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Nonprofit planning low-income senior housing in Colorado Springs
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A southeast-side Colorado Springs nursing home, which shuttered last year after more than 12 residents died because of the coronavirus, will be demolished as part of a plan by its nonprofit owner to expand housing for low-income seniors. Volunteers of America National Services, based in Virginia, will tear down the Laurel Manor Care Center at…
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Health impacted outside the doctor’s office
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Research consistently shows a direct correlation between income, race, where people live and their health. That research also finds health outcomes for low-income Latinos, Blacks and other minorities are not as favorable as those for affluent White people. Colorado is no exception to this scientifically validated – but preventable – trend, despite significant gains in providing health…
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Griffin: Cheaper electricity for every Coloradan
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Every day working families face real, difficult decisions. From housing to food and health care to transportation, the costs for families across the state are increasing. Housing costs alone have increased statewide over 41 percent and our families must face tough choices to meet all of their needs on their monthly budget. One cost that families…
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? Gagliardi: Into the great minimum wage mess we charge
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By now, most Coloradans who intend to vote are well aware of what Amendment 70 would do: Raise the state’s minimum wage rate. This doesn’t mean they necessarily understand what the minimum wage rate is and what increases do. Old definitions and arguments don’t seem to hold much sway with voters, so let us propose…
