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Utility giant Xcel Energy is asking regulators to approve a massive electricity rate hike.
After years of increases, Colorado's families shouldn't have to budget for another bill increase.
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“After years of repeated rate hikes, it is unacceptable to ask older Coloradans to shoulder another egregious electric rate increase, especially when that increase passes the buck to consumers in the form of unjustified charges, unproven investments, and costs associated with struggling power plants."

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Exploring the job market after 50?
Tell Colorado what you think about the challenges, opportunities, and potential support needed to land the gig you're looking for!

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This was a legislative session for the record books!
Big shout to the amazing volunteer advocates and activists who:
Defended the Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption from cuts ✅
Won helpful transparency rules for dementia/memory care ✅
Cut red tape for affordable, accessible housing ✅
Secured more tools to fight fraud ✅
Continued the fight for affordable Rx ✅
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"The pending law would allow bank and credit union staff to intervene if they suspect a customer is being targeted by criminals. Scammers also target younger Coloradans but officials said older adults are most vulnerable. They said if retirement savings are captured by criminals, it is harder for older people to reenter the workforce and rebuild their savings. The measure builds on reforms passed in 2017."
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Researchers at History Colorado are dispelling myths and getting to the truth about the state's legacy of slavery, systemic racism, and discrimination as part of the legislatively-mandated Colorado Black Equity Study.
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