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Denver County ranks 48th highest in Colorado for per capita government transfer income at $9,343 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Denver County received an average of $9,343 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in Colorado.

By Denver City Wire | Mar 10, 2025

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Denver County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Denver County, providing an average of $1,579 per capita to residents.

By Denver City Wire | Mar 1, 2025

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Concerns raised by Rep. Diana DeGette on Musk's role in governance

By Denver City Wire | Feb 3, 2025

On February 3rd, Rep. Diana DeGette criticized Elon Musk's involvement in governmental affairs through a series of tweets highlighting concerns about his influence over national security matters and sensitive data access under Trump's administration

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Rep. Diana DeGette criticizes Trump's federal funding freeze

By Denver City Wire | Jan 29, 2025

In recent tweets dated January 28-29, 2025, Rep. Diana DeGette criticized former President Trump's decision to freeze federal funding and praised a court ruling against it while urging for permanence in its suspension.

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EDA awards $849,720 in grants for economic development projects in Denver County in 2023

By Denver City Wire | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $849,720 in grants for economic development projects in Denver County, Colorado.

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FOIA Request Sent to Colorado State Executive - State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Denver City Wire | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Colorado State Executive - State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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U.S. Rep. DeGette votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Denver City Wire | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Denver County rise or fall in 2021?

By Denver City Wire | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Denver County received $73.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Denver County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Denver City Wire | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Denver County received $18,162,623 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Mayor Hancock Prepares to Depart After 20 Years as City Elected Leader

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 18, 2023

As he prepares to leave office after 12 years as Mayor and eight years as a City Councilman, Mayor Michael B. Hancock issued the following statement and released a new booklet and video chronicling his two-decade career in public service

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Seven Denver-area Municipalities Launch Solar Group Buying Program

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 17, 2023

The City and County of Denver and Adams County, along with the Cities of Edgewater, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Northglenn and Thornton, in partnership with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, announced today the launch of Solar Switch – a solar group buying program.

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The only bad ticket to Taylor Swift is a parking ticket, so plan ahead

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 16, 2023

The only bad ticket to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Concerts is a parking ticket, so plan ahead, Swifties!

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Denver Arts & Venues Requests Qualifications for Denver Public Art

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 15, 2023

Denver Arts & Venues Requests Qualifications three new Public Art Projects

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Voting Initiative In Denver Jails

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

“Denver Votes,” as the Denver Elections Division slogan goes, promotes voting throughout the Denver Metro area. Since 2011, voting opportunities have been extended to those in our care, including voter registration and mail-in ballots.

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Degette Statement on Her NDAA Vote

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) released the following statement after voting NO on this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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Denver Emergency Management receives Mayoral Challenge Coin

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Denver Office of Emergency Management was recognized by Mayor Hancock who awarded the City and County of Denver's coveted Mayoral Gold Challenge Coin, presented to Executive Director Matthew Mueller on Wednesday, June 12.

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Denver Animal Protection: Dogs Die in Hot Vehicles

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Summer’s sweltering temperatures held off for much of June, but now the heat is on—and with it comes a reminder from Denver Animal Protection (DAP) to protect your pets by never leaving them alone in vehicles.

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July 10 Update on Denver's Migrant Sheltering Response

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

The City and County of Denver is providing a weekly update on the support given to migrants who have arrived in Denver from Central and South America.

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$3 Million in ARPA Funds Approved to Relieve Impact of COVID-19

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Denver Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships and its Denver Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs thank the City and County of Denver Council Members for approving the proposed Basic Cash Assistance Program that will help provide eligible Denver families with a one-time, direct cash assistance of $1,000 or $1,500 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.

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Local Nonprofits Awarded Nearly $20,000 at Save Green Be Green

By Denver City Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

Nearly $20,000 is Awarded to Local Nonprofits at Save Green Be Green