… Read More
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