Parker Yamasaki, The Colorado Sun

A power plant is shown with mountains in the backdrop.

Nuclear power is officially a clean energy source in Colorado. Not everyone is pleased.

House Bill 1040, signed into law Monday, adds to the state鈥檚 options to meet its emission reduction goals. Opponents criticized the state for ignoring nuclear鈥檚 toxic legacy. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

"Love Notes" by Moe Gram is seen Thursday, Aug. 29 2024, in Boulder. Gram painted the mural on Creature Comforts Cafe during the 2021 Street Wise festival, and returned last year during the Street Wise Summer Mural Series to update the wall.

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Where to see mural painting as 5 street art festivals take over Colorado in the next few months

Parker Yamasaki, The Colorado Sun

Artists from all over the world will showcase their skills on walls in Denver, Boulder, Aurora, Greeley and Fort Collins over the next month.

A man passes out peaches at a local food bank.

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Colorado food banks are suffering from budget constraints

Parker Yamasaki, The Colorado Sun

Food banks across Colorado are facing a funding crisis as nearly $12 million in pandemic-era support is running out. According to Colorado Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki, there are no replacement funds or long-term plans to secure more.

Pam Giordano, a 77-year-old part-time teacher, has owned her home in Denver for about 30 years. Her homeowners insurance went up 22% this year, she said. She鈥檚 not sure about her car insurance bill yet.

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Coloradans from every political party, age group and region want politicians to do something about the cost of living

Parker Yamasaki, The Colorado Sun

Voter Voices is a statewide survey asking Coloradans what they want politicians to focus on in the upcoming election. Hundreds of answers reflect a concern with the high cost of living.