Denver
For Decades, Denver Outlawed Pit Bulls. Voters Just Overturned the Ban.
The city passed a pit-bull ban in 1989 after multiple people reported being attacked by the breed, although research has shown that such policies have little effect on public safety.
Rain, Fire and Car Crashes: How Ballot Boxes are Built to Withstand the World
The boxes are developed to include a host of built-in security features to keep ballots safe.
Cities Sued for Sweeping Homeless Encampments During the Pandemic
Advocacy groups filed lawsuits against Minneapolis and Denver this month over clear outs of homeless encampments, saying the enforcement during a pandemic is cruel and counterproductive.
Can Civilian Oversight Change Police Behavior?
COMMENTARY | Cities across the country are looking at creating police oversight bodies. That makes questions about their efficacy and value more important than ever.
When Cities Replace Police with Social Workers
City leaders across the country are considering how to rethink police departments. They have many examples to look to—from brand new pilots to programs decades in the making.
Taking The Cops Out Of Mental Health-Related 911 Rescues
Denver is considering adopting a new 911 alternative that allows mental health and medical professionals, not police officers, to respond to some emergency calls, saving money and de-escalating situations with mentally ill people.
When a Kid's Lemonade Stand is Illegal
Children's lemonade stands are technically prohibited in 34 states. Several state legislatures are considering proposals to change that.
Denver Voted to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms. What Happens Next?
The mayor says he’ll respect Initiative 301. The district attorney says it’s open to interpretation. Drug policy experts say officials could ignore it altogether.
Denver Voters Decriminalize Psychedelic Mushrooms
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Police find over 1,000 guns in a home in Los Angeles … Ohio considers nixing film tax credits … New Orleans seeks infrastructure funding.
The Uber-Transit Convergence Arrives in Denver
The ride-hailing giant once called public transportation a threat to its growth. But in one city, it’s joining forces.
This ‘Innovative’ Housing Program Serves Just 3 Households
Denver has struggled to get a housing voucher program off the ground, so far enticing only one local employer to join the program to help subsidize rent for workers.
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