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Elliott Wenzler

Elliott Wenzler is a reporter for the Colorado Sun, covering local politics, the state legislature and other topics. She also assists with The Unaffiliated newsletter. Previously, she was a community reporter in Douglas County for Colorado Community Media. She has won awards for her reporting and photography. Elliott graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in editorial journalism and minors in both business and Spanish. She is also an avid rock climber, snowboarder and hiker. Twitter: @ElliottWenzler

Posted inPolitics and Government

Colorado bill banning so-called assault weapons would outlaw sale — not possession — of such guns

by Jesse Paul and Elliott Wenzler 2:50 PM MST on Jan 23, 20231:32 PM MST on Jan 24, 2023

Andrew Boesnecker, the Democrat leading the push for the forthcoming measure, said penalties would be reserved for individuals, businesses and manufacturers that sell or try to sell so-called assault weapons

Posted inEducation

Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

by Elliott Wenzler 4:05 AM MST on Jan 23, 20237:18 AM MST on Jan 23, 2023

If a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

Posted inPolitics and Government

An annotated transcript of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ fifth State of the State address

by Jesse Paul, Sandra Fish and Elliott Wenzler 3:40 PM MST on Jan 17, 20239:11 AM MST on Jan 18, 2023

The Colorado Sun politics team added context, backstory and more to the governor’s State of the State address, the first public address since his inauguration.

Posted inPolitics and Government

Chairmen of Colorado’s two Native American tribes ask legislature to remedy sports betting inequity

by Jesse Paul and Elliott Wenzler 12:39 PM MST on Jan 11, 20237:53 AM MST on Jan 12, 2023

The Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute tribal chairmen told the legislature Wednesday that they were left out of the sports betting conversation in 2019 and are now paying the price

Posted inPolitics and Government

The big lines from Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ 2023 inaugural speech

by Jesse Paul, Elliott Wenzler and Sandra Fish 1:56 PM MST on Jan 10, 20232:14 PM MST on Jan 10, 2023

The Democrat kicked off his second term by promising to help Coloradans hold onto more of their “hard-earned money,” “tackle crime head on,” and “continue on our bold path toward making Colorado 100% renewable-energy.”

Posted inPolitics and Government

Six numbers that will define Colorado’s 2023 legislative session

by Sandra Fish, Elliott Wenzler and Jesse Paul 3:15 AM MST on Jan 5, 202311:15 AM MST on Jan 5, 2023

While state lawmakers are still working on the fine print of their policy proposals this year, there are new dynamics at play at the Colorado Capitol that will drive how the session unfolds

Posted inPolitics and Government

Colorado could get a new office of school safety to coordinate grant funding, training for tragedies

by Elliott Wenzler 3:45 AM MST on Jan 4, 202311:09 AM MST on Jan 2, 2023

Rural districts say it’s a step in the right direction but grant funding is fleeting

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Superior tries to reclaim sense of self after the Marshall fire, but the historic core may never be the same

by Elliott Wenzler 4:08 AM MST on Dec 28, 202210:28 AM MST on Dec 28, 2022

Flames destroyed the museum, personal heirlooms and historic homes, but residents and town leaders are refusing to let the loss define them

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Two ballot measures Colorado voters just passed slashed state tax revenue. They won’t slash the state budget — yet.

by Jesse Paul and Elliott Wenzler 11:27 AM MST on Dec 20, 202212:04 PM MST on Dec 20, 2022

Nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting presented their quarterly economic and tax revenue forecasts to state lawmakers Tuesday

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Club Q survivors, co-owner testify before Congress and ask federal lawmakers to take action

by Elliott Wenzler 11:02 AM MST on Dec 14, 20223:26 PM MST on Dec 14, 2022

“The fear-based and hateful rhetoric surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, especially around trans individuals and drag performers, leads to violence,” said James Slaugh who fled for his life during the Nov. 19 attack

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