Cathy Alderman, chief communications and public policy officer for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, said a new JAMA Network report echoed other studies showing the housing-first model works.
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One Million Coloradans Lack Access to Dental Care
Just 49% of Coloradans are able to access the dental care they need, and health advocates say increasing the number of licensed dental therapists
Summer Free Meals for Kids Program in Full Swing
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed July “Summer Meals for Kids and Teens Awareness Month,” and some 645 sites are serving free meals across the state.
Meta’s Threads is Surging, but Mass Migration from Twitter is Likely to Remain an Uphill Battle | Opinion
Twitter’s move on July 1, 2023, to limit the number of tweets users can see in a day was the latest in a series of decisions that has spurred millions of users to sign up with alternative microblogging platforms since Elon Musk acquired Twitter last year.
A New Law Is Supposed to Protect Pregnant Workers — But What If We Don’t Know How?
The lack of research doesn’t affect only current pregnancies but also leaves women who have already been exposed with lots of questions.
U.S. National Parks are Crowded – and so are Many National Forests, Wildlife Refuges, Battlefields and Seashores
To manage the crowds, some parks are experimenting with timed-entry vehicle reservation systems and permits for popular trails.
The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions
The Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA finals on Monday night, bringing the NBA season to a close.
Time is Ripe for Rural Climate Action | Opinion
Colorado Farm & Food Alliance wants to create a model for bringing resources to the regions facing the most severe risk from climate change.
Gov. Polis Vetoes Bipartisan Bill That Could Have Delayed Colorado Wolf Reintroduction
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday vetoed legislation passed by lawmakers in the General Assembly that his administration said could have thrown a wrench into the state’s plans to reintroduce gray wolves to the state by the end of this year, as required by a ballot measure approved by voters in 2020.
Most Cost-Burdened Residents Should Be Colorado Housing-Policy Priority, Report Says
A new report from the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless outlines trends in Colorado’s housing landscape and proposes policy changes intended to better help those with the highest need for affordable housing.