Another Phase Of Coloradans Will Be Able To File For Unemployment Starting This Weekend
The state doesn’t know exactly how many people will qualify for Saturday’s rollout but said it emailed about 289,000 people with information about the benefits.
Colorado Finally Paying Extended Unemployment Benefits, To Some
The rollout of federal payments hasn’t been without hiccups, sending thousands of people to the state’s call centers seeking help.
Coloradans Still At Risk Of Losing Their Housing Even With Aid And Biden Postponing Evictions
Hundreds of thousands of people in Colorado who are trying to figure out how to pay rent with little to no income as the pandemic keeps its strangling grip on the economy.
A New Sales Record Isn’t The Only Milestone Colorado’s Cannabis Industry Saw In 2020
The decision to include marijuana retailers among critical businesses marked another step toward normalizing the industry.
Are You Surviving The Pandemic? Here’s What A Recent Transplant To Colorado Told Us
Twenty-twenty was an incredibly hard year. People lost their jobs, homes, loved ones and more. But for some, the year also brought good developments.
Are You Surviving The Pandemic? Here’s What A Denver Mom Told Us
For many families, the pandemic has wiped out savings and brought them to the brink of instability. CPR’s Hayley Sanchez brings us this story of a Denver mom struggling to keep going.
Are You Surviving The Pandemic? Here’s What The Owner Of A Coffee Roaster Told Us
We hear from a coffee shop owner in Southern Colorado about his efforts to take care of his employees almost a year into the coronavirus pandemic.
Colorado’s Churches Create New Rituals, And Adjust Old Traditions, To Celebrate Christmas In The Pandemic
From outdoor services to personal visits from the pastor, many churches have gotten creative as they try to keep worshippers safe through the holiday.
Almost 300,000 Coloradans Will Lose Unemployment Benefits After Christmas Even If A New Federal Stimulus Passes
Unemployment programs meant to support people who lost their jobs because of COVID-19 will end next week.
Small-Business Owners, Especially Spanish-Speaking Ones, Tap Thornton’s Alliance Center To Save Their Shops From Pandemic Losses
Adams County is filling a gap that’s long existed for Spanish-speaking business owners.
Colorado Has Gained Back Thousands Of Jobs Lost Early In The Pandemic, But Construction Jobs Still Lag Behind
Despite recovery in health and service, job growth has been slow in other industries.
Colorado Retailers Aim To Avoid Black Friday Crowds This Year — Without Losing Sales
“That excitement of the door opening and people rushing in to get incredible deals will have to wait till next year.”
Colorado’s Unemployment Extended Benefit Will End In Late November, More Fed Aid Still In Limbo
The state said it has to stop giving the extended benefit because of a drop in how many people filed for unemployment.
Service Workers And Business Owners Grapple With More Economic Hardship As Colorado Counties Shut Down (Again)
Tighter health safety rules in Colorado have service workers and business owners with their hands up in the air, worried and planning for more economic hardship.
Unemployment Claims Double For Gig Workers And People Self-Employed In The Beginning Of November
Colorado has paid more than $2 billion in regular unemployment since March.
Colorado Marijuana Sales Were Down In September, But People Are Still Consistently Spending More On Cannabis This Year
Colorado’s marijuana sales dropped in September compared to August, but it’s still on track to be a record year.
