Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed
Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita
Colorado woke up to a snowy Thursday, with winter weather advisories popping up all over the place. The National Weather Service had a lot to say about it. They warned folks to take it easy on the roads, as snow was expected to pile up in various spots. Some places, like Brighton, Estes Park, and L
Colorado is making a bold move. It's choosing to stick with its own vaccine rules instead of following new federal guidelines. This decision comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their childhood immunization schedule. The CDC now recommends fewer vaccines, leaving
Colorado is in a bit of a pickle when it comes to heating homes and buildings. The state's biggest energy company, Xcel, is under fire for not doing enough to switch from gas to cleaner options like electric heat pumps and geothermal energy. Even though Xcel has promised to go carbon-free by 2050, i
Colorado's recent push to tighten its rules on natural gas pipelines has sparked debate. The state's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has backed most of the recommendations from an administrative law judge. These rules aim to strengthen the regulation of the vast network of gas pipelines crisscross
Colorado has faced a tough time recently. Wildfires and floods have caused a lot of damage. The state's governor, Jared Polis, thinks the federal government is not helping enough. He believes President Trump is playing politics with disaster aid. Polis said that people in Colorado need help. He urg
Colorado is facing another tough year when it comes to money. Lawmakers are getting ready for a tough time, as the state's income is expected to drop. This means they will have to cut spending by a lot, around $850 million. They already cut $1. 2 billion this year and another $783 million over the s
Colorado's weather is set to take a wild turn on Wednesday. The state is bracing for a mix of strong winds, high fire danger, and even some snow. This isn't your typical mid-December weather. It's more like a rollercoaster ride of conditions. First off, winds are going to be a big problem. They're
Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction
