Tag: Drug Addiction Services
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Where do Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston stand on Denver’s most pressing issues?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denverites went to the polls Tuesday night and, while votes are still being tallied, two clear front-runners emerged: Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston. The candidates took their lead early and maintained their edge with each subsequent set of results released by the Denver Clerk and…
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Colorado lawmakers renew debate about sites allowing drug use under supervision
Colorado lawmakers have renewed deliberations on a proposal to allow sites for people to use drugs under supervision in order to — backers say — do it more safely and prevent overdoses. The legislature’s discussion largely mirrors the talking points of five years ago, when lawmakers last brought a bill to allow such a center…
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Mayor Hancock unveils plan to address rising crime in Denver
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After the number of violent crimes increased substantially in Denver last year, Mayor Michael Hancock has unveiled a multipronged initiative that he says should improve the city’s public safety through collaboration between local, state and federal agencies. Hancock and the city’s public safety leaders unveiled their comprehensive plan during a news conference Thursday morning. Officials…