Meghan Lopez
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Thornton takes proactive step, warns residents of harmful 'forever chemicals' in its water
The city of Thornton has started sending letters to its residents this week warning them about the level of PFAS in the drinking water. → Read More
With less than a year left in office, a look at Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's legacy
Michael Hancock has served as Denver’s mayor for 11 years. He has roughly 363 days left in office before a new face takes over. Here's a look at his legacy. → Read More
Fourth of July food prices are up this year, but there are tricks to save money
The average cost for a cookout this Fourth of July is up 17% according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. It estimates that consumers will pay roughly $69.68 for their meals. → Read More
Colorado legislators pass flurry of bills as session comes to an end
Normally, the end of the legislative session is busy with a little work and a lot of speeches and shenanigans. There’s the annual harp performance and a rubber band ball drop. Members normally bring their families and deliver speeches about the legacies of outgoing lawmakers. → Read More
Proposed bill would significantly limit use of non-compete agreements by Colorado employers
House Bill 22-1317 would limit non-competes to employees making more than $101,000. → Read More
Colorado lawmakers want to require mental health services be provided to county coroners
House Bill 22-1221 requires the state’s Behavioral Health Administration to create County Coroner and Mortuary Mental Health and Wellness Program. → Read More
Proposed bill aims to put some guardrails around the use of facial recognition technology
Senate Bill 22-113 calls for the creation of the Task Force for the Consideration of Artificial Intelligence, which would take a closer look at the use of the technology by public agencies and offer recommendations for how it should be regulated. → Read More
Bill would make it legal for cyclists to slowly roll through stop signs for the sake of safety
House Bill 22-1028 would implement the so-called Idaho Stop in Colorado, otherwise known as a safety stop. → Read More
Colorado Unemployment Fund: Employers facing higher taxes if state doesn't return money
State lawmakers are working on ways to shore up the unemployment trust fund before employers get hit with big bills. → Read More
Colorado lawmakers consider a bill to add campaign contribution limits to school board elections
After several very expensive school board races, Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill to cap the monetary contributions to these campaigns. → Read More
Xcel customers could see higher utility bills under new rate hike proposals
Xcel Energy consumers in Colorado could see higher utility bills if a series of rate hike proposals are approved. → Read More
Denver, Tri-County Health Department considering dropping mask mandates
Colorado’s COVID-19 rate is quickly declining, giving health experts new hope for the coming months and leading them to believe it might be possible to drop mask mandates in the metro area in the coming days or weeks. → Read More
New Douglas County School Board to discuss district's equity policy
The Douglas County School Board is considering a proposal to make changes to the district’s equity policy. → Read More
Jefferson County facing a snowplow driver shortage this winter
Jefferson County is revising some of its routes this winter due to a snowplow driver shortage. → Read More
Denver City Council to decide whether to override the mayor's veto of a flavored tobacco ban
Denver’s city council will vote Monday evening on whether they want to override the mayor’s veto of a flavored tobacco ban. → Read More
Denver City Council votes to ban flavored tobacco products
Denver’s City Council voted Monday to approve a ban on the sale of flavor tobacco products within county limits. → Read More
Experts warn Colorado’s COVID-19 situation is worsening by the day, could surpass last year's peak
Colorado’s COVID-19 situation is worsening by the day, according to the state’s department of public health. → Read More
Gov. Jared Polis paid nothing in federal income taxes in 2013, 2014 and 2015
A ProPublica investigation found Gov. Jared Polis paid nothing in federal income taxes in 2013, 2014 and 2015. → Read More
As temperatures dip, get ready for a spike in energy prices this winter
Before turning up the thermostat this winter, be warned: Heating your home could cost a lot more. → Read More
New company wants to build affordable, transportable homes in shipping containers
The shipping container is a concept design for a new type of affordable housing. Dr. Janelle Briggs is the co-founder and CEO of Stackhouse, an Arizona company that recently made the move to Denver with the goal of creating mobile, modular homes. → Read More