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May 2, 2025: Boebert vs Polis on rail, fines for hiring immigrants, property values drop, kids who love Shakespeare

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Holm Elementary students Knox, Ezio, Alex and Jacob perform the third act of “Macbeth” during Denver Public Schools’ 41st annual Shakespeare Festival at Sculpture Park. April 25, 2025.

Did you get a postcard in the mail this week about the value of your home or business property? We’ll explain how they’re changing. Then, Colorado has a plan for high-speed passenger rail to connect its cities, but two of the state’s members of Congress are speaking out against it. Plus, three Denver businesses are targeted in the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. And kids performing Shakespeare in Denver tell you what they love about it.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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