Students and teachers are heading back to classrooms this week. Keeping schools staffed – from cafeteria workers to instructors – is an ongoing challenge. And the high costs of living in regions like the Front Range are a huge […]
Headlines — June 7, 2022
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Morning Magazine Podcast — Tuesday, May 24, 2022
On today’s Morning Magazine, a new poll shows the overwhelming majority of Coloradans regard the rising cost of living as a serious problem. We dig down into the data. Then, ships that run on ocean plastic – we’ll have that […]
A Public Affair: Q&A with Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett
On today’s edition of A Public Affair, KGNU News Director Shannon Young spends the half hour with Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. They discuss a range of local issues, including housing policy, minimum wage, and transportation design. Listen: (Download Audio)
The Brink: Occupancy Limits and Housing Costs in Boulder
Housing costs in Boulder have been steadily rising in recent years while the addition of housing stock has not kept apace. Limits on building heights and preservation of the urban greenbelt are factors, but there’s also the matter of the […]
Headlines September 3, 2021
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Colorado Advocacy Groups Rally for Programs to Tackle Local Crises
A diverse coalition of Colorado’s advocacy organizations rallied yesterday outside of Senator John Hickenlooper’s office in downtown Denver, urging him and Senator Michael Bennet to take immediate federal action on a wide range of crises – including healthcare, immigration, climate, […]
Morning Magazine Podcast – Friday, July 9, 2021
The Boulder Valley School district is facing a dire shortage of school bus drivers for the 2021-22 school year. We’ll find out why and what the district is doing to try to quickly fill the positions. Then, we kick off […]