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Colorado Democratic senators pump brakes on paid family leave program Senators...

An internal split among Democratic senators scuttled lawmakers' fifth attempt at passing a long sought-after paid family and medical leave program this legislative session....

Coffman gets on board with “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act”

Colorado congressman Mike Coffman got props from the women's rights community yesterday as he signed on to be the first Republican co-sponsor of the "Pregnant...

RTD will reach ‘revenue targets’ by charging the poor

Regional Transportation District passed sweeping bus and light-rail fare changes, yesterday, including a bus-fare hike from $2.25 to $2.60 that some community members say...

RTD proposes fare hike; activists rally Wednesday night

On RTD’s website, the public transportation company is reminding customers that April 9 is Stand Up for Transportation Day. Lobby Congress for federal funding,...

Ballot measure would require Denver businesses to provide paid sick days

A municipal ballot initiative has been introduced that would require Denver employers to provide their employees with paid sick days. Denver workers would receive up to nine days of sick leave each year. Smaller businesses with ten employees or less could cap the benefit at five sick days annually.