Colorado Eastern Plains vacancy in Congress leaves district without voice

For the first time in more than 40 years, a congressional district in Colorado is without a voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1983, a seat sat vacant because Jack Swigert, a former astronaut on the Apollo 13 who was elected the previous November, died of cancer one week before taking office. This … Read more

Free period products could soon be required in Colorado schools

Colorado middle and high schools would be required to provide free period products in their restrooms under a bill now in the state legislature, with the legislation’s sponsors equating pads and tampons to essential items students need like nutritious meals and books. The bill’s Democratic sponsors — Rep. Brianna Titone, of Arvada; Rep. Jenny Willford, … Read more

Lauren Boebert faces new GOP contenders in Fort Lupton debate – The Denver Post

FORT LUPTON — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert got into the mix with eight fellow Republican contenders in a 4th Congressional District debate Thursday night in this Weld County city, less than a month after she announced she was moving to the eastern side of Colorado — and a new district — to run for Congress … Read more

‘All schools must have infra for digitalisation’

The new Digital Education Policy is a timely necessity but it can only achieve its aim with proper infrastructure in place. The digitalisation of education is crucial but without the hardware and software, such a policy will not be effective, parents and educators say. The policy, unveiled by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek on Nov 28, … Read more