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Economists and businesses debate the risky idea of raising the minimum wage during the pandemic Economists mixed on impact to businesses, families We’re taking the idea of raising the minimum wage to $15-an-hour 360. Some argue for it, others argue against it — all with the best intentions of keeping the economy humming. and last updated 2021-03-04 01:14:36-05 DENVER — In Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, Welton Street Café has been serving up a little soul food to local...

New gun law would require gun owners in Colorado to lock up their weapons at home House Bill 1106 to go before full House Getty Images and last updated 2021-03-03 08:13:53-05 DENVER -- Gun owners in Colorado could soon be required to securely lock up their firearms at home if a new bill becomes law. As state Representative Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, sees it — gun locks just make sense. “This is about accident prevention,” Duran said. “And this is about saving lives.”...

Denver7. Posted at 5:25 PM, Feb 25, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-25 20:59:11-05 DENVER – For some, snow days create significant memories in a student’s life. But in a school year that’s been anything but normal and filled with interruptions because of COVID-19, does it remain a necessity? For Ashleigh Boroff and her son, it’s an easy answer. "It’s the perfect day to create a memory," said Boroff. But instead of going to school, Boroff decided to keep her son home to ...

What is the future of public lands in Colorado under the Biden Administration? After campaigning to conserve public lands and combat the climate crisis, within his first week in office, President Joe Biden made good on several of his promises through a series of executive orders. and last updated 2021-02-26 17:25:57-05 DENVER — After campaigning to conserve public lands and combat the climate crisis, within his first week in office, President Joe Biden made good on several of his promises ...

Metro Denvers crazy housing market is likely to stay, hot hot hot! Despite COVID, Denver homes sell at record highs Supply still can’t keep up with demand in the metro Denver housing market. New numbers from Redfin show the average home sold in just nine days in January. and last updated 2021-02-23 08:19:07-05 DENVER — Supply still can’t keep up with demand in the metro Denver housing market. New numbers from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) show the average home ...

360: Should employers mandate a COVID vaccine? While thousands in Colorado and millions across the country continue to fight for their place in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, there are also people refusing to be vaccinated for reasons ranging from religious beliefs to personal health concerns. and last updated 2021-02-19 19:29:01-05 DENVER — While thousands in Colorado and millions across the country continue to fight for their place in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, there are also p...

Will the COVID-19 pandemic change our perception on employees staying home when they are sick? When employees are allowed to return to the office, will this pandemic change the way businesses approach sick time and the work while sick culture that some argue exists in the country? Denver7 went 360 to listen to multiple perspectives on the topic. By: Meghan Lopez and last updated 2021-02-23 20:08:35-05 DENVER — For nearly a year, Coloradans have been coping with a new realit...

The role of dad: Are fathers taking on more household responsibilities, child care? Denver7 went 360 looking at challenges for dads Are the roles of fathers changing in the pandemic? Denver7 went 360 and found there are societal biases, economic factors, and even internal barriers that remain a challenge for dads. and last updated 2021-02-16 10:22:36-05 Editors Note: Denver7 360 stories explore multiple sides of the topics that matter most to Coloradans, bringing in different perspectives so y...

The City of Denver released a statement on Monday urging the state to allow cities to prioritize individuals experiencing homelessness as a vulnerable population. We asked residents, experts and leaders about their reaction to this plan.

Colorado is still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and while two vaccines are now being distributed across the state, there are still many questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine and its efficacy in fighting the new virus.