Denver is turnin' up the heat

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In today’s scoop:

• “SPEED” pilot program

• Skyline Park upgrade

• New Colorado laws

Let’s jump into it.

— Angelica & Tatiana

WEATHER WATCH

Denver is turning up the heat, literally. A Heat Advisory has been issued as temperatures climb close to 100 degrees 🔥

Denver is activating cool-off areas to help beat the heat:

• All recreation centers

• Denver Public Library locations

• Denver’s public pools

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RAPID REPORTS

🚗 To reduce the 27 traffic fatalities so far this year, Mayor Mike Johnston is launching a pilot “SPEED” program with more cameras, more signs, and more tickets on Federal Ave (52nd Ave to Floyd Ave) and Alameda Ave (Sheridan Blvd to Havana St).

💰 Skyline Park in downtown Denver is set for a $1M upgrade to become a year-round destination with a flexible plaza, ice rink, and food concessions, funded by a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado and the Elevate Denver Bond Program.

🗳 This fall, Denver voters will decide on a .34% sales tax increase (3.4 cents on $10) to fund Denver Health. Yesterday, the City Council voted 12-1 to place it on the November ballot; Mayor Mike Johnston's signature is pending.

⚖️ Governor Polis appointed Trisha Oeth to the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission; Jeff Robbins and John Messner were reappointed.

🚨 Hundreds of bills were passed and signed into law during the 2024 Colorado legislative session, and over a dozen of these will go into effect on July 1. The new laws range from a ban on residential occupancy limits to a ban on carrying guns in certain areas:

• HB24-1007 — Residential Occupancy Limits

• HB24-1030 — Railroad Safety Requirements

• HB24-1044 — Additional PERA Service Retirees for Schools

• HB24-1056 — Issuance of Treasurer's Deeds

• HB24-1072 — Protection of Victims of Sexual Offenses

• HB24-1081 — Regulate Sale Transfer Sodium Nitrite 

• HB24-1147 — Candidate Election Deepfake Disclosures 

• HB24-1150 — False Slates of Electors

• HB24-1344 — Sunset Plumbing Board

• HB24-1360 — Colorado Disability Opportunity Office

• HB24-1407 — Community Food Assistance Provider Grant Program

• HB24-1411 — Increase in Property Tax Exemption Filing Fees

• HB24-1417 — Fee Changes Health-Care Cash Funds

• HB24-1441 — State Board of Nursing Size Fix 

• HB24-1443 — Public Trustee Fees

• HB24-1449 — Environmental Sustainability Circular Economy

• SB23-058 — Job Application Fairness Act

• SB24-189 — Gender-Related Bias-Motivated Crimes

• SB24-131 — Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces 

• SB24-209 — Pharmacy Practice Act

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Today

🧘🏻‍♀️ Gentle Yoga Flow
Every Tuesday this summer in City Park! Street parking is available in the park and at the City Park tennis courts. Just bring your mat and yourself—no RSVP needed and no participant limit. This event is completely donation-based. Today at 6:00 PM

🍿 Sunset Cinema: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Swing by for an outdoor screening of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," complete with food trucks, a photo booth, and a web of fun! Today at 6:30 PM

🍛 Iberian Nights at Ultreia
Ultreia is serving up special three-course menus inspired by the delicious traditions of Spain and Portugal. Each dish is crafted to perfection and paired with hand-picked drinks to make your taste buds dance with joy. Get ready for a fun and flavorful dining experience inspired by Andalucia, Spain. Today at 6:30 PM.

🍿 SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw
“SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw" is making its Northern Denver, Colorado premiere for two days only, on June 25th and 26th at 7 PM. Direct from New York.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Trivia
Show off your LGBTQ+ knowledge at this fun trivia night at Bug Theater. Teams that donate at least $5 to the ACLU will earn an extra 2 points, making this event a fantastic opportunity to support the LGBTQ+ community while enjoying a fun night out with friends. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and trivia kicks off at 7:00 pm. Free to play, with plenty of chances to win prizes!

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