Author: Deborah Grigsby
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Denver joins in support of Planned Parenthood funding lawsuit
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The City and County of Denver has joined dozens of other cities, counties and local governments in filing an amicus brief in support of Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit challenging funding cuts in President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, according to a statement from Mayor Mike Johnston’s office on Wednesday. An amicus brief is a document filed by…
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Denver’s $1 billion bond campaign faces ethics complaint
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A group that is seeking to push back on government debt argued that big dollars are rolling in from funders supporting Mayor Mike Johnston’s $1 billion debt package and alleged some of those contributions may be legally prohibited. The group said the contributors included entities that receive taxpayer funding, questioning whether public money is going…
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Denver picks new service providers for hotel homeless shelters
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Three new service providers eyed to replace The Salvation Army as operators of the city’s largest non-congregate shelters will go before the Community Planning and Development Committee on Tuesday, seeking approval to commence service on Jan. 1, 2026. Urban Alchemy, Bayaud Works and St. Francis Center were selected through a competitive process and “represent a…
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Bloomberg wades into Denver’s fight over flavored tobacco ban with big-dollar contribution
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Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, is wading into the fight over Denver’s flavored tobacco ban, which is the subject of a ballot measure seeking to repeal. Bloomberg contributed $1.5 million to Denver Kids vs Big Tobacco, according to Denver Searchlight, the city’s online database for campaign and finance disclosure. Bloomberg, known…
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Federal shutdown spurs Denver airport delays
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The shutdown of the federal government has begun to palpably affect the country’s airports, including at Denver International Airport, which is seeing staffing shortages, according to officials. By Monday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration was reporting that staffing shortages were creating delays at DIA, as well as airports in California and New Jersey. Denver International…
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Denver 311 service hours reduced, ‘Sunny’ chatbot takes on more
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The City and County of Denver announced on Monday that it is reducing service hours for its Denver 311 non-emergency service, which helps visitors and residents navigate the city and its services, and is relying more on “Sunny,” an AI-powered chatbot. According to a post from the city’s official social media account, the new hours…
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Shelter services and transportation on Denver City Council agenda
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On Monday, the Denver City Council will consider multiple resolutions tied to the city’s homeless shelter operations. Of particular interest is Council Resolution 25-1383, which amends an agreement with U.S. Motels Denver North, Inc. by adding nine months and $2.5 million to provide non-congregate shelter units, as well as congregate shelter space when the city’s…
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Pedestrian fatalities soar 50% in Denver, city officials say
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The number of pedestrians who have lost their lives in traffic crashes has jumped by 50% over last year, according to city transportation officials. Year-to-date in 2025, 25 pedestrians have died on Denver streets compared to 16 during the same time frame in 2024. Of those 25 fatalities, six occurred on local highways, Denver Department…
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Air traffic controllers report to work, as Denver airports brace for impact should federal shutdown linger
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After Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a plan to keep the U.S. government funded, several federal agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, are preparing to wait out another government shutdown, the first since 2019. The FAA posted a warning, highlighted in red, that “portions of the Department of Transportation are currently in shutdown/furlough…
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Is Denver poised to become the Silicon Valley of the ‘New West?’
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With an abundance of available talent, robust university partnerships and a “welcoming give first mindset,” global leaders in artificial intelligence are pointing to Denver as the next hotbed for public sector tech innovation. As Mayor Mike Johnston wrapped up his second city-led – and sold-out – AI Summit on Tuesday, he told attendees that with…
