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With measles cases spreading like a highly contagious virus, you’ve got questions. And we have some answers

Vials for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine

Colorado hits double digits for measles cases recorded this year, with additional confirmed cases linked to Turkish Airlines flight

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Government and Politics

As GOP members of Congress tout ‘Big Beautiful’ budget bill in Denver event, opponents provide noisy backdrop

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Annual Colorado youth report shows improvements in mental health, early childhood education but more kids experiencing homelessness

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‘Medicaid saved my life.’ Patients, physicians detail importance of the program as GOP weighs deep cuts

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Colorado toddler hospitalized with measles, state’s 6th case of 2025

A teenage girl holds out her hands with her fingers pinches together, making a hand gesture as she speaks in a classroom. The wall behind her says "Read" in giant letters.

Teens take a closer look at their cell phone use in a student-led Socratic Seminar — and they were alarmed into action

By Jenny Brundin

Vietnam Veteran David Lyons PTSD Treatment

Early studies suggest psilocybin can help people with PTSD. But the VA doesn’t allow it. Will veterans be left behind?

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Doulas serving those with addictions still waiting for the full benefit of new state law making care reimbursable through insurance

By Elaine Tassy

Governor Jared Polis in front of a mic during an interview

Government and Politics

Polis says House budget bill would be ‘disastrous’ for Colorado

By Tom Hesse and Ryan Warner

Jared Polis speaks with reporters after the State of the State address.

Polis joins other Democratic governors to denounce looming GOP cuts to federal health programs like Medicaid and SNAP

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Embracing and empowering an older population: How Colorado is preparing for its fast approaching future

A portrait of 92-year-old Angela Lee

Life and Culture

Aging Matters: When a 92-year-old received 700 letters from around the world

By Kiara DeMare

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GOP Medicaid proposal would cost thousands of Coloradans their health coverage, roll back ‘federal support for health care’

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Government and Politics

President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and how it could affect Colorado

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