Colorado ballot will have abortion, cat hunting, ranked-choice voting

Colorado ballot will have abortion, cat hunting, ranked-choice voting

Colorado voters are set to weigh in on ballot questions related to abortion rights, veterinary services, mountain lion trophy hunting and an overhaul of the state’s election system in November. The deadline to finalize the state’s ballot is coming Friday, but all of the citizen initiatives — meaning ballot questions pursued by members of the … Read more

Judge orders Aurora apartment building’s managers to help tenants

Judge orders Aurora apartment building’s managers to help tenants

An Adams County judge has handed a small victory to former residents of a condemned apartment building in Aurora by ordering the property owners and managers to immediately find housing for the dozens of families displaced. District Court Judge Sarah Stout on Wednesday afternoon granted a temporary restraining order requested by Javier Hidalgo the previous … Read more

Eviction order extended as 150 accept ‘Safe Spaces’

Eviction order extended as 150 accept ‘Safe Spaces’

In response to a Western Cape High Court directive to evict hundreds of homeless from Cape Town’s streets, the City will assist 150 of these individuals move to Safe Spaces. This court order aimed at clearing several areas such as Buitengracht Street and FW De Klerk Boulevard, Helen Suzman Boulevard, and Mill Street Bridge, and … Read more

‘Could be 100 more’: Scientists discover cave on moon that can be used to shelter future astronauts

‘Could be 100 more’: Scientists discover cave on moon that can be used to shelter future astronauts

Scientists have discovered the existence of a cave on the Moon, situated in close proximity to the historic landing site of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin from 55 years ago, the team led by Italian scientists on Monday said that they suspect there could be hundred more caves that may serve as potential house for … Read more

‘Could be 100 more’: Scientists discover cave on moon that can be used to shelter future astronauts

‘Could be 100 more’: Scientists discover cave on moon that can be used to shelter future astronauts

Scientists have discovered the existence of a cave on the Moon, situated in close proximity to the historic landing site of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin from 55 years ago, the team led by Italian scientists on Monday said that they suspect there could be hundred more caves that may serve as potential house for … Read more

Massachusetts migrant-family shelter program kicks out more than 20 people for ‘inappropriate actions’

Massachusetts migrant-family shelter program kicks out more than 20 people for ‘inappropriate actions’

More than 20 people have been kicked out of the state’s emergency migrant-family shelter program in recent months for “inappropriate actions,” the Herald has learned. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities recently sent 22 “separation from household” letters to those in the Emergency Assistance family shelter program — expelling them while referring … Read more

Maura Healey and law enforcement’s cloak of secrecy around migrant shelters

Maura Healey and law enforcement’s cloak of secrecy around migrant shelters

When it comes to reports of sexual assaults and other incidents at migrant shelters, law enforcement and Gov. Maura Healey’s administration appear to be keeping things wrapped in a cloak of secrecy. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is … Read more

Denverites could return to homelessness as housing vouchers expire

Denverites could return to homelessness as housing vouchers expire

Denver homeless advocates this month have demanded that city leaders step in to help 42 people who faced a potential return to the streets, two years after the city worked with service providers to move them into subsidized housing. The “rapid rehousing” vouchers they received, providing significant monthly rent support, are now expiring — highlighting … Read more

Denver’s Roads to Recovery initiative prioritizes treatment over jail

Denver’s Roads to Recovery initiative prioritizes treatment over jail

For Aly Garrett, the safe haven provided by Tribe Recovery Homes is a source of inspiration and, she hopes, salvation. The 34-year-old is on probation for charges related to fentanyl use. Her addiction started four years ago while she was in an abusive relationship and dealing with trauma that stemmed from her mother’s use of … Read more

Number of migrants in Denver shelters dips below 1,000

Number of migrants in Denver shelters dips below 1,000

The number of migrants staying in Denver shelters dipped below 1,000 for the first time in six months this week, leading city officials to consolidate hotel shelters amid a period of respite. Sarah Plastino, Denver’s recently hired newcomer program manager, called the dip in numbers a “turning point for the city” during a lull in … Read more