Coronavirus may be at the forefront of many people’s minds at the moment, but it’s not the only virus that requires attention: Colorado has seen an upward trend of new HIV infections in the last five years, and now, Colorado state lawmakers have taken steps to counteract the epidemic that has killed millions globally.
Thirty-two Colorado Democratic state lawmakers signed a letter released Monday by the ACLU urging Coloradans to vote no on Amendment 76, a ballot measure that asks voters if the Colorado Constitution should be changed from stating that “every citizen” of the U.S. over the age of 18 can vote to “only a citizen” of the U.S. over the age of 18 can vote.
Health experts in Colorado warn that contracting COVID-19 and influenza at the same time could lead to “more serious complications,” according to a press release last Thursday from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
In a critical election year, the Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) is ensuring as many ballots as possible get counted–including minimizing signature discrepancies that can disqualify ballots if not corrected.
At every turn during the pandemic, coronavirus skeptics are taking their shots at the public policy response to the virus. Two of these skeptics in Colorado are conservative radio talk show hosts, and they have taken to expressing their disapproval of state and federal public health responses over the airwaves.
Weld County’s Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes, a Republican, says Colorado has been conducting mail voting “very, very well,” and Colorado voters should not be misled by “national rhetoric” about mail voting.
In an effort to expand voting access, the Colorado Secretary of State’s (SOS) office has announced that it will provide funding for counties to open Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) on November 1, the Sunday before Election Day.
An “atmosphere of intimidation” is how Miriam Arneros, a naturalized citizen who immigrated to the U.S. when she was 11, chooses to describe Amendment 76, a ballot measure up for vote in Colorado this November.
Picking a presidential candidate can be easy, but deciding how to vote on less-publicized races and measures that appear on your ballot can seem like a daunting task.
A new poll from the Colorado Health Foundation shows massive mental strain on Colorado residents from the stress of the physical health risks of the pandemic, severe economic stress, and the police brutality that’s been in the news all over the country.
