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Colorado’s violent and property crime rates rose sharply in the early 2020s, prompting varying responses from leaders at the state and local levels. Some have been more successful than others, according to

Oregon families face some of the highest child care costs in the nation, with infant care averaging over $14,000 a year and consuming up to 23% of household income in some counties. At the same time, limite

The CCCAP program is funded through a mixture of local, state, and federal dollars, although the majority comes from the federal government. A March 2024 federal rule will dramatically increase costs for th

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