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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 locals for decades. “My family started this business in ’85, ’86,” said Fathima Dicke...

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.” She and Representative Kyle Mullica, D-Northglenn, are introducing a new bill that — if passed...

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 enjoy a snow day. "I really think kids are being taught, you know, to grow up and be disciplined and...

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 through a series of executive orders. The Biden administration is pushing for the protection of 30% ...

Metro Denver's 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 sold in just five days in January. Denver was second only to Tacoma, Washington, according to Red...