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Hope you’re ready to rise and shine — both today and, if you’re a Colorado high school student, on June 18. That’s when our newsroom will host the fifth annual (free!) Rise & Shine Journalism Workshop for students who are already thinking about a career as a journalist and those who have never considered a future on a news desk.

During this year’s bootcamp, which will run at The Sun’s downtown Denver office and also online, some of Colorado’s most talented reporters will introduce high schoolers to key skills every journalist must develop. You can ask Kyle Clark of 9News how he preps a story for his broadcast audience and listen to Ryan Warner of Colorado Public Radio explain how he decides what issues to dissect on the mic.

And you’ll get one-on-one time with a mentor, a professional journalist who can answer all your questions about how they cover breaking news assignments, stay on top of their beats and find the right sources. It’s your chance to conduct your first interview as a student journalist.

Meanwhile, here’s your first deadline: Applications must be submitted by April 25. Find all the deets about this year’s program here.

Now, let’s spring ahead to today’s headlines, shall we?

Erica Breunlin

Education Reporter

THE NEWS

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Colorado’s marijuana tax revenue keeps falling from its pandemic high, spurring new calls to rein in spending

Mike Biggio of Area 420, giving a tour of the acres and acres of land used for marijuana cultivation in June 2022. (John McEvoy Special to The Colorado Sun)

⬇︎41%

The amount last year’s marijuana tax collections dipped from the all-time high.

50+

The number of programs paid for by the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund.

The big milkshake that is Colorado’s Marijuana Tax Cash Fund has too many straws and not enough ice cream. Brian Eason takes us through the lifecycle of Colorado’s cash crop — and how lawmakers are hoping to fix it.

At least 10 international students at Colorado universities have had student visas revoked

“We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa.”

— Secretary of State Marco Rubio when asked about the revocation of visas for participating in pro-Palestinian protests

“Students have many options when it comes to study destinations. Losing international students’ contributions will negatively impact U.S. engagement with the world, as well as the country’s economic strength, security, and global competitiveness.”

— Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators

At least six international students at Colorado State University and four in the University of Colorado system have had their student visas revoked, with no clear indication of why they were targeted by the Trump administration. Olivia Prentzel has more.

Trump funding cuts threaten HIV prevention as disease gains ground in Colorado

Nonprofit Vivent Health is an HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment clinic that has a 95% viral suppression rate for people who have been housed for at least three months. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)

“This administration talks a lot about trying to tackle waste, fraud and abuse, and claim that is their ultimate goal, but these types of cuts are ultimately very wasteful. (Disrupting funding) is only going to result in more cases of HIV and that is going to be fiscally irresponsible as well as the impact on people’s lives. It doesn’t make any sense no matter how you try to spin it.”

— Matt Pagnotti, Vivent Health’s director of state and local government relations

Colorado sees more than 400 new cases of HIV every year, a number that has been increasing since the pandemic. But mass layoffs and funding cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services by the Trump administration could make it harder for the groups on the front line of public health to provide help, John Ingold and Jennifer Brown report.

Coloradans rushed to buy cars before wave of Trump tariffs take effect

President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

25%

The import tariff on foreign-made cars and light-duty trucks the Trump administration launched today.

Colorado buyers had the Trump administration on their minds when they headed to dealerships looking to get new vehicles before the anticipated price spike from a fresh round of the president’s tariffs kicks in. Tamara Chuang has more on the impacts to local businesses and shoppers.

Elk can migrate through private Colorado ranch after first-of-its-kind deal with conservation group

Dave Gottenborg shows a wire fence opening he created for elk to pass through at Eagle Rock Ranch. Now he’s being paid to provide a migration path and forage for the animals. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)

A new form of conservation easement will allow Colorado’s elk herds to migrate through and graze on a 3,000-acre private ranch in Park County — and other ranchers are already calling up the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Trust to get a similar deal. Tracy Ross has more.

Section by Eric Lubbers | CTO & Newsletter Wrangler

COLORADO REPORT

Ice Melt barrel falls into Evergreen Lake on March 26. The official unofficial kickoff for the spring season happened at 2:51 p.m. on March 26 when the Ice Melt barrel fell into Evergreen Lake, winning $1,000 for Jim Colegrove, whose guess was within six minutes of the fall.— Canyon Courier Two of Colorado’s largest independent craft breweries are merging. Longmont’s Left Hand Brewing and Aurora’s Dry Dock Brewing will merge into a single entity, including moving Dry Dock’s brewing operations to Longmont. — The Denver Post ? Vail could soon start issuing automated tickets to frontage road speeders. Just because it was April Fool’s Day doesn’t mean that the AI system Vail Town Council approved to issue automatic speeding tickets is a joke.— Vail Daily RTD, driver’s union reach tentative 3-year deal. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1001 says it secured bigger raises for bus drivers, mechanics and other front line workers than what the transit authority initially offered.— Colorado Public Radio

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THE OPINION PAGE

COMMUNITY

Bill that would make Coloradans verify their age for online porn has major pitfalls. While sponsors may have good intentions, Senate Bill 201 would pose a serious threat to privacy, free speech and marginalized communities.— State Sen. Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo

The Colorado Sun is a nonpartisan news organization, and the opinions of columnists and editorial writers do not reflect the opinions of the newsroom. Read our ethics policy for more on The Sun’s opinion policy and submit columns, suggest writers or provide feedback at opinion@coloradosun.com.

What’s Happening

April 3-9

The Chicano Humanities and Arts Council was founded in 1978 to showcase Latino and Chicano arts in metro Denver. CHAC hosted the original “Still Dreaming of You” Selena celebration in 2015. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)

Selena Celebration. The late singer Selena Quintanilla accomplished a lot in the short 23 years she sang on earth. Selena, a proud Mexican American from Corpus Cristi, Texas, performed Tejano music — a South Texas blend of Mexican folk music and German and eastern European sounds, like the accordion. Her distinct version of Tejano pulled from a large variety of musical influences, like cumbia, reggae and R&B.

Her blended sounds, sparkly performances and charming weave between Spanish, Spanglish, and lightly twanged English bridged generational and geographic borders.

Her tragic murder in March 1995 galvanized fans, and she is still listened to and celebrated widely across the U.S.

On Friday and Saturday, the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council, or CHAC, and Creature Arcade: Tattoo and Illustration are hosting a two-day bash in honor of the late, great singer.

On Friday, Aztec dancers, a Selena look-alike contest and flash tattoos will take place on the block outside of CHAC. On Saturday, the party continues from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with a car show, folklorico and Aztec dance performances, a karaoke contest and more Selena-inspired festivities.

Free; 5-9 p.m., April 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., April 5; CHAC Gallery at 40 West, 7060 W. 16th Ave., Lakewood

Aspen Film Shortsfest. The 68 films selected for this Oscar-qualifying festival are short on time and that’s about it. High stakes, big laughs and deeply moving vignettes — whatever kind of film you’re feeling, you’re likely to find it at the Aspen Film Shortsfest. The festival started March 31 and runs through Saturday. $28 single screening; March 31-April 5; Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Ave., Aspen Lip Sync Battle. KDNK’s local legends lip sync battle is back and bigger than ever — literally, they moved to a larger venue to accommodate the crowd. It’s too late to submit a song to perform, but still worth showing up to cheer for your favorite fake singers. $10-20; 7-9:30 p.m., April 4; Thunder River Theater, 67 Promenade, Carbondale Southern Colorado Quilt Show. The 15th annual regional quilt show at El Pueblo History museum. Over 100 quilts by local artists on display April 3-14. A meet and greet will be held April 3 from 2-4 p.m. Show is free to attend. Free; April 3-14; El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union Ave., Pueblo

Section by Parker Yamasaki | Reporter

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