Good Wednesday morning, Sunriser friends. Can you see that three-day weekend coming at the bottom of this hump day? Are you formulating your Fourth of July weekend lists? Grocery-store run, camping stuff, the honey-do projects.
While you’re making notes so you don’t forget the important stuff, here’s one you can add that won’t take any effort: the Daily Sun-Up podcast. It will be great for when you find yourself with some downtime, tootling around the house, stuck in holiday traffic or out on that post-hot-dog-and-apple-pie walk.
If you haven’t already tuned in, we started our free Daily Sun-Up podcast in the summer of 2020 and it posts every weekday morning on your favorite podcasting app.
We typically keep the episodes quick: an engaging conversation with journalists and the headlines of the day. Just enough to get you thinking and get you on your way. Or, you can stack up a few and listen when you want.
And don’t worry, it’s not just me each day. My colleagues bring you the Colorado insight on the outdoors, business, tech, politics, education, environment, water, health care, literature and a host of other topics.
Give it a listen. And with that, let’s take a look at the Colorado stories you need to know about today, including the federal budget sent back to the U.S. House and how Coloradans are bracing for changes.
David Krause
Editor
THE NEWS
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Republicans say Medicaid work requirements target the lazy. Here’s who could be collateral damage in Colorado.
Lydia Cruz poses for a portrait in her home June 25 in Greeley. Cruz, an artist and Medicaid recipient, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic condition. (Tanya Fabian, Special to The Colorado Sun)Four Colorado Republicans voted for a version of the Big Beautiful Bill that would force childless adults without disabilities to prove they’ve worked, volunteered or attended school for at least 80 hours in the month before they can enroll in Medicaid, which could leave hundreds of thousands of Coloradans without coverage. The bill is up for vote again Thursday, as Taylor Dolven reports.
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts bill; both of Colorado’s senators vote “no” It’s unclear how the four Colorado Republicans in the U.S. House will vote on the measure. Colorado, 19 other states sue to stop transfer of Medicaid data to immigration agencies. The attorneys general said the mass transfer of the data violates the law and asked the court to block any new transfer or use of this data for immigration enforcement purposes.EDUCATION
Trump withholds nearly $7 billion from schools, leaving Colorado districts uncertain about future of programs
Centennial Elementary School first graders walk back to their classroom after being in Ann Merwede’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) class Sept. 7, 2023 in Colorado Springs. (Mark Reis, Special to the Colorado Sun)An estimated $70 million in federal dollars that support Colorado schools in educating students with significant learning needs and other crucial things is up in the air after the Trump administration announced its latest round of funding freezes that target those most in need. Eric Breunlin digs into the details.
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OUTDOORS
Colorado’s top wildlife official says relocating livestock-killing wolves was necessary for restoration efforts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County on Dec. 18, 2023. (Jerry Neal, Colorado Parks and Wildlife)Colorado Parks and Wildlife director Jeff Davis received a grilling from Western Slope lawmakers Monday over his decision to release a wolf that killed livestock in Grand County in 2024 into Pitkin County, where her yearling offspring from last year have been harassing livestock and killed multiple animals over Memorial Day weekend. Tracy Ross has more.
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MORE NEWS
Colorado water board grants hearing over Shoshone Power Plant water rights deal. Front Range water providers will voice their concerns in September about the Western Slope’s plan to buy historic Colorado River water rights. Husband of Suzanne Morphew appears in court to face murder charge a second time. Barry Morphew was arrested June 20 after being newly indicted in the death of Suzanne Morphew, three years after the initial case against him was dropped.Section by Tracy Ross | Reporter
THE COLORADO REPORT
A 673-foot-tall observation tower has been proposed in downtown Denver. The tower’s height would be equivalent to stacking about 21 “Blucifer” statues. Recently, a network of gondolas was also pitched as a way to draw more people downtown.— The Denver Post ? “Folks aren’t renting cars to stay in Denver”: Heavy traffic expected as Colorado ranks among top U.S. destinations for Fourth of July. Colorado mountain residents should expect a busy holiday. Denver ranks seventh this year among top destinations for U.S. travelers, according to AAA. Meanwhile, Hertz Car Rental data shows DIA as a top destination for car rentals this weekend.— Vail Daily It’s Tubin’ Time: Creek users navigate rocky conditions, icy waters as Golden’s tubing season begins. With temperatures hitting 90 degrees and with Clear Creek open to tubing and swimming, it’s no wonder that everyone and their dog is flocking to Golden’s section of the waterway.— Golden Transcript Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft museum acquires “Warthog” with storied combat career. The museum was one of three across the country trying to get the aircraft. With a “glowing recommendation” from Major General Glenn Davis, who previously helped the Pueblo museum acquire an F-15 Eagle and an F-16 Fighting Falcon, the Warthog is in southern Colorado to stay. — Pueblo Chieftain ?? = source has article meter or paywall
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THE OPINION PAGE
COLUMNS
The Big Ugly Contemptible Bill is upon us. And, it’s one unholy beaut. The Senate failed us, as we knew it would. But apparently Alaska, thanks to Lisa Murkowski’s “agonizing” yea vote, will be OK, sort of.— Mike LittwinThe 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 [email protected].
SunLit
REVIEW
Explore Booksellers suggests enviro, political and literary classics
Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from bookstores across Colorado. This week, the staff from Explore Booksellers in Aspen recommends:
“They Poisoned the World” by Mariah Blake, the true story of how forever chemicals tainted our water “Strangers in Their Own Land” by Arlie Russell Hochschild, a sociological examination of a Tea Party stronghold “Go Down, Moses” by William Faulkner, a classic collection of short stories on race relationsRead what the bookstore staff had to say about each. Pick up a copy and support your local bookstores at the same time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Section by Kevin Simpson | Writer
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