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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Denver school board weighs contact extension for Superintendent Alex Marrero — and may drop his bonus

The discussions, which have so far taken place behind closed doors, will be brought into public view when Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education meets Thursday afternoon.

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From Tokyo to Los Angeles, Trump’s policies loom over May Day marches

Many global May Day celebrations are spotlighting growing unease over President Trump’s policies.

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Appellate court won’t lift restrictions on DOGE access to Social Security information

The judges voted to keep a prior ruling in place while DOGE pushes forward with an appeal.

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ICE to fine 3 Colorado businesses $8M for employing unauthorized workers

“These penalties reinforce our commitment to uphold the law and promote a culture of compliance.”

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Trump officials must report efforts, if any, to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, judge rules

With the pause expiring at 5 p.m., the judge set May deadlines.

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Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities

A gun violence bill signed by Biden sent $1 billion to help schools.

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Live updates: Colorado trans rights bill is set for changes, sponsors say as Senate committee hears testimony

In the Colorado legislature, several ongoing policy discussions remain unresolved, and Wednesday’s debates will include lengthy testimony and likely amendments to a transgender-rights bill.

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With drop in Medicaid-covered patients, Colorado safety-net clinics seek help from lawmakers

An increase in patients without insurance is a crisis that lawmakers are hoping to address with a new safety-net provider stability fund proposed in the final days of the 2025 session.

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The US government has a new policy for terminating international students’ legal status

Details emerged in lawsuits filed by some of the students who suddenly had their status canceled.

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Park Hill golf course land swap plan to create new park passes through Denver council committees