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The construction at the National Western Center in 2021. Photo: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty Images
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock's $450 million spending plan is already in trouble.
The opposition from City Council members came a day after the mayor made his pitch in the State of the City address.
llegally trafficked weapons seized by law enforcement. Photo by Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images
Denver is partnering with federal authorities to crack down on illegal firearm possession and combat rising violent crime in the city.
Why it matters: The number of deadly shootings in Denver have soared to new highs since 2020, and the spike in homicides comes coupled with an uptick in police shootings, according to a list compiled by Colorado Public Radio.
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When it comes to COVID-19 in Colorado, the state says you're essentially on your own.
Federal, state and local governments across the country are embracing mask requirements or mandatory coronavirus vaccinations.