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Denver layoffs deliver big hits to small offices like children’s affairs, climate action

Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.” ...

Colorado officials defy Trump administration after demand for immigration enforcement help

Colorado and Denver officials pushed back Tuesday against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s pressure for them to cooperate ...

Some Denver City Council members express concerns about $26,000 retreat: "I'm uncomfortable with the timing"

Two Denver City Council members on Tuesday expressed concerns about a two-night Colorado mountain retreat for Denver City ...

Denver’s layoffs of 171 employees — and elimination of vacant positions — helps cut budget gap in half

The layoffs that began Monday were lower than expected by some and represent less than 2% of the workforce that is paid ...
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Denver mayor’s resolve to go to jail for resisting deportation orders ...

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston dodged a response to President-elect Donald Trump ’s “border czar,” Tom Homan saying he would jail the mayor if he does not comply with federal deportation orders ...
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Denver requires laid-off workers to forfeit legal rights in exchange for severance

Newly laid-off city workers must forfeit their right to sue to receive severance pay under Mayor Mike Johnston's ...