Today on Colorado Edition: We learn the origins of the blue ballot information booklet that gets sent to Colorado voters ahead of the election. We鈥檒l also hear how people with gardens are helping people without stable access to food. Plus, we get a look at a unique orchestra that鈥檚 beginning to find its way back to the stage and we鈥檒l see how the cannabis industry has kept profits high during the pandemic.
The Origin Story Of Colorado鈥檚 Blue State Ballot Information Booklet
Ballots will begin to be mailed to Colorado鈥檚 voters next Friday, Oct. 9. But one thing you鈥檝e probably already received in the mail is a thick publication known as the Blue Book. Colorado voters are often asked to weigh in on some complicated issues, so every statewide election, before ballots go out, voters get this booklet in the mail to help them study the issues and make informed choices. KUNC鈥檚 state Capitol reporter Scott Franz joined us with more about the book, its history and how it gets produced.
Gardeners Help Folks With Food
The loss of work and COVID-19 are factors behind an uptick in food insecurity. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said 8% of adults in Colorado didn鈥檛 have enough to eat in July. And 12% said they didn鈥檛 have enough money to feed their children. State and federal programs can help, but as KUNC鈥檚 Stephanie Daniel reports, people are also using their gardens to support their neighbors in need.
Back To The Stage
It鈥檚 well-documented that music can be medicinal, improving brain function and lowering stress. But when you鈥檙e an essential worker during a pandemic, taking time out for music can be tough. KUNC arts reporter Stacy Nick met up with a unique orchestra that鈥檚 just beginning to find its way back to the stage.
Cannabis: A Pandemic-Proof Industry?
The numbers are in, and even during this pandemic and the economic fallout, it turns out that Colorado鈥檚 cannabis industry is doing fine... or even better than fine. Lucas High, a reporter with BizWest, joined us to discuss how the cannabis industry has managed to grow through the pandemic.
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Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show by :
- 鈥淟e Marais鈥� by The Sweet Hots
Colorado Edition is hosted by Erin O'Toole () and Henry Zimmerman, and produced by Lily Tyson. The web was edited by digital editor Jackie Hai. KUNC news director Brian Larson is our executive producer. We get production help from Rae Solomon.
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