Colorado
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
State Lawmakers Press Biden to Create National Biodiversity Strategy
More than 350 state lawmakers from across the U.S. are urging President Joe Biden to create a national strategy to protect, restore and secure the …
Monday, May 23, 2022
Study: College Grads Twice as Likely to Have Good Jobs
By age 35, workers with a bachelor's degree or higher are about twice as likely as workers with just a high school diploma to have a good job - one …
Colorado Officials: Now is the Time to Prepare for a Wildfire
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and state officials are encouraging Coloradans to get up to speed on prevention and emergency-exit strategies if …
Report: Use of Low-Value Health Services High Even During Pandemic
During the first year of the global pandemic, medical consumers in Colorado received more than one million low-value healthcare services - diagnostic …
Surprise Medical Billing Protections Clear Legislature
Coloradans will have more protections against so-called surprise medical bills after the General Assembly passed House Bill 1284. Adam Fox…
Safe Wildlife-Crossing Bill Clears Colorado Legislature
The Colorado General Assembly has passed legislation to fund wildlife road-crossing projects across the state. Rep. Julie McCluskie, D-Gunnison…
Polis Pressed to Act Faster on Climate Change
A coalition of more than 60 environmental and community groups are calling on Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and other elected officials to act faster to …
Measure to Protect Assisted-Living Residents Advances
Colorado residents in assisted-living facilities could soon have the same protections in place under federal law at nursing homes. Senate Bill 154 …
Experts: Keep Healthy Habits in Mind While Working From Home
While working from home, it can be tempting to lounge on the couch while firing off emails. But health experts are urging folks to take a long-…
Plugging Methane Leaks Key to Improving CO Air Quality
Smaller or marginal wells account for just 6% of the nation's oil and gas production, but are responsible for half of all methane pollution in the U.…
Planting Trees on Earth Day for Climate Resiliency
Conservationists are planting trees on Earth Day to help mitigate the impacts of a warming planet. Urban areas along Colorado's Front Range become …
CO Lawmakers Raise Awareness About Biodiversity Crisis, Possible Solutions
Advocates for endangered species and wildlife are raising awareness about the biodiversity crisis the nation is facing, and approaches for addressing …