Author: By BREEANNA JENT [email protected]
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Colorado jobless rate climbs to surpass national rate
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Colorado’s unemployment rate jumped two-tenths of a percentage point in November from the month before and now surpasses the national rate, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported Friday. The state’s jobless rate rose to 4.3% in November, the agency reported. The national unemployment rate, meanwhile, was 4.2% in November, up one-tenth of a…
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Average water yield, snowpack puts Colorado Springs supply in ‘adequate shape,’ officials say
As much of Colorado saw near-record snowfalls likely to boost the amount of water available to municipalities across the state this spring and summer, Colorado Springs is expecting average levels of water yield, storage and snow runoff this year. But those are comfortable figures Colorado Springs Utilities officials said Wednesday put the city “in adequate…
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Critics worry proposed trails, open space and parks tax question could erode city’s parkland spending
A dedicated sales tax for trails, open space and parks headed for a potential extension in April features a new standard for open space spending that’s sparked a debate over whether it provides long-term protection for land acquisition or allows more funds to get diverted for maintenance. Voters will decide on April 4 whether to…
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Burn bans rescinded across El Paso County
El Paso County and the cities of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Fountain on Friday rescinded their respective burn bans, which have been in place for about a month, after recent snowfall moisture has lowered the threat of wildfires, officials said. The National Weather Service in Pueblo said quiet conditions will continue Friday in Colorado…