Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) director Shoshana Lew, mountain community leaders and environmental advocates will pitch in on plans to solve the Floyd Hill pinch, what climate change means for fire evacuation in mountain communities, and whether we will ever get that mountain train on the way to cutting pollution, in a forum led by […]
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WATCH: Misinformation vs. The Machine — Tumultuous topics in the classroom
Part two: Tumultuous Topics on the Classroom will focus on looking at current events in the classrooms and how teachers can strategically approach these issues in politically polarized times. The event series is open to anyone interested about learning about the topics, helping others learn about fact vs. fiction. Information shared during the three-part series […]
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WATCH: Life after High School – Opportunities in the Trades
College is far from the only option for Colorado’s high school graduates, many of whom find themselves better suited to careers in skilled trades, such as plumbing, electricity, welding and construction. Students can get a jumpstart on a career in the trades while still in high school, with vocational training and apprenticeship opportunities that give […]
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WATCH: Misinformation vs. The Machine — How to tell fact from fiction
Part one: Foundations of News Literacy will focus on strategies students need to determine fact from fiction. Part one will be held virtually over Zoom on March 31 from 6-7 p.m. The event series is open to anyone interested about learning about the topics, helping others learn about fact vs. fiction. Information shared during the […]
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WATCH: Congressman Jason Crow discusses the war in Ukraine with The Colorado Sun
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Centennial, is a member of the House Armed Services and House Intelligence committees. He is also a combat veteran who served as an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan. Crow was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions in the 2003 Battle of Samawah in Iraq. The congressman, who is in […]
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WATCH: John Hickenlooper discusses his first year in the U.S. Senate and what comes next
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper joins The Colorado Sun on Monday night to discuss his first year in the U.S. Senate and what comes next. The Colorado Democrat was elected to Congress in 2020 after serving two terms as Colorado’s governor. Before serving as governor, Hickenlooper served as Denver’s mayor. The event is moderated by Colorado […]
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WATCH: We talk with Gov. Jared Polis, key state lawmakers about the upcoming legislative session
Join our lively discussion on the hot issues affecting Colorado this election year. Will there be a lot of action early on? Will the State Legislature accomplish more since it’s an election year? What legislation will lawmakers be teeing up when the session opens Jan. 12? Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun’s political reporter will be […]
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More video visits and more doctor burnout: How the pandemic has changed health care in Colorado
Recently, The Colorado Sun convened a panel discussion on the future of health care in the state: How the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we all receive care and how it will change the industry. If you missed the event, it’s still well worth your time to check it out. The full video of […]
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Michael Bennet believes the child tax credit expansion will be made permanent. But he’s not sure how long it will take.
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet said Monday that he’s confident the one-year expansion of the federal Child Tax Credit will be made permanent. But the Colorado Democrat conceded that he’s not sure when that will happen. “The question is going to be how long will that take and how much fighting will there be,” he said […]
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WATCH LIVE: Colorado Legislative Session Recap
Colorado’s wild 2021 legislative session is over — now let’s talk about what happened. Featuring live interviews with Colorado lawmakers. About this event Colorado’s wild 2021 legislative session is over — now let’s talk about what actually happened. Hosted by Colorado Sun politics reporter Jesse Paul, come join us to break down the biggest wins […]