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Colorado draws 2,000-foot statewide oil and gas drilling setback. But it comes with a big “however.”
By Mark Jaffe Energy Primary category in which blog post is published
Boulder, seeking to stop coronavirus surge, bans all gatherings among 18 to 22 year olds until Oct. 8
By Jesse Paul Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s splintered mental health system has had tragic failures. The state is taking the first step to fix it.
By Jennifer Brown
Is the Electoral College systemic racism? Some advocates and experts think so.
By Evan Ochsner Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado’s coronavirus surge isn’t limited to college students, is similar to spike after July 4
Coronavirus cases in Colorado have reached their highest levels since July. Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state's epidemiologist, called the spike "very concerning."
Colorado state workers ordered to take unpaid furlough amid state budget shortfall
Gov. Jared Polis said “it's a time for belt tightening” but offered a tiered approach to reduce impact on lower-wage workers
CU Boulder switches to remote learning for at least two weeks amid coronavirus surge
The decision to suspend in-person classes comes after Boulder County Public Health last week asked all CU Boulder students to voluntarily quarantine for two weeks to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Doctors are overwhelmed by coronavirus. So why did Colorado officials just end a 30-year contract with a peer health program?
The state Department of Regulatory Agencies approved a contract for a new program without telling the Colorado Medical Board, setting off a firestorm of complaints from doctors across the state.
Colorado regulators’ plans to require 2,000-foot buffer around drilling rekindles oil and gas wars
Industry officials called the regulation “a blunt tool” that amounts to a ban on oil and gas development. A lawsuit might be in the offing.
Governor says sending University of Colorado students home isn’t a safe option
CU Boulder told students in a dorm in the Williams Village area of campus that they have to relocate to make more room for their peers who need to be quarantined
Colorado state budget could escape “worst of the worst,” latest economic estimates show
Still, rising demand and cost of state government services means reserves may not fill the gap and could force more budget cuts next year
Colorado health officials sound alarm about “very substantial increases” in coronavirus cases among college-age population
Highlighting the seriousness of the situation, Boulder County Public Health on Tuesday night "strongly" recommended that all University of Colorado Boulder students self quarantine immediately for 14 days to slow the virus' spread
Another effort to recall Gov. Jared Polis — this time over his coronavirus response — may begin collecting signatures
Recall Polis 2020 has 60 days -- or until Nov. 13 -- to collect 631,266 signatures to force a special election. A similar effort to remove the Democrat failed last year.
