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University of Colorado offering master’s in artificial intelligence program
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University of Colorado offering master’s in artificial intelligence program

By Sarah Horbacewicz | CBS Colorado As artificial intelligence learns more about us, University of Colorado Boulder students will be learning about AI in one of the first dedicated master's degree programs in the field set to start this fall. Teaching a course about something that's changing just about as fast as you can create assignments isn't exactly easy, but a handful of schools across the country are doing just that. And the courses, along with AI itself, all stem from network engineering, a field that's exploding across the country and filling classrooms at the university. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Colorado Senate passes bill to extend public’s wait time for records requests
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Colorado Senate passes bill to extend public’s wait time for records requests

By Thelma Grimes | Colorado Politics A measure allowing Colorado government entities to take even longer to process public records requested by residents passed in a 26-7 vote in the Senate on Wednesday. Currently, public entities must respond to Colorado Open Records Act requests within three business days and within seven for “extenuating circumstances.” If approved, SB 77 will give records custodians five days to respond to CORA requests and 10 days under "extenuating circumstances." News media would be exempt from the new rules, keeping current deadlines in place. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Harvest Farm in Northern Colorado helps men overcome addiction and homelessness
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Harvest Farm in Northern Colorado helps men overcome addiction and homelessness

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado A farm in Wellington in Northern Colorado is celebrating its most impacting year of operation. The Harvest Farm, which is owned by the Denver Rescue Mission, helped a record number of men overcome addictions and find stable housing in 2024.  In 2024, 79 men graduated from the rescue mission's program. "Harvest Farm is a long term recovery program for men experiencing homelessness and battling substance abuse," said Kyle McPherson, program director. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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‘It’s government policy that is causing the problem in the first place’: Denver’s fix for restaurants criticized
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‘It’s government policy that is causing the problem in the first place’: Denver’s fix for restaurants criticized

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette The Colorado Restaurant Association expressed skepticism of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's proposal to tack a service charge onto local restaurant bills, while the Denver Chamber of Commerce argued that adding the fee — and thereby raising prices — would discourage sales.    On Monday, Johnston told City Cast Denver, a popular podcast, that a 20% service charge added to restaurant bills — and then taxing the total amount — could help local restaurants offset the city’s higher minimum wage and promote what he called pay equity among tipped and non-tipped employees. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Women saved from frozen creek in Arapahoe County
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Women saved from frozen creek in Arapahoe County

By Sage Kelley | The Denver Gazette Two Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office deputies trudged through icy water Saturday morning to save the lives of two women who crashed after allegedly driving drunk. The county's dispatchers received a 911 call around 1 a.m. on Saturday with a person saying "please" but not responding to questions, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Dispatchers were able to track the call to somewhere on South Lima Street between East Easter Avenue and East Arapahoe Road in Centennial. READ THE FUL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Soper: My reflections on the first 50 days of the 75th General Assembly
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Soper: My reflections on the first 50 days of the 75th General Assembly

By Rep. Matt Soper | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Since arriving at the state capitol in 2019, I have prioritized policy over politics, and this session is no different. With that in mind, I wanted to highlight key policies on the horizon and the legislation I am working on.  Aside from our chamber work, I am currently the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, vice chair of the Committee on Legal Services, and a member of the Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee, as well as the year-round Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee. Agriculture & water: Priorities for Colorado Since arriving in the legislature, I have been committed to protecting our water, livestock, farmers and way of life, and I take great pride in carrying that re...
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Ruehmann: How Trump, RFK Jr. and Colorado Republicans can MAHA and break Big Pharma’s grip
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Ruehmann: How Trump, RFK Jr. and Colorado Republicans can MAHA and break Big Pharma’s grip

By James Ruehmann | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As Coloradans, we pride ourselves on independence, resilience and fairness. Yet, hardworking families across the state are being squeezed by a crisis that strikes at the heart of these values: the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. While Washington debates solutions, the real answer lies in confronting the anti-competitive practices of Big Pharma that exploit loopholes, manipulate patents and stifle competition. President Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and newly elected Colorado Republicans have a historic opportunity to champion reforms that prioritize patients over profits — starting with dismantling Big Pharma’s monopolistic playbook. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently confirmed to lead the Department of Health and Hu...
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Denver auditor finds two strip clubs owe $14M in stolen wages
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Denver auditor finds two strip clubs owe $14M in stolen wages

By Carol McKinley | Colorado Politics, via The Denver Gazette Two of Denver's most popular strip clubs must pay $14 million in penalties and back pay over stolen wages in what Denver Auditor Tim O'Brien described as one of the most "extraordinary cases he's ever conducted." The clubs, he added, "violated almost every provision." Denver Labor Executive Director Matt Fritz-Mauer said that the allegations are "the tip of the iceberg" in an investigation leading to months of litigation ahead with RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., a multimillion dollar adult entertainment company. READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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Does Colorado get back more or less than it spends in federal taxes?
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Does Colorado get back more or less than it spends in federal taxes?

By John Ingold | The Colorado Sun If you ever feel like you may be in a one-sided relationship with the federal government come tax season, there’s a chance you’re right. It’s not you, it’s them. The focus lately on federal spending cuts has highlighted the importance that massive amounts of federal money play in all 50 states. But there’s another perspective to this issue: For some states, the amount they receive back in federal funding is less than what they pay in taxes. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Rep. Crank announces first 5th District tele-town hall on March 5
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Rep. Crank announces first 5th District tele-town hall on March 5

By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice The office of Congressman Jeff Crank, R-Colo. Springs, a freshman member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced his first tele-town hall meeting. Crank represents the 5th District in El Paso County, a district which has never been represented by a Democrat. An email announcing the tele-town hall to constituents indicated it would take place at 7 p.m. (Mountain) Wednesday, March 5. Those attending will be able to ask questions of the congressman. “This will be a great opportunity to connect with the constituents of Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, take their questions, hear their concerns and discuss President Trump’s address to the nation," Crank said in a statement. "Make sure to tune in!” A link at crank.house.gov/l...
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