Andrew Kenney

Public Affairs Reporter

@AndyKnny[email protected]

Andrew Kenney has worked as a Public Affairs reporter for Colorado Public Radio since 2019.

Professional Background:
Andrew previously worked at The Denver Post, Denverite and The (Raleigh) News & Observer, covering towns, cities, states and people. His work today focuses on Colorado's state legislature and includes topics like housing, unemployment and political demography.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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This week, two Coloradans took center stage at the second impeachment trial of former president Trump, while back at the state capitol, state lawmakers are warming up for the restart of the legislative session, with plenty of big policies and political drama waiting in the wings.
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Colorado’s Crackdown On Unemployment Fraud Yields New Frustrations

The state’s efforts to crackdown on unemployment claims fraud isn’t without its frustration. Today we hear from a woman who found out her identity had been stolen when she tried to file for unemployment, and that was just the beginning. Another woman’s benefits were frozen by a “program integrity hold.” CPR’s public affairs reporter Andrew Kenney joins in the discussion as the state tries to find solutions.