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April 29, 2022: Legislative priorities as session nears end; Investigating mental health resources

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With the coming arrival of state Rep.-elect David Ortiz, a military veteran who uses a wheelchair, the Capitol in Denver is being updated ahead of the next legislative session make it more accessible to differently-abled lawmakers and visitors.

What issues remain outstanding as the legislative session winds down? Then, Colorado has one of the highest rates of mental illness in the nation, but those who need help struggle for access. Plus DACA recipient Cristian Solano-Cordova explains what the program has meant to him. Also, remembering Earth, Wind and Fire’s Andrew Woolfolk.