Dozens of interviews show hidden perils for immigrants working at Colorado Mushroom Farm, which sold produce at Whole Foods and King Soopers before going bankrupt.
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Posted inPolitics and Government
Colorado governor says his plan to bus migrants out of Denver is “night and day” compared with GOP governors
The monthlong influx of migrants to Denver has cost more than $1.4 million so far, and Polis announced plans to spend $5 million
Posted inEnvironment
EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution
The EPA is using the Civil Rights Act to probe whether Colorado’s regulation of major polluters, like Suncor, discriminates against minority residents
Posted inHousing
The last few months of 2022 have been particularly deadly for Coloradans who are homeless
Two people were murdered and five likely froze to death last week in what has been a deadly end to an extra deadly year for Colorado’s homeless population.
Posted inMarshall Fire
One year after the Marshall fire, housing advocates call for policy changes to help Colorado’s renters who survive a natural disaster
Renters whose homes sustained smoke and ash damage found themselves illegally evicted or persuading landlords to clean their residences following the environmental damage
Posted inEducation
Despite surprise reprieve in Denver, school closures likely to continue in metro area
10 Denver schools slated for closure still are “on watch,” Aurora has shuttered 8 schools and Jeffco will close 15.
Posted inBusiness
Soaring utility bills send huge waves of people scrambling for help keeping heat and lights on in Colorado
More than 100,000 people have called for aid paying gas and electric bills, but the help is available only once per customer
Posted inHousing
Colorado is spending unprecedented money on homelessness. How long will it take to see results?
Two expert panels — one made up of housing officials and the other including people who are homeless — talked about future plans
Posted inPolitics and Government
Denver mayor issues emergency declaration to head off “humanitarian crisis” amid new arrivals of migrants
The emergency status will allow Mayor Michael Hancock to free up sheltering and financial resources to help accommodate the steady stream of new migrants
Posted inPolitics and Government
Coloradans “in limbo” as Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is blocked again
Millions of Americans now await a decision on whether some of their student loan debt will be erased as a federal appeals court considers several legal challenges brought against the policy