Mar 01 2022
With increased crime rates a growing concern in Denver and across the country, Mayor Michael B. Hancock today released an enhanced action plan to improve public safety throughout the city. There is an emerging consensus that the opioid crisis, cheap fentanyl, and newer, deadlier versions of methamphetamines are at the center of an explosion of …
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Jun 01 2021
Denver’s plan for recovery received a major boost today from our President and Congress with the announcement that we will receive the full city and county allocation of over $308M to restore city services, eliminate furloughs, support vaccination efforts, and build financial recovery for Denver’s residents. “The pandemic delivered a blow to our community worse …
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Feb 12 2019
Denver and 16 Colorado local governments filed suit against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. The lawsuit alleges that the jurisdictions continue to suffer the consequences of the companies’ aggressive marketing and excessive distribution of prescription opioids, while deliberately down-playing the risks of addiction and overdose. “These companies knew better, and they still allowed the …
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