The former state senator joined The Colorado Sun for an extended discussion ahead of his inauguration Monday. Here’s what he said about his preparations, his priorities and the migrant crisis.
Michael Hancock
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Venezuelan migrants share stories of their dangerous monthslong journey to Denver
They saw bodies — including those of children. Some were assaulted on a train, others were kidnapped. They risked run-ins with mafias and corrupt cops.
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Littwin: For those distracted by Trump’s arrest — which probably includes everyone — remember there’s also a Denver mayor’s race
With 16 candidates running for mayor, it looks as if Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough broke through and are headed for a runoff.
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Denver’s election is April 4. Here’s what to know about the mayor’s race.
There are 16 candidates running in the April 4 election to lead the Mile High City. The race will likely move to a runoff between the top two vote-getters in June.
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Littwin: Late-breaking Denver mayoral race update — 17 candidates and not a single front runner
In the latest poll, the leading candidates are all at 5%, barely ahead of the margin of error, which is at a competitive 4.9%
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Programs offering universal basic income — or direct cash with no strings attached — are increasing across Colorado
Dozens of Colorado nonprofits are funding direct cash programs they say have led to economic stability for individuals and families.
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Marijuana legalization in Colorado is 10 years old. Here’s the story of how it happened.
An oral history of Colorado’s unprecedented approval of Amendment 64, told by the people who fought for — and against — it
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Zornio: Denver police have a long way to go in restoring community trust
Much is still unknown about the negligent mass shooting by Denver police last weekend, but one thing is for certain: city and police leadership are failing to regain community trust by appearing to obscure the truth. No one could have predicted what happened last Sunday. While enjoying a night out with friends and family, six […]
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Denver, Adams and Arapahoe counties are lifting their mask orders as COVID cases fall
Declaring that “we’re at a pivot point in this battle,” Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Monday announced that the city will allow its mask mandate for stores and businesses to expire Thursday. The order will remain in place for schools and child care centers, though. While not ruling out future restrictions if cases begin to […]
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A Native-inclusive safe campsite has opened in Denver. But some lament loss of community.
When Wanbli Cabrera and several of her family members started camping outside of Four Winds American Indian Council at West Fifth Avenue and Bannock Street in Denver five months ago, they were running out of options. They had been camping on the streets of Denver for years — two, in Cabrera’s case, and longer for […]