Colorado
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Health Exchange Open for Coloradans Dropped from Medicaid Rolls
Coloradans who were dropped from the state's Medicaid health insurance plan, Health First Colorado, can sign up for new coverage before open …
Harvest Celebration Marks Decades-Long Quest to Address Food Insecurity
This year's Food to Power Harvest Festival marks 10 years since Colorado Springs residents launched a food rescue project to get fruits and vegetables…
Thousands of Coloradans Eligible for Medicaid Losing Health Insurance
Colorado ranks 15th in the nation for the highest rate of people losing Medicaid health insurance after pandemic-era protections ended on March 31…
Rural America Organizes to Create More Opportunities
Overall, Colorado has been on the rebound since COVID-19 affected supply chains and shook economies across the globe. But many of the state's rural …
CO Targets Apartment, Commercial, Industrial Building Climate Pollution
Colorado wants to reduce climate pollution from apartments and commercial buildings 50,000 square feet and larger, but there is growing concern …
Lawsuit Seeks Removal of Donald Trump from CO Primary Ballot
A Colorado lawsuit getting lots of national attention aims to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot…
Eagle Valley Works to Make Outdoor Recreation More Accessible
Eagle County is one of Colorado's most prized outdoor recreation destinations, drawing visitors from across the globe. But 20% of the county's …
Housing First Model Helps Domestic-Violence Survivors
Victims of domestic violence who are able to access housing -- at their own pace, and with support for as long as the survivor needs help -- …
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 -- …
New CO Age-Discrimination Law Could Help Fill In-Demand Jobs
Colorado employers will soon be barred from asking questions that could reveal someone's age on a job application. Colorado lawmakers passed the …
IRA Funding Set to Boost Colorado's Clean Energy Economy
This month marks one year since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the nation's first significant investment in addressing climate change…
Low Value Care Costs Patients and Payers $134 Million Per Year
Coloradans received nearly 2 million potentially unnecessary health care services in 2021, at a cost of some $134 million for patients and health …