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State lawmakers have tried in recent years to better monitor and oversee seclusion, which means shutting a student inside a room, and restraint, which means physically restraining a student. But a loophole that legislators and advocates say was unintentional has meant that there is almost no public data about seclusion, while restraint data is more readily available.
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Colorado State University ExtensionSpring is near. And we have some tips on what to plant this year if you want to grow more native species in your yard. The experts at the CSU Extension recommend native flowers and grasses that do great in Colorado’s arid climate and look spectacular in your yard. -
John Herrick/Boulder Reporting LabFive years ago, the coronavirus pandemic upended life for millions of people around the world. And it had an impact on Colorado’s economic landscape in ways that still linger today. We talk with a CU Boulder economist about how COVID changed the state’s economy, today on In The NoCo.
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Colorado Solar and Storage Association hopes to see state legislation that will protect consumers. -
Snowpack levels in Summit County remain above normal, outpacing the past five seasons. -
With less than 60 days left to go and plenty of big, controversial bills still in play, it’s crunch time for state lawmakers. -
Colorado was the first state to outlaw anonymous sperm donation. Now lawmakers may reverse some of the transparency rules and make it easier to keep donors' identities secret. -
Creating a garden or yard focused on native plants will help avoid water waste and other issues. Here's what you need to know to get started. -
The Catch Up is a weekly wrap-up of some of the stories that made headlines on KUNC's newscasts. Check out everything you missed this week.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will reinstate thousands of workers laid off in February starting this Wednesday. That includes many hundreds of Forest Service workers across the Mountain West. -
At least 95% of community members need to be vaccinated to protect against the virus. That number is a lot lower in some western states. -
Record numbers of visitors came to national parks last year, and many of those sites were in the Mountain West. But staffing cuts and potential reductions have some advocates worried for the future. -
Wyoming is the latest state to let electric companies off the hook if they create a wildfire mitigation plan. But homeowners can still sue if utilities fail to follow those plans. -
As the Trump administration tries to cut down on spending, some small biotech companies in the Mountain West are getting caught in the crosshairs. -
The concern comes after Tina Jackson, who led the species’ recovery across 12 states–including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona–was fired as part of the Trump Administration’s federal workforce cuts.
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