Here Are The Issues Still Blocking Colorado Unemployment Benefits — And The Timeline For Fixes
A new dashboard will explain ongoing glitches and solutions, but another challenge could be looming as extended benefits are set to expire in March.
Everything You Need To Know About Transportation Reform
It could be THE big issue at the state legislature this year, and we have all the details.
Fake Chemists, Cashiers And Dentists Are Flooding This Colorado Man’s Mailbox With Unemployment Claims
Scammers are building fraudulent identities to get unemployment money meant to help Coloradans who need it.
Rep. Lauren Boebert Subtracts 7,000 Miles From Her Campaign Claim, Saying She Spent Money At Hotels Instead
Rep. Lauren Boebert originally reimbursed herself $21,199.52 for mileage, which would have reflected nearly 37,000 miles driven. The amended document now lists only $17,280 for mileage — or about 30,000 miles.
He Pawned His Wedding Ring Because Colorado Unemployment Benefits Were Delayed. He Can Finally Go Get It Back
Nearly 300,000 Coloradans may have lost benefits at the end of December, when the previous federal benefits expired.
3 Takeaways From Gov. Jared Polis’ State Of The State Speech
The toll of the coronavirus pandemic, tax cuts and a focus on climate change and equity.
As GOP Faces Split, A ‘Right In The Middle’ Leader Takes Over In Colorado
The party has been pushed to its weakest position since 1965 by years of election losses in the House.
On With The Show
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.
Colorado Democrats Will Try Again For A Public Health Care Option — This Time By 2025
State lawmakers have a new message for the health care industry: bring down patient costs soon, or face competition from a government-controlled plan.
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.
Colorado’s Next Unemployment Benefits Phase Is Set But Still Weeks Away For Some
The wait for unemployment benefits could stretch several weeks longer for tens of thousands of people.
What We Know About Lauren Boebert’s Campaign Payments To Herself For Driving 38,000 Miles
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s eye-popping $22,259 in mileage reimbursements has some calling for an investigation. CPR mapped as many of her campaign events as possible to get a sense of whether the figure is realistic.
New Challengers Emerge Early (Very Early) Against Lauren Boebert In Colorado
A Democratic state senator from Eagle County is the latest who may take on the first term Congresswoman in 2022. There’s just one problem: the upcoming redistricting process could scramble the region’s politics.
Colorado Ready To Pay Extended Pandemic Unemployment Benefits — And A $300 Boost — For Some
Hundreds of thousands of people were left without benefits when federal extended benefits and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program expired late last year.
Meet Some Of The 4,600 Colorado Republicans Who Quit The Party After The US Capitol Riot
A surge of Colorado voters switched their political affiliations after Jan. 6. The vast majority were leaving the Republican party — and their various reasons show a big challenge for the GOP.
